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Loss has a way of hitting the culture all at once, and this year hip-hop has had to say goodbye to a number of influential names who helped shape its sound and history.At the top of the year on Jan. 30, legendary Swisha House co-founder DJ Michael “5000” Watts passed away at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas, at the age of 52. According to his family, Watts developed a fatal heart rhythm called Torsades de Pointes, which caused sudden cardiac death.“It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we inform the public of our beloved Michael ‘5000’…

The lyrics of Yella Beezy, who was indicted in connection with the murder of MO3, were the subject of a detective’s court testimony last week. The detective linked a series of Yella Beezy‘s songs to a murder-for-hire plot to take the life of MO3. As reported by local outlet NBC5, Detective Eric Barnes told the court that after listening to a handful of songs from Yella Beezy, which include “Hitters,” “Keep It in the Streets,” and “On Your Head,” he made a connection between the lyrics on the tracks and MO3’s murder.Barnes added in his testimony that the alleged shooter, Kewon…

50 Cent’s Shreveport deal teeters on the edge after the mayor’s “or not” comment raises serious questions about the city’s commitment. 50 Cent just threw a wrench into his entire Shreveport empire by posting cryptic messages about pulling back from the Red River District, and now the mayor’s vague comments are also making everything look uncertain. The rapper’s G-Unit deal, which was supposed to transform downtown Shreveport into an entertainment hub, is suddenly in question after he claimed on Instagram that people in the city don’t want things to get better. When Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said on July 22…

Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageOnce it’s up, it’s stuck for Drake, apparently. The Boy seems to still be holding a grudge against one of his ops. During the NOCTA Manor Party, the DJ played “Burning Bridges” from ICEMAN, reigniting speculation that Drizzy is still taking shots at A$AP Rocky.From the moment ICEMAN dropped, fans pointed at several lines on “Burning Bridges” that appeared to be aimed at the Harlem rapper. While the song played at the party, Drake made a gesture toward his cheek during the line, “Look in the mirror, see what talking gets you.”The moment sent social…

A native of Macon, Georgia, Davis has earned respect throughout the Southern Soul community as a gifted vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Long before stepping into the spotlight as a recording artist, he built his reputation performing as a keyboardist alongside some of the genre’s most celebrated entertainers. Those experiences, including sharing stages with acclaimed artists such as Fantasia, Gladys Knight, Bobby Rush, Keith Sweat, Betty Wright, Mint Condition, and Sir Charles, helped shape the dynamic stage presence and musical versatility that have become defining characteristics of his career. Today, Davis continues to build a loyal following through his heartfelt…

Eminem just made his biggest move yet in his trademark war against Real Housewives of Potomac stars Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant. His lawyers filed new court papers on July 17 arguing the two women never actually planned to sell makeup or candles under the “Reasonably Shady” name. This fight has been going on since 2021, when Dixon and Bryant launched their podcast. They called it “Reasonably Shady” and built a real following, racking up millions of downloads covering dating, relationships and life as Bravo personalities. Join Us AllHipHop’s Daily News Service Delivering news to inboxes since 1999. We break…

The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled the first concept renderings for their new $3 billion enclosed stadium, which is scheduled to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said the project is designed to elevate the gameday experience while honoring the franchise’s legacy. The venue will seat approximately 70,000 fans, feature more than 20,000 parking spaces, and include a fully enclosed roof constructed with translucent ETFE panels. Hunt also emphasized that the stadium will preserve the club’s renowned tailgating tradition and be engineered to maximize crowd noise. The Chiefs announced Kansas City-based MANICA as…

Blueface is detained by police outside his home on livestream after someone makes a swatting call claiming that multiple people were shot and killed.The Los Angeles rapper continues to capture wild moments on his popular Kick account. On Tuesday (July 21), Blue was on livestream when police surrounded his home. He walked outside, where he was directed to walk backwards to officers before the rapper was placed in handcuffs.”Chat, we’ve been swatted,” Blue later revealed. “It’s great for content. It will be everywhere tomorrow. Thanks,” he added sarcastically, explaining that someone called the police and claimed multiple people were shot…

Three-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Victoria Monét has released her new single, “Reach Out,” while announcing that her upcoming album, Frequency of Love, will arrive on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Produced by frequent collaborators Kaytranada and D’Mile, “Reach Out” is accompanied by a performance-driven visual choreographed by Sean Bankhead, showcasing Monét’s talents as both a singer and dancer. The R&B anthem blends infectious harmonies with bold feminine confidence, delivering a direct message to a love interest. The release continues Monét’s latest musical era following the earlier single “Let Me.” In June, “Let Me” reached No. 1 on…

Japanese R&B and soul vocalist Nao Yoshioka has officially released her most personal project to date, a 12-track album titled self. The newly released project serves as a deeply emotional journey exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and vulnerability. Blending a diverse array of genres—including neo-soul, indie R&B, Afrobeats, house, and spiritual jazz—self features a global cast of collaborators spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. To bring the project to life, Yoshioka enlisted heavy-hitting industry veterans, including Grammy-winning artist Bilal and Grammy-winning producers Khari Mateen and Peter CottonTale. Reflecting on the emotional core of the album, Yoshioka shared the profound…