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That was quick. Leland Wayne aka Metro Boomin has been found not liable in the civil case brought against him by Vanessa LeMaistre, officially closing a legal battle that had captured headlines across the music world. A Los Angeles court dismissed the claims this week, siding fully with the Grammy winning producer. In case you missed it, LeMaistre alleged that during a 2016 encounter, she was placed in a vulnerable state after consuming Xanax and alcohol at Metro’s studio, later claiming he exploited her. Metro firmly denied the accusations from the outset, insisting that all interactions were consensual. The disturbing…
Major League Baseball is ushering in the 2025 postseason with a powerful new campaign that blends the drama of October baseball with the soul-stirring energy of music. Titled “October Hits Different,” the initiative pairs 13-time GRAMMY Award winner, producer, and visionary Pharrell Williams with the acclaimed Virginia-based choir Voices of Fire and a 25-piece live orchestra to deliver a performance that sets the stage for baseball’s biggest month of the year. The campaign, which debuted across MLB platforms this week, captures the high-stakes magic of playoff baseball and reimagines it through the lens of sound and spectacle. On a perfectly…
Nas earned a significant win in Queens as the casino project gained full community approval just days after Jay-Z’s Times Square failed. 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 Nas landed a major win in his hometown as a $5.5 billion casino expansion project he backs in Queens received unanimous approval from a local advisory board, clearing a key hurdle in the race for one of New…
You have to be from NYC or at least live there for a while to know this but for most New Yorkers, commuting on the MTA can feel like a grind. Now, Cardi B is stepping in to add some personality to the daily ride. On Tuesday, September 23, the MTA revealed that the Bronx born superstar has officially recorded a series of public service announcements for subway stations across the city. The rollout came with behind the scenes clips of Cardi in the booth, bringing her signature flair to the messages. “We’re walking here! Steps are for stepping, not…
If you have been following all the Tory Lanez legal drama, it seems like he’s asking a federal judge to protect him from being further pulled into Megan Thee Stallion’s ongoing defamation case against commentator Milagro Gramz. Megan alleges Gramz spread false claims about the 2020 shooting that resulted in Lanez’s conviction, and the lawsuit has become one of the most closely watched legal disputes in hip hop. Get this, on September 24, Lanez’s legal team filed a motion for a protective order, arguing that forcing his involvement would create an unfair burden and potentially jeopardize his pending criminal appeal.…
100K Track Founder and CEO, Remain Solid/100K ManagementInterview: Joey Echevarria Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.100K Track understands that personally connecting with artists is the key to success. Dedicated to the complicated careers of YNW Melly and the late King Von, the Broward County, Fla. native has earned legendary status in the industry.While buzzing as a rapper in the South Florida scene during the mid-2010s, Track, born Jameson Francois Track, established a working relationship with Kodak Black. Around the same time, Track became YNW Melly and King…
Another day another crisis for Chrisean Rock, who’s latest Vegas getaway has landed her in more trouble. The reality star was slapped with a $1,000 fine following a stay at the MGM Grand that caught the attention of both police and Child Protective Services. So here’s what’s what. Rock and her boyfriend, rapper HoodTrophy Bino, checked into the hotel on Thursday, September 19, and stayed through Monday, September 23. When staff entered the room after checkout, they reportedly found a mess that included empty alcohol bottles, piles of clothes, and even a nitrous oxide tank. Hotel management also cited evidence…
The original Top Model, and multi-hyphenate, Tyra Banks is headed back to Bel-Air, bringing her star power to the fourth and final season of the hit Peacock reboot. More than three decades after she played Jackie Ames, Will’s Philly ex, in the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the supermodel and entrepreneur is stepping into a new role that connects to the Banks family in surprising ways. Here’s what we know. This time around, the 51 year old is set to portray a bold former college classmate of Aunt Viv, played by Cassandra Freeman. The reunion between the two characters promises tension…
6ix9ine was accused of assaulting a man who called him a snitch and now faces sentencing in November for violating his supervised release. 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 6ix9ine was back in court on Thursday (September 25) after prosecutors alleged he assaulted a man who mocked him for cooperating with federal authorities in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods case. Federal prosecutors from the Southern District…
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been ordered to pay nearly $40,000 to a victim of their $1 million fraud scheme.On Monday (Sept. 22), an amended judgment was filed in connection with Sean and his mother’s fraud convictions, according to court documents obtained by XXL on Thursday (Sept. 25). Judge David S. Leibowitz ordered the crooner and his mother to pay $38,500 to a single victim in the case who is identified as “B.C.”Lump sum payments of $500 are due immediately. Upon his release, Sean will be required to pay 10% of his monthly gross earnings until the…