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Chopper, one of the voices from the Making the Band era, is fueling new controversy, dismissing Sarah Rivers’ lawsuit against Diddy as a “money grab” and alleging that she once had a relationship with Kobe Bryant. In a recent interview, Chopper didn’t hold back. He called the lawsuit “shameless,” suggesting it’s less about truth and more about cash. “This ain’t about justice,” he said. “It’s about getting that bag off an old narrative.” But the tea didn’t stop there. Chopper also dropped a bombshell about Sarah’s past, claiming she had a fling with Kobe Bryant back in the day. While…
Finesse2Tymes’ mom, Pluria Alexander, slammed the rapper for blowing millions while she says she’s broke, evicted and left to fend for herself. 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 Finesse2Tymes is getting blasted by his own mom over money, clout and what she says is straight-up disrespect while she’s out here scrambling to stay off the streets. Finesse2Tymes’ mother, Pluria Alexander, hopped online and let her son…
This September, the Museum of Graffiti lifts the curtain on Signs of the Times, a heavy-hitting solo exhibition from Miami’s own WEERDO, a cultural storyteller whose roots run deep and whose paint carries the pulse of the streets. Known for merging raw graffiti aesthetics with unapologetic cultural pride, WEERDO delivers a fresh body of work that dives headfirst into the realities of migration, resistance, and the unshakable power of Mexican identity. The centerpiece? A series of hard-hitting works painted directly on reclaimed street signs. Once tools of authority meant to warn, direct, and control, these signs are flipped into declarations…
John Leguizamo ripped into Dean Cain for his ICE ambitions and called him a “m####” while Cain tried to play it cool on social media. 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 John Leguizamo flamed Dean Cain online after the former Superman actor said he’s training to be an ICE agent and proudly announced it like it was some kind of flex. The Ice Age actor hopped…
Snoop Dogg’s beloved 3D animated series Doggyland, co-created with Emmy-nominated Hollywood veteran Claude Brooks and R&B star October London, is back with a brand-new musical adventure for kids and families. The sixth full-length album, Be Kind, Be You, delivers a vibrant mix of catchy tunes, uplifting messages, and that signature Doggyland flair. This latest release is all about celebrating self-love, kindness, and positive behavior, making it a perfect soundtrack for preschoolers, elementary schoolers, and anyone young at heart. Following the recent success of Going on Vacation, a colorful collaboration with children’s entertainment favorite LooLoo Kids, and a lively Doggyland Live…
Need ItX-Games gold medalist snowboarder Zeb Powell is dead set on bringing hip-hop culture to the mountaintop.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.World-class snowboarder Zeb Powell is just as passionate about hip-hop as he is about the world of extreme sports. In fact, the athlete often dubbed as the most creative man on a snowboard describes rap music as something he can’t live without.In 2020, Zeb Powell became the first Black snowboarder to win a gold medal at the Winter X-Games, the sport’s premier…
Boosie Badazz confirmed he will still perform and host events despite his upcoming federal plea hearing later this month. 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 isn’t letting a looming federal court date stop him from hitting the stage or throwing his annual pool bash, and he’s reassuring fans, it’s business as usual—for now. The Baton Rouge rapper made it clear this week that all…
On August 8, 2025, a date etched in Lakers lore for her father’s first jersey number, 8-year-old Bianka Bryant stepped onto the mound at Dodger Stadium and owned the moment. In front of a packed house of 53,825, the youngest daughter of Kobe Bryant coolly delivered the ceremonial first pitch straight down the pipe to Dodgers’ All-Star Freddie Freeman. Her mother, Vanessa Bryant, watched proudly from the field alongside big sister Natalia and little Capri. After Bianka’s perfect throw, Capri took the mic to rally the sold-out crowd with a simple but hype-inducing, “It’s time for Dodgers baseball!” It was…
Doja Cat responds to an X user who says Doja’s not a rapper.Doja Cat Rapper Debate Rages OnOn Aug. 9, X user playeration shared an opinion about the ongoing debate about whether Doja should be considered a hip-hop artist.”Hopefully after Doja drops pop disco album of the century her fans can stop trying to force her into female rap conversations,” they posted. “She’s a singer who raps sometimes. That doesn’t make her a rapper. If she is a rapper then so is Beyoncé.””You can’t be taken seriously as a rapper without ever prioritizing bars, punchlines, wordplay, and storytelling: the very…
The producer abruptly exited his Atlanta listening party after a stage full of uninvited men refused to move, halting performances and sparking backlash. 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 Metro Boomin left his own album listening party in Atlanta over the weekend after a packed stage full of men refused to move, preventing him and other artists from performing. The event, held to celebrate his latest…