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Trippie Redd has a theory about why rap has struggled to produce another breakout star like XXXTENTACION or Juice WRLD. In a lengthy social media post, he pointed at label spending, streaming rules and a wave of artists he believes are making music with limited reach. Trippie Redd shares his thoughts on why we don’t see breakout superstars like XXXTENTACION & Juice WRLD anymore 💭“Labels are signing 💩🍑 artists with a small ceiling and giving them a push like they are a Uzi, but it doesn’t work because none of these new artists are Uzi or… pic.twitter.com/05j9UZlXvX— Kurrco (@Kurrco) September…

Yet another example of Drake uplifting talented artists and creators before they were stars. Druski was already getting attention online when Drake called him for the 2020 “Laugh Now Cry Later” music video. The comedian says that invitation changed the way brands saw him, turning visibility into work that actually paid. Druski opens up on the impact Drake had on his career “The thing that changed my life at the time was Drake calling for the ‘Laugh Now Cry Later’ music video. Brands started to take me seriously […] It wasn’t until then that the real money was coming in.”…

Jon B sits down with YouKnowIGotSoul to talk about his latest album “Waiting on You” as well as legendary career He also opens up about working with DJ Quik, the importance of craftsmanship in today’s music industry and the challenges newer artists face when it comes to touring. Jon B also reflects on the experience of making “Pleasures U Like”, revisits some of his favorite tracks from the album, and discusses his longtime relationships with producers Tim & Bob and Babyface. He also addresses the unreleased music he recorded with Warryn Campbell and whether fans could eventually hear those songs.…

The NFL is taking over one of soccer’s most famous stages today. The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys meet at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, September 27, bringing Lamar Jackson and Dak Prescott to the league’s first regular-season game in the city. It is the NFL’s third game in Brazil and its second international game of the 2026 season. Philadelphia and Green Bay opened the Brazil run in São Paulo in 2024. Kansas City and the Los Angeles Chargers followed there in 2025, before this year’s matchup moved to Rio. The season’s international schedule began earlier this month…

Jethro Sheeran calls his famous cousin Ed a snake and coward during an explosive Piers Morgan interview over Macklemore tour removal. Jethro Sheeran came out firing at his megastar cousin during an exclusive sit-down with Piers Morgan, calling Ed Sheeran a “snake” and “coward” over how he handled the Macklemore situation. The tension between the two has been building for years, but this interview marks the most public and direct confrontation yet. Jethro’s accusations cut deep, and he’s not backing down from any of it. The Macklemore controversy started when the rapper made pro-Palestine comments at Ed’s New Jersey shows…

Jacquees entered Broward County custody Sunday as authorities lodged three criminal counts stemming from an unexplained encounter in Florida. Jacquees was arrested in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday after authorities booked the R&B singer on allegations including DUI and battery on an officer. The 32-year-old singer was taken into custody Sept. 27, 2026, according to Broward County booking information reviewed by AllHipHop. The Hollywood arrest landed Jacquees in Broward County’s Main Jail under arrest number 132601563. All three charges show a bond amount of $0 and a bond type listed as HG in the booking record. No expected release date is…

Donald Trump’s Sunday appearance at the Presidents Cup came with the usual signs of a presidential visit: a crowd, cameras and chants of “USA.” Then a heckler shouted a profane accusation as Trump stepped out at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago, turning a moment on the live golf broadcast into another flashpoint around the president. Trump was at Medinah as the tournament’s honorary chairman. His appearance came a day after he attended the Texas–Tennessee football game in Knoxville, where some spectators booed when he appeared on the stadium screen. Reporting from inside Neyland Stadium described a crowd that largely cheered,…

Napoleon weighs in on Keefe D’s guilty verdict in Tupac’s murder, saying the gang member talked himself straight into prison. Napoleon finally got to witness what Tupac’s loved ones have been waiting for since 1996. The Outlawz member watched as a jury convicted Duane “Keefe D” Davis of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that took the Hip-Hop legend’s life nearly three decades ago. The moment carries weight beyond the courtroom, and Napoleon’s perspective cuts to the heart of what this verdict means for the culture. “I hope the most important thing is that his family [Tupac’s] feels like they got justice,”…

Love him or hate him, Macklemore occupies a unique space that few rappers venture into. Hip-Hop has already built its name on talking back to power. So where is everybody? Look around. Plenty of artists made their reputations being outspoken, political and critical of institutions, and they’ve gone suspiciously quiet. Some of them are past quiet. They’re partnering with, and aligning themselves with, the same forces they used to rap against. Others act as the tip of a spear being chucked at the audience that continues to idolize them. We’re old enough to remember those songs they wrong. They know…

Poohman from Bloodhound gets shot and killed on Chicago’s South Side just hours after attending Q50’s funeral service on Friday. Poohman from Bloodhound and Drill City was gunned down on Chicago’s South Side just hours after leaving Q50’s funeral service on Friday evening. The 26-year-old was targeted at a gas station near 76th and Cottage, where two shooters opened fire without warning. He managed to get behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger and tried to escape the ambush, but the attackers pursued him relentlessly and kept firing. His vehicle eventually crashed, and he was pronounced dead at the scene,…