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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…

Finesse2tymes unloaded raw emotion and unresolved family drama in a freestyle posted online over the weekend, comparing himself to Eminem amid a public fallout with his mother, who now says she’s homeless after he allegedly cut her off financially. The Memphis rapper pounded out a beat on furniture while delivering an a cappella verse that peeled back layers of personal pain. “Five years family problems, now I feel like Eminem,” he rapped, referencing the Detroit MC’s famously strained relationship with his own mother. Without naming names, Finesse2tymes questioned the absence of support during his lowest moments, including when he was…

Multiplatinum artist, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Earl “E-40” Stevens kicked off Black Business Month by launching his new wine brand, ON1 Infusion Wine. The debut includes five fruit-infused Moscato flavors: Mango, Mixed Berry, Peach, Pineapple, and Strawberry. Available at earlstevensselections.com for an estimated $10.99, ON1 will roll out to retailers nationwide in the coming months. Each flavor is vinted and bottled in Napa, California, with an ABV of 16 percent, delivering a rich experience for both wine lovers and cocktail fans. E-40 created ON1 to reach a wider audience with premium quality at an accessible price. The…

Chris Brown and Royalty gave a single mom and her daughter a night to remember with a surprise $10,000 gift and a new car. 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 Chris Brown and his daughter, Royalty, turned a regular concert night into a life-changing memory for a single mom and her daughter by gifting them $10,000 and a brand-new car during a surprise meet-and-greet at his…

Lil Baby is getting ready for a strong close to the year. After teasing The Leak$, following his year opener in WHAM, Baby told PlaqueBoyMax another drop, Dominique, is also on the way. “I really just took, like, a couple of songs that I already got leaked and just created a whole album around it,” Lil Baby explained. “Most of the leaks don’t be, like, the real versions of shit anyway. But people already got it, so we just go with the leaks. “I’m actually dropping two albums, though. I’m dropping another album, like, four weeks after that, something like…

DDG was detained at a desert paintball tournament after a swatting prank triggered a police raid, but was later released without charges. 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 DDG was hauled off in cuffs at a desert paintball tournament after a swatting prank triggered a full-blown police response, turning a $25,000 competition into a viral spectacle. The rapper and YouTuber was briefly detained Saturday (August 10)…

ESPN and WWE have reached a major partnership deal, securing streaming rights to WrestleMania and all WWE Premium Live Events starting in 2026. The five-year agreement, valued at $1.6 billion according to The Wall Street Journal, marks a major move for ESPN as it expands its sports streaming portfolio. WWE events will stream exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer platform, which officially launches August 21 at $29.99 per month. The deal follows ESPN’s recent landmark agreement with the NFL and cements its push into live sports streaming. Here more on the deal from WWE Champion Cody Rhodes below.…

Kash Doll ended her relationship with Za’Darius Smith and clapped back at Tracy T after he threw shade following the breakup. 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 Kash Doll pulled the plug on her relationship with Za’Darius Smith on Saturday (August 10), confirming the breakup and stepping away from social media in the same breath after a string of public drama involving her ex Tracy T.…

Grand Theft Auto VI will retail at $100 per copy, making it one of the most expensive mainstream video games ever. Analyst Louise Wooldridge of Ampere Analysis told The Telegraph that the price is unlikely to deter fans. The game is expected to generate over $1 billion on its first day and $10 billion over its lifetime. After years of speculation and eager anticipation, Rockstar Games has finally set a date on the calendar for Grand Theft Auto VI: May 26, 2026. But even with a firm release window, players aren’t exactly holding their breath. As you can imagine, the much-anticipated…

Pete Davidson praised Keke Palmer for managing motherhood and acting on The Pickup set while reflecting on fatherhood. 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 Pete Davidson admired Keke Palmer for seamlessly juggling motherhood and movie-making on the set of The Pickup, a heist comedy now streaming on Prime Video. Davidson, who is preparing for fatherhood with model Elsie Hewitt, said watching Palmer care for her infant…