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Michael Jackson has officially earned his third Diamond album with Off the Wall, certified by the RIAA. The landmark project, originally released in 1979, has now sold over 10 million units in the United States. This achievement adds to Jackson’s historic legacy, joining Thriller and Bad as Diamond-certified albums. Widely regarded as the record that launched him into solo superstardom, Off the Wall continues to influence generations of artists with its blend of funk, soul, and pop. Last week, Michael Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Indiana, came together to celebrate the King of Pop’s birthday with a massive block party outside…

The Bad Boy Records mogul is still behind bars after being convicted on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution in July. 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 Ray J stirred up controversy during Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 livestream this week after referring to himself as “the new Diddy” and repeatedly shouting “free Puffy,” a move that got him swiftly kicked out of the…

On this day in 1991, Trenton’s own Poor Righteous Teachers, Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom, and DJ Father Shaheed, dropped their sophomore album Pure Poverty on Profile Records, following up their acclaimed debut Holy Intellect. Largely produced by New Jersey beatsmith Toney Dofat (better known as Tony D), the 13-track project didn’t break into the mainstream the way their first album did. By the early ’90s, major labels were shifting marketing dollars away from conscious Hip Hop and pushing “gangsta rap” acts instead. That same year, DJ Quik’s Quik Is the Name went gold in just four months on the very same label, while groups like…

Cardi B vowed to countersue anyone who tries to take advantage of her again after a jury cleared her in an assault lawsuit. 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 walked out of a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday (September 2) with a clean slate and a sharp warning after a jury found her not liable in a civil assault case brought by former security…

Actress and producer Tracee Ellis Ross is the latest celebrity to be targeted by burglars in Los Angeles. According to the LAPD, intruders shattered a rear glass door to gain entry to her home early Sunday morning, making off with more than $100,000 worth of jewelry and handbags. Police told NBC4 Investigates that three intruders were involved in the break-in. The crime was discovered and reported around 12:30 a.m. by staff members who had arrived at the residence. Ross, known for her roles on Black-ish and Girlfriends, was not at home at the time of the incident. Authorities have since…

50 Cent threatened to expose beverage giant Suntory in a Netflix documentary after its CEO resigned amid a drug probe. 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 50 Cent wasted no time turning corporate scandal into content after the head of Suntory Holdings, a liquor empire he’s suing, stepped down amid a drug investigation in Japan. The Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul reacted Tuesday (September 2) to the…

On this date 34 years ago, BX Hip Hop duo Nice and Smooth released their sophomore album Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed on the Rush Associated Labels imprint. Back in 1991, when Naughty By Nature was putting us on to the meaning of O.P.P., Nice & Smooth were seasoned MCs gearing up for their second effort. This succeeded their self-titled debut album, which came like a breath of fresh air to the “no smiles” rap climate among NY emcees in the early 90s. Songs that dropped real-life melodic messages like the Tracy Chapman inspired “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow” and the…

Drake addressed “BBL Drizzy” memes and his 2022 Sweden arrest during the premiere of Bobbi Althoff’s “Not This Again” podcast. 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 Drake tackled two viral topics—BBL accusations and a brief jail stint in Sweden—during the debut episode of Bobbi Althoff’s “Not This Again” podcast on Tuesday (September 2). The Toronto rapper didn’t dodge the internet’s long-running joke about his physique, sparked…

On this date in 1991, the “Illtown(Irvington)” trio known as Naughty By Nature released their self-titled debut LP on the now-defunct Tommy Boy imprint. This album, which within a six-month time span went platinum, dropped a series of singles that became instant anthems, making Naughty one of the best hook makers in Hip Hop of that era. Some of those smash singles include the “Uptown Anthem”, which features a rookie Tupac Shakur in the video as a promo for the cult classic flick Juice, the rags-to-riches story of “Everything Is Gonna Be Alright” and the millennial classic gem “O.P.P.”. Salute…

Cardi B lashed out at a reporter outside a Los Angeles courthouse after being asked if Offset or Stefon Diggs fathered her rumored baby. 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 lost her temper outside a Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday (September 2) after a reporter pressed her with a personal question about whether Offset or Stefon Diggs fathered her rumored unborn child. The Grammy-winning…