Iggy Azalea Asks Tory Lanez Judge For “Transformational, Not Life Destroying” Sentence
The sentencing hearing began on Monday (August 7).

Biz Markie’s Ex-Manager Accused Of Holding Rapper’s Instagram Account “Hostage”
And they say he’s not a friend.

Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Dead At 70
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying Pee-Wee Herman in films such as Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and Big-Top Pee-Wee, has died. According to a Facebook post, Reubens lost a private battle with cancer on Sunday (July 30). He was 70. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer […]

Nicki Minaj Swatted Again—Police Respond To “Shooting” At Rapper’s Home
According to TMZ, several L.A. County Sheriff deputies rushed to Minaj’s home in in the San Fernando Valley on Saturday afternoon (July 29) with sirens blaring.

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz’s Young Son Objects To Her Pasties: “Really Gonna Do This Mom?”
Meanwhile, Genesis’ famous father applauded his young son for having his back.

Hopsin Still Has Questions About Eminem’s “Kamikaze” Name-Drop
The elusive MC is back with a new single and video called “Single On Singel.” He’s also scheduled to perform a show in Colorado Springs next month.

Lil Uzi Vert’s “Barter 16” Album Will Be Executive Produced By London On Da Track
Fans are also awaiting the highly-anticipated “Luv is Rage 3” project.

Tiffany Haddish Calls Cap On Common’s Claim Their Breakup Was “Mutual”
In an interview with The Washington Post, the comedic actress admitted she was caught off guard by the split—even though Common initially described it as a “mutual” decision.

Page Kennedy Dives Deep Into Actor’s Strike, Depression & Perils Of Hollywood In “Giving Up”
The song is included on the actor/rapper’s upcoming album, A Book of Pages, out August 4.

Drake Scolds Fan For Throwing A Vape At Him Mid-Performance
“There’s no way you’re taking life seriously if you think I’m gonna pick this vape up and vape with you at the f###ng Barclays Center.”

Ice Cube Says “No Vaseline” Is Better Than 2Pac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” & Nas’ “Ether”
The song arrived on Ice Cube’s 1991 solo album Death Certificate—and was as vicious as they come.

Hit-Boy Roasts “Failed Journalist” Who Criticized Nas’ Latest Beat Selections
On Friday (July 21), someone tweeted, “Only Nas—who hasn’t picked an album’s worth of great beats since ‘94—would make five albums full of loading screen beats from one of this era’s least inspired producers.”

Nas Reveals He “Caught The Holy Spirit” Working On “Magic 2” Album
Produced by Hit-Boy, the project offers 11 new tracks featuring just two guests, 50 Cent and 21 Savage.

LL COOL J Tells Miranda Lambert To “Get Over It” Following Concert Selfie Controversy
The Def Jam legend had a few words of advice for the country singer, who recently shamed several women for taking a selfie during her concert.

YNW Melly’s Manager Calls Double Murder Mistrial “A Second Chance”
The rapper’s manager, 100K Track, remains convinced his client will be coming home soon.

Ice-T Spells Out What The Writer’s Strike Is (And Isn’t)
“We have to stand with the writers,” he tells AllHipHop matter-of-factly. “SAG is on strike, the actors went on strike, so we’re all on strike.”

YNW Melly Double Murder Case Ends In Mistrial—Rapper Could Walk
The “Murder On My Mind” rapper is free—at least for now.

Machine Gun Kelly’s Sloppy State Fair Fight Centered Around Megan Fox
Evidently, MGK doesn’t appreciate anyone telling his girlfriend she’s “beautiful as f###.”

Cypress Hill’s B-Real Stops “Black Sunday” Anniversary Show After Multiple Fans Pass Out
B-Real’s act of goodwill was witnessed by his wife and daughter, who were also in the audience for the special night.

2Pac Murder Investigation: Warrant Reportedly Served At Keefe D’s Nevada Home
Keefe D is the uncle of Orlando Anderson, the primary suspect in the case who was fatally shot in 1998, two years after 2Pac’s murder.