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Terence Crawford is being accused of letting a luxury watch deal fall apart the same way a sponsor patch did on his shorts mid-fight. The undefeated boxing star is now facing a New York lawsuit from Manhattan jeweler Mazza New York, which claims Crawford took a six-figure Patek Philippe Aquanaut and never fully paid for it after the jeweler’s logo quite literally failed to stay on his trunks. The dispute traces back to February 2024, when Terence Crawford visited Mazza’s Diamond District office to pick up custom pendants. While there, he reportedly set his sights on a brand-new Patek Philippe…
Wiz Khalifa received a nine-month prison sentence in Romania after lighting a joint during a festival performance. 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 Wiz Khalifa landed a nine-month prison sentence in Romania after a court finalized a drug possession case tied to his 2024 music festival performance, where he lit a joint on stage. The Constanța Court of Appeal issued its ruling on December 18, reversing…
Joe Budden could be on the verge of redefining Hot 97 as the iconic station and his rumored to be replacing Ebro Darden for a ton of money. 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 Joe Budden and Hot 97 might be getting cozy very soon. We are in the middle of New York radio’s biggest shakeup in years! It is a free-for-all out here. There are…
On this day in 2001, the self-crowned “King of New York” released his fifth studio LP, Stillmatic. During Nas’s musical absence the power in New York had shifted and Jay-Z had stepped up and eclipsed Nas as the best MC in New York. The title itself shows that Nas had a chip on his shoulder and used this album to show the world who was STILL the best rapper alive out of the five boroughs. Nas and Jay-Z were in the midst of one of the biggest feuds in rap. With this being the theme of the time, the lyrics…
On this day in Hip Hop history, Strong Island rap duo EPMD released their third studio album, Business as Usual on the Def Jam imprint. Although upon its release, it wasn’t as commercially popular as its two predecessors, this album is still considered to be a success. In the year of its release, Business As Usual peaked at #36 on the Billboard 200 and claimed the #1 spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album was certified gold on May 7, 1991, and in 1998, The Source Magazine selected this project to be a part of the “100 Best Rap Albums” list. Although the project…
Written by Jonathan P-Wright (award-winning journalist; Muck Rack–verified) on behalf of The Source Magazine. Opening Frame: When an Independent Artist Stops Posting and Starts Programming There are artists who chase attention, and there are founders who build infrastructure. Recording artist and entrepreneur Pierce Elliott is moving with the second energy—because this chapter is not about “more content,” it’s about ownership, distribution, and longevity. His company, Rewind LLC (R-E-W-I-N-D L-L-C), has inked a video distribution deal with LOOKHU TV—positioning Pierce’s music videos, documentaries, mini documentaries, behind-the-scenes cuts, and exclusive short films to be distributed and monetized in a creator-first streaming ecosystem built for the living room and the…
Mayor Christina Fugazi slammed a Texas group’s gang ceasefire claims after the Stockton shooting involving rappers. 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 Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi fired back at a Texas-based organization claiming to broker peace between rival gangs following a deadly mass shooting that targeted local rappers at a child’s birthday party. The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation announced a 21-day conditional ceasefire between Stockton…
21 Savage publicly called for peace between Young Thug and Gunna, using X on Wednesday to address their long-running feud. The Atlanta rapper shared candid messages aimed at encouraging reconciliation and moving past street politics. In one post, 21 Savage urged both artists to repair their relationship, writing that they love each other and that loyalty should outweigh pride. He emphasized that street culture has brought more trauma than reward and suggested the conflict has gone on long enough. He also directed a separate message to Young Thug, praising him while encouraging honesty and reflection. 21 Savage acknowledged the loyalty…
50 Cent has responded sharply to Dr. Umar after the activist criticized the new Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. The rapper and media mogul shared a clip of Umar discussing the project during a recent livestream and told him to “shut up” in the caption of his Instagram post. Dr. Umar calls 50 Cent’s documentary on Diddy an example of “self-hatred” disguised as community service on Raud’s stream “I have no problem with Black people holding Black people accountable. I have a problem with Black people feeling the need to expose others so in-depth… pic.twitter.com/jxl1ApdBtI— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) December 15,…
Rick Ross is sharing some of the most frightening chapters of his life in his upcoming book, Renaissance of a Boss: Notes From a Creative Reawakening. In the memoir, the Miami rapper reflects on how seizures linked to drug use and ongoing health issues forced him to reevaluate his lifestyle and priorities. According to TMZ, Ross details a 2022 incident in which he suffered a seizure while on a flight, prompting an emergency landing so he could receive immediate medical care. He candidly admits the episode occurred while he was experiencing the effects of psychedelic mushrooms, acknowledging that he was…