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Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has officially added another elite name to its roster, announcing the signing of pound-for-pound superstar, three-division world champion, and current WBC minimumweight titleholder at 105 lbs, Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs). The signing was finalized in San Jose, Costa Rica, during a press conference held at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, with Valle putting pen to paper alongside MVP CEO and co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. The event was a celebration not only of her career milestone, but also of the continued rise of women’s boxing worldwide. Valle’s sister, Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs), the WBC Youth…
Swizz Beatz marked his 15th wedding anniversary with Alicia Keys by posting a serene ocean video, subtly shutting down rumors about their marriage. 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 Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys aren’t letting social media rumors write their love story. For days, whispers have been bouncing around Instagram and TikTok claiming the power couple is headed for divorce — with one wild allegation…
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, are facing a lawsuit filed by a Hawaii real estate investor and broker, alleging interference in a $240 million housing development on Hawaii’s Hapuna Coast. The plaintiffs claim that Ohtani and Balelo disrupted the project, which they say involved initially Ohtani as an endorser. Filed on August 8 in the Hawaii Circuit Court, the suit alleges that Balelo demanded guarantees from developer Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and broker Tomoko Matsumoto, pressuring their business partner, Kingsbarn Realty Capital, to remove the plaintiffs from the deal. Kingsbarn Realty Capital, based in…
The Hip Hop Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary by bringing the heat back to Harlem with its signature Master Cyphers — three days of high-energy, TED Talk-style sessions designed to school independent creators on everything from film business strategy to Afrofuturism. Running August 21–23 at the Harlem Film House headquarters, the Master Cyphers promise a lineup of award-winning alumni and innovators ready to share the kind of insider knowledge that doesn’t come from textbooks. Each 60-minute session blends a 45-minute talk with a 15-minute Q&A, giving attendees a direct line to the minds shaping the future of independent…
Toronto fans of Lil Wayne were met with disappointment this week after his scheduled concert at the Budweiser Stage was postponed just an hour before showtime. The venue announced on its social media, citing an “unforeseen illness” as the reason for the last-minute cancellation. A large number of fans had already arrived at the venue when the news broke. According to the venue’s statement, all previously purchased tickets will be honored for a new date, which has yet to be announced. The post reassured fans that Lil Wayne “loves putting on nothing short of the best performances” for them. This…
Raekwon and Mobb Deep have announced a 19-city trek this fall, a toast to three decades of two of the coldest Hip-Hop records ever—Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and The Infamous. The tour, put together by Live Nation and LOUD Live, kicks off November 13 in Portland, Oregon and wraps up December 15 in Miami Beach. The legends will hit big cities like New York, Chicago, Toronto and L.A., bringing that raw ’90s flavor back to the stage. But it’s not two separate sets; this tour is different. Raekwon and Havoc are blending it together, jumping in and out of…
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is back in the shoe business with the relaunch of Yeezy.com. After the site was shut down by Shopify earlier this year, the 48-year-old artist returned this week with a new version of his popular site, featuring new products, including a pair of slides priced at just $20. Eight new products are now available for sale. The slides, previously known as Adidas Yeezy slides, have been rebranded as the YS-01 and no longer feature a logo. Fans can also purchase the Yeezy Pods (PD-01), the SL-01 slide, high heels, and boots. Given…
Erica Banks blasted Carl Crawford as a “liar,” denying he paid for her full BBL and accusing him of being a terrible businessman. 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 Erica Banks is coming for Carl Crawford and denying his story that portrayed him as the savior of BBLs for his recording artists. During an interview with RealLyfe Productions, the “Buss It” rapper let it fly, saying…
Hip-hop fans were surprised this week when several of Lil Wayne’s iconic mixtapes from the 2000s, including the entire Da Drought series and Dedication, appeared on major streaming services like Apple Music and Tidal.1 The sudden availability of these classic projects, which were originally free releases, has sparked confusion among fans and industry insiders. According to a report from Billboard, the mixtapes went live on Apple Music, but the publication noted it had “reached out to the rapper for comment” on their official status. The uncertainty only grew when Rolling Stone quoted a source close to the rapper who claimed…
Dr. Danielle Spencer, the actress who won over television audiences as the sharp-tongued kid sister Dee Thomas on the hit 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at 60 after a long fight with cancer. The sad news was confirmed by her longtime friend and former co-star Haywood Nelson, who played Dwayne Nelson on the beloved series. Nelson shared the loss in a heartfelt post on social media Tuesday (August 12), making sure to note she was more than a TV star. “We have lost a daughter, sister, family member, What’s Happening cast member, veterinarian, animal rights proponent and healer, and…