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Lil Durk may be behind bars on murder-for-hire charges, but that didn’t stop him from sharing new music with his fans to celebrate his birthday, posting a snippet seemingly recorded during a jailhouse call. The incarcerated rapper, who turned 33 on Sunday (October 19), shared a message with his fans on social media, thanking supporters for sticking by him. “I don’t have all the words, but I’m thankful to still have a voice,” he began. “Thankful for everyone who stood on love when things got heavy. I’m working on myself, working on peace, and hoping the city feels that too.”…

NIKE, Inc. is honoring more than two decades of partnership with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital through the debut of the Doernbecher Freestyle XXI collection, featuring footwear co-designed by six courageous young patients. Over a nine-month creative journey, these patient-designers collaborated with Nike’s design team volunteers to bring their visions to life. The result is a vibrant, heartfelt collection that reflects each child’s personality, passions, and resilience. The Doernbecher Freestyle XXI collection includes reimagined versions of iconic Nike silhouettes such as the Nike V2K Run, Nike Vomero Plus, Nike Air Force 1 ’07, Nike Air Max…

Steve Rifkind denied claims that Def Jam and Swizz Beatz refused to pay for DMX’s funeral, saying they covered most of the costs. 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 Steve Rifkind is hitting back at recent claims surrounding DMX’s funeral expenses after the late rapper’s longtime manager and uncle, Ray Copeland, claimed he had to personally marshal funds because major artists and industry figures declined to…

“People are complaining that they have taken away food stamps,” the Grammy-winning artist said. “Thanksgiving is next month, no turkey for some of y’all.” 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 Cardi B voiced sharp criticism of the Trump administration’s food assistance policies during a Saturday (October 18) Twitter Spaces session. She warned that families may struggle to afford Thanksgiving meals due to recent cuts to the…

Blueface is facing a new legal push in Los Angeles where attorneys for a woman who won a $125,000 defamation judgment against the jailed rapper are asking a judge to redirect his music royalties to satisfy the debt. Jackilyn Martinez, who sued the California rapper—real name Johnathan Jamall Porter—in December 2023, filed a motion Thursday (October 16) asking Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter Hernandez to assign royalties from BMI and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The two organizations collect performance royalties on behalf of artists like Blueface. Martinez’s legal move comes as Porter serves a four-year…

Nas called it dead in 2006, but now the Queensbridge icon is praising Kendrick Lamar and Clipse for reviving Hip-Hop in 2025 with chart-topping releases and renewed energy across the genre. In a recent sit-down with Complex, the Grammy-winning MC reflected on the current state of rap, pointing to Lamar’s explosive year and Clipse’s long-awaited return as proof that the genre is thriving. “I used to say [that] Hip-Hop is dead. It is kind of dead, but we have to think about it, in a sense, like that,” Nas said. “Because if you think about it, this year is really…

The Paid in Full Foundation held its third Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards on Saturday night (October 18) at the Bellagio’s Tower Ballroom in Las Vegas. Anyone graced with an invite was likely overwhelmed by the sheer number of legends in the building—from Nas, Dr. Dre, Ludacris and George Clinton to Scarface, Rakim, Fab 5 Freddy and Mobb Deep’s Havoc. Needless to say, there were some unforgettable moments that will live forever—especially on social media. One of the highlights of the evening was a panel hosted by Paid in Full Foundation Board of Director Quincy Jones III that featured Babyface, Scarface…

Master P teams with Shaquille O’Neal for charity basketball scrimmage to fund new UNO Jumbotron replacement after Hurricane Katrina damage. 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 Master P rallied the New Orleans community Saturday for a charity basketball scrimmage at the University of New Orleans, aiming to raise funds for a new Jumbotron to replace equipment lost during Hurricane Katrina. The Hip-Hop mogul, who has served…

After a long day of work, a man is approached at a Phillips 66 gas station by a woman who claims to need just $5 in diesel fuel to get home. He helps her without hesitation—until he sees her attempting to pull the same maneuver at the QuikTrip next door. Ryan Baker (@cumminsdezl8585) told the story in a TikTok video posted on Sep. 28. In the video, Baker says, “So this evening before I came home I’m stopping to get fuel for my truck. I’m sitting at the diesel island, and this lady walks over with her daughter who is…

Kanye West sold his Wyoming ranch back to its original owners after the property fell into disrepair following years of inactivity and personal upheaval. 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 Kanye West handed over the keys to his $14 million Wyoming retreat after the sprawling Bighorn Mountain Ranch, once central to his off-the-grid ambitions, was reclaimed by its original owners following years of neglect. The 6,700-acre…