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Rod Wave is proving that independence pays off, literally. The Florida hitmaker revealed during his appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast that his decision to take full control of his merchandise business has transformed a side hustle into a multimillion-dollar operation. The “Heart on Ice” artist shared that his merch sales skyrocketed from just $200,000 to an astounding $14 million after cutting out middlemen and running his operation entirely on his own terms. “You can buy your own clothes, pay to have them printed and transported, and handle it all yourself,” he said, recalling advice from his uncle that inspired his business…
Houston rapper Sauce Walka has officially resolved his legal troubles stemming from a high-speed police chase late last year. According to court documents, he entered a guilty plea in Harris County court on Oct. 16 to charges of evading arrest, resulting in a sentence of two years of deferred adjudication probation and 50 hours of community service. Under the terms of the deal, Sauce Walka will avoid a formal conviction as long as he meets all court requirements. Any violation could lead to a prison sentence of up to ten years. In addition to his probation, he was ordered to…
OpenAI has announced it will permanently halt the creation and distribution of artificial intelligence-generated depictions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., following concerns raised by his family. The company, known for developing ChatGPT, confirmed the decision in a joint statement with the King estate posted to X. TMZ posted examples of the deepfakes, and we absolutely think the idea of making AI MLK content is all the way bad. But we need to show you what prompted the estate to call out the clear problems with this technology and how it was being used. @tmz Martin Luther King videos like…
Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson has launched a new label, Vomit Face Records, debuting with “Take It Back,” a genre-blending single by Houston rapper Lil Bushwick that features unreleased vocals from his late father, Geto Boys legend Bushwick Bill. The track, co-produced by DJ Lethal of House of Pain and Limp Bizkit fame, merges raw Hip-Hop storytelling with punk and industrial elements. “Bushwick Bill and I had made a promise to each other to make an album,” Wilson said. “After several roadblocks in scheduling, Bill sadly, and unfortunately, passed away due to illness most were unaware of. In meeting his son…
In case you missed it, Playboi Carti’s Antagonist tour took an unexpected turn this month after the rapper was reportedly cited for misdemeanor assault following an alleged dispute with a limo driver in Utah. According to TMZ, the incident occurred on Oct. 2 while Carti was being driven from the Waldorf Astoria in Park City to a rehearsal ahead of his show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Police reports obtained by the outlet identify the driver as Carl Reynolds, who claims the altercation began after Carti and his rumored girlfriend, influencer Giovanna Ramos, got into a heated argument during the…
NLE The Great, formerly known as NLE Choppa, reveals the reason behind his awkward moment with Jonathan Majors during a recent sit-down on Kirk Franklin’s YouTube show.Last Friday (Oct. 17), TMZ caught up with the rapper and questioned him about the viral moment on a recent episode of the Den of Kings show, where Majors bluntly told NLE to read the Bible again when the rapper questioned Christian practices.”I feel like it’s not an issue with Majors,” NLE told TMZ. “I do feel like it was tension going into the interview on his behalf because I’ve publicly said things complimenting…
The nation’s largest food aid program is on the brink of collapse as the ongoing government shutdown pushes into its third week, leaving tens of millions of Americans uncertain about where their next meal will come from. Thank your friendly congressperson, or you know who, for this latest blunder of American governance. According to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is expected to run out of money by November 1 if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement. That means more than 42 million people who depend on monthly food benefits could lose…
Ty Dolla $ign has confirmed what many fans suspected: Ice Spice’s version of Ye’s long-shelved track “New Body” actually exists. But according to him, the record might never see the light of day. Originally recorded during Ye’s Yandhi sessions, “New Body” was meant to feature Nicki Minaj alongside Ye and Ty Dolla $ign. The song became a cult favorite among fans after snippets leaked online, but it was ultimately scrapped when Minaj declined to clear her verse. Years later, Ye revisited the track and decided to give it new life. In 2024, he reportedly reached out to both Ice Spice and Doja…
About that whole second amendment thing. The Supreme Court is preparing to weigh in on a question that sits at the crossroads of gun rights and cannabis reform: Can regular marijuana users legally own firearms? The case stems from a federal prosecution in which a man named Hemani was charged with illegal firearm possession after agents found a gun and evidence of frequent marijuana use in his home. A federal appeals court later threw out the charge, ruling that the blanket ban violated the Second Amendment. The judges cited the Court’s 2022 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision,…
Brandy returned to the stage in Indianapolis, reuniting with Monica on The Boy Is Mine Tour after leaving the Chicago show early. 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 50 Cent wasted no time poking fun at Brandy after she abruptly left the stage during her performance in Chicago, using Instagram to deliver a crude joke at her expense. The Hip-Hop mogul posted a clip Monday morning…