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Blueface stirred more controversy with Hazel-E kiss photos just days after Chrisean Rock accused him of assault. 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 Blueface added fuel to his already chaotic post-jail saga by locking lips with Hazel-E in a new Instagram post, just days after Chrisean Rock accused him of assault and announced she was cutting off co-parenting with him. The “Thotiana” rapper, who was recently…
Justin LaBoy shared the moment his chemistry with Coi Leray turned romantic, posting a flirty clip from their first interview. 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 Justin LaBoy dropped a flirty behind-the-scenes video on Wednesday night (November 12) that revealed the exact moment sparks flew between him and Coi Leray, confirming what many already suspected. In the clip from their September 2025 sit-down on Season 2…
B.o.B is pushing back hard against a civil lawsuit filed in California that accuses him of sexually assaulting a woman in a San Diego hotel room following his April 26 concert—an allegation the Hip-Hop artist flatly denies. The woman, referred to in legal filings only as “Jane,” claims the alleged incident occurred around 3 a.m. at the Westin Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter after she and her cousin attended B.o.B’s show and were invited to an after-party. She alleges that when her cousin briefly stepped out of the room, B.o.B touched her without consent, forced her legs apart and said,…
London-based artists SLAWN and OPAKE announced a deeply personal and visually arresting exhibit at The Art of Hip-Hop in Miami, using paint, pain and past trauma to anchor their three-day show, “Heroes, Villains, and Violence,” during the city’s busiest cultural week. Running December 3-5, the exhibition marks the second anniversary of The Art of Hip-Hop and lands right in the middle of Miami’s Art Basel festivities. The show explores themes of personal redemption and transformation, drawing directly from both artists’ real-life struggles and creative rebirths. SLAWN, born Adebayo Oke-Lawal, blends his Nigerian roots with a bold street art aesthetic, turning…
On this day in 1991, one of hip hop’s most revolutionary voices, Tupac Amaru Shakur, delivered his debut studio album, 2Pacalypse Now. Released through Interscope Records, the project didn’t dominate the Billboard charts when it first dropped—but what it lacked in radio spins, it made up for in raw honesty, political charge, and a prophetic voice that would echo through generations. At just 20 years old, Pac’s pen was fearless. The album was steeped in social commentary, rage, and compassion—anchored by his desire to speak directly to the young, Black, and unheard. From the opening track “Young Black Male,” it was…
Orelsan addressed his feud with Kylian Mbappé after a lyric about the soccer star’s family business triggered a sharp public response. 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 Orelsan ignited backlash in France after lyrics from his new album referenced Kylian Mbappé and his family’s soccer business, prompting a heated response from the national team captain. The Normandy-born rapper, known for his introspective style and longtime support…
On this day in 1996, Brooklyn’s own Lil’ Kim dropped her groundbreaking debut album, Hard Core, a project that would forever redefine the image and power of women in hip hop. Before the era of colorful wigs, high fashion, and unapologetic sexual liberation took over the mainstream, there was Kimberly Jones—the pint-sized powerhouse who shattered boundaries and changed the game on her own terms. Produced under the watchful eye of the late Notorious B.I.G., Hard Core was bold, raunchy, and revolutionary. Where her predecessors like MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Salt-N-Pepa made their mark through empowerment and lyrical prowess, Kim flipped the narrative—owning…
The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse was the seventh studio album released by rapper Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z. It was released on Nov. 12, 2002, on the Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings imprints. The Brooklyn rapper released the album as a sequel to his sixth album, The Blueprint (2001). The album debuted at number one, shipping with first-week sales of 545,000 units. Jay-Z was already debatably classified as one of the greatest rappers of all time. During this time, rumors of Jay hooking up with singer Beyonce began to circulate in the industry; the rumor was almost confirmed…
Headkrack’s new album MiKroDose+ is a transformative Hip-Hop experience but the new song is getting everybody’s attention. 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 Headkrack’s “MiKroDose+” Takes Hip-Hop on a Spiritual Trip Through Pain, Healing, and Imagination Veteran Bronx MC and media personality Headkrack’s latest project, MiKroDose+ is a deeply personal, spiritually charged musical journey that bridges Hip-Hop, R&B and the human condition. The album, inspired by Ayahuasca–fueled introspection and emotional…
Let Em Know: Isaiah FallsInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.Since the release of his debut EP, The Private Room, in 2023, singer Isaiah Falls has established himself as a master of sultry, nocturnal R&B, making his music perfect for the bedroom or late-night drives to after parties. Growing up in Orlando, Florida, he naturally developed a strong affinity for hip-hop, drawing inspiration from local artists as he honed his skills as a soulful vocalist to watch. In an interview with XXL, he…