Hip Hop

Madison Square Garden denies Wired’s report about a secret database that assigned risk ratings to rappers and tracked LGBTQIA celebrities, tells AllHipHop it’s pursuing legal remedies. Madison Square Garden is striking back hard at Wired’s report alleging the venue maintained a secret database that flagged rappers and celebrities with risk ratings. An MSG representative told

Donald Trump posts racist imagery of the Obamas on a graffiti Air Force One, continuing his pattern of dehumanizing attacks. Donald Trump posted a doctored image on July 6, 2026 showing the Obamas boarding a graffiti-covered Air Force One, continuing his pattern of racist attacks against the former first family. The image depicted former President

Jermaine Dupri takes Sony to court as So So Def claims decades of unpaid music income tied to major R&B and rap releases. Jermaine Dupri accused Sony Music Entertainment in Manhattan federal court of shorting So So Def $18 million in royalties. The Hip-Hop hitmaker, So So Def Recordings and So So Def Productions sued

Deon Cole recalled Roots Picnic security blocking him from Beyoncé before he ignored orders and introduced Jay-Z anyway. Deon Cole had quite the experience hosting the Roots Picnic, and it didn’t go exactly as planned. The comedian showed up ready to introduce Jay-Z’s performance, but security had other ideas about where he belonged backstage. Cole

Diddy’s lawyers accuse a former freak-off worker of milking his Mann Act conviction for cash as a July hearing looms. Diddy’s lawyers say a former freak-off worker is trying to cash in on his prostitution conviction, and they want a judge to slam the door. Documents obtained by AllHipHop show that Diddy’s legal team pushed

Lance Rivera tells Damon Dash that Charli Baltimore has every right to sue him for spreading unproven rumors about her past. Lance “Un” Rivera is calling out Damon Dash for spreading unsubstantiated rumors about Charli Baltimore, and he’s making it clear that the woman at the center of this mess has legal grounds to take

A split second on FaceTime has fans convinced Drake accidentally revealed the woman many believe has been his longtime secret girlfriend. Drake may a serious privacy breach. And this is on replay. Comedian streamer BenDaDonnn accidentally revealed Drake’s alleged longtime rumored love interest during a recent livestream – if you believe the internet. The clip,

Nicki Minaj stands for applause as Trump publicly praises her at an exclusive Rose Garden Club lunch at the White House. Nicki Minaj stepped into the Rose Garden at the White House on Monday afternoon wearing Versace, ready to be seen alongside the most powerful man in the country. The event wasn’t some underground political

Ye’s San Antonio concert pulled in $9 million, even as the city’s Jewish community and mayor fought hard to stop the show. Ye pulled off a massive economic win for San Antonio on July 4 when his Alamodome concert generated nearly $10 million in ticket revenue alone. The performance became a financial juggernaut for the

An outrageous online guest list! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s “secret” Madison Square Garden wedding had everybody, including Ice Spice. Forget the dress. Forget the rings. Who cares! Forget the fact thatAdam Sandlersomehow ended up officiating the biggest wedding of the decade. That’s nothing. The real story afterTaylor SwiftandTravis Kelcefinally said “I do” atMadison Square

Brian McKnight hosts fatherhood interviews while suing people for discussing his parenting in a new defamation case. ARTICLE: Brian McKnight is hosting a series of interviews about fatherhood while simultaneously suing multiple people for discussing his parenting. The R&B singer sat down with Nathaniel Glidewell on “Fatherhood Fridays” to explore what it means to be

Between a high-profile divorce, public feuds and surviving a shooting, Offset has quietly accomplished something many fans overlooked—he’s already finished his next album. How did he do this? If it feels like Offset has been in the news more for his personal life than his music lately, you’re not imagining it. We have good news.

Lil Wayne leaves Maine fans devastated after failing to appear at his scheduled Bangor concert performance. Lil Wayne left thousands of fans standing in the Maine heat with nothing but disappointment and a whole lot of questions after he simply didn’t show up to his Bangor performance. The rapper was supposed to take the stage

Tay Keith was laid to rest in Memphis as Sexyy Red, BlocBoy JB, and Turbo showed up to honor him. Tay Keith was laid to rest in Memphis on June 30, 2026, with the Hip-Hop community turning out to honor a producer who’d shaped the sound of a generation. The Grammy-nominated hitmaker’s homegoing service took

Druski revealed that Chris Tucker has been giving him the best advice on becoming famous and breaking into Hollywood films like Rush Hour 4. Druski is ready to take his comedy career to the next level. The rising comedian revealed on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” that Chris Tucker has been giving him invaluable advice on

Tyla locks in a multi-million dollar Roc Nation deal with Jay-Z, positioning herself as a fully-backed international superstar. Tyla just locked in one of the biggest moves of her career, and it’s another massive win for Jay-Z’s empire. The South African superstar inked a multi-million dollar global deal with Roc Nation, marking her official transition

Pittsburgh-based independent label Arucca Flyboy is making waves as Stone Soup Vol. 1 climbed to No. 17 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Albums chart just one day after its release. Independent music continues to prove that major moments are no longer reserved for major labels. Just one day after its release, Stone Soup Vol. 1, the

Music tech startup Lutely launches with industry veteran Kyle Jekielek and Google Sheets creator Jonathan Rochelle, helping artists automate releases, sell direct to fans, and keep 100% of their revenue. After 25 years in the music industry as a producer, audio engineer, DJ, artist, and record label owner (Crown Digital Records),New York Cityentrepreneur turnedDetroiter,Kyle Jekielekhas

Cardi B settles Tasha K’s $110K legal fee fight for $60,000, but her husband and companies guarantee the debt. Cardi B is settling for a fraction of the $110,000 legal bill she tried to stick Tasha K with, and she’s making sure three other people share the risk if the blogger misses a payment. A

Lil Uzi Vert’s legal team wins a major court ruling protecting their right to be deposed in New York instead of California. Lil Uzi Vert is taking Oro House Recovery Centers to court after a rehab employee allegedly recorded their private therapy session and shared it online without permission. The lawsuit, filed in June 2024,