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Source: SHAWN THEW / GettyThe grand opening of Barack Obama’s Presidential Center is shaping up to be a historic moment for Chicago and beyond. To mark the occasion, the former president is celebrating with one of his greatest passions, music.The opening ceremony will feature performances from an impressive lineup of artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder Bono and The Edge, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, Christian Aguilera, Common, John Legend, Marc Anthony, The Roots, and Tems. Closing out the festivities will be performances from youth organizations Uniting Voices and Guitars Over Guns, highlighting the next generation of talents and leadership.Located in…

DMX’s street naming is still ringing bells, but the chatter continues. Last weekend was a tumultuous one. There was a lot going on, but it end off with something genuinely meaningful on Friday. Earl “DMX” Simmons got a street named after him in his native Yonkers, New York. As you probably already know, DMX is beloved over here at AllHipHop. We’ve covered him for over 25 years. Isn’t that something? Now, a lot has already been made about the family drama that unfolded during the ceremony. But there were some details people probably missed, because they weren’t there. We were.…

Big30 got a major boost from a Shelby County Commissioner who’s backing his request to ease federal bond restrictions in the Gucci Mane kidnapping case. Big30 is getting some serious backing from Memphis city officials as he fights to loosen the chains on his federal case. The rapper, whose real name is Rodney Wright Jr., filed paperwork asking a federal judge to ease restrictions on his pretrial release, and a Shelby County Commissioner just went to bat for him in court documents. Wright’s currently sitting on a $100,000 bond with GPS tracking and home detention, which means he’s basically locked…

Young Weegi doubles down on authenticity with “My N***a,” a collaboration featuring Southern rap veteran Boosie Badazz that places loyalty, gratitude, and perseverance at the center of its message. The record arrives as another statement piece from the underground Trill artist, whose music blends his Haitian heritage with the realities of DMV street culture. Known for crafting songs rooted in lived experience, Young Weegi continues that approach on “My N***a,” delivering a hard-hitting tribute to the friends and family members who remained loyal long before success entered the picture. Built on themes of trust and resilience, the song finds Young…

A palm tree, gently swaying saltwater like those found on most Caribbean beaches, a towel spread across white sand, shoulders rocking from side to side almost instinctively while sitting in a brightly colored beach chair, those are the images that come to mind when “Dansa,” the viral hit by Klassik Frescobar, begins to play. Built on simplicity and driven by a catchy, celebratory, and carefree energy, the track has established itself as a soca anthem despite lacking the promotional machinery of major record labels or high-profile producers. Instead, its success has been fueled almost entirely by the viral momentum created…

50 Cent is up to his trolling ways once again, going for back-to-back shots at Diddy and Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Instagram this week.On Tuesday (June 16), Fif shared his thoughts on the latest headlines surrounding two of his rivals.As previously reported, Diddy’s prison sentence has been shortened for a second time, making for a new release date of Feb. 23, 2028.Sharing a screenshot of the news to his feed, 50 made a joke about the Bad Boy mogul’s now-infamous parties, writing, “Diddy coming homes soon he short now, you know he gonna have the craziest party ever! LOL who…

Fresh off a Grammy-winning year and the release of his latest album BERNARR., acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer Durand Bernarr is celebrating Black Music Month with a fresh take on a timeless classic. Amazon Music has officially launched its 2026 Black Music Month campaign with an exclusive Amazon Music Original cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s iconic hit, “Let’s Groove,” performed by Bernarr. Released on June 5, the track serves as the first major offering in Amazon Music’s month long celebration highlighting the genius, impact and legacy of Black music. Rather than simply recreating the beloved record, Bernarr infuses the…

Clayton Howard pulls down his viral Cassie video and vows to stay quiet publicly, but he won’t call his words actual threats. Cassie tried to get a gag order, and the man she was gunning for just pulled the video down and promised to keep his mouth shut while the case is active. Clayton Howard, the pro se plaintiff suing Cassie and Diddy for $20 million, filed a response in Los Angeles federal court on June 12 telling Judge Anne Hwang he’d already deleted the nine-minute video at the center of Cassie’s protective order request and wouldn’t be making any…

Source: WWD / GettyHip hop has always been about legacy. From passing down game in the studio to sharing lessons about fame, family and business, some of rap’s biggest stars are now watching their children build names of their own in entertainment. While having a famous parent can open doors, staying power still comes down to talent, work ethic and finding your own voice. Check out the rap dads who are raising the next wave of entertainers.  From Kanye and North West to Will Smith, Jaden and Willow, these families are doing nepotism the right way. It looks like several…

President Donald Trump promised that the ballroom project he announced nearly a year ago would not cost taxpayers and would cost only $400 million. A new bombshell report reveals that the costs were actually higher than listed, adding that taxpayers would foot half the bill. The Washington Post published a report on Tuesday (June 16) that highlighted an internal cost estimate document from March that notes that President Trump’s lavish ballroom and bunker project ballooned to $600 million. Half of that figure was made up from tax funds. What is alarming is that Trump promised that the new ballroom and…