6ix9ine was ordered to pay $250,000 for backing out of a D.C. concert deal while performing at a rival show the same night without telling promoters. 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…
Home Sweet HomeNav returns to the spotlight with a new album and a different frame of mind. His focus is less partying, returning to his roots and reaching the people with his signature sound.Interview: Grant Rindner Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the…
Will Smith returned home to West Philadelphia this week to see a street next to his old high school officially renamed “Will Smith Way.” The tribute Wednesday (March 26) brought out city leaders, longtime friends and even his favorite childhood teacher. The newly named street, formerly the 2000 block of North 59th Street, sits just…
UPDATE (March 27): Sheff G‘s attorney, Arthur Aidala, has offered the following statement to XXL about the rapper’s plea deal: “After careful review of the evidence and hard consideration, Sheff made the decision that taking this plea was in the best interest of everyone involved. He will continue to be a star recording artist.” ORIGINAL STORY…
JAY-Z secured a legal victory as a judge ruled to keep his extortion lawsuit against Tony Buzbee alive, citing bombshell audio evidence. 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…
Soulja Boy‘s rape accuser took the stand during the rapper’s civil trial yesterday and gave a shocking testimony about the physical and emotional abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of the rapper. Soulja Boy Trial Continues On Wednesday (March 26), Soulja Boy’s trial continued with testimony from the woman accusing him of multiple heinous…
Brooklyn rapper Sheff G has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy in a massive 140-count gang indictment. 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….
UPDATE (March 26): John and Yuliya Aksoy’s attorney, Thomas Mirigliano, has responded to XXL‘s request for comment with the following statement: “The idea that this case is about publicity is as baseless as it is predictable. My clients were forced to act because the situation became intolerable—and any attempt to relitigate a prior matter through…
Diddy faces a lawsuit from a photographer who claims the mogul made explicit advances during a commercial shoot in 2022 or 2023. 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…
Rappers and the legal system have a long, complicated history. Frequently, hip-hop artists have found themselves on the wrong side of the law and are locked up in jail or have to serve a lengthy prison bid. XXL looks at over two dozen rappers who are in jail or prison right now. Diddy‘s legal issues have…
