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Fawn Weaver, the former leader of Uncle Nearest whiskey, has been removed from her post. The Tennessee Whiskey brand announced Weaver’s firing amid being $200 million in debt. According to The Tennessean, the brand is currently maintained by a court-appointed receiver and is the subject of a lawsuit by Farm Credit Mid-America. The receiver fired Weaver and her husband, Keith Weaver, who is a cofounder of Uncle Nearest. The termination was effective as of June 1. The filing states, “While the decision was not made lightly, it has resulted in significantly less confusion among employees and vendors, and has made business…

Skip to main contentSkip to site footerTrending:SEE 2026 XXL FRESHMAN CLASSWATCH 2026 FRESHMAN MEAN COMMENTSSHOP XXL MERCHWATCH LIL TJAY INTERVIEWNEW POOH SHIESTY INTERVIEWWin $500 Visa Gift CardNewsMusicFreshmanVideosShopFeaturesListsMagazineSearch The SiteHurricane Wisdom – 2026 XXL FreshmanBianca TorresBianca TorresPublished: July 15, 2026Hurricane WIsdom – 2026 XXL FreshmanSHARETWEETFiled Under: 2026 XXL Freshman, Feature, Hurricane Wisdom, XXL MagazineCategories: News, Videos, XXL Freshmen, XXL MagazineMore From XXLFuture’s First-Week Billboard Sales Numbers for Every Project He DroppedFuture’s First-Week Billboard Sales Numbers for Every Project He DroppedThis Is Every Hip-Hop Song and Album That Has Gone Diamond in Music HistoryThis Is Every Hip-Hop Song and Album That Has…

Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyBig30 is calling cap on the rumors surrounding his name. Earlier this year, the Memphis rapper was reportedly implicated in the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane in an effort to get Pooh Shiesty released from his 1017 record deal. According to reports, after returning home, Shiesty wanted out of his contract and allegedly took matter into his own hands.Court documents claims that video footage of the alleged incident was recorded on Big30’s phone, further fueling speculation about his involvement in the case,However, while Pood Shiesty and his father, Lontrell Williams Sr., remain behind bars…

Kelela has been keeping her fans fully fed in the 2020s. Three years after dropping her sophomore album — and a year after releasing a live album — the Washington, D.C. native is back with her third outing, new avatar (stylized in lowercase), via Warp Records. Mainly produced by Oscar Scheller, the 12-track includes the previously shared “idea 1,” inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s classic novel Parable of the Sower, plus “linknb,” “point blank” and “outta time” featuring A.K. Paul. It features additional collaborations from PinkPantheress and Fousheé.  Speaking on new avatar, the alt-R&B phenomenon said, “When it comes to…

Judy World, a rapper on the rise based in Houston, was stabbed to death last weekend, leading to an arrest. Kayla Wynita Rodgers was charged with manslaughter after stabbing Judy World in the leg, who later succumbed to the injury. Local outlet Fox 26 reports that Judy World, real name Krystal Jordan, was reportedly stabbed by Rodgers on July 11 around 10 PM local time. While details of what led to the stabbing are still under investigation, Rodgers and Jordan were known to each other.Rodgers, according to Fox 26, is the sister of Jordan’s boyfriend, and the rapper’s family says…

“Talk Sh!t” is a hip-hop single by producer and artist Ace Drucci featuring rapper Blueface, released on July 10, 2026. The song is a fast-paced rap collaboration that It was released under Level Up Records/UMG. You can find and play the song across all major digital streaming platforms. Ace Drucci is an independent American hip-hop artist, record producer, and songwriter. Originally from Washington, D.C., where he started playing in local Go-Go bands as a teenager, he later established a strong presence in the Atlanta music scene. He operates his own independent imprint, Level Up Records. He has built a reputation…

Christine Wonsley announced her son Nolan Wells’ funeral for July 20, emphasizing celebration over mourning while the family seeks answers. Nolan Wells’ mother stood before cameras on July 15 and laid out the details for her son’s final celebration, turning what could’ve been a day of pure grief into something that honored who he actually was. The 18-year-old wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College went missing on July 4 during a boat trip to Horn Island with friends, and his body was discovered two days later by a U.S. Park Service Ranger. Now, just five days before the service,…

R. Kelly is making another attempt at freedom via President Donald Trump. According to The Chicago Tribune, R. Kelly made a public request this week via the Office of the Pardon Attorney at the Department of Justice. R. Kelly is currently serving 30 years for a range of sexual misconduct convictions, but is seeking immediate freedom. President Trump is expected to reveal a new round of pardons this summer. R. Kelly has been taken out of solitary confinement after spending close to two weeks in special housing at a federal facility, according to his attorney. In March, the singer had…

Gloss Up is giving more insight into the serious car accident that almost caused her to lose her foot before emergency surgery saved the ligament. From her hospital bed on Tuesday (July 14), Gloss hopped on live to explain why she initially announced she’d had her foot amputated, sharing that she really thought she did because of the severity of the injury to her leg. “Y’all, I was not tryna mislead y’all when I said that my leg was amputated,” the Memphis rapper explained. “But it was off! Like my leg was just like, [hanging]. When I wrecked, I instantly…

OHIO — July 16, 2026 — In an era where social media often rewards the loudest voices, Manny Divine has chosen a different path. As anticipation surrounding Ohio hip-hop collective The Council 2432 continues to reach new heights, Manny has become the group’s quiet force—an artist whose presence speaks louder through his music than through interviews or headlines. Reserved by nature, Manny Divine isn’t known for chasing attention. He rarely smiles for the cameras, rarely wastes words, and seldom seeks the spotlight away from the stage. But once the headphones are placed over his ears and the engineer drops the…