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Diddy is reportedly partaking in rehab and self-help programs in jail as he waits to be sentenced on prostitution-related charges later this year.Diddy Enrolls in Drug Rehab and Domestic Violence CoursesOn Tuesday (July 15), TMZ reported sources tell them that Puff has enrolled in the STOP program, aimed at preventing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence. He is also reportedly taking a drug abuse therapy program with Dr. Harry K. Wexler.XXL has reached out to Diddy’s team for comment.Why Is Diddy Taking These Programs?After being found not guilty of the two major crimes in his case, Puff is on the…
Jadakiss confirmed he’s teaming up with Big Daddy Kane for a new project, proving once again that Hip-Hop’s OGs are still running the show. 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 set it off a few days ago. I just didn’t say anything. But I want it on the site as a matter of record! He didn’t specify, but there’s a mysterious collaboration with Hip-Hop legend…
In an age where playlists are meticulously curated down to the sub-genre and sub-culture, where a track’s hybrid style must fit a neat category or risk being lost in the streaming ether, one artist challenges the notion that labels are a prerequisite to musical appreciation. His name is SXNTYLR, and he’s just released his latest EP. But it’s not a rap EP, or a jazz fusion EP, or even an R&B EP — it’s a testament to artistry, with a little deprecation towards labels.Breaking Grounds and Melding SoundsTo understand SXNTYLR’s message, you first have to immerse yourself in his music.…
Clipse is back on the charts in a big way. The Virginia duo’s new album Let God Sort Em Out debuts at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, earning 118,000 equivalent album units in its first week. The release marks Clipse’s first project in nearly 16 years and their second top 10 album, matching the No. 4 debut of their 2002 classic Lord Willin’. The album dropped July 11 and features 12 tracks on the standard edition, with an additional bonus track available via streaming and digital download. Physical sales helped drive first-week numbers, thanks to a wide release that…
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…