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Today we celebrate the 57th birthday of one of the most influential architects in Hip Hop culture, the legendary Green Eyed Bandit himself, Erick Sermon of the iconic duo EPMD. From the moment he and Parrish Smith formed EPMD, the group became a cornerstone of golden era rap. Their debut album Strictly Business arrived with a sound that felt completely new at the time, powered by thick funk samples, slow rolling grooves, and Sermon’s unmistakable voice. Alongside Parrish, he helped build a catalog that remains one of the most respected in the culture, filled with classics like You Gots to Chill, So…
Afro R&B sensation Odeal has unveiled the international leg of his 2026 headlining tour, expanding his growing global reach with 11 new dates across the UK, Europe, and Australia. The announcement arrives just days after the release of his latest EP, The Fall That Saved Us, a moody nine-track project that explores themes of trust, betrayal, and emotional fragility. The news follows a breakout year for Odeal, marked by a 2025 BET Award nomination for Best New International Act, being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. His momentum has been…
Travis Scott has officially closed out his massive and history-making Circus Maximus World Tour, finishing the multi-year run last week with a sold-out stadium show in Mumbai, India, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. More than 40,000 fans attended the finale, cementing the tour as a defining moment in modern live music. Photo Credit: Jason Martinez Photo Credit: Jason Martinez Promoted by Live Nation, the Circus Maximus World Tour has sold more than 2.2 million tickets and grossed over 250 million dollars. With performances across six continents and more than twenty countries, it now stands as the highest-grossing solo rap tour in history.…
Is Diddy going to be home for the holidays? According to King Combs, it’s likely. Speaking with TMZ, King Combs said, “We gon play the ‘Diddy Free’ joint whole Christmas, whole Thanksgiving.” He added, “He coming home, though. Watch out, he might come home before then.” In response to a question about President Trump’s role in facilitating the release, King Combs responded ,”You never know. Stay tuned, he gon’ be home soon.” Source link
Travis Scott shattered records with his $265M Circus Maximus Tour while Hip-Hop proves its strength beyond Billboard charts 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 Travis Scott demolished every expectation in the touring world, cementing his Circus Maximus Tour as the highest-grossing solo rap expedition in music history. The Houston native’s global rampage generated a staggering $265.1 million across 2.1 million tickets sold, according to Live Nation…
iHeartRadio is taking a bold stance in the growing debate around artificial intelligence in media. In a new letter sent to staff on Friday, chief programming officer and president Tom Poleman announced the launch of the company’s Guaranteed Human initiative, a pledge to keep AI-generated voices and synthetic music off the air. According to Billboard, Poleman made it clear that iHeartRadio “doesn’t and will not use AI-generated personalities” and will not play AI songs featuring synthetic vocalists posed as real artists. The letter outlines a company-wide commitment to preserving authenticity across broadcasts, streaming, and podcasts. DJs must now include a…
Juelz Santana stirred major backlash after a show clip showed him downplaying reading while praising financial literacy. 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 Juelz Santana just kicked up a firestorm online. And this one is a doozy. The moment people heard him say you don’t really need to read, the Internet went off. Now, to be clear, the Dipset star did not exactly stand on that,…
Kim Kardashian’s ocean dip in Rio wearing a sheer vintage Alexander McQueen gown has fans thirsting over her sultry underwater shots. 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 Kim Kardashian just delivered the ultimate thirst trap from her Brazilian getaway, and these ocean shots are absolutely everything your timeline needed. The reality mogul took to Instagram with a series of jaw-dropping photos from her recent Rio de…
Brooklyn, New York emcee/producer Von Pea reuniting with The Other Guys for his 4th solo LP. Currently 1/2 of Tanya Morgan with Donwill, he would later embark on a solo career with 2007 debut mixtape Grand Vonye as well as it’s follow-up So Motivational: The Most Skullduggery of Mixtapes & the full-length debut Pea’s Gotta Have It. Right after the Duly Noted. EP was when Mighty Joe & Isaiah started working with Von however, producing the To: You EP along with the sophomore effort The Fiasco & the I’m Good Luv, Enjoy EP respectively. Last we heard from Von by himself was his previous album City for Sale & Duly Noted 2, running it back with The Other Guys suggesting to Putcha Weight on It. “More…
Machine Gun Kelly compared his sex life to Formula 1 racing during a wild Las Vegas show that has people talking about the rap star. 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 Machine Gun Kelly pulled a full throttle move during his Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix set and told the crowd he’s basically an F1 driver in bed, fast but takes forever to finish. The…