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Alfred Banks, in collaboration with producer Pellow Talk, delivers a concise and potent statement with The Survivor’s Condition EP. This six-track project, framed by the thematic intro and outro, feels like a complete journey despite its brevity. Pellow Talk’s production provides a dynamic soundscape, ranging from haunting, atmospheric backdrops to more urgent, up beat-driven foundations, allowing Banks’ lyrical prowess to take center stage. The EP’s structure—four core tracks bookended by “The Survivor’s Intro” and “The Survivor’s Outro”—creates a cohesive narrative arc, emphasizing the project’s focus on resilience and introspection. Two tracks in particular showcase the sharp depth of Alfred Banks’ pen.…

Missy Elliott donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, supporting meals, housing aid and longtime community relief efforts. 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 Missy Elliott gave $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, Patricia Elliott, during a community food drive at the Joe B. Fleming Building. The donation was made through a partnership with Third Baptist Church to…

Fort Lauderdale, Florida artist C.City submits his new single “What We Doing,” a high-tempo offering built with raw energy and an authentic street feel designed for the core audience of underground hip-hop platforms. Raised in a family and a city steeped in music and culture, C.City channels that foundational inspiration into his artistry, creating tracks that value real independent expression. The single’s relentless production and unfiltered vibe position it as an ideal fit for listeners who seek unapologetic, grassroots hip-hop. Source link

Isiah Whitlock Jr. died at 71 after a short illness, leaving behind a remarkable career spanning decades in film and television. Born September 13, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors through his work on HBO’s The Wire and numerous Spike Lee films. Whitlock attended Southwest Minnesota State University on a football scholarship before injuries redirected him toward theater. This change proved fortuitous, launching a career that would span over three decades and include collaborations with some of cinema’s most respected directors. His breakthrough came with small but memorable roles in major films.…

On her new 11-track instrumental beat tape Chops 4 Breakfast, Baltimore based multi-hyphenate PRETTY (Shantele “Pretty” Pretty) masterfully channels the warm, timeless essence of the producers in her lineage—Dilla, Madlib, Premier—while carving out a distinct and intentional lane of her own. Framed as a soulful “morning ritual,” the project is a cohesive journey through classic boom-bap and jazz-inflected grooves, where dusty samples and raw, head-nodding drums create a richly atmospheric experience that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly present. The tape’s narrative flow is anchored by several standout beats. The opening track, “Steady Wins The Race,” immediately sets the tone with its patient, rolling…

Damon Dash watched his film production company get sold for a measly $100.50 at a Tuesday court auction, but the Hip-Hop mogul’s financial problems are far from over. The former Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder’s Poppington LLC was put up for auction to help pay down more than $1 million in damages from multiple defamation lawsuits. Only one bidder showed up. Mike Muntaser, CEO of Muddy Water Motion Pictures, placed the winning bid according to The Post. Ironically, Dash owes Muddy Water Motion Pictures over $4 million, which caused the auction of his assets. The legal fight started over their work on…

Chicago based hip-hop artist Justin and the Honored None presents his introspective new album, ‘they said i was a ghost‘, a project shaped by the dual specters of personal grief and collective memory within Black life. Released on December 19th, the album expands from a space of processing loss into a broader meditation on history, place, and the persistent echoes of the past in the present, all while remaining deeply rooted in lived experience, relationships, and former selves. With production primarily handled by Ghowste and an additional track by Merf, the Honored None crafts a resonant, ghostly narrative that lingers long…

6ix9ine believes the “F**k the Streets” movement started by Young Thug and 21 Savage is a sneaky loophole that will allow them to collab with Gunna.On Monday (Dec. 29), Tekashi was a guest on the One Night With Steiny podcast, where the Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper addressed the music industry. During the chat, 6ix9ine claimed the anti-trenches movement spearheaded by Young Thug and 21 Savage is a ploy to make it cool to work with Wunna again after he was labeled a snitch.”They realize that Gunna doesn’t need them,” 6ix9ine said. “Gunna is going to continue to prevail, continue to succeed, without them.””Now,…

In 2025, these female rappers were impossible to ignore visually—whether it was red carpet glam, natural beauty, or full-on model energy. 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 a year. Beauty in Hip-Hop has never been a one-size-fits-all conversation, so we know that all women in the culture are beautiful in their own way. In 2025, female rappers dominate charts, culture…and visuals, videos, red carpets, fashion…

A new Jim Jones concert clip sparked wild 50 Cent rumors, but the video and the DJ involved tell a very different story. 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 50 Cent is the myth and sometimes runs faster than the facts. Recently, a video resurfaced showing a packed Jim Jones concert where the DJ floated an idea that trolled people that saw it after the fact.…