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Ty Dolla $ign was released from a copyright lawsuit over a disputed sample on the ¥$ album “Vultures 1” but Ye isn’t so lucky. 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 Ty Dolla $ign has officially been dropped from a copyright infringement lawsuit tied to an allegedly unauthorized sample used on Vultures 1, the debut album by Hip-Hop duo ¥$, which pairs him with Kanye West, now…

Will.i.am is reigniting the conversation around who truly deserves a spot at the top of hip hop’s hierarchy. During a recent appearance on Sway’s Universe, the Black Eyed Peas frontman boldly stated that Black Thought of The Roots surpasses Jay-Z in lyrical mastery. “That dude’s the dopest to ever,” Will.i.am said, praising Black Thought. “He is a trillion times better than Jay-Z. In my mind’s eye there’s a battle that’s gonna happen, or it’s already happened. And seeing Black Thought, what he’s capable of off of the top… and yeah, Jay’s off the top is dope too and Jay is dope,…

As temps continue to rise, some of your favorite hip-hop artists continue to bring the heat. This week, a super producer puts out a star-studded mixtape for the summer, a popular West Coast rhymer shares his latest EP on short notice, a South Florida rapper puts out a project for his early supporters and more.Metro Boomin Drops A Futuristic Summa MixtapeMetro Boomin is putting his stamp on 2025 with the new mixtape, Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa (Hosted by DJ Spinz). The hitmaking beatsmith announced the offering on July 4 and has continued to tease the stacked guest list, which includes Future,…

Federal prosecutors called Sean “Diddy” Combs a danger to the public and urged a judge to keep him in jail ahead of his sentencing. 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 The feds say Diddy is just too damned dangerous to be let out of jail before his October sentencing and accused him of trying to dodge accountability after his felony conviction under the Mann Act. In…

Chance the Rapper has officially announced the release date for his long-awaited sophomore album, Star Line. According to his website, the project will arrive on August 15, with pre-orders now available in various formats. While riding on his tour bus, Chance shared a message directly with fans, urging them to refer to the project by name instead of simply calling it “the album.” “Alright, so this was the main point I was trying to make: stop calling it ‘the album,’” Chance explained. “And I don’t mean that in an ungrateful way. I’m grateful that people are putting in my comments,…

GloRilla’s arrest on marijuana charges after a home burglary led Georgia Rep. Eric Bell to call for dropped charges. 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 GloRilla was arrested in Forsyth County, Georgia, on felony drug charges after calling police to report a home invasion, prompting a state lawmaker to demand the case be dropped and push for new legislation. Democratic Rep. Eric Bell is urging prosecutors…

Following a devastating weekend of gun violence in Atlanta that left 49 people affected, Quavo and his Rocket Foundation have announced the launch of an emergency trauma therapy fund to support youth and families in urgent need of mental health services. In a press release, the Rocket Foundation confirmed that two of the victims had direct ties to the organization—18-year-old Rocket camper Deshawn Johnson and Offender Alumni Association leader Aaron “Coach Ball” Hines both lost their lives. The loss has prompted the foundation to take swift action in providing resources for healing and prevention. The new fund will deliver trauma-informed…

Cardi B caught a major break in her court battle tied to a 2018 scuffle with a security guard outside a Beverly Hills OB-GYN office. 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 scored a big legal W in LA this week after a judge tossed out a bunch of stuff that could’ve made her look bad in court. She’s prepping for trial next month over…

A moment of spontaneity at a recent event may have opened the door to a major break for rising rapper Kamikazzz. Young Thug, one of the most influential figures in modern hip hop, appeared seriously impressed after Kamikazzz delivered a sharp impromptu performance right in front of him. The exchange, captured by Live Bitez, quickly picked up steam on socials. After the freestyle, a friend of Kamikazzz teased Thug about making it official. “What you sayin, you gon’ sign her? Stop playin’ now,” the friend said. Without missing a beat, Thug responded, “You bet,” nodding in approval. Kamikazzz, clearly energized…

Ksoo has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of rapper Lil Buck, born Charles McCormick, following a seven-day trial.Jury Convicts Ksoo of MurderAfter finding Ksoo’s codefendant, Leroy Whitaker, a.k.a. ATK Scotty, guilty of murder and burglary in the same case on Thursday afternoon (July 31), the jury also convicted Ksoo, born Hakeem Robinson, of first-degree murder. The jury of seven White women and five White men deliberated for four hours.After the verdict was read, Ksoo looked stunned. Video taken from the courtroom below shows him covering his mouth with his hand before removing his glasses and shaking…