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Young Thug is taking stock of hip-hop’s current moment, and his verdict is blunt. The Atlanta rapper believes the genre is falling short of its creative potential, arguing that too many artists are comfortable while culture and technology continue to evolve at full speed. In his view, rap feels stalled, and the gap between innovation and output is becoming harder to ignore. Asked about the ongoing tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Young Thug framed the rivalry as a distraction rather than inspiration. In a widely circulated video, he said, “I’ve always wanted to create this kind of music, but…

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Roc Nation management faces lawsuits from two models over billboard ads allegedly violating their image use agreements. 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 Megan Thee Stallion is once again at the center of legal tension as two New York models filed lawsuits against Roc Nation for allegedly misusing their images on billboards promoting her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line. Models Janelle Delacruz and…

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Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda have stories to tell. And that’s a gross understatement considering what they’ve experienced being more than 20 years deep in the game. After touring around the world for the better part of a decade alongside their friend and rap ace, 50 Cent, the hilarious New York rappers are headed into 2026 by launching their new podcast, The Real Report. Yayo and Murda pull up to XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, to discuss the unique way the podcast came to fruition, Uncle Murda’s painstaking process behind his yearly track “Rap Up” and much more with a whole…

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Bronx rapper Kay Flock, whose legal name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison this week following his conviction in a sweeping racketeering case. The ruling includes five years of supervised release and comes after a jury delivered its verdict in March. Perez is 22 years old. Federal prosecutors said the case centered on a series of violent acts connected to gang activity, including attempted murder and firearms charges. Authorities framed the prosecution as an effort to disrupt ongoing retaliation cycles that they said endangered residents and destabilized neighborhoods throughout the Bronx. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton…

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Here we go again. Sean “Diddy” Combs is preparing to give a videotaped deposition from federal prison as part of an ongoing civil lawsuit filed by April Lampros, adding another layer to the music mogul’s legal challenges. Get this, according to court documents, Combs is scheduled to provide testimony from Fort Dix in New Jersey on January 26, pending approval from prison officials. The deposition is a key element of Lampros’ lawsuit, which includes allegations of sexual assault, coercion, and abuse of authority dating back to the nineteen nineties. Lampros claims Combs assaulted her multiple times and made threats intended…

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50 Cent has reignited tensions in hip hop media after calling out the Let’s Rap About It podcast, co hosted by Maino, Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Dave East. The G Unit mogul took to Instagram after the podcast criticized his Netflix docuseries focused on Sean “Diddy” Combs. During a recent episode, the hosts questioned the project’s credibility and intent, with Jim Jones reportedly dismissing the series as a “mockumentary.” 50 Cent responded with a series of sharp posts aimed at the podcast and its hosts. He accused them of owing money for the studio where the show is filmed and…

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Lil Durk loses his bid to remove prosecutors as a judge rules the government can continue its case without any change in leadership. 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 Durk just took a major court loss after a federal judge rejected his attempt to remove the prosecutors handling his murder-for-hire case, shutting down his argument that the government’s leadership was unlawfully appointed and should be…

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Whelp this just happened. Florida rap star Kodak Black is drawing heavy criticism after a December 16 video surfaced online showing the rapper delivering a rambling and controversial monologue touching on slavery, Black identity, and his own condition. Kodak Black defends slavery, says he’s not mad about it, and claims that Africans should’ve never sold Black people— an estimated 12.5 million Africans were forcibly embarked on slave ships. 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/H4uhrN6B3G— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) December 17, 2025 In the clip, which spread rapidly across social media, Kodak speaks directly to followers while members of his entourage stand nearby holding prescription…

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Ja Rule nearly clocked photographers with a wild golf shot during Derek Jeter’s celeb charity tournament in Nassau but luckily no one got hurt. 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 Ja Rule nearly turned a charity golf tourney into a contact sport when his tee shot flew way off course and almost drilled a bunch of people at the Derek Jeter Invitational in Nassau. Dude’s swing…

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