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Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug, born Xavier Landum, was taken into custody by Dallas police in the early hours of Friday (Aug. 22), just hours after celebrating the release of his latest project. The 27-year-old artist was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of less than two ounces of marijuana. Authorities confirmed that he was booked following the incident, which comes on the heels of what was supposed to be a celebratory night for the rising Texas MC. Hours before his arrest, BigXThaPlug was active on social media, promoting his album release party in Dallas’ Deep Ellum…
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On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source Magazine honors the 16th anniversary of J Dilla’s first posthumous release, The Shining. Considered one of the culture’s most treasured albums, the project carries a timeless aura, celebrated even in its “unfinished” form. It marked Dilla’s return to the mic since his 2001 debut Welcome 2 Detroit, while also showcasing his unmatched ear for production. As his health declined, Dilla worked tirelessly to complete what would be his final masterpiece. When he was unable to finish the album himself, he turned to fellow Detroit musician Karriem Riggins, who carefully pieced together the project…
The estranged couple was legally ordered to keep their son Halo off social media, with strict visitation terms and a monitor ensuring compliance. 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 Halle Bailey and DDG have been legally barred from sharing any online content involving their 19-month-old son Halo following a court order out of Los Angeles that restricts both parents from posting images or information about the…
Offset opens up about the reasons his marriage to Cardi B was in shambles and ended in divorce on his new album, Kiari.Offset Addresses Fail Marriage to Cardi BOn Friday (Aug. 22), the former Migos member released his third solo album, which finds him addressing his failed marriage to Cardi B on multiple tracks. The former couple has been at odds since Bardi filed for divorce a second time last August. It looks like Offset felt that his new album was the time to put everything on front street.What Did Offset Say About Cardi B on His New Album?On the…
Born Gary Grice on this date in 1966 in Brooklyn, New York, GZA has long been revered as one of the sharpest lyricists in Hip Hop history. His wordplay, imagery, and intellectual approach to rhyming have solidified his place among the culture’s most respected MCs. Before Wu-Tang Clan became a global phenomenon, GZA pursued his craft as “The Genius,” releasing his debut album Words From The Genius in 1991 through Cold Chillin’ Records. While that project didn’t find major commercial success, destiny soon aligned when he linked with his cousins Robert “RZA” Diggs and Russell “Ol’ Dirty Bastard” Jones to form the…
Cardi B’s “Imaginary Players” remix sparked online drama, Nicki Minaj’s Barbz chatter, Jay-Z conspiracy theories, and a fiery clapback from Cardi herself. 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’s latest move has Hip-Hop talking. Her new song “Imaginary Playerz” is a flip of JAY-Z’s American classic from the late 1990s. And now we are in a full-scaled debates over the creative merits of the song.…
Here is the 3rd EP from Los Angeles, California jazz rap/trap group Coast Contra consisting of RioLoz, Eric Jamal & Ras Kass’ twin children Taj Austin & Ras Austin. Their debut album Apt. 505 in the spring of 2022 received significant acclaim & their debut EP The Old Way the next fall, coming off being featured on Masta Ace & Talib Kweli’s latest albums Richmond Hill & The Confidence of Knowing respectively followed by the Austin twins’ appearance on Kamasi Washington’s 5th album Fearless Movement a year ago. Marco Polo produced my favorite EP of theirs yet In Case You Forgot at the start of 2025 & The 5th has arrived on DSPs after being exclusive to EVEN for a month. “Rulaz” produced by Dem Jointz aggressively…
First released in 2000, Supreme Clientele changed everything. It wasn’t just an album, it was a movement. A coded language. A wild, soulful, off-kilter symphony of slang and emotion that rewired our thoughts on what hip-hop could, and should aspire to be. At its core, Supreme Clientele is both timeless and enduring. Serving as a window into Ghost’s soul, its wildly creative and a conduit of old and new; and his stream-of-consciousness style became the definition of fresh, not only holding a privileged place in the history of hip hop music, but significantly influencing the subsequent generation of artists that followed. Now, a quarter century later, Supreme…
BigXthaPlug ran into trouble with Dallas cops the night of his album release party, getting arrested for weed and a gun during a street takeover stop. 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 BigXthaPlug got hit with a weed and gun charge right before his album release party—and the timing could not have been worse. The Dallas-bred rapper was pulled over Thursday night (August 21) at a…