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Malik Taylor died in a single-vehicle crash where authorities believe alcohol contributed to the accident that killed the TikTok star. 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 Malik Taylor, a rising TikTok star and former educator known for his sharp wit and pop culture commentary, died in a solo car accident in Concord, North Carolina, on August 20, 2025. He was 28. Concord police said they found…
New Balance and Foot Locker have teamed up to release the exclusive “Desert Heat” collection, a new pack that blends heritage style with modern, performance-driven design. The collection, which will be available at select Foot Locker stores and online starting August 28, was recently showcased by NFL wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. The collection features two classic silhouettes: the late-’90s M1000 and the 2000s-inspired 1906R. Each model comes in a striking black-based colorway with vibrant, eye-catching accents. The New Balance M1000, a millennium classic brought back from the archives, features inverted mesh overlays and synthetic panels for a tech-inspired look.…
Cardi B made a bold courtroom entrance with a sleek pixie cut as her trial began over allegations she assaulted a security guard in Beverly Hills. 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 arrived at a Los Angeles courtroom Monday (August 25) with a sharp black pixie cut and tailored jacket as jury selection and testimony began in her civil assault trial. The rap star…
Spike Lee’s newest film Highest 2 Lowest dropped on August 15, and its stars Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky have been making the promo rounds with the legendary director himself. In a sit-down with GQ, the trio discussed the making of the project, but one lighthearted moment stole the spotlight. As Rocky asked Lee about one of his signature dolly shots from He Got Game, Washington casually reached over and slid Rocky’s watch off his wrist. Refusing to hand it back, he slipped it on and showed it off to the camera. “Yo! I’m getting robbed by Denzel right now,”…
Hip-Hop has always been a culture of innovation, where MCs, DJs, producers and thinkers bend the rules to create something greater than themselves. But every so often, a figure emerges who embodies that spirit in ways the culture doesn’t always expect. Enter Dr. A.D. Carson—a man who straddles two worlds that are often seen as separate: Hip-Hop and academia. Carson isn’t just a rapper with a Ph.D. or professor, who dabbles in beats. He’s the rare example of someone who has made Hip-Hop the foundation of his scholarship, his artistry, and his life’s work. He famously submitted a rap album…
Authorities confirm that comedian Reggie Carroll, a Baltimore native known for his nationwide stand-up tours, was shot and killed in Mississippi last week. Carroll, 52, was reportedly gunned down in Southaven on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Southaven Police Department. Officers responded to Burton Lane after reports of a shooting and found a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Carroll was pronounced dead at the scene. “One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll,” police said. “Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll. Thank you to…
North West’s wild new outfit in Rome has people questioning Kim Kardashian’s parenting style. 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 North West hit Rome with some fierce blue hair and a punk-style outfit that has the internet buzzing and folks seriously questioning Kim Kardashian’s parenting moves—again. The 12-year-old daughter of Kim and Kanye West rolled through Italy rocking electric blue pigtails and a full-on glam-punk fit.…
On this day in 1998, Lauryn Hill stepped out from the success of The Fugees and into her own light, releasing her groundbreaking debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, through Ruffhouse/Columbia Records. Inspired in part by Carter G. Woodson’s The Mis-Education of the Negro and the 1972 film The Education of Sonny Carson, Hill crafted a body of work that redefined what a hip hop and R&B record could be. Seamlessly blending neo-soul, reggae, gospel, R&B, and hip hop, Lauryn pushed past the glossy “bling era” sound of the time and delivered a deeply personal, spiritual, and socially conscious album that…
Lil Nas X got out of jail after allegedly walking around L.A. nearly naked and punching a cop in the face during a wild weekend incident. 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 Lil Nas X is still stuck in jail as of Monday (August 25) after a bizarre weekend in Los Angeles that started with him showing way too much skin and ended with him allegedly…
Complex and ESPN have officially teamed up to launch a multi-week partnership, celebrating the grand opening of the new Complex New York flagship store in SoHo and the debut of the enhanced ESPN app. The collaboration, which runs from August 22 through September 6, brings together the worlds of sports, culture, and fashion. The launch event was headlined by a performance from the legendary hip-hop duo The Clipse, who took the stage on September 22, 2025. The duo performed their classic hits and songs from their new album, energizing the crowd and marking a major moment for the celebration. The…