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On this date in 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting that would ultimately claim his life and cement one of hip hop’s most enduring mysteries. The 25-year-old rap icon had just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon heavyweight fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Riding in Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight’s black BMW, Shakur’s car stopped at a red light on East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane when a white Cadillac pulled up alongside and opened fire. Tupac was hit four times, including twice in the chest. He was rushed to…
The Roc-A-Fella co-founder accused Cam’ron of crossing a line by allegedly offering his son money for an interview amid their ongoing feud and Dash’s bankruptcy filing. 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 Damon Dash called out Cam’ron on Sunday (September 7) for allegedly offering money to his son for an interview, escalating an already tense feud between the former Roc-A-Fella collaborators that has spilled into the…
On September 7, 1979, at exactly 7 p.m. EST, television sports history was made when ESPN officially launched its first broadcast. Roughly 30,000 viewers tuned in to see the brand-new 24-hour sports network, highlighted by the premiere of SportsCenter with anchors Lee Leonard and George Grande. Leonard welcomed the audience with a line that perfectly set the tone for what ESPN would become: “If you love sports…if you really love sports, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to sports heaven.” Grande then delivered the first score ever announced on the network — Chris Evert’s victory over Billie Jean King at the U.S.…
Young Thug ripped into Drake on a leaked jailhouse recording, calling the Toronto rapper “stupid” and “funky” for trying to get a beat cleared by Metro Boomin just weeks after Metro’s mother was murdered. In an audio clip that surfaced online this week, Young Thug criticized Drake for what he perceived as a cold and self-serving move during one of Metro Boomin’s darkest moments. “Drake so stupid, he probably just sent some stupid condolences… You’re using the fact that you Drake as a weapon now,” Thug said. “Then you come right back, two three weeks later, like ‘Yo, let me…
Two-time Grammy-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas has released his new single “NVM,” now available on all streaming platforms. Arriving as a surprise standalone track, the record highlights Joyner’s signature creativity, lyrical sharpness, and emotional depth. The release is accompanied by an official music video starring Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and actress Mya. The visual fuses hip-hop and R&B, blending Joyner’s raw storytelling with Mya’s star power in a bold artistic moment. With moody production and unapologetic lyricism, “NVM” reinforces Joyner’s ability to spark cultural conversations while keeping fans anticipating his next move. The track follows the momentum of his third studio…
Young Thug and Donald Trump, two men from wildly different worlds, now find themselves entangled in similar legal drama, both having been charged under Georgia’s RICO law. Both Trump and Thug were indicted by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, making their legal sagas eerily parallel and now mutual “snitch” allegations have blurred the lines between politics and Hip-Hop in ways few could have predicted. The Atlanta rapper recently made headlines after jailhouse audio leaked online, revealing his frustration with Drake for not using his influence to contact President Trump to help secure his release as he sat in jail…
Hip-hop icon and cultural truth-teller Ice Cube returns with “Before Hip Hop,” the lead single from his forthcoming album Man Up, set for release September 12 via Lench Mob Records/Hitmaker Distribution. The single, accompanied by a video directed by Gabriel Hart (Video GOD), is available now on all major streaming platforms. “Before Hip Hop” pushes back against the narrative that blames rap music for societal issues, with Cube using his signature fire and fearless commentary to highlight that systemic violence and injustice long predate the genre. “It’s easy and lazy to look at what’s going on in a lot of…
Ralo pushed back against Young Thug’s snitching claims with a pointed Instagram post questioning the timeline and demanding proof of any cooperation. 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 Ralo slammed Young Thug’s accusations of snitching in a blunt Instagram post after leaked jail calls reignited speculation about his cooperation with authorities. The Atlanta rapper, born Terrell Davis, fired back at Young Thug on social media after…
Billboard recently hosted its annual R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players celebration in New York City, bringing together some of the genre’s most impactful artists, executives, and rising stars. The exclusive event at Unveiled honored the key figures shaping the future of R&B and hip-hop. The evening featured a special awards ceremony recognizing a new class of honorees.. Cardi B was presented with the Impact Award by Billboard’s Senior Director of R&B/Hip-Hop, Carl Lamarre. Hip-hop legends RZA, Raekwon, and Cappadonna of the Wu-Tang Clan were inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. Other honorees included Leon Thomas, who received the Breakthrough Award, while…
Kendrick Lamar has turned his chart-topping streak and Grammy Award-winning momentum into a global stage takeover as he prepares to resume his Grand National World Tour in Mexico City on September 23. The Compton rapper’s collaboration with SZA, “luther,” spent 13 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest reign for a Hip-Hop track in chart history. The duo also became the first male-female solo pairing to hold the top spot for over 11 weeks. Their second joint effort, “30 For 30,” from the deluxe edition of SZA’s SOS, remains on the chart, helping extend…