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Pras Michel’s legal nightmare continues with three years of federal supervision awaiting him after his 14-year prison sentence ends. 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 Pras Michel will remain under strict federal watch for three additional years after serving his 14-year prison sentence for his role in a sprawling international political scheme, according to newly unsealed court documents. The Fugees rapper, convicted on multiple federal charges…

Nas revealed the space-themed cover art for his upcoming DJ Premier collaboration “Light-Years” ahead of the album’s December 12 debut. 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 Nas unveiled the cover art on Tuesday for his long-anticipated joint album with DJ Premier, giving Hip-Hop fans their first visual taste of Light-Years ahead of its December 12 release. The Queensbridge icon dropped the artwork on Instagram, showing a…

Kevin Liles dodged a career-threatening legal blow in New York after a federal judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit tied to his time leading Def Jam, citing a long-buried 2005 settlement from Universal Music Group that effectively shielded him from the claims. The lawsuit, filed in February by a woman identified only as Jane Doe, accused Kevin Liles of sexually harassing, groping and raping her in 2002 while she worked as his executive assistant. Liles, who served as president of Def Jam from 1999 to 2004, denied the allegations outright, calling them “patently false” and insisting he has “always treated…

For more than two decades, Julio Gonzalez has been working to open doors that were once tightly shut. As the Founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services (ETS), Gonzalez built a firm around a simple but uncommon idea: that the country’s most valuable tax incentives should not be reserved for Fortune 500 companies alone. Today, ETS stands as the nation’s largest specialty tax engineering firm, advising thousands of accounting firms, family offices, and businesses across the U.S. Gonzalez’s work has helped unlock significant tax savings for companies that use those funds to grow, hire, and invest — outcomes that mirror…

It’s almost about that time. 50 Cent is stepping into a new chapter of his producer journey as Netflix prepares to release his long developing documentary series about Sean Combs. The streamer confirmed that the four episode project titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning will arrive worldwide on December 2. Directed by Alexandria Stapleton with production support from Stacy Scripter, David Karabinas, Ariel Brozell, Brad Bernstein, and executive producer Curtis Jackson, the series is a collaboration between House of Nonfiction, G Unit Film and Television, and Texas Crew Productions. The project promises a searching look at the evolution of Sean Combs…

50 Cent has locked in December 2 for the premiere of his Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part exposé arriving just as Diddy faces the fallout from his criminal conviction and a career in freefall. The timing is deliberate. The series, produced by 50’s G-Unit Film & Television, promises a deep dive into Diddy’s rise as a Hip-Hop mogul and the controversies that now define his public image. The teaser features former Bad Boy artist Mark Curry saying, “You can’t continue to keep hurting people and nothing ever happens. It’s just a matter of time.” View this post…

Another day, another lawsuit enters a new chapter as Nelly moves to recover more than seventy eight thousand dollars in legal fees from attorney Precious Felder Gates. The request arrives after a federal judge determined that the copyright case brought by St Lunatics member Ali should not have moved beyond its earliest phase. Ali first filed the claim in 2023 accusing Nelly of refusing to credit him and failing to share royalties for the blockbuster debut album Country Grammar. He said the star misled early collaborators and convinced them they would receive compensation that never arrived. Nelly rejected the accusations…

Show & Prove: Bay SwagWords: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.It’s a bold choice to bring Harriet Tubman into rap conversations, but Bay Swag is up for the challenge. Inside the offices of his label home, Standard Records in midtown Manhattan, he’s watching the music video for his song named after the great freedom fighter who defied slavery by using the Underground Railroad to escape in 1849.“Every time I make a 10, put six to the side and tuck it/They need to free all…

So, Ray J and Chrisean Rock were going at it about the Bible? This is one interesting timeline we’re living in. Basically, an ordinary late night livestream turned into one of the most talked about clips on socials this week. Viewers locked in as the two shifted from playful banter to a charged conversation about faith, scripture, and how each of them understands their connection to God. Let’s get right to it. The a ha moment begins with Ray J trying to keep the energy calm while Rock flips through a Bible on camera. He tells her that whenever she…

Well, that just happened. Ciara is embracing her New York chapter with style and her latest move brought a rush of excitement to one of the busiest corners of the city. The early morning production took place during peak rush hour and showcased dancers moving to the CiCi deluxe version of the track featuring MOLIY and Oxlade along with BRB and the viral favorite Low. Ciara called the moment her NYC Takeover. That part. Check it out. In case you missed it, Ciara relocated to New York with Russell Wilson and their four children after his move to the New…