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Alan G. Hassenfeld, the former CEO of Hasbro Inc. and heir to the legendary toy empire, has passed away at the age of 76. The company announced his death on Wednesday (July 10), though details surrounding the time, place, and cause of death have not yet been revealed. The End of an Era for Hasbro’s Founding Family Hassenfeld’s passing marks a poignant moment in the history of Hasbro, the second-largest toy company in America after Mattel. The Rhode Island-based firm has brought joy to millions of children worldwide with iconic brands like G.I. Joe, Transformers, Mr. Potato Head, My Little…

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Kodak Black has officially received one of the highest honors from his hometown, proving that despite the headlines and controversies, his heart remains with the city that raised him. On July 8, officials in Pompano Beach, Florida, presented the Grammy-nominated rapper with the Key to the City, recognizing his long-standing commitment to uplifting his community. A Hometown Hero: Kodak’s Journey From Golden Acres to Giving Back Born Bill K. Kapri, Kodak Black grew up in the Golden Acres neighborhood of Pompano Beach. Even after achieving national stardom, he never forgot his roots. Over the years, the rapper has quietly and…

Fat Joe is standing firmly behind Drake, shutting down critics who’ve been questioning the Toronto superstar’s reign over the rap game. The Bronx rap legend spoke on the latest episode of the Joe and Jada Podcast, where he praised Drake’s new track “What Did I Miss” and declared the 6 God far from finished. “They Was Acting Like It Was Over”—Fat Joe Shows Love “What Did I Miss went crazy. I love that track,” Joe said, adding: “They was acting like it was over. I never believed that, but then he came back with that baby girl & he back…

Maiya The Don just added a perfect mix of humor, thirst, and real talk to the ongoing UK vs US rap debate, and hip-hop Twitter can’t get enough. The Brooklyn rapper weighed in on Skepta’s bold claim that UK artists are edging out their American counterparts—dropping a viral tweet that’s equal parts flirty and cutting. “Skepta So Fine… But Delusional” On Monday (July 7), Maiya The Don shared her thoughts with her 250K+ followers: “Skepta so fine I’m willing to ignore the fact that he’s delusional enough to believe any UK rapper is better than our best rappers in the…

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Skepta just lit a fire under the hip-hop world, and fans on both sides of the Atlantic are watching closely to see who takes the bait. The North London grime pioneer caused a stir on July 3 when he took to Twitter and expressed his desire to finally settle the age-old UK vs. US rap debate—by stepping into the lyrical battlefield with an American rapper. “I Wanna Clash an American Rapper”—Skepta Throws Down the Gauntlet “I wanna clash an American rapper anyway, finally get this UK/US rap debate sorted,” Skepta tweeted. The post quickly gained traction, drawing thousands of likes,…

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Lauryn Hill is speaking out after fans voiced frustration over her Essence Festival headlining performance, which began hours behind schedule and left many in the audience heading for the exits. The Grammy-winning icon’s set kicked off around 2:30 a.m., and while diehard supporters stayed put, the delay drew criticism across social media. Now, Hill is addressing the controversy directly—and her message has fans divided. “Delays Were Not My Fault”—Lauryn Responds on Instagram Taking to Instagram, Hill thanked the Essence team for publicly confirming that the schedule hiccup wasn’t entirely on her. “Thank you to Essence Fest for clarifying that the…