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Whelp, Kid Cudi is making it clear that when it comes to his future music, he’s riding solo. The multi-talented artist took to X on August 2 to let fans know that he’s done adding guest features to his albums unless it unfolds naturally. “No features, just me. I think im over features unless it happens organically. There are people I’ve had on my albums that I haven’t talked to in years. Didn’t promote the album, just went ghost,” Cudi shared. No features, just me. I think im over features unless it happens organically. Theres people ive had on my…

Asha Daniels accused Lizzo’s tour team of ignoring harassment and firing her after she complained about penis-shaped candy, racist remarks and unsafe work conditions. 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 Lizzo is at the center of a legal battle after her former wardrobe assistant urged a judge to allow a jury to hear claims of sexual harassment, racial discrimination and unsafe working conditions during the singer’s…

Just days after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes is facing a lawsuit filed by a former assistant alleging assault and a hostile work environment. Dashiel Gables, also known in the entertainment industry as “Divine”, has filed a civil suit against Rhymes, claiming the rapper physically assaulted him at his Jay Street condominium in Brooklyn. Gables is being represented by injury and criminal attorney Mark Panzavecchia. According to the lawsuit, Gables alleges he was struck in the face multiple times, resulting in a swollen jaw and contusions that required hospitalization. He further claims…

WWE Raw didn’t just pull up to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Monday night (August 4)—they brought the block with them. What looked like a wrestling event on the surface quickly morphed into a cultural mash-up that only Netflix could engineer: Hip-Hop royalty and sports entertainment under one energized, crazy roof. Method Man strolled in like he owned the arena. This was no act of arrogance on his side. No, it was simply the quiet, powerful presence he wields. Havoc of Mobb Deep brought that Queensbridge cool and was very low key. Joe Budden simply observed as he seemed to familiarize…

The rapper was released from jail after prosecutors declined to file charges related to his arrest for allegedly possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. 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 Soulja Boy walked free Tuesday (August 5) after prosecutors in Los Angeles declined to pursue charges tied to his weekend arrest for allegedly possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. “A case was declined due…

San Francisco’s own Empire Records is leveling up its presence in the city with the announcement of a new rooftop music venue at its soon-to-be headquarters in the historic One Montgomery building. The independent label, home to artists like Kendrick Lamar, Shaboozey, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg, has submitted development plans to convert the rooftop into a privately operated live music space. Empire acquired the landmark Financial District property earlier this year for $22.5 million, signaling a major commitment to its hometown. “Empire has always been rooted in San Francisco, and we’re proud to build our permanent headquarters in the…

Mobb Deep have a new album on the way.New Mobb Deep Album ComingOn Aug. 2, The Alchemist revealed the news that a new project from Havoc and Prodigy is coming, via X. “The new Mobb Deep album is done. Produced entirely by Havoc and The Alchemist,” Alc tweeted.The legendary beatmaker didn’t offer any more details on the upcoming project.Mobb Deep’s Lengthy HiatusThis will be the duo’s first album since 2014’s The Infamous Mobb Deep, and the first Mobb Deep album released since the 2017 passing of Prodigy. P died on June 20, 2017, after reportedly being hospitalized for complications related…

Eve said Nicki Minaj’s heartfelt message gave her the reassurance she needed after sharing her personal struggles in her memoir. 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 Eve said her emotional exchange with Nicki Minaj was the final push she needed to believe she made the right call by opening up about her insecurities in her memoir, especially the chapter about their time filming Barbershop. During a…

No Jumper founder Adam22 is facing legal heat over an alleged violent altercation that took place outside his podcast studio late last year. According to TMZ, a man named Jeremel Reed has filed a lawsuit claiming he was brutally attacked by employees, guests, and affiliates of the No Jumper brand during a December incident at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters. Reed alleges he was left with a broken nose, bruising around his eyes, and steep medical bills. In addition to his injuries, he claims he was robbed of personal belongings, including cash and valuables exceeding $10,000. The lawsuit also accuses…

Him All AlongMemphis rapper Key Glock is no newbie, but he’s just getting started. Bet on it.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.It would take a blind man not to see that Key Glock is leveling up. It’s hard to miss the bumblebee-colored Ferrari Purosangue with an estimated price tag of $430,000 (not counting all the customizing) or the 20-plus, 20-point diamonds in his teeth. With a recent nod from Beyoncé, a new deal with Republic Records, and a top 10…