WORLD WRAP FEDERATION's Blog – August 2021 Archive (219)

Lupe Fiasco has been on a hot streak lately, uploading a flurry of freestyles on YouTube (including over classic Kendrick Lamar, Jadakiss and Dipset beats) while sparring with his podcast co-host Royce Da 5’9.

Now, the Chicago lyricist has set himself the challenge of completing a new 10-song album from scratch in just 24 hours. What’s more, he’s…

Sunday evening when he threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox game at Wrigley Field. The crowd had a laugh at Durkio’s throw which went wide left out of the batter’s box and out of the reach of the mascot playing catcher. Lil Durk rocked a customized Cubs jersey with his nickname “Smurk” across the…

Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, he shared that he received confirmation from Maseo himself. “After years of being taken advantage by the recording industry in the worst possible ways, De La Soul now owns all the rights to their masters and is in full control of the amazing music they have created,” Kweli wrote. “Let’s salute Plugs 1, 2 and 3 for…

Angela Bassett secured the bag after a lengthy round of negotiations for Fox's flagship drama 9-1-1. Deadline reported that all series regulars on the show have locked in a pay increase ahead of Season 5. A major win for Angela Bassett making history as the highest paid Black Actress in television broadcast history.

It is noted that Bassett…

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R. Kelly is trying to score a win in his federal sex crimes case by citing public health laws in order to get the herpes-related charges tossed.

The singer's filed new legal docs in the Eastern District of NY asking the court to throw out charges for knowingly exposing sexual partners to herpes because he says the legislature didn't include herpes in…

Talib Kweli and DJ Eque have a huge sticking point in their ongoing divorce battle and whatever the judge decides will have a significant impact on who gets what.

Talib's big issue is the date of separation. He claims they separated on October 20, 2015, after he moved out of the home they shared.

Problem is…

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Wack 100 is firing back at Jim Jones, days after the longtime music manager, 21 Savage and 6ix9ine got into an explosive discussion on the Clubhouse app. 6ix9ine also dragged Jim Jones into it and suggested he was a snitch.

Jones then told Nine Trey Gangsta Blood member Mel Matrix, who’s currently serving 11 years behind bars thanks to 6ix9ine’s…

According to court documents 50 Cent wants to collect on a $250,000 debt Buck supposedly owes and two albums he never finished for G-Unit. 50 claims Buck signed a 2-year agreement in 2014, which would begin after the delivery of the first album.

Young Buck never produced any music under the agreement with G-Unit. 50 Cent also says Buck has been…

Tichina Arnold says she split from her husband at the beginning of 2016 following his sex tape scandal with another woman but she's just now pulling the trigger on officially ending her marriage.

The Neighborhood" and "Martin" star filed for divorce from Rico Hines this week, citing the usual irreconcilable differences.

What's…

Mally Mall's slated to begin his 33-month prison term next week, but he'd like a little more time before he has to check in because he says he needs to undergo a medical procedure first.

According to new legal docs the hip-hop producer who pled guilty in late 2019 to running an illegal prostitution service out of Las Vegas has discovered a mass on his…

At one point, the A Gangsta & A Gentleman rapper stopped by one of his Juices For Life smoothie stores in New York where he and Cam'ron recapped their own viral moment when Cam kicked Styles for sitting on his beach chair during The LOX performance of “Fuck You.” According to Cam’ron and Styles, the entire incident was purely…

At one point, the A Gangsta & A Gentleman rapper stopped by one of his Juices For Life smoothie stores in New York where he and Cam'ron recapped their own viral moment when Cam kicked Styles for sitting on his beach chair during The LOX performance of “Fuck You.” According to Cam’ron and Styles, the entire incident was purely…

At one point, the A Gangsta & A Gentleman rapper stopped by one of his Juices For Life smoothie stores in New York where he and Cam'ron recapped their own viral moment when Cam kicked Styles for sitting on his beach chair during The LOX performance of “Fuck You.” According to Cam’ron and Styles, the entire incident was purely…

Kurupt real name Ricardo Brown Jr. will be honored with his own street name but not in California where he’s lived for over 30 years. Instead, he will receive the honor in his hometown of Philadelphia, where he was born in 1972. The ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. ET at the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Roosevelt, where his parents have owned the house on…

Kurupt real name Ricardo Brown Jr. will be honored with his own street name but not in California where he’s lived for over 30 years. Instead, he will receive the honor in his hometown of Philadelphia, where he was born in 1972. The ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. ET at the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Roosevelt, where his parents have owned the house on…

Cardi B may hail from the Bronx, but she’s far from your typical ’round-the-way girl. She’s been able to travel the world while entertaining millions of fans with her music, acting, and gregarious personality. Along those travels, the rap star has also been exposed to cultures and various activities that have forced her to step outside of her comfort zone.…

A Philadelphia judge has finally sentenced rapper Dark Lo (whose real name is Charles Salley) in a case that linked the rapper to gang violence and drug smuggling. The federal court hit him with 7 ½ years, stating that the emerging artist should have known better.

According to the U.S. District Judge Mark A. Kearney acknowledged that the “A Cold Dish”…

Nicki Minaj's husband is taking a plea deal that could seriously lighten his punishment for failing to register as a sex offender in California.

According to docs filed by federal prosecutors Kenneth Petty has agreed to plead guilty to one count of failing to register, and in return, the feds say they will seek a sentence at the low end of the…