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The long running case surrounding the death of Tupac Shakur has been pushed even further down the calendar. Duane Keffe D Davis, who is accused of playing a central role in the 1996 shooting, will not stand trial until August 10, 2026. The new date marks another setback in a case that has held the attention of the music world for almost thirty years. Recent court filings show that Davis legal team asked for more time, explaining that they are sorting through an overwhelming volume of material tied to the case. Prosecutors did not challenge the request, which allowed the…
Lillie Coley said a misrepresented court ruling has driven her into bankruptcy, tied to the Jay-Z paternity case. 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 Lillie Coley accused the New Jersey Attorney General of distorting court records in a high-stakes federal filing as she continues to fight the legal aftermath of her godson’s failed paternity case against Jay-Z, a battle she says has driven her into bankruptcy.…
Cenyc is not chasing the spotlight—he’s designing his own. While the world scrolls past another trending track, the independent artist has quietly crossed a major threshold: over 100,000 streams on his breakout record “More To Life” and placement among the top 0.01% of independent artists worldwide. But numbers alone don’t define Cenyc’s trajectory—character does. And that character? It’s layered. It’s disciplined. And it’s rooted in generations of real work. A Legacy of Builders, Flyers, and Self-Starters Cenyc’s story doesn’t begin with music—it begins with legacy. On his maternal side, his grandfather, Willis N. Brown Jr., was a U.S. Air Force…
Amazon Music, Prime Video Sports, and the NBA have announced that GRAMMY Award-winning rap legend Nas will headline the next “Amazon Music Presents: In the Paint” event during the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals in Las Vegas. The outdoor performance is set for Saturday, December 13 at T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza, taking place between the two semifinal games and featured throughout Prime Video’s live coverage. Winners from each semifinal matchup will advance to the Championship game on Tuesday, December 16, at T-Mobile Arena, which will stream exclusively on Prime Video. Fans with tickets to either semifinal game can attend the…
Jimmy Kimmel challenged Donald Trump to a live talent showdown after renewing his ABC contract through 2027 and mocking the president. 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 Jimmy Kimmel fired back at Donald Trump with a sharp-edged challenge and a few jabs of his own after the president mocked him during the Kennedy Center Honors, just as the late-night host confirmed his ABC contract has been…
Mosez Jones & Jon Rivera deliver a bold artistic statement with their latest collaboration – a six-track collection born from conviction, contrast, and creative defiance. Hailing from a city where the musical limelight is dictated by a hierarchy of appreciation, the duo have fused their individual visions into a sound that refuses to conform. No longer waiting for their music to be understood, they’ve managed to force the triangle-shaped block into the square hole – and somehow convinced everyone it fits. From the opening track, “B.Y.T.M.”, listeners are pulled into a soundscape that feels like Miguel co-writing for Yeezus –…
New York City’s next mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already sparked major debate after announcing that Bronx rapper and longtime activist Mysonne Linen will serve as a justice adviser for his transition team. The move instantly became one of the most talked about appointments in the city, drawing praise from criminal justice reform advocates and fierce criticism from law enforcement groups and political opponents. Mysonne’s journey has never been a secret. The Bronx native rose to prominence in the late nineties as a gifted lyricist but saw his career derailed after being convicted in 1999 of two armed robberies involving New…
Every generation produces a few artists who feel inevitable — artists whose talent and energy are so natural, you sense they were born to do this. Priest King is one of those artists. The Australian–Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer known for his magnetic stage presence and soul-reaching sound has carved out a path that feels both divine and deliberate. His name is now being mentioned alongside visionaries who bring spirit and sophistication back to modern pop. Priest King’s sound — which he calls Aro Pop Fusion — is not just a style but a state of mind. It’s a fusion…
On December 8, 2025, the Hip Hop world lost one of its foundational architects. Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams, founder of Cold Chillin’ Records, passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped rap music forever. Reports describe him as a titan behind the scenes; a visionary executive whose decisions helped launch some of the greatest careers and alter the trajectory of the culture. Williams emerged in the early 1980s as a program director and radio manager working with stations like WHBI and later WBLS. Alongside radio legend Mr. Magic and producer Marley Marl, he helped build the…
Kevin Brown’s murder case against Memphis rapper SaySo P advances to grand jury after court hears extensive evidence. 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 SaySo P‘s murder case reached a critical milestone Monday (December 8) when prosecutors secured enough evidence to advance first-degree murder charges against his alleged killer to a grand jury. Kevin Brown faces potential life imprisonment after the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office…