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Facing their largest deficit of the Knockout Rounds, the Knicks closed the Emirates NBA Cup Championship with a stunning surge, defeating the Spurs 124 to 113 after trailing by 11 late in the third quarter. Victor Wembanyama briefly took over, scoring 10 straight points in a rapid burst that electrified T-Mobile Arena and gave San Antonio control. New York never flinched. The Knicks responded with a 43 to 21 closing run, fueled by relentless effort on both ends. OG Anunoby led with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 25 points and eight assists to guide a full-unit…
A$AP Rocky has officially announced his long-awaited new album, Don’t Be Dumb, set to arrive January 16. The Harlem rapper revealed the project on social media, confirming that the album’s cover art was created by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Tim Burton. Rocky celebrated the moment by thanking Burton for helping bring the vision to life, calling the project a “movie” and apologizing to fans for the wait. The announcement immediately sparked excitement, marking Rocky’s first full-length release in years. Rihanna quickly showed her support in the comments, writing, “Sooo f*ckin proud!!!! LETS GOOOO BABY,” further fueling anticipation around the drop.…
Rick Ross is hitting the highway and the bookshelf with Renaissance of a Boss, a memoir-meets-manifesto set to drop May 12, 2026, via Hanover Square Press, chronicling his creative reboot and personal detours through fame, failure and psychedelic self-discovery. The Hip-Hop heavyweight’s third literary effort follows a sprawling, soul-searching road trip that includes a failed attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, a surreal mushroom trip that convinced him he was in Emancipation, and a sweat lodge ceremony in Santa Fe. Along the way, Ross opens up about the artistic burnout he hit as he neared 50 and the 20th anniversary of…
Saquon Barkley is tapping into Philadelphia pride as the playoffs approach. Following a momentum-building win over the Raiders, Barkley shared a recent post soundtracked by Meek Mill’s new song “Free Smoke” from the Indie Pack (Vol. 1) EP. The track name drops Barkley, making the moment resonate even more with Philly fans. Fresh off Meek’s hometown performance, “Free Smoke” is already gaining traction and feels like an early contender for a new Philadelphia sports anthem. By pairing his post with Meek’s latest release, Barkley leaned directly into the city’s culture, blending football momentum with local hip hop energy. As postseason…
Kay Flock stood before a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday (December 16) as his attorneys argued there was no way he masterminded a violent Bronx gang due to an “intellectual disability” that allegedly left him incapable of leading the Sev Side/DOA crew. The 22-year-old drill rapper, born Kevin Perez, appeared in court for sentencing after a March conviction on racketeering conspiracy and weapons charges and was hit with a 30-year bid. Prosecutors were pushing for a 50-year prison term, accusing him of directing a string of brutal shootings across the Bronx and upper Manhattan between 2020 and 2022. In a sharp…
Halle Bailey turned a rocky shoreline into a sun-soaked fantasy, blending raw ocean scenery with effortless confidence in a striking beachside photo set. 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 Halle Bailey turns a rocky shoreline into a soft-focus fantasy, posting up where the waves crash and the sunlight hits just right. The setting is raw and jagged, but Halle brings the balance, standing steady on slick…
Drake reached a new digital height in 2025 as his music commanded unprecedented listener streams across the world. 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 Drake shattered Spotify history in 2025 by setting the biggest streaming year ever for a rapper worldwide Drake has officially rewritten the digital record books after logging more than 17.6 billion Spotify streams across all credits in 2025 marking the largest streaming…
Dionne Warwick is stuck in a legal battle as the management company that negotiated her lucrative sample deal for Doja Cat’s massive hit “Paint the Town Red” demands millions in unpaid fees. Artist Rights Enforcement Corp filed suit Monday, claiming the R&B legend is trying to dodge a 50% royalty split agreement that helped generate over $2.5 million in revenue. The lawsuit centers on Warwick’s 1964 classic “Walk on By,” which became the foundation for Doja Cat’s biggest commercial success to date. “Paint the Town Red” dominated charts worldwide in 2023, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard…
Chance the Rapper handed out 100 free bikes to local children in Chicago Ridge as part of a holiday event. 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 Chance the Rapper brought holiday cheer and two wheels of freedom to a crowd of Chicago children on Monday (December 16) by giving away 100 bicycles during a festive event at Raising Cane’s in Chicago Ridge. The Grammy winner teamed…
Kay Flock has been sentenced to 25 years in prison today after being found guilty in his gang RICO case earlier this year.On Tuesday (Dec. 16), the Bronx rapper was given 300 months in prison or 25 years by U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman, according to Inner City Press Senior Reporter Matthew Russell Lee. The guideline for sentencing was 480 months, with a 10-year minimum of consecutive time.Judge Liman told Kay Flock that he was responsible for four shootings and seven victims. “You are lucky no one was killed in those instances,” Liman said. “I am not considering the incident when you shot and killed a victim.…