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Beef has erupted online between Nicki Minaj and SZA, and Top Dawg Ent.’s Punch is stuck in the middle with no clue why.Nicki Minaj Calls Out PunchOn Tuesday (July 15), Nicki continued her tirade on X, this time taking aim at Punch after he promoted a song titled “Broken Barbies” by an artist he’s working with named IAmLyric.”lol. Yall remember that man from tde who kept bullying me on Twitter for no reason?” Nicki wrote below. “We have the receipts. lol. I never even responded to him. What was his name again, yall? Im going to give him a nickname. Ima call…
Hunter Biden’s comparison of crack to alcohol drew a response from Pusha T, whose rap career has long revolved around the realities of cocaine. 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 Hunter Biden stirred the pot with a comparison between crack cocaine and alcohol during a new interview, prompting a one-word reaction from Pusha T that lit up social media. In a sit-down with Andrew Callaghan for…
In the continuously evolving tapestry of hip-hop, each thread represents a story, a style, and a soul that resonates with the hearts of countless listeners. In the rich and vibrant landscape of this genre, GTB Kartel emerges as a symphony of originality and raw energy, drawing from the deep well of Alabama’s musical legacy to usher in a new era in the history of hip-hop.The Genesis of GTB Kartel’s Melodic JourneyFrom the storied streets of Birmingham, GTB Kartel—a brotherhood personified by GTB Gas Man and GTB Hardball—gives voice to the unspoken souls and stories of the South. Each lyric is…
On this day in Hip Hop history, Dipset head honcho Cam’ron released his debut solo LP, Confessions of Fire, on the Undeas Entertainment imprint. Following the tragic death of his cousin Derek “Bloodshed” Armstead and the disbanding of his former group Children of the Corn, which included Big L, Cam, Ma$e, and Bloodshed, this release served as Cam’s introduction to the rap game and debut to the mainstream as a solo artist. Much to the tune of a lot of the music coming out of New York in the late 90s, this album had both hardcore street and pop crossover appeal that came…
TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “Honestly, for me, from where I come from, it feel like a dream come true. I’m not sure about anybody else, but for me, it feel like a dream come true because my city don’t make it to the XXL Freshman list. To make it out of Landover, Maryland, it felt like it was almost impossible, but I did it.[After my Freshman pitch], I super left it up to God ’cause I was definitely not confident after that. I found out [that I made the Freshman Class while] I was at the airport. I…
Ca$h Out was sentenced to life in prison plus 70 years by a Fulton County judge after being convicted on multiple charges tied to a sex trafficking ring that prosecutors say he led across metro Atlanta. The former rapper, born John-Michael Hakim Gibson, was found guilty of rape, pimping and aggravated sodomy. He was convicted on two sex trafficking counts and acquitted on a third. Additional charges, including sexual servitude and aggravated assault, were dismissed. The court ordered that the 70-year sentence run concurrently with the life term, meaning he will not serve additional time beyond the life term. Ca$h…
Back in full stride, UK rapper C.Ville is making an impact with his 2024 catalog after a successful end to last year. From the off, ‘Words Worth Buying’ is a pumping hip-hop anthem that grabs the listener by the first bar with its profound lyricism and infectious flows. This single boasts an intriguing concept of C.Ville’s words worth ‘buying,’ as he separates himself from the UK generic rap scene with more impressive lyricism and incessant melodies. Drawing from authentically personal themes of how he’s had to hustle his way through life to make his dreams a reality, C.Ville recorded “Words…
Way back in 1992, a Hip-Hop revolution was occurring, and only certain critical albums were a part of that musical metamorphosis. House Of Pain’s Fine Malt Lyrics is one of those albums released during the peak of Hip-Hop’s diversified authentic artists. This album came out during the same era as the premier of emcees like B-Real & Cypress Hill, The Beatnuts, and, of course, the apex of 3rd Bass. Fine Malt Lyrics, produced by the legendary DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill and DJ Lethal, produced the all-time classic smash “Jump Around.” The song is considered one of the greatest of all time,…
Kill ’Em With SuccessWho’s the biggest and best Freshman of all time? You get to decide.Words: Peter A. Berry, C. Vernon Coleman II, Kyle Eustice and Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. For eighteen years, XXL Freshman has been a cornerstone of hip-hop, showcasing some of the genre’s biggest talents early on. Since 2007, we’ve tasked ourselves with meticulously finding potential stars that could done day have their very own cover. Each year, 10 or so artists get stamped into XXL Freshman history. Instead of…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at 54 following an accidental drowning while on vacation in Costa Rica. 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 Cosby Show creator Bill Cosby reacted to the shocking news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death at 54 from an accidental drowning. Warner drowned in Costa Rica during a family vacation on Sunday (July 20), after he was caught in a high tide. His official…