Sky Balla is now facing additional sexual assault charges in Las Vegas after two more women accused the Bay Area rapper of violent attacks that mirror a 2021 incident at the Aria resort, prosecutors confirmed. The new claims add to an already disturbing case against Sky Balla, whose real name is Sky Nathan Branklyn. The 45-year-old artist had previously been charged in connection with a June 2021 assault that began at the Aria’s High Limit Lounge. A woman told police she met a man who introduced himself only as “Sky” at the bar, and after several drinks, she blacked out.…
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If you know Zio (ZEE-YO), you know he’s not here to play the game by anyone else’s rules. The Pittsburgh veteran has been a force in hip-hop since the MySpace era, the first from his city to hit a million streams at just 18, and a nominee alongside Wiz Khalifa for “Best Male Hip Hop Artist.” Mitchel K. Malizio is resilient but if the past year has proved anything, it’s that Zio’s career is a story of complete ownership. After a messy chapter with Warner Music Group that saw his catalog stripped, Zio could have stayed bitter. Instead? He flipped…
Angel Reese will become the first pro athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway, bringing her WNBA stardom to the world of high fashion. 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 Angel Reese just scored a significant fashion milestone and a place in history by becoming the first professional athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway. The Chicago Sky forward revealed the news in a…
A man and his wife had to spend $900 trying to get to Las Vegas after American Airlines rerouted and canceled their flight. The most audacious part of the debacle? American Airlines gave them $67 per ticket as compensation, barely covering their overall costs. In a video with over 7,000 views, Jason Fritz, a customer service professional and TikToker, explained how a planned trip to see Falling In Reverse in Las Vegas was upended by bad weather and poor airline management. “A few months back [my wife and I found out] that Falling in Reverse was going on tour and…
A Southern California man’s search for work on Craigslist nearly turned into a nightmare when what seemed like a legit elderly care gig turned into a potential trafficking or mule scheme. The operation, which was complete with what appeared to be a fake patient, someone dressed as a nurse, and some blank, “sealed” documents, illustrates how criminals are exploiting job seekers in a challenging economy. The video, which has over 1.3 million views, details a case adding to a list of criminals targeting people who could be desperate enough to possibly overlook red flags while luring them toward the Mexican…
A Houston TikToker is issuing a warning about accepting Zelle payments from strangers as a means of business transaction. The TikToker, @ogpdub, says he received a Zelle payment for a service he recently provided. However, after the customer reported the transaction as fraudulent, his Zelle account was shut down entirely. In fact, he filmed the video from a Chase bank branch. “Be careful who you Zelle, and careful who you allow to Zelle you, alright?” he says. “Because once that person reports fraud, even though they actually—you gave them a service and you charged them and they gave you the…
Boosie Badazz is making a bold bid for freedom by hiring two controversial lobbyists with checkered pasts to help him secure a presidential pardon from Donald Trump as he prepares to serve a possible 24-month federal sentence on a gun charge. The Louisiana rapper, born Torrence Hatch Jr., has tapped J.M. Burkman & Associates to plead his case directly to the former president, according to records obtained by LegiStorm. The lobbying firm is run by Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, a pair best known for their criminal convictions related to deceptive robocalls targeting Black voters during the 2020 election. Public…
Aziz Ansari revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he carries his passport everywhere in Los Angeles. 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 Aziz Ansari says his return to Los Angeles after a long stretch abroad came with an unexpected accessory—his passport—driven by anxiety over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city. The Emmy-winning actor and comedian, who now resides in London, opened up about…
Kneecap Entry Dispute Fuels Political Fallout in Canada Over Alleged Ban Kneecap’s Legal Victory Contradicts Canadian Government’s Claim Kneecap found itself at the center of a political controversy in Ottawa after Canadian officials publicly claimed the Irish Hip-Hop group was barred from entering the country—despite no formal ban ever being issued. The Belfast-based trio, known for their politically outspoken lyrics and support for Palestinian causes, was accused in September by Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary to the immigration minister, of being “ineligible to enter Canada” due to their alleged endorsement of “political violence.” But that assertion unraveled quickly. Kneecap’s team denied…
Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, defended her grandson, Papa Bear, after Cardi B claimed the child was non-verbal due to alleged drug use during pregnancy. 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 Nicki Minaj’s mother publicly defended her grandson after Cardi B accused the 5-year-old of being non-verbal during a bitter online clash between the two rap stars. The accusation surfaced during a tense back-and-forth earlier this…