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On this date in 1986, Brooklyn’s own Hip Hop band Stetsasonic released their debut album On Fire, a project that helped define the sound and energy of the early golden era. Dropping on the legendary imprint Tommy Boy Records, the album introduced a collective that blended live instrumentation, sharp lyricism, and progressive ideas at a time when Hip Hop was still shaping its identity. Known as the first Hip Hop band, Stetsasonic brought something completely different to the culture. While most groups relied solely on turntables and drum machines, Stetsasonic incorporated real drums, bass, keys, and layered musical arrangements, all while maintaining…
070 Shake was named Dior’s newest brand ambassador as the luxury label continues to spotlight genre-blending artists under creative director Jonathan Anderson. 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 070 Shake landed a high-profile partnership with luxury fashion powerhouse Dior as the New Jersey-born artist continues to expand her reach beyond the music world. The 28-year-old rapper and singer, born Danielle Balbuena, has officially joined Dior’s ambassador…
New York is poised to welcome a dramatic new casino-entertainment complex in Queens: Metropolitan Park, the $8 billion project backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen in partnership with Hard Rock, was officially recommended for a downstate casino license by the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board on December 1, 2025. The proposal transforms the 50-acre parking lot around Citi Field into a sprawling entertainment district. Plans call for a full-scale Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a 5,650-seat live music venue, sportsbook, restaurants, bars, and a large food hall branded the “Taste of Queens.” Metropolitan Park would include a 1,000-room hotel (with…
Sean Combs is pushing back forcefully against the upcoming Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, calling the project “an unfair and illegal hit job” and accusing the streamer of relying on “stolen footage that was never authorized for release.” The series, produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, is set to premiere globally on December 2. A spokesperson for Combs released a sharply worded statement criticizing both the documentary and the platform distributing it. The rep insists that Netflix lifted personal video archives that Combs has been gathering since he was nineteen, footage he intended to use for his own autobiographical project.…
Starting the final month of 2025 by diving into the first of 2 new collaborative EPs from Atlanta, Georgia emcee Jay NiCE & the local Dump Gawd himself Tha God Fahim. Both of whom have worked with each other countless times in the past several years, teaming up for the collab album Strictly 4 My D.U.M.P.E.R.Z. during the spring of 2018 & the Bloodspiller extended play 3 years ago. Dump Gawd: Hyperbolic Time Chamber Rap 12 produced by Nicholas Craven became their greatest joint offering yet, coming off the 17th as well as the 18th & 20th chapters going back-to-back with not 1 but 2 installments. “Cultivating” begins with a soul sample referencing…
Rihanna honored Barbados’ independence and the new president with a heartfelt post featuring personal family photos. 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 Rihanna marked Barbados’ 59th Independence Day and its fourth year as a republic with a deeply personal Instagram tribute celebrating her homeland’s political progress and family roots. The Barbadian-born music icon and entrepreneur posted a series of images on Sunday showcasing her connection to…
This is the 7th collaborative EP from Atlanta, Georgia emcee Jay NiCE & the local Dump Gawd himself Tha God Fahim. Both of whom have worked with each other countless times in the past several years, teaming up for the collab album Strictly 4 My D.U.M.P.E.R.Z. during the spring of 2018 & the Bloodspiller extended play 3 years ago. Dump Gawd: Hyperbolic Time Chamber Rap 12 produced by Nicholas Craven became their greatest joint offering yet, coming off the 17th as well as the 18th & 20th chapters. Coming off the 21st earlier today, they’re giving us another one when we least expected it. “Powerful Blast” come straight out the gate with a euphorically drumless…
Post Malone is celebrating matching hoodie season in style- with an unnamed mystery woman. The “I Had Some Help” artiest was spotted on Saturday at a Trader Joe’s in Salt Lake City alongside a woman whose identity hasn’t been revealed, with both sporting matching blue hoodies with yellow geometric accents (with pants to match for Posty), according to a photo shared by TMZ. The pair browsed the store with two bodyguards nearby, taking their time as they shopped. While most customers gave them space, a source says the two exchanged a few brief kisses during the trip. Overall, it appeared…
Chrissy Teigen received a heartfelt birthday tribute from John Legend and a handmade award from daughter Luna in a sweet family moment shared online. 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 John Legend celebrated Chrissy Teigen’s 40th birthday on Sunday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute and a touching moment from their daughter Luna that stole the spotlight. The icon shared a carousel of personal photos that showed…
Gunna left Virginia Beach concertgoers stunned after arriving late and performing for less than an hour before walking off stage without saying a word. 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 Gunna cut his Virginia Beach concert short Saturday night after turning up nearly an hour late, then walking off stage mid-performance without a word, leaving the crowd at The Dome stunned and unsure if the show…