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Prime Video announced that Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer Swin Cash, former NBA players Rudy Gay and Jim Jackson, and broadcaster JayDee Dyer will join NBA on Prime for its inaugural season. Cash will serve as a studio contributor providing front office insights, while Gay will make select analyst appearances. Jackson will provide game analysis, and Dyer will report from the sidelines. Cash brings extensive experience as a three-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and former Senior VP of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. She previously worked with Turner Sports, CBS Sports, and MSG Network. Cash will also…
J.I.D sat down with Apple Music to reflect on the meaning and message behind his latest album, God Does Like Ugly. The Atlanta rapper described the project as one of his most personal yet, blending intimate storytelling with a portrait of his city. “This album was more of an album for me. I had to get it off my chest,” J.I.D said. “The whole God Does Like Ugly title is just a perspective of the world through each person’s eyes. One man’s trash, another man’s treasure. It was a special project, bringing in people and stories that mattered to me…
Cardi B sat down with Alex Cooper on this week’s episode of Call Her Daddy to discuss her new album Am I the Drama? and share candid thoughts on body image, plastic surgery, and public criticism. The Grammy-winning rapper explained that her decision to undergo liposuction was not about insecurity but about wanting a curvier shape. “I do lipo so I could look thicker ’cause I’m naturally skinny,” Cardi said, pushing back against assumptions that surgery was tied to low self-esteem. She also addressed misconceptions around the risks of surgery after childbirth, emphasizing that she takes her time before making…
On Friday, September 19, seven-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Jhené Aiko hosted the second installment of her “Go To Heal” self-care pop-up series in Los Angeles. Partnering with her holistic brands Jhenetics and ALLEL, Aiko transformed Thirteen Lune into a serene sanctuary focused on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. The immersive event began with Aiko personally guiding guests through a sound bath meditation, creating a calming and restorative environment. She then led an intimate discussion on mental health, encouraging open conversations around mindfulness, balance, and self-discovery. Attendees were also invited to explore Jhenetics and ALLEL, both of which reflect Aiko’s holistic…
Digga D will return to court to determine how much he must repay from cannabis sales that led to his nearly four-year prison sentence. 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 Digga D is set to face a financial reckoning in January as a UK court prepares to determine how much he profited from a cannabis operation that landed him behind bars. The 25-year-old rapper, born Rhys…
6ix9ine has reportedly been placed on house arrest for violating his supervised release by attacking a man who called the rapper out for being a snitch.On Thursday (Sept. 25), Tekashi, born Daniel Hernandez, appeared in Federal District Court in Manhattan, N.Y., where he pleaded guilty to a mall assault in August, The New York Times reports. The new charges stem from an incident at a mall in Palm Beach County, Fla., on Aug. 8. A man spotted the rapper and taunted him about his past as a government witness.This resulted in 6ix9ine and an associate knocking the victim to the ground and…
Tyra Banks is set to appear in the fourth and final season of Peacock’s hit drama Bel-Air. The model, actress, and television personality will guest star as a former college classmate with a bold personality who Viv is reluctantly reunited with. The role marks a return of sorts for Banks, who previously appeared in the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Jackie Ames, Will’s ex-girlfriend from Philadelphia. Season four of Bel-Air premieres Monday, November 24, and will continue to follow Will (Jabari Banks) as he navigates senior year, balancing the fun of adolescence with the expectations placed on him. Carlton…
Kneecap rapper, Mo Chara, walked out of Woolwich Crown Court in London on Friday with a terrorism charge dismissed and a defiant message for the British government: “Your attempts to silence us have failed.” Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, had been facing prosecution over allegations he displayed a Hezbollah flag during a 2023 performance in London. However, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring ruled the charge invalid due to a procedural error, stating that the six-month statutory deadline had expired before consent was properly obtained, according to BBC News. BREAKING: Terror Charges Against Kneecap DroppedMo Chara is Free.…
The Expert has built his reputation on an ear for psychedelic textures, surreal moods, and sharp attention to detail. With Vivid Visions, the Irish producer elevates those qualities into what is arguably his most ambitious work yet. Across 18 tracks and featuring a staggering lineup of 21 rappers, the album is one of the best producer records you will hear this year—a sprawling, colorful, and deeply thought-out piece of Hip Hop that functions as both a celebration of the underground and a fully immersive listening experience. Producer albums are often sprawling affairs, gathering verses from every corner of the scene…
On this day in 1995, Queens lyricist Kool G Rap, already revered as one of hip-hop’s most influential MCs, stepped out on his own with the release of 4,5,6, his first solo album after parting ways with DJ Polo. Issued through Cold Chillin’ and Epic Street Records, the project marked a new chapter for G Rap, proving that his gritty street narratives and razor-sharp lyricism could stand firmly on their own without the duo that helped define late-’80s New York rap. 4,5,6 was a darker, more cinematic take on the Mafioso rap sound that G Rap helped pioneer, laying the groundwork for…