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Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Robert Taylor could’ve swapped destinies in 1984, if only a casting choice had gone differently. Taylor, forever etched into Hip-Hop history as “Lee” in Beat Street, recently revealed that that the late Warner auditioned for the same role. “Funny part is—God rest his soul—but Malcolm-Jamal Warner auditioned for my part as Lee,” Taylor told AllHipHop. “And you know who else? Emmanuel Lewis, ‘Webster.’ He auditioned for Lee, too.” Malcolm-Jamal Warner would soon become Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, as the hit show debuted the same year as the Harry Belafonte-produced Beat Street. The movie is one…
MLB Network is set to release a brand-new feature documentary, Behind The Smile: Francisco Lindor, giving fans an intimate look at one of baseball’s most charismatic and talented stars. Known as much for his energy and ever-present smile as for his highlight-reel plays, Lindor’s story goes beyond the diamond and offers a deeper glimpse into the man behind the persona. The documentary will trace Lindor’s journey from his upbringing in Puerto Rico to becoming one of the most recognizable shortstops in Major League Baseball. Viewers will see his early love for the game, the challenges he faced on the path to…
Young Dirty Bastard merged Hip-Hop and gaming culture in a bold new move on Thursday (August 21). His latest single, “The Path Just Begun,” created in collaboration with SEGA, marks the first time the gaming giant has tied an official rap release directly to a major game launch. The track, co-produced by Young Dirty Bastard and Danny “Dano” Hamilton, arrives just eight days ahead of SEGA’s relaunch of Shinobi, set to hit shelves on August 29. The partnership brings together two worlds that thrive on precision and timing—qualities that define both the legendary ninja Joe Musashi and YDB’s approach to…
A Memphis jury has acquitted Hernandez Govan on all charges in connection to the 2021 murder of rapper Young Dolph, born Adolph Thornton Jr. Govan, who prosecutors alleged was the mastermind behind the ambush outside Makeda’s Homemade Cookies in Memphis, walked out of court a free man after jurors returned a not-guilty verdict on counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The trial, which drew national attention due to Young Dolph’s prominence in hip hop, hinged largely on the testimony of admitted shooter Cornelius Smith Jr. Smith claimed Govan recruited him and promised a $10,000 payout for carrying…
The second Young Dolph murder trial has ended in a not guilty verdict.Man Prosecutors Say Masterminded Young Dolph’s Murder Gets OffOn Thursday (Aug. 21), the trial wrapped up for Hernandez Govan, the person accused of being the middleman between the shooters and the person who allegedly ordered the hit on the Memphis rhymer. After over two hours of deliberations, the jury found Govan not guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. After the verdict was read, Govan hugged his attorneys. Footage of the verdict being read can be seen below.Read More: 16 Late Rappers’ Last Social Media PostsThe…
Jaylen Brown’s family life took a turn after his father, Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas for attempted murder following a violent altercation over a parking space that left a man hospitalized in critical condition. The incident unfolded on Wednesday (August 20) at All American Park, where police say Brown, a former professional boxer, stabbed a youth football coach multiple times during a dispute sparked by a “door ding.” According to authorities, the confrontation escalated after Brown allegedly struck the victim’s vehicle while exiting an SUV, leading to a heated exchange that turned physical. Witnesses told police they saw…
The “Old Town was hospitalized after police found him walking nearly naked through a Los Angeles street early Thursday morning following multiple 911 calls. 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 taken to a Los Angeles hospital early Thursday (August 21) after police encountered him sauntering down the middle of Ventura Boulevard nearly naked, prompting multiple 911 calls from concerned residents. The 26-year-old…
Kanye West’s YZY coin plunged over 60% within hours of launch after briefly hitting a $3 billion market cap, sparking crypto chaos. 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 Kanye West watched his freshly minted YZY coin nosedive more than 60% just hours after its debut on the Solana blockchain Wednesday (August 20), following a brief surge that pushed its market cap near $3 billion. The token,…
Soulja Boy showed off a new look and hyped up his surprise album, “Draco Season,” just weeks after being arrested 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 Soulja Boy unveiled a dramatic new look and teased his surprise album, Draco Season, during an Instagram Live on Wednesday (August 20) just weeks after his arrest in Los Angeles. “Draco season drop Friday,” he told viewers,…
Federal prosecutors pushed back hard against Diddy’s acquittal request, calling the evidence against the rapper “overwhelming.” 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 Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing intensifying legal pressure as federal prosecutors urged a judge to “swiftly reject” his bid for acquittal or a new trial following his conviction on two Mann Act charges tied to prostitution-related conduct. In a pointed court filing, prosecutors argued…