Author: info@rapgriot.com

Boosie Badazz pleaded guilty in a federal gun case tied to a 2023 arrest and now faces up to 15 years in prison. 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 Boosie Badazz pleaded guilty Tuesday (August 26) in a San Diego federal courtroom to a firearm charge stemming from a 2023 arrest that has kept the rapper entangled in legal battles for more than two years. The…

Cardi B left a Los Angeles courtroom momentarily speechless Tuesday (August 26) when her ever-changing hairstyles and extra-long nails became the unexpected focus of her civil assault trial testimony. After arriving in court with a sleek black pixie wig on Monday, the rapper showed up Tuesday in a long blonde number, prompting confusion from the plaintiff’s attorney during cross-examination. “On the date of the incident, did you have black hair, blonde hair, or different color hair?” the attorney asked. Cardi said she didn’t remember, but confirmed she was wearing a hoodie. The attorney pressed further, pointing out the contrast between…

On this date in 1991, the late Biz Markie dropped his third studio album I Need A Haircut on Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. Records, a project that would go down in Hip Hop history for more than just its music. Coming off the success of The Biz Never Sleeps and his timeless hit “Just a Friend,” Biz continued to bring his one-of-a-kind humor, storytelling, and charisma on I Need A Haircut. Tracks like “What Comes Around Goes Around” and “Alone Again” showcased his playful creativity and knack for flipping samples into something fresh. But this album also became infamous for sparking one of the most pivotal legal…

Wowdy HBTL was charged with murder after a Bronx basketball court shooting left one man dead and a teenage girl in critical condition. 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 Bronx drill rapper Wowdy HBTL was charged with murder and attempted murder after a back-to-school basketball tournament in the Bronx turned deadly. Gunfire erupted at Heaton Park on Sunday (August 24), killing one man and injuring four…

Grammy-winning artist 21 Savage made his debut in Japan with an electrifying set at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo before heading to Thailand for the Summer Sonic Bangkok Festival, where he continued to thrill fans with his signature hits. Both performances highlighted his growing global reach and influence. In Tokyo, Savage shared the stage with artists including Tinashe, KATSEYE, BABYMETAL, and Jorja Smith. Opening with No Heart, produced by Metro Boomin, he captivated the crowd with tracks like Jimmy Cooks, Bank Account, and Spin Bout U from his celebrated album i am > i was. In Bangkok, he joined…

Cardi B flat-out denied ever laying a hand on security guard Emani Ellis during her testimony Tuesday (August 26) in a Los Angeles courtroom, pushing back against claims she assaulted Ellis during a heated moment at an OB/GYN office in 2018. The Bronx-born rapper, who was four months pregnant at the time, told the court the confrontation never turned physical and described the situation as “extremely stressful.” She said she was trying to keep her pregnancy private and felt her personal space was being violated. “[It was] a verbal altercation. She didn’t hit me. I didn’t hit her. There was…

Live Nation Urban has announced the Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Room 112 Tour, bringing the legendary GRAMMY-winning R&B group 112 back to stages nationwide. The 19-date rvun begins November 5 in Akron, Ohio, and will include stops in Detroit, Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The tour will close in Atlanta on February 6, celebrating the group’s hometown roots. Joining 112 on the road will be two iconic names from the golden era of R&B. The acclaimed girl group Total, known for their 90s hits, and GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Case will serve as supporting acts, making the Room…

Glasses Malone Pays Tribute to Hip-Hop’s Roots With New Single “Wanted” and Calls Drake a D##khead. Glasses Malone isn’t just dropping another record. The West Coast rapper is making a few statements about the culture of Hip-Hop and condemned Drake for stifling creativity. The Los Angeles MC has released a new single titled “Wanted”, a track he describes as a salute to Hip-Hop’s foundation and the competitive spirit that has defined the genre since its earliest days. “With this particular record, I’m really capturing the essence of Hip-Hop,” he says to AllHipHop. “During the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, Lord Jamar…

Today, the Portland Fire announced Vanja Černivec as the franchise’s new General Manager. Beginning September 15, 2025, she will oversee all basketball operations, including the search for a head coach, roster building, and player development. “Vanja is a visionary, and we are confident she will help define what this franchise can be,” said Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire Co-Owner and Governor. “As a foundational leader in this new chapter for the Fire, she brings the experience, integrity, and passion for advancing the women’s game that this moment demands.” Černivec joins Portland after serving as Vice President of Basketball Operations for…

YNW Melly’s federal lawsuit, which sought to challenge his jail conditions and trial delays, was dismissed, keeping him behind bars. 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 YNW Melly lost his legal push to get out of jail after a Florida federal judge rejected his claims that he’s being unlawfully held while awaiting retrial in a double murder case. On Tuesday (August 26), U.S. Magistrate Judge Melissa…