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Eddie Murphy admitted he’s terrified of becoming a viral meme if a basketball player crashes into him while he’s sitting courtside at a Lakers game. 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 Eddie Murphy confessed his courtside anxiety and viral meme paranoia during a recent sit-down, revealing that while he enjoys front-row seats at Los Angeles Lakers games, he’s constantly worried about becoming internet fodder. “My biggest…

Young Thug just turned 34 and he has plenty of reasons to celebrate this year’s birthday. In addition to being a newly free man (after beating RICO charges against him earlier this year), he also appears to be very happy with his girlfriend, fellow artist Mariah the Scientist. In a video shared to his IG story, Young Thug (real name Jeffery Lamar Williams) posted a story of the “Rear View” artist gifting him “his and hers” diamond bracelets at what appears to be his birthday celebration. The gold and diamond encrusted chain she gifted him to wear said “RYRY” (obviously…

Dear Mr. Sandler, While Meriam-Webster defines an open letter as “a published letter of protest or appeal usually addressed to an individual but intended for the general public,” I thought it was only right, in your honor, that I challenge that conventional approach of a literary style the same way that Happy Gilmore did with the sport of golf. And by that, I mean have fun with something in new ways as a means of building on an established tradition and ultimately positively contributing to its evolution. Speaking of that former aspiring hockey player, congratulations on the success of Happy Gilmore…

by Dan Garcia  Outside Lands 2025 proved once again why it’s one of the country’s most unique and eclectic music festivals.  Over three fog-filled days, Golden Gate Park transformed into a genre-hopping paradise where hip-hop, R&B, and pop collided with indie rock, electronic, and more. With a mix of global superstars, hometown heroes, and breakout talents, the festival kept fans moving, singing, and sometimes bundled up against the San Francisco chill.  While the Bay Area’s natural fog machine added an atmospheric glow to the stages, it was the artists who brought the real heat and this year’s lineup delivered. From…

“La Di Da Di” and “The Show” are getting a 40th anniversary vinyl release through Fat Beats. 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 Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick are marking four decades of Hip-Hop history with a special 40th anniversary vinyl release of their genre-defining tracks “La Di Da Di” and “The Show,” available exclusively through Fat Beats. To celebrate the milestone, Fat Beats Distribution…

Global music icon J Balvin has released “Si Te Vas,” his much-anticipated collaboration with Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler. The song and its cinematic music video are now available on all digital platforms, completing the vision of Balvin’s surprise 10-track project Mixteip. When Mixteip dropped last month, it included a mysterious placeholder titled “Dónde Esta Jose?” instead of a final track. The move sparked curiosity and engagement across Latin America and beyond, as fans from Colombia to Argentina flooded social media with theories and submissions. Now, Balvin answers the question with “Si Te Vas,” a melodic reggaeton ballad that highlights…

The rapper’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” debuted at No. 147 on the Spotify U.S. chart. 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 Cardi B dropped her latest single “Imaginary Playerz” last week, but the track barely made a dent on the Spotify U.S. chart, debuting at a modest No. 147—an underwhelming showing for the Bronx rapper known for chart-topping hits. In fact, it’s nowhere to be found…

Teyana Taylor is reportedly required to pay her ex-husband, former NBA player Iman Shumpert, $70,000 after a contempt of court ruling. According to Us Weekly, the couple attended a hearing on July 25 after each accused the other of violating their divorce settlement. A judge ruled in favor of Shumpert, who cited an Instagram video posted by Taylor in March in which she addressed reports surrounding their divorce. The court determined that Taylor must pay the sum to Shumpert’s lawyer to cover his legal fees. The judge says Taylor did not “present sufficient evidence” for her case, which also saw…

The late rapper was honored with limited-edition LA Metro TAP cards and a temporary station renaming to mark what would have been his 40th birthday. 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 Nipsey Hussle was honored Friday (August 15) with a pair of limited-edition LA Metro TAP cards and temporary station renaming on what would have been the late rapper’s 40th birthday, celebrating his deep ties to…

An Atlanta-based events company is taking legal action after what it calls a brazen scam involving one of Baltimore’s largest cultural celebrations. Blackout Management LLC says it wired $187,500 in December 2024 to New Jersey booking agent Christopher Young to secure performances by Doechii and SiR for the AFRAM Festival. Court filings allege Young claimed his connections with Top Dawg Entertainment gave him direct access to both artists. AllHipHop reports that by March 2025, the plan began to fall apart when Young allegedly told Blackout both artists had scheduling conflicts. After months of limited communication, Blackout reached out to TDE…