British jazz/Hip-Hop outfit Us3 landed a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit in the early ’90s with the release of “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia),” the lead single from Us3’s debut, Hand on the Torch (1993). The song, which included a rich sample of Herbie Hancock’s 1964 single “Cantaloupe Island,” was ultimately certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Us3’s sophomore album, 52nd & Broadway, arrived in 1997, and was the last one to chart. Almost as quickly as Us3 ascended into pop culture consciousness, they seemed to disappear. Now, for the first time in more than a decade,…
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A reality show pitch where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship is reportedly under review by Trump’s Department of Homeland Security, stirring controversy and curiosity alike. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe So here’s something straight out of reality TV—and no, it’s not a parody. Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering a pitch for a reality show where immigrants would compete for U.S. citizenship. Yep,…
Catch a glimpse of any iconic hip hop music video, and you’re likely to see three things: luxury cars, high-stakes casinos, and stacks of money that could make a Wall Street banker blush. But why is the image of a casino so deeply embedded in hip hop culture? From Jay-Z to Cardi B, hip hop artists have long used the casino as both a literal and metaphorical playground for success, risk, and reward. The Fader explains how the hip hop community has been betting on the gambling industry for many years. With high-profile sponsorships such as Drake’s deal with crypto…
Cassie Ventura closed out more than 20 hours of emotional testimony in a Manhattan federal courtroom on Friday (May 16) by issuing a statement through her attorney. The statement marks the end of her time on the witness stand in the sex trafficking and racketeering case against Diddy. The 38-year-old singer and former partner of Diddy described years of alleged abuse, manipulation and coercion during their relationship, which lasted from 2006 to 2018. Her testimony included graphic accounts of physical violence, forced sexual encounters, being urinated on and psychological control. “This week has been extremely challenging but also remarkably empowering…
Adin Ross’s inflammatory remarks about Megan Thee Stallion and Doechii just cost him two brand deals. And possibly his last big of industry goodwill. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Adin Ross Gets Dragged by His Own Mouth—And His Bag Pays the Price Adin Ross and his mouth are at it again, but this time, the consequences are financial. Good! During a livestream with Akademiks, the corny…
Lil Durk will appear before a federal judge in California on June 2, 2025, for a third attempt to secure bond in his murder-for-hire case. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Lil Durk secured a new opportunity to argue for his release in his ongoing federal murder-for-hire case. The Chicago rapper, whose legal name is Durk Banks, will now present his case before Judge Michael W.…
Dawn Richard testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs struck Cassie with a skillet during a 2009 incident over eggs at his Los Angeles home. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Dawn Richard told a federal courtroom Friday (May 16) that she witnessed Diddy strike Cassie Ventura in the head with a skillet during a 2009 altercation inside his Los Angeles home because his breakfast wasn’t ready. The…
Diddy’s legal team was accused of dragging out Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination so long that prosecutors fear she could go into labor mid-testimony. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Sean “Diddy” Combs faced fresh heat today (May 16) as federal prosecutors accused his legal team of dragging out cross-examination of Cassie Ventura to the point where she might go into labor while testifying. In a letter filed…
Chuck D needs no introduction—at least not to anyone well versed in Hip-Hop history. His roots run deep, and he’s among the most referenced MCs in music. From A Tribe Called Quest’s “Show Business” and Ice Cube’s “Only One Me” to Kendrick Lamar’s “B#### Don’t Kill My Vibe” and Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Mack Daddy,” the Public Enemy dynamo routinely comes up, tangible proof of his seismic impact and influence. On Friday (May 16), Chuck D returned with his new solo album, Chuck D Presents Enemy Radio: Radio Armageddon, a 14-track lyrical smack in the face. Comprised of fiery mini-symphonies of sound…
Fat Joe poked fun at Joe Budden over his awkward courtside run-in with 50 Cent during a recent Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. He threw shade at the rapper turned podcaster on the latest episode of his new podcast with Jadakiss, “No Funny S###.” “There’s too many superstars in New York City,” Fat Joe said while recapping Monday night’s Knicks game. The Bronx rapper rattled off a list of A-listers in attendance, including the Kardashians, Bad Bunny, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs, calling it “a hard ticket to get,” and revealing he paid $54,000 for his seat. But it…