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Xania Monet, the AI-driven R&B artist created by writer Telisha “Nikki” Jones, released a new single Friday, Dec. 19, titled “Say My Name With Respect,” using the track to directly address mounting criticism surrounding artificial intelligence in music. As debate over AI performers continues to divide the industry, Monet’s latest release frames the conversation as personal rather than theoretical. The song finds Monet responding to claims that her work lacks sincerity or genuine creative effort. On the record, she sings, “Funny how you went to the media first/ Talking about my pen like you know my work/ You don’t know…
Atlanta’s rap community is once again navigating uneasy questions about loyalty and reconciliation as long-standing relationships are publicly tested. Recent exchanges involving Young Thug and 21 Savage have reignited debate over whether unity is possible in the aftermath of the YSL RICO case, while Gunna remains at the center of unresolved tension. The conversation resurfaced after Young Thug posted a brief but loaded message aimed at 21 Savage, writing, “Fk the streets @21savage.” The remark followed 21 Savage’s public push for reconciliation between Thug and Gunna, a stance that challenged the long-held street codes that often dictate how disputes play out…
Stevie Wonder canceled his December benefit concerts in Los Angeles, citing limited prep time, but pledged a generous donation. 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 Stevie Wonder pulled the plug on his planned four-night House Full of Toys concert series in Los Angeles after realizing there simply wasn’t enough time to pull it off. The Grammy-winning icon had hoped to expand his long-running holiday charity event…
Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that highlights the stark differences in global cannabis laws, just as Wiz Khalifa faces nine months in Romanian prison for smoking weed on stage. The president’s directive calls on the attorney general to expedite the federal reclassification process that began under the Biden administration. Trump’s order aims to reduce barriers for medical marijuana research while maintaining federal prohibition on recreational use. “This executive order will increase access to medical marijuana and cannabidiol research,” the White House stated. The reclassification…
Closing out 2025 with a jarring fusion of Parisian cool and Texan grit, San Louis Records release “The Paris Chainsaw Massacre” EP. Fully produced by $MOKY P, the project is a menacing auditory voyage into the Texas backcountry, built on a foundation of heavy Southern bass and featuring blistering performances from American artists ACID SOULJAH and KENOPRO79. This transatlantic collaboration dares to blend aesthetic extremes, promising a raw and atmospheric experience that slices through the year’s end with brutal, cinematic force. Source link
Rising hip-hop artist Slim Baby continues her upward climb with the release of her latest single Fighting My Demons. Building on the momentum of her breakout track “Lost My Mind,” which has surpassed 1.9 million streams, Slim Baby is quickly solidifying her presence in the rap scene and connecting with listeners worldwide. Released via Big Deal, Fighting My Demons is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, Itunes, and other major platforms. The record is already turning heads for its fearless energy, emotional honesty, and message centered on resilience and self-belief. Instead of dwelling on obstacles, the track…
Tyler, The Creator handed out iPads and inspiration at Hawthorne High School in California, surprising 371 seniors with tech gifts instead of attending the usual celebrity-packed celebration for being named Apple Music’s 2025 Artist of the Year. The Grammy-winning rapper skipped the red carpet and champagne to return to the same hallways where he once skated as a teenager with big dreams. On December 12, what students thought was a regular school rally quickly turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment when Tyler walked on stage. “They wanted to throw some crazy party, dinners and all that,” he told the crowd, according…
Byline: Wyles Daniel A breathtaking new voice in the global music scene, Slovak violinist MATHIA, is captivating international audiences with her electrifying new single, “Reviolution” — a bold fusion of classical mastery and modern rebellion. “Reviolution” (a powerful play on the words revolution and violin) is more than just a song — it’s a statement. With her fierce bow strokes and magnetic presence, MATHIA challenges the traditional boundaries of violin performance, blending cinematic drama with raw emotion and an unmistakably modern edge. Already hailed as a rising star in Central Europe, MATHIA’s talent is matched only by her vision: to…
Tory Lanez does his first interview from prison since being sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. He insists he was wrongfully convicted and wants someone in the system to look at the evidence and “ask if this was fair.”On Thursday (Dec. 18), Tory Lanez spoke to NBC News amid his planned appeal after being convicted of the 2020 shooting. He’s seeking release from prison. The rapper is currently incarcerated at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo, Calif. and has already served three years of his 10-year sentence.”There is definitely a very big misconception about me that seems to the public as…
Byline: Will Jones COCINA’s new podcast Takeout & Talk, hosted by writer-broadcaster Xorje Olivares, isn’t just another pop-culture chat series. It’s a space where food, identity, and creativity collide in the most intimate way possible: over takeout. With three episodes out so far, the show is already carving out a lane that feels fresh, familiar, and necessary. For Olivares, the series is an extension of who he is on and off the mic. “The show is a perfect representation of my primary interests as both a host and an everyday person: culture and community,” he explains. A self-described “student of…