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Usher and Big Sean are joining forces on a major investment in the next wave of Detroit talent, unveiling a new initiative that will introduce young people to rapidly growing creative and technology careers. The two artists announced the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator, a one million dollar project created in partnership with the Michigan Central Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan. The facility is set to open in February of 2026. The incubator brings together the New Look Foundation created by Usher and the Sean Anderson Foundation along with Ilitch Sports plus Entertainment and the Goizueta Business School at…

Mac Don Don Don. The moment you hear that tag, you already know what’s coming. It’s MacDonthefifth’s trademark warning shot, the signal to Queens and whoever else is tapped in that he’s about to drop something heavy. 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 “Mac Don Don Don and when you hear that you know it’s fire” is MacDonthefifth trademark intro anytime the Queens, New York rapper…

Another day, another lawsuit finds its way through the courts and this time Adidas has come out on top. A group of investors attempted to argue that the company hid concerns related to its collaboration with Ye before the Yeezy partnership fell apart. The Ninth Circuit rejected the appeal and ruled that the shareholders did not prove that Adidas misled anyone about the risks tied to working with a major celebrity figure. In its published ruling, the appellate panel stated that Adidas was not required to reveal every moment of unpredictable behavior from Ye. The judges noted that any reasonable…

Byline: Rhiannon Frater Hip-hop culture has always recognized the importance of intentional rooms. The places where conversations happen privately, where alliances form without cameras, and where different spheres of influence can meet on equal footing. In that sense, the venues that matter most are not the loudest, they are the ones curated with precision.  Via 13 has started to occupy that role in New York. At the Champagne & Caviar Masquerade Mixer, hospitality provided the structure. Guests chose between a three-course and a five-course tasting format, both shaped around seasonal contemporary Italian cooking. Champagne paired cleanly with the pacing, and caviar…

Ghost VnX is an independent artist raised between Freetown and London, blending drill, melodic rap, and personal storytelling. His work is rooted in real experience — including two years spent fighting legal battles, remand, and house arrest, all of which were eventually dismissed. After returning to music, he rebuilt his career independently, charting in the Top 5 across several countries and reaching #13 on the UK Hip-Hop iTunes chart with “One Take Freestyle.” His catalogue continues growing, supported by rising Spotify radio traction and an expanding international fanbase. New Album: “No In Between” is Ghost VnX’s new album — a…

My TimeFresh off his viral smash hit, Rob49 is stepping into the spotlight with his first headlining tour and bold plans to push his music to new heights.Interview: Stacy-Ann EllisEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.Rob49 is a praying man. For the past five years, the New Orleans-bred rapper, born Robert Thomas, has been living in a spirit of gratitude and preparedness. The week his viral breakaway single “WTHelly” came out this past March, he admits on a Zoom call from his hometown in late August…

BossMan Dlow responded to viral controversy after Instagram model Layla Red Cakes posted a compromising photo. 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 BossMan Dlow has found himself at the center of a viral storm after Instagram model Layla Red Cakes posted a compromising photo that sent Hip-Hop social media into overdrive. The Florida rapper became an unwitting internet sensation when Red Cakes shared what appears to…

Virginia rising star Alexander Mack is keeping his momentum strong with the release of his second On The Radar performance, delivering an electric live rendition of his track “GO OFF!” The Jazz-influenced bop highlights his lyrical sharpness, high-energy delivery, and genre-blending creativity. The performance arrives shortly after Mad Skillz’ Words For Days, a project Mack contributed to through collaboration and creative partnership, earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. “GO OFF!” shows why Mack continues to be one of Virginia’s most exciting emerging artists. His performance is filled with charisma and precision, proving he can hold his…

You may not recognize the face yet, but you’ve definitely heard the tag. The electrifying call — “JabariOnTheBeat!” — has become a staple just before the beat drops, signaling the work of one of New York’s most promising and versatile young producers. Born Jabari Nkosi Voss on August 11, 1999, the Brooklyn native entered music later than most of his peers, discovering production in his final year of high school. After briefly attending college on a full-tuition Posse scholarship, he dropped out to pursue music full-time — a gamble that paid off quickly. Through YouTube and social media, Jabari built a loyal…

Blacc Zacc could reportedly face the death penalty after being charged with a murder-for-hire plot and RICO conspiracy.On Thursday (Dec. 4), South Carolina news outlet The State reported that the Columbia, S.C.-based rapper is currently under consideration for the ultimate penalty for his alleged crimes, which include running a large drug-trafficking operation, robberies and murder in furtherance of the gang.According to The State, Bill Nettles, a former U.S. Attorney for South Carolina and prominent Columbia defense attorney, was appointed “learned counsel” for Blacc Zacc, born Zachary Chapman.Specifically in federal death penalty cases, the law requires that the defense have one “learned…