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Federal prosecutors have appealed the acquittal of Karl Jordan Jr. in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay as the long-running case continues to evolve more than two decades after the famed DJ was killed. Prosecutors went to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to formally challenge the judge’s post-verdict acquittal order

John Forté built his life around music and family before dying suddenly at his Martha’s Vineyard home on Monday at age 50. Forté had been taking medication to control seizures after suffering a serious health setback one year ago that required hospitalization. Family friends confirmed that he had been managing the condition with medication since

Will Smith made it clear he’s not taking Brian King Joseph’s lawsuit seriously when Backgrid photographers caught him in London this week working on his National Geographic series. The Oscar-winning actor literally laughed in a cameraman’s face when asked about the wrongful termination and sexual harassment allegations filed by the electric violinist who performed on

A judge has dismissed Chris Brown‘s $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery and Investigation Discovery over their 2024 documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence. Judge Colin Leis ruled that the network presented both sides of the story in a balanced manner when covering domestic and sexual abuse allegations against the R&B singer.

Kendrick Lamar earned five nominations for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, capping off what many consider his most dominant year in music since his commercial breakthrough over a decade ago. The Compton rapper secured nominations for Artist of the Year and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. At the same time, his collaboration with SZA on

Kelis grabbed attention on Instagram with new beach bikini photos that highlighted her curves and confident ocean-side vibe. Kelis just reminded everybody why she still dominates a feed with minimal effort, dropping a new wave of beach photos that instantly lit up timelines. In the first shot, she’s up close in a hot pink bikini

Emmanuel Lopez thought he had escaped the worst night of his life when masked gunmen opened fire at a child’s birthday party in Stockton on November 29. The mass shooting killed four people and wounded thirteen others, including his nine-year-old daughter, who was shot in the head. One month later, the thirty-three-year-old man was dead,

A judge ordered Georgia to return Young Thug’s cars and $149K after YSL RICO trial ends with acquittals, marking a defeat for Fani Willis. 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

British drill rapper Kgrindz is picking up steady attention from U.S. listeners without chasing a viral moment. Reaction videos and repeat listens suggest his UK drill sound is translating naturally, with fans focusing more on his consistency and overall catalog than a single track. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our

50 Cent wasted no time ridiculing Diddy after former President Donald Trump dismissed the disgraced mogul’s plea for a presidential pardon, posting, “What part of no don’t you understand, I told him what ya said he was surprised, you said some very nasty things about.” Trump confirmed to The New York Times that Diddy personally

Fetty Wap walked out of federal prison three years ahead of schedule this week after serving less than half of his six-year sentence for drug trafficking charges. The “Trap Queen” rapper was transferred to home confinement in Philadelphia on Wednesday and will remain under strict federal supervision until his scheduled full release date of November

‌Lawyers for Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, accused in the 2020 highway killing of rival rapper Mo3, say prosecutors buried them under a mountain of digital files and are asking a judge to point out what the state actually plans to use in court. Attorneys for Yella Beezy filed a motion saying they received about 16

Young Buck avoided prison after a Tennessee plea deal sent him to community corrections despite an eight-year sentence tied to a weapons case. 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

Here’s some genuinely hopeful energy to kick off the year. After weeks of chaos, nonstop beef, cultural fatigue, and the heavy backdrop of real-world tension, there are at least a few promising rumors floating around the music world. And for once, they actually feel like the kind of rumors worth leaning into. Word on the

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro is now locked up at the same dangerous Brooklyn jail where Diddy nearly had his throat slashed by a fellow inmate in 2025. Maduro arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on Saturday (January 3) afterDonald Trumpordered a military operation that captured the Venezuelan leader from his fortress-like compound in

After a Florida man moves into a smaller rental home, he is shocked to receive higher electricity bills than ever before. Then he takes a second look at the “cabin” behind the property. TikTok creator Nick (@nickharding904) posted a video about the issue on Oct. 24. He starts the video by saying, “So I moved

Angel Reese kicks off 2026 with stunning photos and a powerful message about elevating herself mentally, physically, and spiritually. 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

Bun B and his Trill Burgers team just scored a massive legal win that has them celebrating into the New Year. According to The Houston Chronicle, the rapper’s award-winning burger chain decisively rejected false ownership claims from former business partners in an arbitration ruling. Former U.S. Fifth Circuit Judge Gregg Costa handed down the final

Electric violinist Brian King Joseph dropped a message just days before he filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Will Smith on New Year’s Eve. Joseph worked on Smith’s 2025 “Based on a True Story” tour as an electric violinist. But what started as a dream gig turned into something completely different, according to the lawsuit

Bronx School of Hip-Hop was approved as America’s first public high school centered on Hip-Hop culture, set to open in the South Bronx in 2026. 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