British drill rapper Kgrindz is picking up steady attention from U.S. listeners without chasing a viral moment. Reaction videos and repeat listens suggest his UK drill sound is translating naturally, with fans focusing more on his consistency and overall catalog than a single track. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our…
In addition to the instrumentals that brought him underground renown, the Columbus DJ-producer RJD2 (back home after a years-long stint in Philly) has frequently embarked on album-length collaborations with rappers. Around the time he released his classic debut album Deadringer, he was teaming with Blueprint under the name Soul Position. “A Beautiful Mine,” the RJ…
View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images for Spotify Jennette McCurdy is about to top the bestseller’s list once again with the release of her 2026 novel, Half His Age. The I’m Glad My Mom Died author’s book explores a fictional relationship between a 17-year-old and her married writing teacher, and during Jennette’s promo tour, she’s…
We need one of those “__ days without incident” signs for X, because we’re just 9 days into the New Year and we’re already on track for another international incident sparked by Elon Musk’s freewheeling approach to technological development. As has been widely reported, X is currently under scrutiny in several regions due to xAI’s…
‘Members Only: Palm Beach’ Gale Brophy says New crew aint got the class … Published January 8, 2026 4:24 PM PST Play video content TMZ’s Previously On… “Members Only: Palm Beach” star Gale Brophy is speaking out for the first time since the show aired … and she says the newest women on the show…
Fetty Wap has been released from federal prison after serving over three years. On Thursday (Jan. 8), video of the newly freed New Jersey rapper was shared by The Breakfast Club’s Loren Lorosa on social media. The clip shows Fetty in a conference room with several people talking briefly about his return. Fetty has also…
Recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer running on Spotify, the streaming service has confirmed. Variety was the first outlet to report the news. Last October, Spotify held firm in its decision to air immigration-enforcement ads between songs for users on the company’s free tier. “This advertisement is part of…
Young Buck avoided prison after a Tennessee plea deal sent him to community corrections despite an eight-year sentence tied to a weapons 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…
One of the most intriguing and unexpected current-day musical phenomena is the popularity of tiki, or exotica, a style of music dating back to the mid-20th century. Exotica is quintessentially American — the perfect soundtrack for cocktail hour. In its original quirky run, exotica’s leading lights included Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, and Juan García Esquivel….
A few months ago, UK pop star Lily Allen returned with West End Girl, an extremely focused and specific breakup album that sure seems to be about her seemingly-past marriage to another famous person. The album generated a whole lot of buzz and conversation, and Allen will take it on tour in North America later…
