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Another day, another lawsuit. This time, the streaming giant Spotify is in the legal spotlight, and Drake’s name is right in the mix. A new class action suit claims that billions of fake plays helped boost the rapper’s global streaming numbers while cutting into the earnings of smaller artists. Let’s make one thing clear. Drake is not being sued here. The complaint, filed in California federal court by rapper RBX, a cousin of Snoop Dogg, accuses Spotify of profiting from artificial streams between 2022 and 2025. According to the filing, a significant portion of Drake’s reported 37 billion streams was…
Xavier Trudeau continues to draw criticism for his musical pursuits, as the 18-year-old R&B artist released his latest music video, “The Dive,” amid his father’s public relationship with pop superstar Katy Perry. The newly minted adult, who performs under the stage name Xav, dropped the dramatic visual on Friday, showcasing him astride horses and behind the wheel of luxury sports cars. The production also features a contemplative cameo from his father, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who appears to observe his son’s performance with paternal pride. Viewers quickly flooded social media with harsh assessments of Xavier’s vocal abilities and the video’s…
Philly rap star and prison reform advocate Meek Mill says he was briefly handcuffed and subjected to a car search by the New York City Police Department early Saturday morning after an incident outside a Manhattan nightclub, during which no weapon was found. According to sources and video footage, Meek was at Harbor NYC in Hell’s Kitchen around 4 a.m. when a club bouncer reportedly believed he had a gun. The rapper allegedly tossed something into his vehicle and returned to the club. Shortly afterward, NYPD officers pulled him over, handcuffed him outside the venue, and searched his car, but…
Floyd Roger Myers Jr., the former child actor best known for portraying a young Will Smith on a 1992 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel‑Air and later playing young Marlon Jackson in the ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, died on the morning of October 29, 2025, at his home in Maryland. He was 42. His death was caused by a heart attack, as confirmed by his mother, Renee Trice. Myers’ career in front of the camera began when he appeared as the younger Will in Season 3’s episode “Will Gets Committed,” and later that same year portrayed…
In a major shake-up for the New York Mets’ offseason plans, first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz have both chosen to opt out of their contracts and become free agents, leaving the organization without two of its most prominent players entering 2026. On Monday, multiple outlets including MLB.com and The Athletic reported Díaz opted out of the final two years of his deal. The 31-year-old right‐hander held player options for 2026 and 2027 worth $18.5 million each, and the Mets held a team option for 2028 valued at $20.4 million. Díaz’s decision makes him eligible to negotiate with…
For 65 years, the Riverside Hawks have upheld their promise to develop young people beyond the basketball court, instilling in them the knowledge, discipline, and opportunities that carry well into their educational and professional journeys. The program’s long-standing dedication to its players and surrounding communities has cultivated a powerful network of alumni, mentors, and leaders; all united by a shared commitment to give back and uplift the next generation. Last Wednesday, that legacy was celebrated in grand fashion at the Riverside Hawks’ 65th Annual Gala: The Power of the Game, held at The Grill and The Pool inside New York…
Mariah Carey is launching holiday-themed pop-up bars in LA, NYC, Miami and Vegas featuring her Black Irish cream cocktails. 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 Mariah Carey is bringing her holiday magic to four major cities this November with the return of her festive pop-up bar experience. The Grammy-winning superstar has partnered with Bucket Listers to launch “Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar” in Los Angeles, New York…
50 Cent reignited his feud with Diddy, mocking the mogul’s first prison photos on Instagram as their decades-long rivalry flared up once again. 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 delivered another blow to his decades-long feud with Sean “Diddy” Combs by mocking the music mogul’s first public prison photos on Instagram. The “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” rapper shared one of the TMZ-published images…
The Game called out male rappers for wearing skirts and nail polish in an Instagram rant questioning the masculinity of today’s Hip-Hop scene. 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 The Game dragged male rappers for rocking nail polish and skirts during a heated Instagram Story rant on November 1, calling the current state of Hip-Hop “girly” and questioning what happened to masculinity in the game. “These…
Spotify is being accused in a new class-action lawsuit of allowing billions of fraudulent streams, with Drake specifically being named as someone whose numbers were doctored.On Sunday (Nov. 2), rapper RBX filed a complaint against the music streaming service in United States District Court for the Central District of California, on behalf of himself and “on behalf of all other members of the general public similarly situated.” The suit claims Spotify has allowed large-scale fraud on its platform, which has resulted in billions of fake streams gained through illegal methods.”Data analysis shows that billions of fraudulent streams have been generated with…