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Diddy’s prison release date has been changed once again, though unlike last time, this one moves the embattled mogul a bit closer to coming home. On Thursday (Sept. 3), the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed a new release date of Feb. 5, 2028 for Puff. The update arrives just a few weeks since he’d gotten his sentence extended a month, which was likely stemming from a fight he’d gotten into with another inmate in July. That extension moved his release date from Jan. 24, 2028, to Feb. 20, 2028, so the latest change shaves two weeks off of that. Diddy’s…

Rick Ross is hitting back at critics of the low sales for his recent album by pointing out that The Game’s new project sold even less, despite big-name features like Ye and Drake. On Monday (Sept. 1), Rozay hopped on Instagram to share his thoughts after catching wind of the first-week numbers for Game’s The Documentary III. The new album landed at No. 68 on the Billboard 200 with just under 15K units, while Rozay’s Set In Stone debuted at No. 39 with 19K units moved in the first week when it dropped in July.”That was a project that was…

2nd studio LP of 2026 & the 16th overall from Chicago, Illinois emcee Novatore. Breaking out as a member of the Infamous Crew, he’s also built up an impressive solo career over nearly a decade by dropping 4 EPs & an acclaimed collaborative effort with A.M. Early Morning produced by Stu Bangas called Kingdom of Criminality & it’s sequel produced by Johnny Slash. Other highlights include Louie, Louie II, Embrace the Darkness, Portrait of a Madman, Embrace the Darkness II: Explorers of Experience, Master of Morbid Creations & Living in the End Times, Alchemy & Black Magic, his Goon MuSick debut The 87 Arsonist & the Brenx-produced Agoraphobia. Embrace the Darkness III became some of his greatest material since signing to the label, coming off Pale…

The Hierogylphics are an alternative hip hop collective from Oakland, California comprised of de facto leader Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, the Souls of Mischief, DJ Toure & producer/manager Domino. Making their full-length studio debut in 1998 with 3rd Eye Vision independently through Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings to widespread praise, their 2003 sophomore effort Full Circle was also welcomed positively although their follow-up a decade later The Kitchen generally left audiences divided. 13 years later & they’re warming up for the crew’s annual Hiero Day festival this weekend with their 4th studio LP. “Mosaico: Suite 1” by Casual, Del the Funky Homosapien, Opio & Tajai produced by Domino talks about hip hop respecting liars in 2026 & having no…

E-40 isn’t buying the idea that hip-hop has an expiration date. After more than three decades in the game, the Bay Area legend has watched rappers, sounds and eras come and go while continuing to make his own rules. At 58, 40 Water still has plenty to say about where rap is headed and who’s got the gas to keep it moving.For XXL’s Keep It a Buck series, 40 sits down to weigh in on rap myths, industry scenarios and some tough “would you rather” questions. Fresh off his new four-album release, Turning My Money Over (Quadruple Album), he gets real…

Prosecutors in the Lil Durk trial revealed the Chicago rapper’s alleged “Opp List” that included YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Quando Rondo, 6ix9ine, and more.On Wednesday (Sept. 2), Day 11 of the Lil Durk trial in Los Angeles, prosecutors showed a private list that Durkio allegedly sent to his team of people that he hated. Among the names featured on the list were NBA YoungBoy, Quando, 6ix9ine, the feds, and others. “These the MFs I hate and got something against me,” Durk allegedly wrote at the end of the list.Durkio also listed [GG] Puke, who allegedly killed Durk’s brother Dontay Banks,…

21 Savage has opened up about his parenting experience with his daughter with Latto and how it differs from his experience with his first three children. In a new episode of The Pete Davidson Show that aired on Netflix on Tuesday (Sept. 1), the Atlanta-based rapper explained how his age and career status have significantly changed things this time around. “My first three [children], I was like, younger, running around in the street,” he told the comedian. “Like, it was different. Now it’s like, I’m in the house. I have the baby all night, making her bottles, changing her diapers.…

During testimony in the trial of murder suspect Kewon White, Dallas detective has named Yella Beezy as the person who paid to have Mo3 killed in 2020.On Wednesday (Sept. 2), Detective Eric Barnes took the stand in the trial for White, who is accused of being the hitman in the killing. According to a live report on X from courtroom journalist La’Janeé Alford, who goes by The Docket Diva, prosecutors laid out what they allege was the hierarchy behind the murder-for-hire plot, identifying both Beezy and DaVarius “Trapboy Freddy” Moore as the two who called for and funded the hit.”They’re the individuals that made…

Lil Pump has taken the opportunity to taunt Lil Durk with snitching allegations while the Chicago rapper is on trial. On Wednesday morning (Sept. 2), Pump said to his followers on X, “RT IF U THINK DURK SNITCHED.”The diss of sorts is not exactly left field, as Durk has sent shots at Pump in his songs over the years. On the 2020 song “All These Ni**as” with King Von, Durkio rapped, “How you gon’ sit in my car, tryna play Lil Pump like we ain’t too dangerous.” And on the 2022 song “Hanging With Wolves,” he said, “Keep it a…

Doja Cat opens up about her past struggles with cocaine, alcohol and mental health issues.On Monday (Aug. 31), the Grammy-winning artist hopped on her TikTok page and shared a series of videos reflecting on her mental health journey while addressing online claims that she’s “demonic.” During her self-reflective moment, Doja offers her explanation of why people associate her with dark imagery, which she attributed to a period when substance abuse, untreated mental health issues, and the internet helped reinforce her negative thoughts.”The best example from my experience is using the internet as a means of validation to the negative thoughts…