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“Power Book II: Ghost” actress Alix Lapri was arrested in Georgia on charges of child cruelty and disorderly conduct. 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 Alix Lapri was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, on Sunday (August 18) and charged with third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct, according to WSB-TV in Atlanta. The 27-year-old actress, who plays Effie Morales on 50 Cent’s Starz series Power Book…
The legendary Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” will be available again this Saturday, August 23, with an online launch reservation at Foot Locker and Champs Sports. This release retells the iconic story from Michael Jordan’s rookie season when he shattered a backboard during an exhibition game in Italy. The sneaker is a tribute to that moment, featuring the bold orange, black, and white colors of the jersey he wore that day. The shoe’s design blends history with modern style, with the men’s version featuring soft-touch tumbled leather and iconic colorblocking. This release will be available for all ages, priced as…
North West’s wild new outfit in Rome has people questioning Kim Kardashian’s parenting style. 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 North West hit Rome with some fierce blue hair and a punk-style outfit that has the internet buzzing and folks seriously questioning Kim Kardashian’s parenting moves—again. The 12-year-old daughter of Kim and Kanye West rolled through Italy rocking electric blue pigtails and a full-on glam-punk fit.…
D Smoke’s Death Row Records Debut “Wake Up Supa” Opens a Window to His Self-Awareness (Album Review)
This is the 4th studio LP & Death Row Records debut from Inglewood, California emcee/producer D Smoke. The older brother of R&B singer/Top Dawg Entertainment signee SiR, he made his full-length debut in almost 2 decades ago with Producer of the Year & re-emerged in 2019 off his debut EP Inglewood High & the Grammy nominated sophomore effort Black Habits. His last album Wars & Wonders broke down what it was like for him growing up in the City of Champions & has returned almost 4 years later for Wake Up Supa. The title track with co-production from Terrace Martin drumlessly talks about people not listening to correction & shining when it comes to…
Lil Nas X is out of jail and his father urged the public to show compassion after the rapper’s arrest for walking naked in Los Angeles. 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 Lil Nas X was finally released from jail after taking a nude stroll through Los Angeles and assaulting three police officers in the crazy incident. On Monday (August 25), Lil Nas X was charged…
Malik Taylor died in a single-vehicle crash where authorities believe alcohol contributed to the accident that killed the TikTok star. 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 Malik Taylor, a rising TikTok star and former educator known for his sharp wit and pop culture commentary, died in a solo car accident in Concord, North Carolina, on August 20, 2025. He was 28. Concord police said they found…
New Balance and Foot Locker have teamed up to release the exclusive “Desert Heat” collection, a new pack that blends heritage style with modern, performance-driven design. The collection, which will be available at select Foot Locker stores and online starting August 28, was recently showcased by NFL wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. The collection features two classic silhouettes: the late-’90s M1000 and the 2000s-inspired 1906R. Each model comes in a striking black-based colorway with vibrant, eye-catching accents. The New Balance M1000, a millennium classic brought back from the archives, features inverted mesh overlays and synthetic panels for a tech-inspired look.…
Cardi B made a bold courtroom entrance with a sleek pixie cut as her trial began over allegations she assaulted a security guard in Beverly Hills. 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 arrived at a Los Angeles courtroom Monday (August 25) with a sharp black pixie cut and tailored jacket as jury selection and testimony began in her civil assault trial. The rap star…
Spike Lee’s newest film Highest 2 Lowest dropped on August 15, and its stars Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky have been making the promo rounds with the legendary director himself. In a sit-down with GQ, the trio discussed the making of the project, but one lighthearted moment stole the spotlight. As Rocky asked Lee about one of his signature dolly shots from He Got Game, Washington casually reached over and slid Rocky’s watch off his wrist. Refusing to hand it back, he slipped it on and showed it off to the camera. “Yo! I’m getting robbed by Denzel right now,”…
Hip-Hop has always been a culture of innovation, where MCs, DJs, producers and thinkers bend the rules to create something greater than themselves. But every so often, a figure emerges who embodies that spirit in ways the culture doesn’t always expect. Enter Dr. A.D. Carson—a man who straddles two worlds that are often seen as separate: Hip-Hop and academia. Carson isn’t just a rapper with a Ph.D. or professor, who dabbles in beats. He’s the rare example of someone who has made Hip-Hop the foundation of his scholarship, his artistry, and his life’s work. He famously submitted a rap album…