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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…
Travis Scott surprised fans with the release of the sleek and sultry music video for “PBT,” featuring Tyla and Kybz Kartel. The Afrobeats-meets-dancehall collaboration arrives from this summer’s blockbuster JACKBOYS 2 project, presented by Epic Records and Cactus Jack, the creative collective led by Scott. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nabil, the cinematic visual opens on the glowing Tokyo skyline before focusing on Scott and Tyla in parallel hotel rooms. He appears restless while she prepares, mirroring the song’s seductive tension. The story unfolds through flashes of a carefree past encounter before the pair reunite, wordlessly walking off together. Kybz Kartel…
Kanye West shattered a long-standing attendance record in México City with the announcement of his two-night return to Plaza de Toros “La México” in January 2026, marking his first performance in the city since 2008 and selling out the first show in under 12 hours. YE’s comeback to CDMX after nearly two decades ignited overwhelming demand, with his January 30 show selling out instantly and surpassing the venue’s previous record, set by a Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal exhibition match. Combined, the two exclusive Latin American dates are expected to draw more than 74,000 people to the historic bullring. The…
Wale opened up about a difficult moment from the 2025 BET Awards, revealing that streamer Kai Cenat not recognizing him deeply affected his mental health. Speaking with Shannon Sharpe on the latest episode of Club Shay Shay, the DC rapper said the incident lingered longer than fans might expect. “I was upset for like five days in a row,” Wale shared, explaining that he stayed in his hotel for several days afterward as he processed the situation. The rapper connected his experience to broader conversations about mental health, noting that hearing Cenat speak publicly on the topic later changed his…
President Donald Trump has installed bronze plaques underneath presidential portraits at the White House that mock his predecessors with personal attacks and false claims. The move caps off a week of unprecedented pettiness from the commander-in-chief. Trump wrote most of the plaques himself, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The permanent signs read like his social media posts with random capitalizations and excessive exclamation points. The plaque under Joe Biden’s portrait calls him “by far, the worst President in American History” and claims he took office “as a result of the most corrupt Election ever seen in the…
Kylie Jenner’s red dress hugged every curve and refused to loosen up, transforming a quiet holiday moment into something far less wholesome. 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 Kylie Jenner didn’t just show up for Christmas; she “sleighed” it, wrapped in a skintight red dress that looked poured-on, like melted candy cane gloss. The look was pure holiday menace. Latex-shiny, fire-engine red, the dress hugged every…