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Kevin Gates swiftly pushes away a woman who runs up on him to try to take a picture.On Sunday (June 28), Gates attended the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles. A video has surfaced online that shows the rapper in a suit walking down a street surrounded by cameras and fans. An overzealous fan runs up, gets right next to Gates and tries to get a photo while posing. Gates looks for a second before promptly pushing the woman away from him and continuing to walk.Fans had mixed feelings about the video.”He ain’t never played about his personal space!!! And…

Soulja Boy is floating the idea of launching his own awards show to highlight rappers he feels have been overlooked by ceremonies like the BET Awards and the Grammys.On Tuesday (June 30), Soulja shared his idea in a post to X, naming artists he specifically feels have been snubbed over the years.”Might start my own awards show and give it to rappers who never got they credit,” he wrote. “NBA Youngboy, Chief Keef, Kodak Black, etc. no reason they never won a BET Award or a Grammy.”His post comes just days after the 2026 BET Awards, which is likely what…

Lil Cease is firing back at claims that The Notorious B.I.G. had some “gay” bars, arguing critics are misunderstanding the humor and charisma behind what he was saying.Sitting down with The Art of Dialogue for an interview published on Monday (June 29), Cease addressed the controversy around some of the late Biggie’s lyrics, most notably the line on 1994’s “Me & My B**ch” where Big goes, “You look so good, huh, I’ll suck on your daddy’s d*ck!” To Cease, the people who call it out are actually the suspect ones, as he argues the line is dripping with game and…

The gold carpet at the 2026 BET Awards was a who’s who in entertainment, featuring hip-hop stars among the likes of Baby Keem, Latto, Doechii, 2026 XXL Freshmen Miles Minnick and Trap Dickey and more.On Sunday (June 28), comedian Druski hosted the annual awards show at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, spotlighting Black excellence across music, film and culture. On top of some major performances, the night also featured powerful tribute segments honoring Ms. Lauryn Hill, who received the Living Legend Icon Award, and Teyana Taylor, who received the Icon of the Year award.Before hitting the stage to perform as part of the…

Bankroll Freddie is speaking out over what he says is “cruel and unusual punishment” at the prison he is being housed in.On Sunday (June 28), the Arkansas native shared a lengthy post to his Instagram account calling out FCI Yazoo City Low in Mississippi, where he’s been serving the 150-month sentence he was handed down in 2024 for gun and drug charges.In the post, Freddie claimed he has been kept in the Special Housing Unit (SHU), commonly known as “the hole,” since April 16 for 23 hours a day following a phone-related disciplinary incident that he says was ultimately dismissed.”My…

Twista could be facing prison time after pleading guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income tax.According to documents obtained by XXL on Monday (June 29), Twista, born Carl Mitchell,  pleaded guilty in May to not paying taxes from 2019 to 2023, despite making money from multiple sources of income, including shows, streaming royalties, album sales and music licensing.The docs allege the Chicago rapper received plenty of warnings from both the IRS and his accountant, but instead of handling it, he made deals with a third-party company to get advances on his future royalties. Prosecutors say this was his…

Skepta is furious over a video of 13-year-old North West being hugged by a 23-year-old after she’d initially went in for a handshake. On Friday (June 26), North attended the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer Matteo Sinet2027 show at Paris Fashion Week, where video shows her being greeted by model Matteo Sinet. While she put her hand out to shake hello, Matteo simultaneously went in for a side hug, which North then went with instead. The pair then posed for a couple press photos and went their separate ways. After seeing the video the following day, Skepta immediately voiced his concerns on…

North West pulled up to Paris Fashion Week, showing off new lip and face piercings.On June 26, Ye’s 13-year-old daughter attended the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show, where she debuted new piercings in her face. This time, the “Piercing on My Hand” rapper has two spikes in her top lip. She also had one on the bridge of her nose and a dermal piercing on her cheek. She accented her look with a spiked choker, spiked wrist band and a blue wig.North’s appearance at PFW also made headlines due to Skepta going off about model Matteo Sinet hugging North during…

The stars were out for the 2026 BET Awards, which featured Cardi B’s big win, a legendary tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill, a tone-setting performance from T.I. and more.The annual award show went down on Sunday night (June 29) live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Tip kicked things off with a lauded performance of “Top Back” and the “Let ’Em Know,” the lead single of his new album, Kill The King.Cardi B hit the stage and performed a medley of hits from her Am I the Drama? album, including the Bia diss “Pretty & Petty,” “ErrTime,” “Hello” and…

Planet Asia On Saturday, June 27, Fresno native Planet Asia brought the house down with a memorable headlining performance in Downtown Los Angeles. The legendary West Coast lyricist treated fans to an intimate set, delivering a selection of classic tracks that have helped cement his reputation as one of hip-hop’s most respected underground emcees. Throughout the night, Planet Asia showcased his signature razor-sharp lyricism and commanding stage presence, creating an unforgettable experience for longtime supporters and new fans alike. Divine Flowz Bomb Khemist Adding to the excitement, Rasco—one half of the acclaimed duo Cali Agents alongside Planet Asia—made a surprise…