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Eric André and Clayton English scored a big-time legal victory in Atlanta after a federal appeals court ruled their racial discrimination lawsuit against Clayton County police could proceed, reversing a lower court’s dismissal. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 44-page opinion on August 16 that reinstated the civil rights case, which claims both comedians were unlawfully stopped and questioned at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by officers from the county’s Airport Interdiction Unit. The court found their allegations “plausibly allege violations of the Fourth Amendment.” The ruling, authored by Judge Elizabeth L. Branch — a Trump appointee — stated…
The nation’s capital has now entered its second week under heavy military and federal patrols after President Trump ordered a surge of National Guard troops and masked federal agents into Washington, D.C. The president acknowledged that many Americans view the move as an overreach but insisted it was necessary. Funny how he didn’t order the National Guard into D.C. when his angry mob descended on the Capitol Hill and assaulted hundreds of police officers and chanted “Hang Mike Pence.” That was the former Vice President, if you need a refresher. That all happened on Earth One. Anyways, back to Earth…
The veteran MC slammed Apple Music after discovering her name was replaced by “some white guy named Simon Johnson” in the credits for “Ladies First.” 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 Monie Love called out a glaring error on Apple Music involving her songwriting credit for the iconic Hip-Hop anthem “Ladies First” with Queen Latifah, questioning how her name was replaced with a man she’s never…
Oh look the clock is ticking once again for TikTok in the United States. For the record, we do NOT foresee TikTok being banned. We’re sure somebody is going to write a check and they’ll be saved. Now, as for who cashes said check remains to be seen … if ever. But get this, based on President Donald Trump’s timeline, he has just one month to lock in a deal for the sale of the massively popular short form video app, or else it could disappear from U.S. phones on Sept. 17. In case you missed it, negotiations over TikTok’s…
Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez accused her daughter and son-in-law of orchestrating a calculated online smear campaign in what her lawyer called a “ruthless” attempt to force a $10 million payout through public pressure and false claims. Perez is asking a federal judge in Miami to impose sanctions against Demoree Hadley, Javon Hadley and their attorney, Hilton Napoleon, for launching a coordinated attack using fabricated evidence, social media bots and defamatory content to damage her reputation and pressure her into settling a legal dispute. Hadley filed a lawsuit against Perez, accusing her mother of abusing the legal system in Florida…
With over 30 years in the rap game, most of which have been spent with the Cash Money Records army, Juvenile is a seasoned veteran. The 50-year-old rapper is still in the field. Having reinvigorated his career with a viral Tiny Desk performance last year, the New Orleans legend is back on on the road with his Cash Money brethren on a reunion tour, pushing his new single “Hot Boy Summer” featuring B.G., Jacquees and Trombone Shorty, and prepping the new album Boiling Hot. Juvie links up with XXL to discuss the new project, his legacy, touring, his various side hustles and more.As an integral part of Cash Money’s rise to national prominence…
Hernandez Govan was named as the alleged mastermind behind the fatal ambush of Young Dolph as his high-profile murder trial began Monday (August 18) in Memphis, with one of the accused gunmen delivering explosive testimony about the moments leading up to the deadly shooting. On the stand, Cornelius Smith admitted he was one of the two men who gunned down the Memphis rapper in 2021. He pointed directly at Hernandez Govan in court, identifying him as the man who offered up the hit. Smith said he met Govan in 2021 through a man named Bobby Carter, who introduced him as…
JACOBI will be releasing the second official video from his debut EP, Kid Joy, on Sunday night, August 17th. The music video is for the second track off the project, Why Can’t She See It. Two weeks later Sunday night, August 31st, JACOBI will release an exclusive studio performance of him drumming live to his debut EP, Kid Joy. On September 16th, JACOBI will be headlining at The Mint in Los Angeles, closing out the show with a 45-minute set, behind Mike Maimone. JACOBI’s set will include a full 8-piece band, singing, dancing, and drumming from JACOBI. The performance will…
The cause of death has not been disclosed. 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 The Hip-Hop community is mourning after Aesop of the Living Legends crew died suddenly over the weekend. Fellow Living Legend Sunspot Jonz posted about Aesop’s death on Instagram Monday morning (August 18). He wrote, “What an amazing ride we had. I just can’t believe you’re gone. I am Completely crushed -when I…
Fivio Foreign stirred backlash after declaring Jim Jones “better than Nas” during his first post-jail interview, sparking heated reactions. 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 Fivio Foreign stirred up a storm during his first post-jail interview on Jim Jones‘ new podcast “Artist 2 Artist,” released Sunday (August 17), after declaring, “You better than Nas” while sitting across from the Harlem rap veteran. The conversation started as…