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John Leguizamo ripped into Dean Cain for his ICE ambitions and called him a “m####” while Cain tried to play it cool on social media. 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 John Leguizamo flamed Dean Cain online after the former Superman actor said he’s training to be an ICE agent and proudly announced it like it was some kind of flex. The Ice Age actor hopped…

Snoop Dogg’s beloved 3D animated series Doggyland, co-created with Emmy-nominated Hollywood veteran Claude Brooks and R&B star October London, is back with a brand-new musical adventure for kids and families. The sixth full-length album, Be Kind, Be You, delivers a vibrant mix of catchy tunes, uplifting messages, and that signature Doggyland flair. This latest release is all about celebrating self-love, kindness, and positive behavior, making it a perfect soundtrack for preschoolers, elementary schoolers, and anyone young at heart. Following the recent success of Going on Vacation, a colorful collaboration with children’s entertainment favorite LooLoo Kids, and a lively Doggyland Live…

Need ItX-Games gold medalist snowboarder Zeb Powell is dead set on bringing hip-hop culture to the mountaintop.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.World-class snowboarder Zeb Powell is just as passionate about hip-hop as he is about the world of extreme sports. In fact, the athlete often dubbed as the most creative man on a snowboard describes rap music as something he can’t live without.In 2020, Zeb Powell became the first Black snowboarder to win a gold medal at the Winter X-Games, the sport’s premier…

Boosie Badazz confirmed he will still perform and host events despite his upcoming federal plea hearing later this month. 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 Boosie Badazz isn’t letting a looming federal court date stop him from hitting the stage or throwing his annual pool bash, and he’s reassuring fans, it’s business as usual—for now. The Baton Rouge rapper made it clear this week that all…

On August 8, 2025, a date etched in Lakers lore for her father’s first jersey number, 8-year-old Bianka Bryant stepped onto the mound at Dodger Stadium and owned the moment. In front of a packed house of 53,825, the youngest daughter of Kobe Bryant coolly delivered the ceremonial first pitch straight down the pipe to Dodgers’ All-Star Freddie Freeman. Her mother, Vanessa Bryant, watched proudly from the field alongside big sister Natalia and little Capri. After Bianka’s perfect throw, Capri took the mic to rally the sold-out crowd with a simple but hype-inducing, “It’s time for Dodgers baseball!” It was…

Doja Cat responds to an X user who says Doja’s not a rapper.Doja Cat Rapper Debate Rages OnOn Aug. 9, X user playeration shared an opinion about the ongoing debate about whether Doja should be considered a hip-hop artist.”Hopefully after Doja drops pop disco album of the century her fans can stop trying to force her into female rap conversations,” they posted. “She’s a singer who raps sometimes. That doesn’t make her a rapper. If she is a rapper then so is Beyoncé.””You can’t be taken seriously as a rapper without ever prioritizing bars, punchlines, wordplay, and storytelling: the very…

The producer abruptly exited his Atlanta listening party after a stage full of uninvited men refused to move, halting performances and sparking backlash. 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 Metro Boomin left his own album listening party in Atlanta over the weekend after a packed stage full of men refused to move, preventing him and other artists from performing. The event, held to celebrate his latest…

Since the late ‘80s, Ice Cube has built his legacy on delivering unfiltered truth to the people, lacing his rhymes with game, grit and a call to action in the Black community. This week, the Hip Hop icon turned his attention toward another community under fire, blasting federal immigration authorities for their aggressive tactics during recent raids in Los Angeles. In a candid sit-down on REAL 92.3 LA’s The Cruz Show, Cube didn’t bite his tongue when speaking on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “To see people disrespected like that, and the federal government being too heavy-handed, going to churches…

Drake’s attorneys have finally served an elusive key witness who is accused of using botting tactics to fraudulently inflate numbers on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”Drake’s Lawyers Serve Elusive Key WitnessAfter previously getting permission from a judge to serve Kojo Menne Asamoah by alternate means, Drizzy’s legal team served Asamoah by certified mail at five addresses on Aug. 7, according to court documents obtained by XXL on Monday (Aug. 11). As part of the subpoena, Asamoah will be required to “produce documents, information, or objects or to permit inspection of premises” in connection with alleged botting tactics used to help…

Tina Knowles didn’t hold back this weekend as she honored her daughter Beyoncé with a heartfelt Instagram tribute that doubled as a not-so-subtle critique of unnamed industry players. In a lengthy post paired with a montage of Beyoncé’s performances from childhood to her Cowboy Carter era, Knowles celebrated her daughter’s discipline, humility and integrity—while calling out the messy behavior she says Beyoncé has never stooped to. “As a Kid with big dreams, She made a commitment to work hard! Polish her craft, take vocal lessons, dance lessons, sacrifice, focus, train, and mind her own damn business and does not mess…