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Jimmy Kimmel challenged Donald Trump to a live talent showdown after renewing his ABC contract through 2027 and mocking the president. 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 Jimmy Kimmel fired back at Donald Trump with a sharp-edged challenge and a few jabs of his own after the president mocked him during the Kennedy Center Honors, just as the late-night host confirmed his ABC contract has been…

Mosez Jones & Jon Rivera deliver a bold artistic statement with their latest collaboration – a six-track collection born from conviction, contrast, and creative defiance. Hailing from a city where the musical limelight is dictated by a hierarchy of appreciation, the duo have fused their individual visions into a sound that refuses to conform. No longer waiting for their music to be understood, they’ve managed to force the triangle-shaped block into the square hole – and somehow convinced everyone it fits. From the opening track, “B.Y.T.M.”, listeners are pulled into a soundscape that feels like Miguel co-writing for Yeezus –…

New York City’s next mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already sparked major debate after announcing that Bronx rapper and longtime activist Mysonne Linen will serve as a justice adviser for his transition team. The move instantly became one of the most talked about appointments in the city, drawing praise from criminal justice reform advocates and fierce criticism from law enforcement groups and political opponents. Mysonne’s journey has never been a secret. The Bronx native rose to prominence in the late nineties as a gifted lyricist but saw his career derailed after being convicted in 1999 of two armed robberies involving New…

Every generation produces a few artists who feel inevitable — artists whose talent and energy are so natural, you sense they were born to do this. Priest King is one of those artists. The Australian–Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer known for his magnetic stage presence and soul-reaching sound has carved out a path that feels both divine and deliberate. His name is now being mentioned alongside visionaries who bring spirit and sophistication back to modern pop. Priest King’s sound — which he calls Aro Pop Fusion — is not just a style but a state of mind. It’s a fusion…

On December 8, 2025, the Hip Hop world lost one of its foundational architects. Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams, founder of Cold Chillin’ Records, passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped rap music forever. Reports describe him as a titan behind the scenes; a visionary executive whose decisions helped launch some of the greatest careers and alter the trajectory of the culture. Williams emerged in the early 1980s as a program director and radio manager working with stations like WHBI and later WBLS. Alongside radio legend Mr. Magic and producer Marley Marl, he helped build the…

Kevin Brown’s murder case against Memphis rapper SaySo P advances to grand jury after court hears extensive evidence. 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 SaySo P‘s murder case reached a critical milestone Monday (December 8) when prosecutors secured enough evidence to advance first-degree murder charges against his alleged killer to a grand jury. Kevin Brown faces potential life imprisonment after the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office…

(L-R) J.R Smith, Ja Rule, Dwyane Wade, Dorell Wright Miami Art Week opened with celebration, community, and a deep nod to history as NBA champions Dwyane Wade and Dorell Wright hosted the Second Annual Ace Members Only Golf Experience at the historic Miami Springs Golf Course. The invite-only event, produced by REBRAND NY, gathered a standout mix of athletes, entertainers, pro golfers, and cultural tastemakers dedicated to expanding inclusion and opportunity in golf and business. Notable attendees included JR Smith, Alonzo Mourning, Ja Rule, Alexis Belton, Sadena Parks, Goldlinks, and several influential executives. The experience was supported by forward-thinking partners…

Most Valuable Promotions has added another major force to its expanding roster with the signing of Britain’s undefeated WBC lightweight world champion and 2020 Olympian Caroline Dubois. The London born standout, widely viewed as one of the brightest young talents in boxing, brings immediate championship prestige to a lightweight lineup that already includes Ellie Scotney, Chantelle Cameron, WBO champion Terri Harper, Savannah Marshall, Ramla Ali and Shannon Courtenay. The move reinforces MVP’s growing influence in the United Kingdom and its commitment to pushing women’s boxing onto the global stage. Dubois will make her promotional debut in a ten round WBC…

The latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, a Wave Original hosted by NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, delivered a powerful and revealing conversation, with rap icon Method Man and surprise guest JR Smith joining the show. Method Man addressed long-running fan speculation about whether Wu-Tang Clan’s Final Chamber Tour truly marks the end for the legendary group. When cohost Kazeem Famuyide asked if this was Wu-Tang’s last run, Method’s response offered both realism and hope. “You never know,” he said. “When RZA put that spin on it, a lot of us scratched our heads. We were wondering what was going on.…

Erica Banks was arrested for possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute near Atlanta yesterday.On Monday (Dec. 8), the Dallas rapper, born Erica Breaux, was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Brookhaven, about 20 miles outside of Atlanta. Banks was charged with possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance—Ecstasy—with intent to distribute. She was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and was released just after midnight on Tuesday (Dec. 9).Details surrounding the incident are scarce. XXL has reached out to the Brookhaven Police Department and Banks’ attorney for comment.This is Erica Banks’ second arrest in Georgia…