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Southside made it clear he’s drawing a hard line when it comes to Gunna, telling the world he won’t be producing for the rapper again out of loyalty to longtime collaborator and friend Young Thug, following the fallout from the YSL RICO case. “I ain’t making no beats for him,” Southside said on a recent episode of “Drink Champs,” shutting down any possibility of future collaborations with Gunna. The producer’s stance echoes the tension that’s been simmering since Gunna accepted an Alford plea in 2022, a move that sparked accusations of betrayal from the Hip-Hop community and left his relationship…
CHICAGO – 1991: Rapper Shock G. from Digital Underground performs at the U.I.C. Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in 1991. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary Shock G, better known to the world as Humpty Hump, who was born on this day in 1963. As the creative force behind Digital Underground, Shock G brought humor, innovation, and boundless energy to Hip Hop, blending playful alter egos with groundbreaking production that helped shape the West Coast sound. From iconic tracks like “The Humpty Dance” to his work mentoring a young Tupac Shakur, Shock…
Aaron Pierre opened up about his admiration for Teyana Taylor during a conversation with Lena Waithe at the Amazon Music premiere of Taylor’s visual album “Escape Room,” praising her artistic drive and sharing how deeply personal the project became for him. “For me, in regards to this particular project, first and foremost, for me it […] 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 Aaron Pierre opened up…
Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel are putting decades of lyrical warfare behind them to team up on a collaborative album titled Kiss The Mac, with longtime Philadelphia staple Freeway serving as executive producer. The project, slated for a 2025 release, reunites two Hip-Hop veterans who once traded some notorious diss tracks. Freeway confirmed the news in […] 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 Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel…
50 Cent appears to have closed the book on his long run with Starz. In a now deleted post on the Gram, the rap mogul and TV powerhouse shared a screenshot highlighting the network’s struggles. The post called out ratings slipping to record lows along with major financial losses. “It’s not that hard to say goodbye. Bye,” Fif wrote in the caption. The screenshot he uploaded claimed Starz “reportedly lost 42.5M dollars” and had shed over “410,000 subscribers” in just three months. Reports say much of the drop is “partly due” to hit shows like BMF not living up to expectations. Complex…
Snoop Dogg found himself in hot water Tuesday (May 14) after saying he felt “scared to go to the movies” because of LGBTQ+ content in a children’s film, just hours after the Australian Football League publicly defended him amid backlash over his upcoming Grand Final performance. During an appearance on the “It’s Giving” podcast, the Hip-Hop icon explained how a trip to see Disney’s 2022 animated movie Lightyear with his grandson left him feeling caught off guard. The film includes a same-sex couple and a brief kiss, which led to a moment that clearly rattled him. “Papa Snoop? How’d she…
WWE fans were in for a surprise when Naomi, real name Trinity Fatu, announced during Monday Night Raw that she is expecting her first child and will be stepping away from the ring, giving up her Women’s World Championship in the process. Speculation had already been buzzing after Naomi’s title defense against Iyo Sky was postponed the week before when she was not cleared to compete. Many worried that an injury might have cut short what was easily the hottest run of her career. Instead, the 37-year-old star had far bigger news to share. The reveal came in creative fashion.…
Drake mocked journalist Rob Markman over a resurfaced interview clip, but the journalist’s sharp retort quickly flipped the script. 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 Drake took a swipe at Rob Markman on Sunday (August 24) after a resurfaced video showed the music journalist fumbling the final bar of a Lil Wayne verse during an interview with Tory Lanez. Drake couldn’t hide his disdain, taking a…
The world of Martin is officially expanding, and now another comedy veteran is stepping into the mix. According to Deadline, Kym Whitley has been added to the cast of BET+’s upcoming spinoff Varnell Hill, starring Tommy Davidson. The series brings back Davidson’s character Varnell Hill, who first appeared in Martin as a flashy TV personality. This time around, the story follows him as he navigates life as the host of his own late-night talk show. The show will explore how Varnell tries to stay relevant in a rapidly changing television world, while juggling the pressures of network executives, stakeholders, and creative teams behind the scenes. Whitley…
Harlem has always been a breeding ground for Hip-Hop greatness. From the sharp lyricism of Big L to the flamboyant wordplay of Cam’ron and Dipset, the relentless energy of DMX and polished storytelling of Ma$e, Harlem has continuously pushed the culture forward. Even rappers like A$AP Rocky and Dave East have carried that Uptown torch into new generations, proving Harlem’s DNA is permanently etched into Hip-Hop’s blueprint. Now, emerging from Uptown Harlem is LMG Wade, an artist unafraid to balance grit with vulnerability. His latest project, Love Drunk Psycho, showcases his ability to step outside drill’s dominance and create something both melodic…