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Justin Johnson, one of the men accused of killing Young Dolph, aimed to prevent Memphis residents from serving on the jury in his murder trial. According to the Associated Press, Johnson’s attorney Luke Evans urged Judge Jennifer Mitchell to use jurors from outside of Shelby County, Tennessee. Evans claimed Johnson wouldn’t receive a fair trial

Taylor Swift may not be an NFL player but the pop music megastar has become the most-talked-about person connected to the Kansas City Chiefs’ current playoff run. Broadcasters constantly showed the 12-time Grammy winner attending her boyfriend Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s games throughout the football season. Taylor Swift even got screen time for dancing

Wendy Williams is opening up about the struggles she faced during her absence from the screen in a new Lifetime documentary.  In an emotional trailer released Thursday (February 1), the media maven confessed she has “no money.”  The two-part documentary is set to air on Lifetime on February 24 and 25, according to The U.S.

Azealia Banks pointed to Jay-Z as the real source of Nicki Minaj’s issues with Megan Thee Stallion. Azealia believed Nicki wanted to be part of Roc Nation and felt slighted by Jay-Z, who signed Megan to a management deal in 2019. “Nicki is just mad because she wants to be a Roc Nation girl,” Azealia

NBA YoungBoy raised concerns by posting a photo of himself on the floor next to pills and what appeared to be a cup of lean on Thursday (February 1). The 24-year-old rapper’s fans worried about his mental state, questioning if his Instagram post was a cry for help. “[And] that’s why I don’t pick up

Rick Ross went from being an Albany State University student to a prosperous rap star/entrepreneur. The Maybach Music Group label founder talked about his stardom in the Hip-Hop space on Dwyane Wade’s The Why podcast. “In the rap game, Rozay’s in the Hall of Fame. That’s without a doubt,” Rick Ross told the 13-time NBA

Usher stunned Hip-Hop and R&B fans after revealing he was once engaged in secret talks to form a supergroup with Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams and Diddy.  The “Good Good” hitmaker singer joined Shannon Sharpe on the latest episode of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, which aired Wednesday (January 31).   Sharpe asked Usher if he had ever

Uriel Rincon, the other man who was shot on the night of Jam Master Jay’s murder, testified in the alleged killers’ trial on Wednesday (January 31). Rincon identified Karl Jordan Jr. as the man who fatally shot Jam Master Jay in 2002. “He kind of walked directly to Jay and gave—like half a handshake with

Lil Pump took his adulation for Donald Trump to the next level by getting a tattoo of the former president’s face. The Miami-bred rapper showed off the new ink on his leg in two photos on Instagram. “MAGA,” he wrote in the caption. Lil Pump pledged his support for Trump during the 2020 presidential race

Every year, AllHipHop drops the most controversial lists that shake up the battle rap culture, with one of the most explosive collections of superlatives on this side of Hip-Hop.  2023 was no different, and our fan-voted Superlatives list is sure to get tongues wagging.   Our list is the most comprehensive in the culture, voted by

Joe Budden called out Draya Michele, branding her a “predator” over the rumor she is expecting a baby with 21-year-old NBA star Jalen Green.  Gossip has swirled for some time that the 39-year-old mother of two is dating the Houston Rockets player. Many have criticized Michele over the age-gap relationship, including the rapper-turned-podcaster who discussed

Soulja Boy escalated his beef with Blueface in a vicious diatribe on Instagram Live. Soulja Boy threatened to fight Blueface and ridiculed multiple people connected to the West Coast rapper. “Blueface, you p#### n####,” Soulja Boy said. “Get out of jail, we’re gonna beat yo m############ ass … F### you, f### your whole family, f###

The Black Music Action Coalition joined forces with Victoria Monét to create a new grant designed to empower the next generation of Black artists. The BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant recipient will receive $5,000, access to mentorship opportunities and career advice from Monét. “We are honored to partner with Victoria Monét to uplift

Shannon Sharpe has inserted himself in the longstanding, online stan war between Taylor Swift’s fans and Beyoncé’s fans. The athlete-turned-broadcaster made a bold declaration about the two megastars. A segment on Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s Nightcap podcast centered on Taylor Swift’s takeover of the conversations about Kansas City Chiefs games. The two former

Yasiin Bey—better known as Mos Def— is clarifying his remarks after facing backlash for saying Drake doesn’t make Hip-Hop and comparing his music to background tunes at Target.  His take swiftly became a trending topic, with many criticising the veteran MC’s remarks. Two weeks after going viral, he took to Instagram Live Monday evening (January

JAY-Z fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for new music any time soon now that Roc Nation has responded to new album rumors—even though some HOV loyalists likely are clinging on to hope. Over the weekend, social media saw several blog accounts and Hip-Hop Twitter (X) Stan pages circulating what appeared to be glimpses from

The Breakfast Club’s search for a new co-host concluded on Monday (January 29). Radio giant iHeartMedia announced the hiring of comedian Jess Hilarious, confirming rumors of her joining the popular morning show. “I’m very excited to have Jess Hilarious join The Breakfast Club,” iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Programming Thea Mitchem said. “She is a

Nicki Minaj’s behavior over the last several days had many social media users questioning if she has a substance abuse problem. The Hip-Hop superstar went on a days-long tirade on social media about Megan Thee Stallion following the release of Meg’s “Hiss” single. According to Nicki Minaj, the rumors about her having cocaine-fueled rants are

Nicki Minaj has dropped her Megan Thee Stallion diss track “Big Foot” after teasing the track all weekend.  “Big Foot” trended No. 1 in the U.S. on X (formerly Twitter) less than 30 minutes after its release Sunday night (January 28). The song is Minaj’s response to the “Megan’s Law” lyric in Meg’s latest song, “Hiss.”

A$AP Rocky may have just premiered his and Westside Gunn’s 2023 collaboration with the Gorillaz during his recent performance across the pond. On January 27, Rocky presented a new song called “Whiskey” at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes in France along with a medley performance of his hits. Even though Rihanna, who supported the father