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Tyrone Blackburn warned a federal judge that a $76K penalty over AI errors in the T.D. Jakes case could shut down his entire law practice. 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 Tyrone Blackburn is staring down a $76K penalty in federal court over bogus citations tied to artificial intelligence mix-ups in a lawsuit involving T.D. Jakes and if the judge signs off, it could wreck his…

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With another work week coming to an end, it’s time to press play on the latest hip-hop offerings. This week, a former Migos member puts out his latest solo LP, a popular Midwest rapper delivers his unrestrained new offering, an elusive former Odd Future MC returns and more.Offset Drops Kiari AlbumOffset continues to add to his solo body of work with the new album Kiari. The 18-song album arrives two years after 2023’s Set It Off. The Atlanta rapper taps YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Key Glock, Gunna, Teezo Touchdown and more on the project, which was preceded by the single “Bodies” featuring JID.Kid…

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Brandy and Monica’s first-ever co-headlining run, The Boy Is Mine Tour, is bringing more than just R&B classics to fans this year; it’s coming with a sweet dose of nostalgia. Dunkin’ has partnered with Betches Media and the two icons to introduce the new Cereal N’ Milk Latte, a creamy espresso blend infused with cereal milk and a hint of marshmallow flavor. The drink is designed to capture that bottom-of-the-bowl cereal joy, perfectly aligning with the timeless energy of Brandy and Monica’s 1998 hit, “The Boy Is Mine.” Just as their chart-topping duet became a defining anthem of the ’90s, the…

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Doja Cat said therapy twice a week helped shape her new pop album Vie and let her turn personal growth into feel-good music. 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 Doja Cat is pulling double duty at therapy and the studio and it’s all coming together on her next album Vie, which she says was heavily shaped by her twice-a-week mental health sessions. In a sit-down with…

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It’s been a year since we lost one of television’s most commanding presences; John Amos. The actor, whose roles in Good Times and Roots deeply shaped Black representation on screen, passed away on August 21, 2024, from congestive heart failure at age 84. Amos gained early recognition as the stern, dignified father James Evans Sr. on Good Times, a groundbreaking sitcom that placed a Black family front and center on mainstream TV. His refusal to remain in the show when it veered into more stereotypical territory highlighted his steadfast commitment to authentic representation. In 1977, his powerful portrayal of Kunta Kinte in Roots earned him an Emmy…

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Jail records show the “Old Town Road” rapper was taken into custody Thursday morning (August 21) in Van Nuys after allegedly attacking a police officer during a nude street 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 was arrested on Thursday (August 21) in Van Nuys after a bizarre early morning incident involving an alleged assault on a police officer, AllHipHop can confirm. According…

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Serena Williams dropped the curtain on her weight-loss journey and revealed she’s been using Zepbound injections since early 2024 to help shed pounds after giving birth to her second daughter, Adira. The 23-time Grand Slam champion told People she turned to the medication after struggling to lose weight post-pregnancy, despite sticking to a strict workout and nutrition routine. “I never was able to get to the weight I needed to be, no matter what I did, no matter how much I trained,” she said. “It was crazy because I’d never been in a place like that in my life where…

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Robert Taylor could’ve swapped destinies in 1984, if only a casting choice had gone differently. Taylor, forever etched into Hip-Hop history as “Lee” in Beat Street, recently revealed that that the late Warner auditioned for the same role. “Funny part is—God rest his soul—but Malcolm-Jamal Warner auditioned for my part as Lee,” Taylor told AllHipHop. “And you know who else? Emmanuel Lewis, ‘Webster.’ He auditioned for Lee, too.” Malcolm-Jamal Warner would soon become Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, as the hit show debuted the same year as the Harry Belafonte-produced Beat Street. The movie is one…

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MLB Network is set to release a brand-new feature documentary, Behind The Smile: Francisco Lindor, giving fans an intimate look at one of baseball’s most charismatic and talented stars. Known as much for his energy and ever-present smile as for his highlight-reel plays, Lindor’s story goes beyond the diamond and offers a deeper glimpse into the man behind the persona. The documentary will trace Lindor’s journey from his upbringing in Puerto Rico to becoming one of the most recognizable shortstops in Major League Baseball. Viewers will see his early love for the game, the challenges he faced on the path to…

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Young Dirty Bastard merged Hip-Hop and gaming culture in a bold new move on Thursday (August 21). His latest single, “The Path Just Begun,” created in collaboration with SEGA, marks the first time the gaming giant has tied an official rap release directly to a major game launch. The track, co-produced by Young Dirty Bastard and Danny “Dano” Hamilton, arrives just eight days ahead of SEGA’s relaunch of Shinobi, set to hit shelves on August 29. The partnership brings together two worlds that thrive on precision and timing—qualities that define both the legendary ninja Joe Musashi and YDB’s approach to…

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