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From Compton to the classroom, Kendrick Lamar has inspired a new college course at Temple University in Philadelphia this fall. The genius of the West Coast MC’s lyrics will be explored on a scholarly level thanks to Timothy Welbeck, Assistant Professor of Africology and African American Studies in Temple’s College of Liberal Arts and Director for the Center for Anti-Racism. He connects with XXL in a new interview to discuss how a whole college class on Kendrick Lamar came together.Welbeck, who’s taught many courses at Temple over the last 14 years, including one on Tupac Shakur, spent a year turning the idea…
Tory Lanez got hit with a court order to pay Megan Thee Stallion’s legal fees for joking during a deposition from prison. 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 Tory Lanez acted crazy during a court-ordered Zoom deposition from behind bars and now a judge says he owes Megan Thee Stallion money for wasting everyone’s time. A Florida federal judge smacked Lanez with a bill for Megan’s…
Chris Brown is no stranger to handling fan feedback, and this week he showed exactly how tapped in he still is with Team Breezy. After kicking off the North American leg of his Breezy Bowl XX Tour, the Grammy-winning performer faced a wave of comments from fans frustrated by obstructed views at the Miami show. @almondbrown94 Know before you go. Breezy bowl obstructed view seats. I’ll be posting the full concert review later. Stay tuned! *Disclaimer:* This review is based on my personal experience at Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl in Miami. My goal is to provide an honest and constructive…
Your fan letter to Eminem could be featured in the rapper’s new documentary film, STANS.Eminem’s New Documentary Features Real Fan MailOn Friday (Aug. 1), the film’s director and executive producer, Steven Leckart, shared photos of hundreds of pieces of fan mail that Shady received between April and August of 2004 and revealed that Em gave him access to the mail for the documentary.”A photo of this box appears in our film exactly as I found it,” Leckart captioned the post below. “Opening every letter, I was struck by the personal stories and deep connections expressed by stans across the globe. There…
Cam Newton roasted Gillie Da Kid on his 49th birthday after a fiery back-and-forth over Jalen Hurts—and it was as hilarious as it was petty. 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 Cam Newton picked the perfect time to roast Gillie Da Kid—his birthday. On Thursday (July 31), the former NFL MVP showed up to the “party” with a blowtorch. Gillie, a true Philly boy to the core, had something…
Peace, baseball fans. The trade deadline has officially come and gone, and teams across both leagues made some serious moves to lock in their rosters for the stretch run. Whether it was strengthening the bullpen, adding veteran bats, or flipping top prospects, front offices were working overtime. Here’s a breakdown of the notable trades, separated by league so you can keep track of who’s loading up for October and who’s playing the long game. Some clubs pushed all their chips in while others offloaded talent for future assets. In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays were among the most…
Erica Mena called out Safaree Samuels over his antics at a Chris Brown concert while allegedly dodging child support and parental duties. 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 Erica Mena tore into Safaree Samuels after he posted videos from a Chris Brown concert in Miami, calling him the “poster boy” for “deadbeat” dads and accusing him of lying in court to avoid paying child support. While…
An exclusive clip from an upcoming BMF episode 8 showcases a heartfelt exchange between Charles Flenory (Russell Hornsby) and his son Meech (Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory). The powerful scene reveals a rare emotional side of both characters as Meech reassures his father that his musical influence still guides him and Terry. It’s a moving moment that adds depth to the family dynamic at the heart of the series. BMF Season 4 continues the journey inspired by real-life street legends and brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (Da’Vinchi), who created one of the most…
The man accused of organizing Young Dolph’s murder is scheduled to stand trial later this month.Hernandez Govan to Stand Trial for Young Dolph’s MurderAfter rejecting a plea deal last December, Hernandez Govan is now set to stand trial on Aug. 18 following a postponement from July 28, Memphis’ ABC 24 reports. Govan spent the week in motion hearings ahead of his trial. However, on Tuesday (July 29), Judge Jennifer Mitchell placed a seal on the motions and rulings in the case. The reason remains unclear. The seal will remain in place until further notice. Govan is free on a $90,000…
Rick Ross took aim at 50 Cent’s music contracts and ex Daphne Joy’s rumored ties to Diddy in a scathing Instagram video. 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 Rick Ross fired off another jab in his long-standing feud with 50 Cent this week by publicly mocking the rapper’s early music contract and dragging his ex-partner into the crossfire. In a video posted to Instagram Thursday (July…