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Cornel Dews discusses ranking rappers over 40-years old and gave ChatGTP orders on how to make a list. Does it work? Read below. There has been great music released by seasoned MC recently, including Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Slick Rick, Clipse as well as younger OGs like Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher. The seasoned rap sect is happy. It made me think about using ChatGPT to spark a valid debate about the “Top 50 Rappers Over 40.” This isn’t an original list of my own, by the way. And if you understand ChatGPT, you’ll know there’s nothing truly original there…

Pooh Shiesty is delivering a new message to his fans who are holding him down. “S/O to all the ones who counted me down and not out, the support and love i received on this roller-coaster is unmatched, S/O to all the good men i stomped the yard with like chris brown. S/O to the other selected few rappers who name hold weight in these fed walls. Dear streets , use me as a example of what ‘keeping it solid and standing on wax’ look like. now nobody can fool you or tell you different, Ain never going , Ain…

Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier got slapped with a $5 million bounty by the U.S. government after being hit with federal charges tied to gang violence and dirty money in Haiti. The notorious ex-cop runs the Viv Ansanm gang, a ruthless alliance of armed groups that’s been running wild in Port-au-Prince. He’s been on the U.S. radar for a minute, but things hit a whole new level when a grand jury indicted him earlier this week for allegedly scheming to dodge sanctions while bankrolling the criminal chaos in Haiti. The State Department is now throwing serious cash at anyone who helps bring…

Drake’s requesting access to Kendrick Lamar’s confidential contract has Universal Music Group warning a federal judge that exposing the deal could destabilize its business model and give competitors a strategic edge. UMG is urging Judge Jeannette A. Vargas to keep Kendrick Lamar’s contract under seal, arguing that even redacted sections reveal sensitive terms that could be weaponized by rival labels or artists during negotiations. The document was submitted as part of Drake’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against UMG, which stems from Lamar’s 2024 diss track “Not Like Us.” “If these terms were disclosed, then other artists could use them in their…

SZA took over Vans as Artistic Director and dropped a dreamy campaign built around her favorite kicks and creative vision. 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 SZA just locked in a major power move with Vans and she’s not just lending her face—she’s running the whole creative show now. The “Kill Bill” singer scored the title of Artistic Director in a new multi-year collaboration with the…

“Dichotomy“, the third collaborative album from San Diego’s Tranzformer and London-based producer Big O, is a masterclass in balancing opposing forces. Rooted in soulful samples and underground hip-hop grit, the project thrives on the tension between the two producers’ distinct styles with Big O’s rugged, sample-heavy beats and Tranzformer’s polished, groove-driven soundscapes. The album’s title reflects its deeper thematic core: the push-and-pull of human duality, morality, and artistic expression. With 15 tracks alternating between the two producers, Dichotomy celebrates their individual styles in one collaborative effort. The album’s sequencing, Big O handling odd-numbered tracks and Tranzformer taking the evens, creates a interesting…

Sheesh, looks like some of Americans favorite budget airline is facing tough times. Spirit Airlines is signaling serious trouble ahead, revealing in a new Securities and Exchange Commission filing that ongoing business pressures could force the carrier to close within the next year if conditions do not improve. Good luck to Spirit. But curious, we thought the economy was going to be doing so well? What happened to all the winning we were supposed to see? The American aviation industry certainly has something to say about that. Vibe reported quite a bit on this story. Here are some takeaways from…

Lil Yachty faced public backlash earlier this week over a controversial lyric referencing George Floyd. Specifically, Floyd’s friend Stephen Jackson called out the rapper for what he described as disrespect toward the late George Floyd, whose death sparked global protests in 2020. “I won’t be doing no interviews about it,” he said in an Instagram video. “I spoke to him. He’s a smart young man. He’s winning for a reason. He’s a super smart individual. He made a mistake. He apologized. It’s over … he made a mistake. Let it go.” Stephen Jackson says it’s squashed 🤝 After calling out…

Fresh off their collaborative EP Morning, Noon & Night dropped earlier this year, COOLETHAN and Emma Dilemma drop a mesmerizing video for “Late Nights,” a hazy, well produced hypnotic cut that originally features indie rap veteran P.O.S. Directed by Ian Sweeney (Christchurch, NZ) and produced by Johnny Gilbert at Fish&Clips (Auckland, NZ), the visual perfectly captures the track’s dreamlike allure, blending moody cinematography with intimate, after-hours vibes. “Late Nights” stands out as a late-night anthem for introspective souls, pairing COOLETHAN’s lush production with Emma Dilemma’s effortlessly cool delivery. Don’t sleep on this one. Source link

Ye, known for revealing much of his life through music and public statements, is now offering a deeper, unfiltered look into his world in the upcoming documentary In Whose Name?. Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the film promises an intimate and often intense portrait of the Chicago-born artist, exploring his mental health, personal relationships, and creative drive. The trailer, released this week, spans different chapters of Ye’s career with a strong focus on his experiences living with bipolar disorder and his decision to stop taking prescribed medication. Opening the preview, Ye plainly states, “I’m off my meds for five months now.” Later,…