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On this day in Hip Hop history, West Coast pioneer MC Eiht dropped his debut solo album We Come Strapped, a gritty masterpiece that firmly cemented his status as one of California’s realest voices. Backed by his crew Compton’s Most Wanted, this raw, no-frills project hit the streets at a time when G-Funk was just starting to dominate the West Coast soundscape and Eiht brought his own brand of street wisdom to the mix. Fresh off the momentum of his breakout single “Straight Up Menace” from the Menace II Society soundtrack, Eiht came into this project with the confidence and…
UMG wants to subpoena Kendrick Lamar and Drake to potentially testify in Drake’s federal defamation lawsuit against the music giant.Drake and UMG Supply List of Potential Witnesses for Defamation LawsuitOn Monday (July 14), both sides offered up lists of people whom they would like to be subpoenaed as potential witnesses to testify in the case, where Drizzy is accusing UMG of defaming him by distributing K-Dot’s “Not Like Us.” According to legal documents obtained by XXL on Friday (July 18), Drake’s legal team listed 63 individuals and entities who could have information pertinent to the case.Read More: Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Three…
Ray Vaughn clowned Joey Bada$$ over his new diss track “ABK,” warning West Coast rappers to stay out of the beef or risk Joey “crying 20v1.” AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Ray Vaughn wasted no time clowning Joey Bada$$ over his new diss track “ABK,” roasting the single on Twitter Saturday (July 19) with memes and a jab comparing it to a Will Smith freestyle.…
DC Young Fly called out Rick Ross for ghosting an interview on the 85 South Show and then giving an in-depth sit-down to a white-owned podcast, reigniting a years-old moment that never quite sat right with him. The tension dates back to 2021, when Ross abruptly walked off the set mid-interview during a taping of […] 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 DC Young Fly called…
50 Cent’s publishing company is suing the rapper’s oldest child’s mother for $1 million for telling her story online despite signing over her life rights to Fif years ago.50 Cent’s Publishing Company Files Lawsuit Against BMOn Thursday (July 17), TMZ reported that G-Unit Books is taking Shaniqua Tompkins to court for breach of contract. Fif’s camp accuses Tompkins of violating a life rights agreement she signed in 2007 by being part of a YouTube video in 2023 called “The Other Side of the Coin,” where she claims to tell the unfiltered truth about how she helped 50 Cent become the…
After a day of deliberations, a jury has found Ca$h Out guilty of several charges in his sex trafficking RICO case.Verdict in Ca$h Out RICO CaseOn Friday (July 18), the jury convicted the Atlanta rapper of rape, pimping, aggravated sodomy and two counts of sex trafficking, Atlanta News First reports. He was found not guilty on a third count of sex trafficking and charges of sexual servitude, aggravated assault and place of prostitution.Ca$h Out’s mom, Linda Smith, who was also a codefendant on the case, was found guilty of a trafficking count and not guilty of another trafficking count and…
On Thursday, July 17th, West Coast legend Ras Kass lit up the scene as he hosted the latest 5 Mics session—an unforgettable night that celebrated hip-hop culture in full force. The highlight of the evening was the exclusive debut of East L.A., a powerful new single by will.i.am featuring Taboo, which had the crowd buzzing with energy. Spinning the soundtrack for the night, DJ Fatlip set the tone with a masterclass in crate-digging—blending classic hip-hop cuts that had heads nodding and sneakers moving all night long. But the star power didn’t stop there. The room was filled with heavyweights: Layzie…
They say when Black people want to get themselves together, they pack up and move to Atlanta. Maybe the atmosphere and energy of Atlanta is what was needed for the 95th Annual MLB All Star Game to rejuvenate the Black community’s interest in baseball. Not only as fans, but as coaches, managers, media and of course, the players. Let’s not act like the disinterest wasn’t manufactured, though. Whether you blame financial disparities, the crack epidemic, the character assassination of some of the game’s best Black ballers or the sudden corporate interest in Black-dominated sports i.e. football and basketball, Black people stopped showing up for…
Teeezy & Gudda Mack channel the struggle into sound—and deliver a statementWhat do you get when two battle-tested emcees walk through the fire and come out swinging? Devils & Demons 2. Teeezy Day1k and Gudda Mack channel every ounce of pain, perseverance, and purpose into this sizzling sequel.This is the kind of project that couldn’t exist without the life lived behind the lyrics. Teeezy, who has steadily evolved since his 2018 debut TheFknBlueDevil, levels up his storytelling, while Gudda Mack delivers gut-punch flows that give the EP its darker edge. The chemistry is undeniable. The execution? Flawless.For fans of thematic…
ICEY is making waves with her latest single, “Pop It,” and it is exactly what its title states: an energetic ballad about seizing the moment and basking in the limelight. Carthage, Mississippi-born ICEY is the ultimate rags-to-riches tale of an individual who bided her time until it was her moment. This track is hers, but first and foremost, it belongs to anyone who is familiar with the hustle and the anticipation of when you’re about to blow up. The Festival of Victory “Pop It” is an aggressive statement of ICEY’s direction and resilience. Its production is provided by J from…