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Kai Cenat has just announced all the participants for Streamer University 2026, and the names features some well-known names in hip-hop, including PlaqueBoyMax, T-Pain and DreamDoll.On Monday (July 6), Kai returned to Twitch after a nine-month hiatus to announce the staff and students for his second annual creator development program. In addition to professors such as Lizzo, Kai will have a host of Club Directors as well, where T-Pain will fittingly be at the helm of Musical Arts. PlaqueBoyMax and DreamDoll will be admitted as students.PlaqueBoyMax, born Maxwell Elliot Dent, is a popular streamer who also raps. The New Jersey native has built a massive…

A new Diddy video features the former rap mogul on his daily walk at the Fort Dix federal prison.It looks like Diddy is staying active while locked up in federal prison. On Tuesday (July 7), TMZ posted a brief video of the Bad Boy Entertainment founder walking the prison grounds inside FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Diddy, who appears to have a heavily-built physique and a full-on grey beard, is casually taking a stroll. The disgraced rap mogul is also wearing a white T-shirt, khaki shorts, a matching cap, and black-and-white…

Sparky D, one of the earliest female battle rappers, has died at the age of 61.On Monday (July 6), Sparky’s children made the announcement about the passing of the legendary MC, born Doreen C. Broadnax, on her Instagram Story.Hailing from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood, Sparky D got her start with the all-female group The Playgirls, then launched her solo career in 1985 with “Sparky’s Turn (Roxanne You’re Through).” The diss record was one of the earliest response records aimed at Roxanne Shanté, and arrived amid the explosion of the Roxanne Wars.As the rivalry gained momentum, Sparky D and Shanté eventually embraced…

Nipsey Hussle’s kids reportedly receive cash and assets from his estimated $11 million estate.On Tuesday (July 7), TMZ reported that the late Los Angeles rapper’s 17-year-old daughter, Emani, and 9-year-old son, Kross, have been given their portion of the inheritance. The amount was not specified. However, the payout reportedly includes interest in multiple businesses, such as The Marathon Clothing, and several trademarks.The news comes three years after it was reported that Kross’ mother, actress Lauren London, would recieve $5.6 million and 50 percent of the Marathon Clothing from Nipsey’s estate on Kross behalf.XXL has reached out to Nipsey Hussle’s team…

Latto gives an update on her daughter and calls her the chosen one.On Monday (July 6), the Atlanta rapper went on her Instagram Story and gave fans the latest news on her and 21 Savage’s daughter, who is now around 2 months old.”She been showing she gone be special literally since birth,” Latto typed, revealing that her water broke at midnight on her due date. “I love my daughter so MF much.”Latto also announced that her daughter had just rolled over for the first time.”I literally gave birth to the chosen one. Shawty soooooo smart,” Latto added.Latto gave birth a…

This is the full-length studio debut from New Orleans, Louisiana based emcee/producer La Reezy. Introducing himself in 2023 off the Reeborn mixtape, he would go on to follow it up with the debut EP We All Need Help as well as both Welcome to La Reezyana & Pardon Me, I’m Different preceding the self-produced Lareezyana Shakedown last September. The latter I would personally tell you is the greatest thing he’s made so far. Coming off Free99$ & the Leader of da Uth however, Skiddle Bandana’s finally arrived. “Curly Headed Boy” begins with a 96 second self-produced intro talking about him going crazy whereas “Hot” takes a groovier vibe instrumentally flexing his increasing popularity within…

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Kai Cenat has officially announced the lineup for this year’s Streamer University, and Lizzo is among the major names of professors that students will be learning from. On Monday (July 6), Kai returned to Twitch to unveil the staff and students for his second annual creator-focused incubator. In addition to Lizzo, other professors include the streamer’s sister Kaiya Cenat as well as Agent00, Duke Dennis, Cinna, Maya Higa, The Sushi Dragon, Ludwig, Poudii, Pokimane and Adapt. YourRage will serve as Guidance Counselor.Of Lizzo, Kai said, “If y’all don’t know, Lizzo be Twitch’ing! She be streaming. And she sent me an…

President Donald Trump calls Nicki Minaj “hot” and a “great friend with common sense ” during his speech at the Rose Garden Club Luncheon at the White House.On Monday (July 6), President Trump spoke at a luncheon in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the launch of Trump Accounts, a new investment program for children. During his speech, the prez saluted several people, including longtime supporter Nicki Minaj, who was in attendance.”We also have a woman that is so respected and so hot and so great and a great friend of — I don’t…

Pooh Shiesty is apparently about to become a father, and fans online seem to think that he’ll be welcoming the baby with NLE Choppa’s son’s mother, Marissa Da’Nae.On June 25, Marissa revealed she’s expecting a baby girl with a series of photos shared to Instagram. Shortly afterward, Pooh’s mother shared an ultrasound to her Instagram Story where she tagged her incarcerated son and captioned it, “I’m staying strong for my granddaughter!”Eagle-eyed fans zoomed in on the video and noticed that the name attached to the ultrasound was the full name of Marissa Rogers.As the rumors swirled online, Marissa seemingly addressed…