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Flavor Flav met with the Clark County Commissioner to finalize plans for his July celebration honoring female Olympians. Flavor Flav is bringing his legendary energy to Las Vegas this summer to celebrate the women who dominated the Olympics and were snubbed by President Donald Trump. The Hip-Hop icon met with Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom to lock in details for his “She Got Game” weekend happening July 16 through 19, and the city’s already buzzing about what’s coming. Segerblom presented Flavor Flav with a key to the Strip, adding another piece of bling to his collection while they discussed the…

Jai’Len Josey is on the go. When she joins me on Zoom, she’s making her way out of a venue where she just wrapped up a shoot for her debut album, Serial Romantic, which put her a few minutes behind schedule. “I’m so sorry. Please forgive me,” she says, adjusting her wired headphone as the camera shakes in the rhythm of her exiting strut. It’s a February evening, and the glammed-up singer is preparing for a moment that she’s been dreaming about, which has had its own delays. When asked how she’s feeling about her debut album release creeping up…

Boosie Badazz got a Louisiana principal suspended for letting him speak to students, then publicly fought to get him his job back. Boosie Badazz walked into a Louisiana high school to inspire some kids and accidentally cost the principal his job, but this story has a good ending. Principal James Rollins of Northside High School in Lafayette was back at work May 5 after the Lafayette Parish School System reinstated him following a six-day suspension that the entire internet had opinions about. Rollins was placed on administrative leave April 30, one day after Boosie rolled through his school unannounced and…

Source: Kristy Sparow / Getty Centuries later, The Game seems to be taking shots at 50 Cent once again. The Compton rapper was enjoying himself at a New York club when he grabbed the mic to let 50 know he was in his city. “Somebody tell Fif, I’m here!” Although his split from G-Unit happened a very long time ago, Game reminded the crowd he was removed for what he described as “stupid reasons.” “I got kicked out of G-Unit for doing stupid sh*t. I’m just a f*cked up n*gga.” Love Hip-Hop Wired? Get more! Join the Hip-Hop Wired Newsletter…

“It was the most difficult decision I’ve ever made.” I spoke with producer Conductor Williams, best known for his work with Westside Gunn and Griselda, about the hardest decision of his life: walking away from a 20-year railway career to make beats full-time. This is the story of a leap, rooted in faith, family, and sound. Before the placements, before the industry knew his name, Conductor Williams had a steady union job. “I worked for a railway… nearly 20 years,” he told me by phone from his home in Kansas City. It wasn’t just a paycheck. It was a career.…

Image Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake performs live onstage during Day 2 of Wireless Festival 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: DJ Akademiks dropped a new Drake snippet just before J. Cole’s The Fall-Off went live. Fans accused Drake of trying to overshadow Cole’s release with the timing of the leak. Akademiks claims he had the track for days and made the call to post it himself. DJ Akademiks has arguably been at the forefront of helping to build anticipation for Drake’s forthcoming new album, Iceman. While a release date still hasn’t been…

Born Kendrick Fludd Jr., the South Carolina–based rapper has been steadily carving out his lane as an independent artist by combining consistent releases, strategic online promotion, and live performances that place him alongside established names in hip-hop.Recently, 24Kay released his newest single “King Me Crown,” continuing to expand his catalog while preparing for additional releases later this year, including his upcoming track “Blessing Like Curse.”While growing his streaming presence, the artist has also been increasing his live performance footprint through a series of regional appearances. His current run of shows includes performances connected to artists such as Enphamus and Detroit rapper Skilla Baby,…

Lil Zay Osama’s federal case keeps expanding as a seventh suspect gets charged in the violent Winnetka home invasion conspiracy. Tyrese Fenton-Watson is the latest name added to a federal indictment that keeps expanding around Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama. The 23-year-old from Chicago was arrested on April 28 and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping, making him the seventh defendant in a violent March home invasion that’s become a domino effect of federal charges. Each new arrest reveals more layers to what prosecutors describe as a coordinated attack on a Winnetka residence. The March 8 invasion started…

Yxng AVI has officially launched his latest album, Story Of My Life: Word Of Heart, a collection inspired by the artist’s experiences and dedication to being honest. Drawing on experiences that have played an important role in his life to date, AVI created an album that directly addresses loss, struggles, and the pursuit of self-respect and worthiness. “Word of Heart” encapsulates AVI’s philosophy in his musical creations and style. “Word of heart means speaking the truth in my head,” he says. “So it allows me to create and write about things that I can relate to as well as other…

During Autism Acceptance Month, Main Line Fashion Week 2026 made a powerful statement far beyond fashion. Held at The Inn at Villanova University earlier this month and presented by producer and CEO Kyle Woodland (KWS Fashion Entertainment Productions), the evening was a celebration of creativity, individuality, and purpose. More than just a runway showcase, the event highlighted the importance of inclusion and representation within the fashion industry while shining a light on the neurodivergent community. Kyle Woodland’s vision for Main Line Fashion Week continues to inspire. As someone living with autism himself, Woodland is using fashion as a platform to…