Author: info@rapgriot.com
Benzino called out Fat Joe for blaming BET’s Hip-Hop Awards decline on “gentrification” while ignoring how bad the ratings were when he hosted. 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 Benzino is coming for Fat Joe after the Bronx rapper blamed “gentrification” for BET canceling the Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards—while conveniently ignoring his own role in the award show’s ratings nosedive. Benzino didn’t hold back when…
Philadelphia, PA — From international runways to classrooms across the Caribbean, Jenelle Alexia is proving that resilience, purpose, and passion can co-exist in every lane. The actress, author, philanthropist, and founder of the lifestyle brand A’Legends has been making bold moves on a global scale — and she’s just getting started. With over 9,000 students impacted during her Jamaica school tour, Jenelle’s children’s book series — Keira Discovers Her Talent and Keira & Jaime Discover a Musical Dream — continues to inspire and empower young minds. Her work recently earned her a 2025 Diaspora Excellence Award nomination, with additional press…
The son of Dr. Sebi has some words about Nick Cannon’s long-talked-about documentary, claiming it features “the same people who betrayed my father” and warning the TV star to “do your own research.” 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 What’s up, my beautiful people? Illseed here, and I saw something that got my attention. There was something spicy in a recent Victor Bowman interview. Bowman is…
Yo, Dax just dropped “Man I Used to Be” and, best believe, this joint hits different. If you follow the man, you already know he’s not afraid to spill his soul all over these tracks but this one? Straight up, it’s raw therapy on a beat. From the jump, Dax’s storytelling is super relatable—he’s talking about leaving all that pain, heartbreak, and dirty habits in the rearview, trying to shake off old demons and step into something cleaner, realer, and grown. The hook sticks: “I’m half the man I used to be / It’s gon’ take some getting used to…
Eminem opened up about the painful moment he realized drug addiction had cost him time with his daughter. 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 Eminem revealed the emotional aftermath of his 2007 overdose and the guilt that followed after missing his daughter’s music recital during his recovery. In the new documentary STANS, the Detroit rap icon recounted the moment he realized the toll his drug addiction…
In an exclusive interview, Atlanta’s rising artist MARCO PLUS opens up about his upcoming album, MARCO PLUS vs tha Underworld, dropping August 14. He discusses the personal hell that inspired the project, the organic collaboration with Smino on the standout single “Out My Way,” and how co-signs from legends like J. Cole and J.I.D keep him motivated. MARCO PLUS also shares his thoughts on evolving his artistry beyond technical rapping, the balance of viral moments and authenticity, and how he’s helping to shape the “New Atlanta” sound. Your upcoming album, MARCO PLUS vs tha Underworld, is set to drop soon.…
Ice Cube called out federal immigration authorities for what he described as aggressive and dehumanizing tactics during recent raids in Los Angeles targeting immigrant communities. The Hip-Hop icon voiced his outrage during an appearance on REAL 92.3 LA’s The Cruz Show, where he criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for storming places of worship, schools and family events. “To see people disrespected like that, and federal government just being too heavy-handed and disrespectful, going to churches and weddings and grabbing people out of those schools,” he said. “It’s like, ‘Come on man, y’all just overdoing it.’” The interview, posted Friday…
In a tribute to his decades-long impact on music, entertainment, and community empowerment, Grammy Award-winning artist and proud Harlem native Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman III will have a street co-named in his honor. The Freeman Family, in partnership with NYC Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam and the Forever Fatman Scoop Foundation, has announced that the intersection of 109th Street and 5th Avenue will be officially co-named “Isaac ‘Fatman Scoop’ Freeman III Place.” The official street co-naming ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Known for his unmistakable voice, high-energy performances, and enduring cultural relevance, Fatman Scoop…
Finesse2tymes’ mom, Pluria Alexander, launched a GoFundMe after claiming her son cut her off financially and left her facing eviction. 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 Finesse2Tymes is catching heat at home—his mom, Pluria Alexander, says she’s getting kicked out after he stopped footing the bill and now she’s begging for help online. Alexander launched a GoFundMe asking for $6K to cover moving costs after claiming…
Jim Jones delivers the perfect warm-weather soundtrack with his new single “Summer Where You Been At.” Produced by 6 Figures, the track flips DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s classic “Summertime” into a smooth, laid-back groove. With Harlem flair and reflective bars, Jim romanticizes summer like a past love, evoking memories of good times, warm nights, and carefree energy. The song is both a tribute to the season and a call to savor its magic. Whether you’re at a cookout or on a nighttime cruise, this track sets the vibe. Source link