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Diddy’s Family Left Heartbroken After Sentencing as Quincy Reportedly Confronts Onlooker Outside the Court Sean “Diddy” Combs’ long-awaited sentencing day turned into a scene of heartbreak and confusion inside and outside the Manhattan courthouse Thursday. While many expected the music mogul to walk free, the outcome was far from what his family had hoped for. All of Diddy’s children were present—except for his youngest daughter—as they filled the courtroom during the emotional sentencing phase. One by one, his children addressed the judge through tearful statements, pleading for leniency and describing their father as a loving parent and provider. Several referenced…
St. Louis, Missouri emcee Stevie Stone is back with his 8th studio LP. Garnering attention attention as one of the very last 2 artists to ever sign with Ruthless Records alongside Hopsin, both of their full-length debuts New Kid Comin’ & Gazing at the Moonlight received little to no promotion leading both artists to leave the crumbling label. Hopsin went on to form Funk Volume shortly after before closing shop in 2016 whereas Stevie signed to Strange Music in 2012. He eventually became one of the label’s flagship artists up until he left last spring to form his own label Ahdasee Records following his previous album Black Lion. It’s been over 3 years…
Judge Scott DiClaudio denied wrongdoing and is fighting to keep his paycheck while under investigation for allegedly meddling in a case tied to Meek Mill’s associate. 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 A Philly judge is pushing back against a potential unpaid suspension after being accused of trying to sway a fellow Philadelphia judge in a criminal case tied to Meek Mill, arguing he hasn’t been…
Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Mao!Lik’s new album, ‘The Shift,’ is more than a collection of songs; it’s a profound internal document. Exclusively available on Bandcamp, the project chronicles a deep journey of transformation, framed as a war between detachment and desire, logic and love. This thematic weight is established immediately, not just in the title, but in the very cover art, which promises a confrontation between the shadow and the self. Written and recorded through a process involving fasting, isolation, and spiritual awakenings, ‘The Shift’ captures the raw, unfiltered moment of an artist ceasing to run from his own power.…
In his newly released memoir, Truly, music legend Lionel Richie opens up about the painful and public end of his first marriage to Brenda Richie, recalling the infamous 1988 confrontation that became “the scandal of my century.” Richie and Brenda, college sweethearts from Tuskegee University, married in 1975 and later adopted daughter Nicole Richie, 44. However, amid the height of his fame with The Commodores and his solo career, their relationship fractured. Richie writes that by June 1988, he and Brenda were separated, and he was staying in a quiet place at the beach. He admits that on the morning…
Aubrey O’Day called out abuse of power in the music industry after Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison on prostitution-related charges. The former Danity Kane member issued a pointed message on social media following the sentencing of the 55-year-old Hip-Hop mogul, who was convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. Though a jury cleared Combs of racketeering and sex trafficking charges that carried a potential life sentence, the conviction and sentencing still mark a severe blow to his legacy. “Let this serve as a cautionary reminder to young and aspiring individuals…
In an eccentric recollection from his new memoir, Truly, Lionel Richie claims that his late friend and collaborator Michael Jackson had unusual hygiene habits, which led to music producer Quincy Jones giving him the nickname “Smelly.” Richie, 76, wrote that once Jackson went solo and became a major star, he was “in charge of his own ship,” leading to an “eccentric” day-to-day life. Richie said he and Jones would often joke about Jackson’s tendency to neglect changing his attire. “Michael would laugh, too, realizing that he was oblivious to the fact that he hadn’t changed or washed his clothes for…
Mariah Carey addressed criticism of her dancing during a TV appearance and admitted she never learned choreography. 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 addressed the backlash over her stage presence and dancing at the MTV Video Music Awards during a Wednesday night appearance on Watch What Happens Live, brushing off the long-running critique with her trademark humor and honesty. The five-time Grammy winner was…
Tyrone Blackburn says his health has deteriorated as he accuses Fat Joe and attorney Joe Tacopina of orchestrating a public smear campaign and coordinating his arrest in an attempt to derail a $20 million lawsuit filed on behalf of a former Hip-Hop associate. Blackburn, who represents Terrance “T.A.” Dixon in a federal case against the Bronx rapper, claims the pressure from Fat Joe’s legal team has pushed him into “severe medical distress” and compromised his ability to represent his client. “These actions not only prejudiced me in the eyes of the public and my professional peers but also inflicted substantial…
“Passin’ Me By” is a song The Pharcyde, released in March 1993 through Delicious Vinyl Records. The song was the second single released from the group’s 1992 debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. The song, produced by J-Swift, utilizes samples from “Summer in the City” by Quincy Jones, “125th Street Congress” by Weather Report, and “Are You Experienced?” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The group’s four emcees, Bootie Brown, Slimkid3, Imani, and Fatlip, all use the track to recount schoolboy crushes which all eventually led to heartbreak. The music video (directed by Sanji) is entirely in black and white. The rappers…