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NBA star Kyrie Irving spent $11,001 for LaRussell’s new album as the rapper aims to sell 100,000 copies independently.On Jan. 1, Bay Area rapper announced he was selling his new album, Something’s in the Water, with no label support, with the goal of moving 100,000 units. Buyers can pay a minimum of $.99 for the project. On Sunday (Jan. 4), LaRussell announced he’d gotten a big major donation from none other than future NBA Hall of Famer, Kyrie Irving.”This morning, I woke up and I had a sale for $11,000,” LaRussell announced during a livestream. “And I’m like, who the…
Newark battle rapper Tsu Surf is scheduled for release from federal prison on February 16, 2026, following his 2023 RICO conviction and sentencing. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Tsu Surf is scheduled for release from federal prison on February 16, 2026, according to Federal Bureau of Prisons records. The Newark battle rapper, born Rahjon Cox, has been serving a five-year federal sentence after pleading guilty…
6ix9ine has turned himself in to begin his three-month sentence for violating his supervised release.On Tuesday (Jan. 6), Tekashi surrendered to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he will spend the next roughly 90 days. 6ix9ine turning himself in was turned into an event, with streamer Adin Ross dropping off the rapper and streaming Tekashi’s final moments as a free man for the next few months.In a video shared on social media, 6ix9ine gets assistance cutting off his ankle monitor from social media influencer SteveWillDoIt and Adin before joking about fleeing back to Miami. The rapper captioned the…
She WillKenTheMan pursued her vision and achieved success. After a major tour and the release of her debut album in 2025, she continues to build on her achievements.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.Forget about Las Vegas—the real high-stakes game is betting on yourself, and KenTheMan just hit the jackpot. The Houston native recently completed a summer tour with nearly all sold-out dates. After navigating the challenges of the big label industry over the years, her choice to pursue a solo career as an independent artist…
WWE Raw announced Eminem’s “Godzilla” as its new theme song on January 5, days after Ted Nugent called the rapper a “total idiot.” AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe WWE Raw announced Eminem‘s “Godzilla” featuring Juice WRLD as its new official theme song on January 5, 2026, replacing Travis Scott’s “4×4” in a move that comes just days after rock guitarist Ted Nugent publicly attacked the…
Snoop Dogg made his NBA broadcasting debut calling Warriors vs Clippers when Steve Kerr got ejected over a controversial goaltending call. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Snoop Dogg made his NBA broadcasting debut on January 5, 2026, during the Golden State Warriors versus Los Angeles Clippers game at Intuit Dome, and he witnessed one of the wildest coaching ejections of the season. The legendary rapper…
50 Cent’s “In Da Club” hit 2 billion Spotify streams in January 2026, capping his record year as New York’s top streaming rapper. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe 50 Cent just hit another massive milestone as his legendary track “In Da Club” crossed 2 billion streams on Spotify in January 2026. The achievement adds another crown jewel to what was already a record-breaking streaming year…
Lil Zay Osama entered 2026 with a viral baptism clip and a personal reset, embracing faith and pledging to leave behind street life and drill music. Footage of the Chicago rapper standing in a small outdoor tub while being immersed by a minister began circulating on social media just after New Year’s Day. The video, which shows a solemn prayer before he is briefly submerged in water, led many to believe the baptism was intended to ring in the new year. But according to Osama, born Isaiah Dukes, the actual baptism took place months earlier. “I got baptized in April…
Coming off a prolific 2025 that saw an EP and three singles, Luxury Summerz wastes no time getting 2026 started right with his new seven-track offering via Demand Money Records, I’m Fully Independent. A potent dose of unfiltered, vintage East Coast hip-hop distilled through the lens of a Brooklyn native currently holding court in Norfolk, VA. The project feels like a perfectly timed building directly on last year’s momentum, crafting a cohesive body of work that sets a tone for what is anticipated to be his biggest year yet. The project’s power is amplified by its cohesive beat selection sutied for…
A$AP Rocky launched his latest visual spectacle for the single “Punk Rocky” on Tuesday, enlisting Winona Ryder for a surreal, genre-bending music video that previews his long-anticipated fourth album DON’T BE DUMB, set to arrive January 16 via A$AP Worldwide and RCA Records. The video, co-directed by Rocky alongside Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks, collectively known as The Three Musketeers, features a cast that includes Ryder, Danny Elfman, Thundercat and A$AP Nast. The clip brings to life five of Rocky’s six alter egos from the upcoming album, including GR1M (played by Rocky), RUGAHAND (Tommy Revenge), BABUSHKA BOI (Thoto), SHIRTHEAD (the…