The Notorious B.I.G. has been immortalized throughout all aspects of hip-hop ever since he burst onto the scene in the mid-1990s. In the 28 years since his tragic murder, his loving mother, Voletta Wallace, served as the unwavering force behind keeping B.I.G’s legacy alive and well. However, in the wake of her own passing at the…
This situation is definitely raising some eyebrows, and rightfully so. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam is iconic, and Full Force played an integral role in their success. Leaving them out of her biopic? That’s not just an oversight—it’s a deliberate omission. Their explanation just doesn’t hold up. The idea that they excluded Full Force to avoid confusion over who Cult…
Back to the BasicsBeing a lyricist often seems like a lost skill these days, but it all depends on who’s asked. Here are 18 rappers, radio personalities, music industry executives and more sounding off on the current state of lyricism.Interviews: Georgette Cline, C. Vernon Coleman II, Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Joey Echevarria and Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story…
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Don’t call it a comeback. Hip-hop has been here for years, squabbling for respect among the in the music game. While the genre has had its peaks and valleys over the past five decades, the time is nigh for hip-hop to rise from the ashes again. Hip-hop sales, and music sales in general, have been…
Cory Walker, convicted in rapper Pop Smoke’s killing, was sentenced to 29 years in prison bringing the case to an end. 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…
In the rap game, musical content can often take a turn for the macabre, but there’s a dark trend in Florida that is taking horrorcore out of the studio and into swanky gated communities in the Sunshine State. There is an incredibly creepy coffin prank going around in hip-hop and now Drake‘s name has been dragged into it….
Drake is dialing back some of his legal claims against UMG in a battle over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us takes.” 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…
One of the men responsible for Pop Smoke‘s murder was sentenced to 29 years in prison, but not before apologizing for his actions. Final Pop Smoke Murder Suspect Sentenced On Friday (Feb. 21), Corey Walker appeared in court to be sentenced after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection to the 2020 killing of the 20-year-old Brooklyn,…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ already embattled legal defense is facing another upheaval after attorney Anthony L. Ricco abruptly resigned, citing his inability to effectively represent the Hip-Hop mogul in an intensifying legal battle. In a formal filing, Ricco said that despite offering a “high level of legal representation,” he could no longer continue. “Under no circumstances…
