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6ix9ine Ordered To Cough Up $250K For Ghosting D.C. Gig

6ix9ine is on the hook for a cool $250k after a federal judge ruled that he breached a contract for a 2018 gig when he failed to show up – and instead performed at a competing gig hours away. According to documents obtained by AllHipHop on Friday (March 28), the U.S. District Court in D.C. ordered the rainbow-haired […]

Yella Beezy Released From Jail On $750K Bond As Footage Of Mo3’s Murder Surfaces

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas rapper Yella Beezy has been released from jail after posting a $750,000 bond. His release comes amidst growing tension surrounding the murder of fellow Dallas rapper Mo3, with new footage of the incident now surfacing, sparking widespread media attention and public interest in the case. The Arrest and […]

Young Scooter Dead at 39 From Injuries After Fleeing From Police

The rap world has been hit hard with the tragic news of the death of popular rapper Young Scooter, who passed away at the age of 39 after a fatal incident involving a police chase. The Atlanta native, known for his deep voice and street-centric lyrics, had made a significant impact on the trap music […]

MEEK MILL WAS ALLEGEDLY HELD HOSTAGE BY L.A. CRIPS & ASKED RICK ROSS TO PAY $50K RANSOM

Meek Mill was allegedly once held hostage by Los Angeles Crips and had to be bailed out by Rick Ross — to the tune of $50,000. In a resurfaced interview from last year, noted gang member Luce Cannon made the outrageous claims during an appearance on Akademiks‘ Off the Recordpodcast. The Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crip claimed that the situation unfolded […]

1 Year Later, The Smoke Still Hasn’t Cleared From Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” Verse

Having officially turned one on Friday (March 21), Drake still hasn’t patched things up with some of his old collaborators since Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” dropped. It’s officially been a year since the rap song that flipped the industry on its head dropped. On Saturday (March 22), Hip Hop took a moment to […]

Boredom is good for kids. Here’s why — and how parents can help them embrace it.

Millennial parents of today’s generation of kids grew up in a unique, budding world of technology, which also coexisted during a time of pure, organically created boredom. It was a time when weekend schedules weren’t hijacked by kids’ sports activities, enrichment classes or playdates. “Growing up, I was in that special era before smartphones and […]

Drake Demands To See Kendrick Lamar’s Record Contract As UMG Legal Battle Heats Up

Drake is reportedly demanding to see Kendrick Lamar‘s record contract amid his legal battle with Universal Music Group – which has the label asking a federal judge to halt all discovery. According to documents obtained by Billboard, UMG is arguing that Drizzy is unfairly demanding “highly commercially sensitive documents” and should be stopped. In addition, they also allege […]

A Heartfelt Update on Milwaukee’s Own Gwapo Chapo

In the dynamic world of hip-hop, news travels fast—sometimes faster than the truth itself. This week, Milwaukee is reeling from alarming reports concerning one of its rising stars, Gwapo Chapo, brother of the popular rapper Looney Baby. A Facebook post on Gwapo Chapo’s official page has led to an outpouring of concern from fans and […]

Boxing heavyweight great George Foreman, who fought Muhammad Ali in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ dead at 76

George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist whose legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ title bout, died Friday according to a verified social media account dedicated to Foreman. He was 76. The Instagram post reads: “Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we […]

Lil Durk And Jhené Aiko Understand The Power Of A Proper His-And-Hers R&B Moment On “Can’t Hide It”

Lil Durk and Jhené Aiko’s latest collaboration, “Can’t Hide It,” is all the more reason we need for more rap and R&B duets. On Friday (March 21), the Grammy winner debuted the swoon-worthy record ahead of his ninth studio album, Deep Thoughts. The song opened with Durk finally confirming his marriage to India Royale before delivering bars like, […]