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“La Di Da Di” and “The Show” are getting a 40th anniversary vinyl release through Fat Beats. 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 Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick are marking four decades of Hip-Hop history with a special 40th anniversary vinyl release of their genre-defining tracks “La Di Da Di” and “The Show,” available exclusively through Fat Beats. To celebrate the milestone, Fat Beats Distribution…
Global music icon J Balvin has released “Si Te Vas,” his much-anticipated collaboration with Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler. The song and its cinematic music video are now available on all digital platforms, completing the vision of Balvin’s surprise 10-track project Mixteip. When Mixteip dropped last month, it included a mysterious placeholder titled “Dónde Esta Jose?” instead of a final track. The move sparked curiosity and engagement across Latin America and beyond, as fans from Colombia to Argentina flooded social media with theories and submissions. Now, Balvin answers the question with “Si Te Vas,” a melodic reggaeton ballad that highlights…
The rapper’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” debuted at No. 147 on the Spotify U.S. chart. 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 dropped her latest single “Imaginary Playerz” last week, but the track barely made a dent on the Spotify U.S. chart, debuting at a modest No. 147—an underwhelming showing for the Bronx rapper known for chart-topping hits. In fact, it’s nowhere to be found…
Teyana Taylor is reportedly required to pay her ex-husband, former NBA player Iman Shumpert, $70,000 after a contempt of court ruling. According to Us Weekly, the couple attended a hearing on July 25 after each accused the other of violating their divorce settlement. A judge ruled in favor of Shumpert, who cited an Instagram video posted by Taylor in March in which she addressed reports surrounding their divorce. The court determined that Taylor must pay the sum to Shumpert’s lawyer to cover his legal fees. The judge says Taylor did not “present sufficient evidence” for her case, which also saw…
The late rapper was honored with limited-edition LA Metro TAP cards and a temporary station renaming to mark what would have been his 40th birthday. 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 Nipsey Hussle was honored Friday (August 15) with a pair of limited-edition LA Metro TAP cards and temporary station renaming on what would have been the late rapper’s 40th birthday, celebrating his deep ties to…
An Atlanta-based events company is taking legal action after what it calls a brazen scam involving one of Baltimore’s largest cultural celebrations. Blackout Management LLC says it wired $187,500 in December 2024 to New Jersey booking agent Christopher Young to secure performances by Doechii and SiR for the AFRAM Festival. Court filings allege Young claimed his connections with Top Dawg Entertainment gave him direct access to both artists. AllHipHop reports that by March 2025, the plan began to fall apart when Young allegedly told Blackout both artists had scheduling conflicts. After months of limited communication, Blackout reached out to TDE…
José Ángel Del Villar was sentenced to four years in prison for illegally working with a cartel-linked concert promoter despite knowing the legal consequences. 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 José Ángel Del Villar was sentenced to four years in federal prison and fined $2 million Friday (August 15) after federal prosecutors said he knowingly worked with a concert promoter connected to two of Mexico’s most…
“Magic City: An American Fantasy,” a new five-part docuseries, premiered on August 15 on STARZ, promising to take viewers on an immersive journey into the history and cultural significance of Atlanta’s legendary strip club. For four decades, Magic City has been more than just a nightlife venue; it has been a cultural institution, often called the “Black Studio 54,” that has played a pivotal role in shaping the music industry. The docuseries delves into the club’s complex legacy, exploring its historical significance, its definitive role as a “king-maker” in the rise of Southern hip-hop, and its complicated impact on women’s…
Roc Nation says attorney Tyrone Blackburn’s own email proves a lawsuit involving Fat Joe was a setup to pressure the company into a settlement. 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 Roc Nation is pushing back hard against a $20 million lawsuit involving Fat Joe, claiming the case is a calculated attempt to smear the company and force a hasty settlement. AllHipHop has confirmed that Roc Nation…
Brian McKnight is taking a new legal step in his defamation lawsuit against Jaguar Wright, as he has now accused her of evading service. The R&B veteran has filed a motion asking a judge for permission to serve Wright through public advertisements in The Arizona Republic, according to a report from AllHipHop. The lawsuit, which was filed three months ago, stems from a number of claims Wright made online against McKnight. However, the legal proceedings have stalled because, according to McKnight’s legal team, they have been unable to formally serve the documents to Wright. McKnight’s lawyers claim they have made…