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Los Angeles-bred MC P.E.A.C.E., a member of Freestyle Fellowship along with Myka 9, Self Jupiter and Aceyalone, has died. Social media tributes started pouring in on Saturday (October 26). Freestyle Fellowship posted from their official Instagram account, writing, “Rest well brother P.E.A.C.E 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ You had a great heart and you were authentic. One of West coast Hiphop royal treasures. You will be surely missed my friend.” Condolences from fellow members of the Los Angeles Hip-Hop community peppered each post—from Daddy Kev and Exile to the Visionaries and DJ Rhettmatic. No cause of death has been revealed. AllHipHop has reached out…
Pat Stay received justice as his killer was sentenced to serve at least 17 years behind bars before becoming eligible for parole. Adam Drake, 34, was convicted of second-degree murder in June for fatally stabbing the legendary battle rapper in a downtown Halifax bar in September 2022. Justice Scott Norton of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court set Drake’s parole ineligibility on Friday, describing the murder as “inexplicable, needless, senseless and gratuitous.” The Crown had requested 20 to 23 years, while Drake’s defense suggested 13 to 15 years. “Mr. Drake is a dangerous man,” Crown prosecutor Carla Ball told the CBC…
Master P emerged from musical semi-retirement to announce “The No Limit 5K Mix: Lost Tapes,” a 25-track project featuring collaborations with Lil Wayne, NBA YoungBoy, and Gucci Mane. The Hip-Hop mogul revealed the album was inspired by his upcoming Verzuz battle against Cash Money Records at ComplexCon 2025. The New Orleans native had stepped back from music since 2018’s “Tony Montana” tape, focusing on his role as President of Basketball Operations for the University of New Orleans and various business ventures. However, when Swizz Beatz approached him about participating in Verzuz, the conversation reignited his creative spark. “I just started…
Chauncey Billups’ legal team responded forcefully after his arrest in a mafia-linked gambling probe, insisting the NBA coach will fight the charges in court. 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 Chauncey Billups landed in the middle of a sprawling FBI investigation into mafia-run poker games in New York and his legal team is punching back hard against the accusations. The Portland Trail Blazers head coach was…
Misty Copeland dazzled Lincoln Center with grace and grit Wednesday night (October 22) as she delivered her final performance for American Ballet Theatre, closing a 24-year chapter that reshaped the face of classical dance. The Copeland farewell unfolded during ABT’s Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater, where the 43-year-old icon took her last bow in her decade-long stint as the company’s first Black female principal dancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) The evening was filled with tributes, ovations and a crowd that spanned generations and backgrounds—proof of her far-reaching influence. Oprah…
It was a night filled with promise, tradition and record-breaking drama at Rogers Centre and the Blue Jays announced their return to baseball’s big stage in emphatic fashion, toppling the Dodgers 11–4 in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series. The Dodgers jumped ahead early. Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage, who had been dominant in the ALCS, arrived with hype, but unlike his previous appearances, things didn’t click. He surrendered an RBI single to Kike Hernández in the second inning and then allowed a Will Smith RBI single in the third, putting Los Angeles in front 2-0. Yesavage would exit after…
On this date in 1985, Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons, alongside acclaimed filmmaker Michael Schultz, brought the early glory days of Def Jam Records to life with the Warner Brothers-distributed film Krush Groove. Part drama, part musical, Krush Groove captured the raw energy and ambition of the culture’s golden era. What made the film unique was its authenticity—many of Hip Hop’s biggest acts of the time played themselves on screen. The Fat Boys, Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, Jeckyll and Hyde, the Beastie Boys, and Sheila E. all appeared as themselves, while Simmons was portrayed by a young Blair Underwood. The story loosely followed the…
NBA YoungBoy found himself at the center of controversy after the New Orleans Police Department was forced to address swirling rumors about the Baton Rouge rapper being banned from future performances in the Crescent City. The drama unfolded following NBA YoungBoy’s two-day concert series at the Smoothie King Center on October 20-21, 2025, which had city officials on edge about potential safety concerns. While Live Nation footed the bill for additional police security during the shows, the concerts wrapped without major incidents—though reports surfaced of overzealous fans forcing their way into the venue. The real problem came after the concerts…
Global superstar and Toronto native The Weeknd has partnered with Fanatics, the Toronto Blue Jays, and Major League Baseball to launch a limited-edition World Series collection in celebration of the Blue Jays’ first championship appearance in over 30 years. The Weeknd x Toronto Blue Jays Fanatics World Series Collection merges sports and culture, featuring the artist’s signature XO logo alongside official Blue Jays and World Series branding. The curated drop includes t-shirts and hoodies from Fanatics, as well as a sleek Mitchell & Ness baseball cap. The exclusive collection is now available online at Fanatics.com, MLBShop.com, MLBShop.com/BlueJays, and in person…
Moneybagg Yo has officially released his latest single, “Feet On Land” featuring G Herbo, via CMG / N-Less / Interscope Records. The new collaboration continues to build excitement for the multiplatinum rapper’s next project, which he has been teasing throughout the year. Following the release of his introspective track “Close the Door,” which offered fans a deeper look into his personal journey and the struggles behind his success, “Feet On Land” signals a return to form for the Memphis star. The single pairs Moneybagg’s signature street perspective with G Herbo’s sharp delivery, creating a powerful, grounded anthem that reflects both…