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Tyga has stepped into a new era with STARFACE, a 10-track album built around glowing synthesizers, funk-driven production, melodic vocals, and enough vintage style to make the entire rollout feel pulled from a lost 1980s movie. Released July 31, the project finds Tyga moving away from the familiar club-ready rap sound that defined much of his career. Songs including “Freezing” and “Gave U Racks” blend synth-wave, pop, R&B, and funk as he leans heavily into singing and polished vocal production. The “Freezing” video pushes the concept further. Tyga appears at a formal outdoor wedding surrounded by manicured gardens, a priest, and…

Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and music executive Bryan-Michael Cox has officially announced the signing of acclaimed R&B group Day26 to his creative content company, Illustrate New Ideas. The strategic partnership reunites Cox with the vocal group nearly two decades after he helped architect the sound of their chart-topping early projects. Cox played an integral role in Day26’s early musical development, heavily contributing to both their 2008 self-titled debut and their 2009 sophomore album, Forever in a Day. The newly announced partnership aims to build upon that established foundation while pushing the group’s sound into a modern era. “Day26 and I…

Akbar V broke down in tears during a heated livestream after Tia Kemp played Cardi B’s new song “AH HA,” reigniting years of tension. Akbar V got a virtual sucker punch the other day and broke down in tears. Somehow or another, she was yanked into a livestream with Tia Kemp, the former babe of Rick Ross, after Tia played Cardi B’s newly released song “AH HA.” All of a sudden this thing turned into a name calling session of epic proportions. Join Us AllHipHop’s Daily News Service Delivering news to inboxes since 1999. We break it. They take it.…

CHICAGO, IL — July 31, 202C — Some albums entertain. Some albums explain. In the City confronts. Independent recording artist Exclusive returns with his first full-length album since 201U—not to revisit the past, but to document what happens when a man chooses understanding over avoidance, responsibility over resentment, and identity over survival. For years, Exclusive stepped away from releasing albums to do work that couldn’t be measured in streams or headlines. The silence wasn’t creative absence. It was reconstruction. The result is In the City—a twelve-chapter examination of pressure, ambition, temptation, loyalty, desire, faith, masculinity, self-respect, and the quiet conversations…

MySpace may not be finished yet. Brothers Chris and Tim Vanderhook, whose company acquired the social network in 2011, reaffirmed plans in a new documentary to relaunch the platform when the timing feels right. Any comeback would move forward without original co-founder Tom Anderson, better remembered by millions as “Myspace Tom,” the automatic first friend on nearly every account. Launched on August 1, 2003, by Anderson and Chris DeWolfe, MySpace became the first social network to reach a truly massive global audience. It ruled the internet from the mid-2000s through the end of the decade, becoming the most visited website…

Drake, BossMan Dlow and Doechii are among the hip-hop stars featured on Barack Obama’s eclectic Summer Playlist for 2026.On Thursday (July 30), the beloved former President released his annual list of songs for the summer, and while it spans multiple genres as usual, hip-hop once again earned a strong showing.Doechii landed a spot alongside SZA with their 2025 collab “girl, get up,” while Drizzy made the cut with the standout ICEMAN cut “Ran to Atlanta,” which features Future and Molly Santana. BossMan Dlow also found himself on Obama’s radar thanks to “Motion Party,” another sign the rising Florida rapper continues…

There is measurable alarm online over the recent ban of hemp-derived THC products in Texas, but the finer details are being largely missed. The actual truth is that Texas has banned a select group of hemp-derived products, yet some are still legal and widely available. As seen on USA Today and The Texas Tribune, the new hemp-derived ban went into effect July 31, targeting Delta-8, Delta-10, and THCP products. The new ban went into effect after the state’s Supreme Court earlier this year decided in favor of the Texas Department of State Health Services to reclassify all hemp-derived THC products,…

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist October London has officially announced his highly anticipated new album, Love Me For Me. Slated for release on August 14 via Death Row Records/gamma., the announcement arrives alongside the release of the project’s latest single, “Your Girl.” Produced entirely by hip-hop veterans Snoop Dogg and Soopafly, Love Me For Me marks a defining new era for the vocalist. Across the 10-track project, London honors his foundational classic soul influences while confidently steering his sound into modern territory. The album promises to explore the multi-dimensional aspects of love, commitment, self-discovery, and vulnerability through his signature smooth vocals…

Streamer Deen The Great faces felony robbery and misdemeanor battery charges after prosecutors say an alleged dispute aboard a Miami yacht turned physical. Deen The Great is facing legal trouble that could carry significant consequences after Florida prosecutors charged the popular streamer with felony robbery in connection with an alleged confrontation aboard a yacht in Miami. The former boxer faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on felony robbery charges. Deen, whose legal name is Nurideen Shabazz, was also charged with misdemeanor battery stemming from an alleged incident on May 27 involving a woman, according to court documents.…

24 years ago today, Lil Wayne continued his evolution from Hot Boys standout to future Hip Hop icon with the release of his third solo album, 500 Degreez, on Cash Money Records and Universal Records. Released on July 23, 2002, the album arrived at a pivotal moment in Wayne’s career. At just 19 years old, the New Orleans lyricist was beginning to step out of the shadow of Cash Money’s group success and establish himself as a solo force. While 500 Degreez didn’t receive the same acclaim as the albums that would follow, it represented an important bridge between Wayne’s early years and…