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Family Of Freestyle Fellowship’s P.E.A.C.E. Launches GoFundMe For Funeral

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 5:00pmCategory: News

Mtulazaji Davis found himself at the center of Hip-Hop history as a founding member of the legendary Los Angeles group Freestyle Fellowship, but his family now finds themselves planning his funeral after the celebrated MC, known as P.E.A.C.E., died suddenly on October 24.

The 54-year-old’s death sent ripples through the underground Hip-Hop community, where Freestyle Fellowship earned recognition for their innovative approach to rap music and complex lyrical patterns that influenced countless artists.

“A beautiful, brilliant light in our lives went out on the morning of October 24th, 2025, with the passing of Mtulazaji Davis—the legendary P.E.A.C.E. of Freestyle Fellowship,” his children Inca Davis and Mayan Gutierrez-Davis wrote in a GoFundMe campaign launched to cover funeral expenses.

The family described Davis as more than just a Hip-Hop pioneer. “To the world, he was an amazingly gifted emcee, a founding member whose rhythmic genius and innovative spirit helped shape the entire landscape of underground hip-hop. But to us, he was simply Dad,” they wrote.

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Freestyle Fellowship formed in Los Angeles during the late 1980s and became known for their jazz-influenced production and intricate wordplay. The group, which also included members Aceyalone, Myka 9 and Self Jupiter, released several critically acclaimed albums that helped define the West Coast underground scene.

Davis’s stage name P.E.A.C.E. reflected his personality, according to his family. “His heart was massive, his spirit unforgettable. There wasn’t a dull moment or a boring interaction with our father; his personality was electric, unforgettable, and touched everyone lucky enough to know him.”

The cause of death has not been disclosed. No memorial service date has been announced.

The GoFundMe campaign has raised over $4,500 toward a $55,000 goal to help cover “immediate and unexpected end-of-life expenses” and provide stability for his family. The fundraiser emphasizes it is the only official campaign for P.E.A.C.E.

“We are humbly reaching out to the community he loved and inspired—the hip-hop family and beyond—to help us lay him to rest with the dignity and love he deserves,” the family wrote.

Freestyle Fellowship’s influence extended far beyond their album sales, inspiring a generation of alternative Hip-Hop artists who valued lyrical complexity over commercial appeal. The group’s 1993 album “Innercity Griots” is considered a classic of underground Hip-Hop.

Davis leaves behind his children and a legacy that helped shape modern rap music’s artistic possibilities.

EXCLUSIVE: Turk Sued For $12M, Accused Of Wrecking Cash Money Tour

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 4:35pmCategory: Exclusives

Turk is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from concert promoter Dope Shows, Inc., which accuses the rapper of sabotaging the Cash Money Millionaires’ 30th Anniversary Tour through threats, defamation, and a bogus lawsuit.

In a federal complaint filed on October 29 in New York, Dope Shows alleges that Turk and his company, YNT Empire, breached their contract by publicly threatening fellow Hot Boys member B.G., leaking confidential financial details, and falsely claiming that the promoter couldn’t pay its artists.

Dope Shows says Turk’s “childish and petulant antics” nearly derailed the tour, which celebrates Cash Money Records and features performances from Birdman, Juvenile, and others.

“Desperate to revive his flagging rap career, Turk is attempting to sabotage the Tour through childish and petulant antics that he hopes will regain the public’s attention. Turk’s publicity stunts are an abject failure, as they have done nothing to advance his career. Rather, through his malicious and misguided actions, Turk has created nothing more than massive legal liability for himself in this lawsuit,” Dope Show’s lawyer, Jeffrey M. Movit, said.

The company claims Turk’s public feud with B.G. caused venues to threaten cancellations and put B.G.’s probationary performance clearance at risk.

According to the filing, Dope Shows dropped Turk from the lineup after he ignored multiple warnings to stop making violent threats toward B.G., including a July 2025 YouTube post where he allegedly made gunfire noises while discussing the rapper.

“BG presently is on supervised release after serving time for a federal conviction, and his activities in the music business therefore must be approved in advance by his probation officer. If Turk persisted with his threats, a significant risk existed that BG’s probation officer could prohibit BG’s further participation in the Tour,” Movit continued.

“It would have been highly detrimental for BG to have left the Tour, given that BG is a star in the rap/hip-hop world who attracts a substantial audience to his concert performances. In contrast, Turk is not a star, and he does not attract any material number of audience members to performances on the Tour,” Movit said.

The lawsuit states that Turk then went online, sharing confidential details about the tour’s finances and accusing Dope Shows of financial difficulties.

The company labels those statements as “knowingly false,” claiming they have damaged its reputation and ticket sales.

Dope Shows also accuses Turk and his wife-manager, Emani Virgil, of filing what it calls a “sham” lawsuit in Florida in violation of a New York forum clause in his contract. The Florida case, which was publicly posted to Instagram, allegedly contained defamatory claims and confidential payment information.

The Philadelphia-based promoter seeks at least $7 million in damages for defamation and another $5 million for breach of contract, plus attorneys’ fees.

The company’s attorney, Jeffrey Movit of ChaudhryLaw PLLC, said Turk’s conduct was “a malicious and misguided attempt to gain attention at the expense of everyone involved in the tour.”

The Cash Money Millionaires’ 30th Anniversary Tour began in July 2025 but was overshadowed by Turk’s removal and the resulting public fallout.

Dope Shows isn’t the only problem Turk has to worry about. Cash Money CEO Bryan “BIrdman” Williams also accused Turk of almost ruining the Cash Money/No Limit Verzuz last weekend by not showing up and performing at a bar in Houston instead.

“Shout out to Turk, you little b####, you ain’t here but f### you, we gonna f### with you and we wanna f### with you, you heard me?” Birdman said. “We gonna f### with that b#### and we wanna f### with him. You leave, we gonna still multiply and Cash Money ain’t gonna never die. Long as I’m alive, Cash Money ain’t gonna never die.”

Desiigner’s Big Comeback: Brooklyn Legend Domingo Helps Spark Hip-Hop Revival

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 4:00pmCategory: Exclusives

Desiigner’s career has been a rollercoaster, big hits, hard lessons and some major lows.

He hit the music scene “Panda,” a global smash had many comparing him to Future. The song ended up on Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo. Nevertheless, Desiigner took his signature baritone voice to more hits like 2016’s “Timmy Turner” and “Outlet” but found difficulty maintaining the ascension. Personal setbacks and controversies slowed his momentum.

But, the Brooklyn native has recently gotten a lot of attention for a different reason.

Now, nearly a decade later, Desiigner is silencing the doubts. His latest project, ii, dropped a few months ago, but it’s his recent freestyle collaboration with legendary producer Domingo that has everyone talking again.

The track, regarded as gritty, boom-bap production, shows a relatively unknown side of Desiigner. Gone are the comparisons to Future. Instead, fans are hearing pure bars, sharp delivery and a hunger that has the internet buzzing.

“Brooklyn came together to bring Hip-Hop some much-needed bars and beats,” Domingo told AllHipHop. “I was looking to do something with a Brooklyn artist and his name came up. So I said, ‘Let’s do it.” Between the video shot by Matt Fingaz and the production, I think we opened people’s eyes to his skill set.

Domingo also said they may be working on more music.

“Yes, we are talking about a possible EP,” he said.

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The response has been overwhelming, with clips of the freestyle going viral across major platforms. Domingo said even Desiigner himself didn’t see it coming.

“Desiigner doesn’t know how to react yet, because he didn’t think it would go viral. We kept telling him,” the veteran producer added.

The shift in Desiigner’s style has even led some fans to compare him to Conway The Machine of Griselda, but more keen ears know he rapped this way many years ago. However, here and now, it seems to be a sign of how much his sound has matured. Once criticized for echoing Future, Desiigner now seems intent on displaying his depth.

Domingo has worked with a wide assortment of rappers, from Kool G Rap, to Big Pun, Eminem and more. Only time will tell how far he goes with Desiigner.

AllHipHop will continue to update readers on Desiigner, Domingo and their possible EP.

EXCLUSIVE: D’Angelo’s Funeral To Feature The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Barack Obama & More

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 3:27pmCategory: Exclusives

Neo-soul music and Hip-Hop are preparing to say goodbye to one of their most enigmatic geniuses.

AllHipHop has learned exclusively of a private celebration of life for D’Angelo taking place Saturday (November 1) in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.

The intimate service, described as a family-centered gathering, will include a private viewing followed by a burial ceremony. The event will be closed to the public.

Several musical legends are slated to honor the late singer through live performances, including The Roots, Stevie Wonder and John Mayer. Sources close to the planning tell AllHipHop the lineup may expand to include other close collaborators, who were deeply influenced by D’Angelo’s artistry.

Barack Obama is expected to contribute a heartfelt tribute in the form of a written message to be read during the service. The former president has long acknowledged D’Angelo’s impact on American music, particularly his role in redefining soul and R&B for a new generation.

D’Angelo’s October 14 death sent waves of sorrow through the music world and beyond. He was widely celebrated for his rare blend of spirituality, sensuality and revolutionary artistry. His three studio albums, Brown Sugar, Voodoo and Black Messiah, remain essential works that bridged eras of soul, funk and Hip-Hop.

Fans will have their chance to pay respects at a public memorial planned for next year, sources confirmed. That larger event will likely celebrate D’Angelo’s musical evolution and lasting influence with performances, visuals and footage spanning his decades-long career. Official details will be revealed later.

Saturday’s service will likely be a deeply emotional affair. The inclusion of The Roots, led by Questlove, adds to the sober vibration.

The pair were frequent collaborators, who helped shape the sound of the Voodoo era. Questlove recently penned an essay that outlined his relationship to the late singer. The letter is particularly deep because it discusses some of D’Angelo’s final moments.

“I have to say, the last weeks with him were probably the best for our friendship,” Questlove wrote. “Music was always the template for our communication. Now here we were in the hospital—no soundproof separation booths, no drums, no keys, no instruments, no musicians. Nothing but just the two of us talking about where our lives had been in the past five years or so.

“I’ll admit that the uncertain finality of it all was somewhat awkward for me. Is this visit gonna be my last visit? Is this concert gonna be the last one we watch together? Will this be the last J Dilla beat we lose our minds over? Man…since that day back in 1996, talking about our hometowns and high school and our churches and our fathers and how we escaped it all, we hadn’t talked all that deep.”

D’Angelo’s music remains a portal with a spirit that will continue to reverberate long after his passing.

EXCLUSIVE: T.I. Presses Judge To Toss Sabrina Peterson’s Defamation Case

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 3:00pmCategory: Exclusives

T.I. asked a Los Angeles federal judge to throw out Sabrina Peterson‘s counterclaims for defamation, abuse of process and emotional distress, saying her lawsuit lacks legal standing and violates California’s speech protections.

Attorneys for the Atlanta rap mogul filed a motion on October 29 arguing that Peterson’s second amended counter-complaint should be dismissed under California’s litigation privilege and anti-SLAPP law.

The anti-SLAPP statute—short for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation—is designed to prevent people from using the courts to silence critics or chill protected speech.

T.I. contends that the statements Peterson is challenging were made in the context of ongoing litigation and are therefore immune from liability. His lawyers wrote that the claims “fail as a matter of law” and should be tossed before trial.

The motion stems from a December 13, 2024, lawsuit T.I. filed against Peterson, accusing her of defamation after she posted on Instagram that he was under a federal sex-trafficking investigation connected to a celebrity case.

T.I. denies the claim, stating that it has damaged his reputation.

Peterson responded with counterclaims, including one for intentional infliction of emotional distress. She cited a July 6, 2025, Instagram video in which T.I. promoted a comedy event.

Her filing claims the video was aimed at her and caused emotional harm.

But T.I.’s legal team says the video never mentioned Peterson and cannot legally be considered “extreme and outrageous” conduct, a requirement for an emotional distress claim. His attorneys argue the video was a general promotion and unrelated to any personal dispute.

A hearing on the motion is scheduled for December 4, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin in downtown Los Angeles.

The legal saga between T.I. and Peterson has dragged on for years, beginning with Peterson’s 2021 public accusation that the rap star once held a gun to her head in 2009.

She later sued T.I., his wife Tiny Harris and a friend for defamation after they publicly denied her claims. That lawsuit stalled in 2023 when a judge dismissed five of Peterson’s seven claims.

By March 2025, the entire case was dismissed without prejudice after Peterson missed multiple court deadlines and failed to pay nearly $100,000 in legal fees to the Harrises.

Peterson attempted to revive the case in October 2025, arguing that her former attorney had mishandled it. The judge rejected her request, citing a lack of excusable neglect and procedural compliance. She has since stated she plans to appeal the ruling.

In the meantime, T.I. filed a separate federal defamation lawsuit in December 2024 targeting Peterson’s newer Instagram posts, including the one alleging a federal sex-trafficking probe.

That case prompted Peterson’s current counterclaims, which T.I. now seeks to strike.

The court has ordered both parties to attend a settlement conference by November 24, 2025. If no agreement is reached, the trial is set to begin on June 9, 2026.

Sean Paul Trapped Inside Home After Record-Breaking Destruction In Jamaica, Singer Launches Relief Effort

By: Mike Winslow Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 2:30pmCategory: News

Sean Paul survived Hurricane Melissa’s wrath as the Category 5 monster slammed Jamaica with record-breaking 185 mph winds, leaving the dancehall superstar documenting the chaos from his Kingston home. At the same time, the island faced its worst natural disaster in 174 years.

The “Temperature” hitmaker became an unlikely lifeline for fans worldwide as communication lines collapsed across Jamaica, posting dramatic footage of pounding rain, roaring winds and debris swirling around his residence. “Stay strong, my people — we’ll rebuild, one love always,” Sean Paul urged in one of his posts as the storm tore through the Caribbean.

“Right now, my island of Jamaica is going through a really tough time. Hurricane Melissa has caused serious damage, and many of our brothers and sisters are struggling — families displaced, homes destroyed, and communities in need of help,” Sean Paul said, revealing he has partnered with Food For The Poor Jamaica to help with relief efforts.

“I’m asking all my fans, friends, and supporters worldwide, if you can, please give what you can. Every donation counts, no matter how small. Together, we can make a big difference,” Sean Paul said revealign he will match every dollar raised, up to $50,000.

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Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday morning as the strongest storm to ever hit Jamaica since record-keeping began 174 years ago. The monster hurricane packed winds exceeding 175 mph and a central pressure of 892 millibars, tying records set by the 1935 Labor Day hurricane in Florida and 2019’s Hurricane Dorian.

“Hurricane Melissa will be remembered for its ferocity and speed of intensification,” said Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University, noting how it rapidly evolved from a tropical storm to a Category 5 monster within 24 hours.

By Wednesday, the death toll across the Caribbean had climbed to at least 32 people. Haiti confirmed 23 deaths due to flash floods and landslides, while Jamaica reported eight fatalities and the Dominican Republic one.

The storm left 77% of Jamaica without power as it barreled toward Cuba and the Bahamas. In Jamaica’s agricultural heartland of St. Elizabeth, where the hurricane made its devastating landfall, entire communities were wiped out.

Meteorologists linked Melissa’s explosive growth to climate change and abnormally warm ocean temperatures, which were 2-3°C above average in the Caribbean.

“Melissa is the fourth storm this year to undergo rapid intensification,” Brian McNoldy of the University of Miami told The Associated Press. “It’s a clear signal of how climate change is reshaping hurricane behavior — faster, stronger and deadlier.”

Humanitarian relief began flowing in as Britain announced $3.3 million in humanitarian funding. The U.S. government deployed disaster response teams and search-and-rescue personnel, marking an early test for the Trump administration’s foreign aid policies following deep budget cuts earlier this year.

As Melissa weakened to Category 2 while moving toward Cuba, over 700,000 people took shelter.

The National Hurricane Center warned of dangerous storm surges hitting the Bahamas, with waters potentially surging up to seven feet in the southeastern Bahamas.

TikTok War Over: China Gives Green Light To Deal According To U.S. Treasury Secretary

By: Mike Winslow Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 2:00pmCategory: News

Scott Bessent has just delivered the news that TikTok users have been waiting for: China has officially approved the app’s transfer deal, potentially ending the 18-month saga that had millions of Americans on edge.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary made the announcement following President Donald Trump‘s high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Kuala Lumpur, revealing that the long-awaited resolution could finally be within reach.

“In Kuala Lumpur, we finalized the TikTok agreement in terms of getting Chinese approval, and I would expect that would go forward in the coming weeks and months, and we’ll finally see a resolution to that,” Scott Bessent told Fox Business Network.

The Treasury chief’s comments come after months of uncertainty surrounding the popular social media platform’s future in the United States.

The app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of national security concerns and legislative battles since the Trump administration first targeted it for potential divestiture.

Bessent’s announcement signals a major breakthrough in U.S.-China relations, with the TikTok transfer deal serving as a key component of broader trade negotiations between the two superpowers.

The agreement would reportedly transfer TikTok’s U.S. operations to new ownership, addressing longstanding concerns about data security and foreign influence.

The timing of the announcement is particularly significant, coming just as TikTok faced mounting pressure from lawmakers and regulators who have repeatedly raised alarms about the app’s Chinese ownership.

The platform boasts over 170 million American users who have been anxiously watching the unfolding political drama.

While specific details of the transfer arrangement remain confidential, sources close to the negotiations suggest that the deal represents a compromise that would allow TikTok to continue operating in the American market while addressing national security concerns.

The breakthrough follows President Trump’s September 2025 executive order, which endorsed a divestiture plan for TikTok’s U.S. operations, effectively saving the app from an imminent ban. That move came after 18 months of intense diplomatic and legal wrangling between Washington and Beijing.

For TikTok’s massive American user base, Bessent’s announcement offers hope that their favorite platform will remain accessible without the constant threat of shutdown.

The app has become a cultural phenomenon, particularly among younger demographics who use it for entertainment, news and social connection.

The Treasury Secretary’s optimistic timeline of “coming weeks and months” suggests that the final implementation of the transfer deal could happen relatively quickly, bringing closure to one of the most contentious tech policy issues of recent years.

As negotiations continue, all eyes will be on how the transfer deal unfolds and whether it can satisfy both American security concerns and Chinese business interests while keeping TikTok’s millions of users happy.

EXCLUSIVE: JAY-Z’s Alleged Son’s Godmother Begs Judge To Reconsider Previous Ruling

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 1:00pmCategory: Exclusives

JAY-Z and a long-running paternity dispute collided again in court after Rymir Satterthwaite’s godmother begged a federal judge to revisit a ruling that allows the rap icon to pursue sanctions against her.

Lillie M. Coley, who previously served as Satterthwaite’s legal guardian, filed a motion on October 28 in Los Angeles asking U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett to revisit her October 24 decision.

That ruling denied Coley’s emergency request for a temporary restraining order, effectively giving Jay-Z’s legal team the green light to pursue sanctions in New Jersey state court.

Coley claims the court based its decision on an incomplete set of documents. According to her filing, JAY-Z’s attorneys submitted only 18 out of 135 pages from a New Jersey court record, which she says misrepresented the situation.

In her motion, Coley argued that the omitted pages include a recent “Modification Application” filed by JAY-Z’s legal team in New Jersey. She believes this proves the state-level case is still active and should have influenced the federal court’s decision on jurisdiction.

“The court overlooked key facts,” Coley wrote in her filing. She also said she wants the chance to include the full set of documents and have her request reconsidered.

The legal standoff is part of a years-long effort by Coley and Satterthwaite to compel JAY-Z to take a DNA test.

Satterthwaite has claimed for over a decade that the Hip-Hop mogul is his biological father, though multiple courts have dismissed those claims.

In 2022, a New Jersey judge barred both Coley and Satterthwaite from filing new paternity actions without prior approval, citing a pattern of meritless and repetitive filings.

Now, JAYZ’s legal team is seeking sanctions against Coley in that same court, arguing her continued filings are abusive. Coley, however, says the move is meant to punish her for advocating on Satterthwaite’s behalf.

Judge Garnett’s October 24 ruling, first reported by AllHipHop, cleared the path for JAY-Z’s attorneys to move forward with their sanctions request.

If Judge Garnett declines to revisit her ruling, Coley could face penalties in New Jersey, potentially bringing an end to her legal campaign tied to Satterthwaite’s claims.

Young Will Smith Actor Suffers Fatal Heart Attack At Maryland Home

By: Mike Winslow Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 12:15pmCategory: News

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. died from a heart attack at his Maryland home on Wednesday morning, ending the life of a beloved child actor who brought young Will Smith to life on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

The 42-year-old actor’s mother, Renee Trice, confirmed to TMZ that Myers suffered his fourth heart attack in three years, proving fatal this time around.

Myers had been battling heart problems since 2022, making his sudden passing all the more devastating for family and fans.

“RIP to our good brother @rocwonder one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten,” The Fellaship Men’s Group posted on Instagram Wednesday. “The mission will continue in your honor. Next mens meeting will be one for the books like we talked about! Love you bro, rest easy, big bro will take it from here.”

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Myers made his mark in Hip-Hop culture through his memorable 1992 appearance in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 3 episode “Will Gets Committed,” where he portrayed a young version of Smith’s character.

That same year, he landed another significant role as young Marlon Jackson in the ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, which chronicled the rise of the Jackson 5 and the Jackson family’s musical dynasty.

His final acting credit came in 2000 with an appearance as an unnamed student in The WB’s teen drama “Young Americans,” marking the end of his on-screen career.

After stepping away from acting, Myers built a successful duct cleaning business in Maryland and co-founded The Fellaship Men’s Group, focusing on men’s mental health support and self-improvement.

The organization described itself as providing “support, self-improvement & real conversations” for men in the community.

Just last month, Myers celebrated his daughter’s 10th birthday on Instagram, writing: “Happy 10th birthday to my baby girl!! The life of the party and always a bright light in the room!! I’m so happy to be your father can’t wait what the next 10yrs.”

Myers leaves behind his daughter and a legacy that touched both Hip-Hop culture and children’s television during the golden era of ’90s entertainment.

A$AP Rocky Explains Why He’s In No Rush To Drop New Music

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 12:00pmCategory: News

A$AP Rocky isn’t racing to flood the charts or chase streaming numbers—instead, the Harlem rapper says every move he makes, from his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb to his ventures in fashion and design, has to serve a bigger purpose: legacy.

“I don’t do all these different endeavors just because I got to be the first at the top of the mountain and plant the flag,” he told Perfect Magazine in an interview published Wednesday, October 30. “Because it’s not really about who did it first. It’s about who did it the best. Everything I do is based off building legacy. That’s why I’m not so eager to just drop, drop, drop. I don’t do things to just try and stay relevant, or keep my name in the conversation. I try to do natural things, creative, ambitious things that really satisfy me.”

The 37-year-old rapper has been teasing Don’t Be Dumb for years, but despite releasing singles like “Highjack,” “Tailor Swif,” “Ruby Rosary” and “Pray4DaGang,” the full project has yet to land.

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A$AP Rocky Regrets Publicizing Album Release Date

Earlier this month, he confirmed the album is finished but gave no release date, saying he now prefers to “let the music speak for itself.”

He also admitted that announcing release dates in the past was “a bit foolish” and has since decided to keep things fluid and organic.

Beyond music, Rocky’s been juggling a lot. His creative agency and fashion label AWGE continues to grow, and his personal life has taken center stage.

He and Rihanna recently welcomed their third child, and he’s been intentional about putting family first.

“I don’t want to primarily blame it on my case, but life was life-ing,” he said in September, referring to his ongoing legal issues. “We don’t plan on having children, but when it happens, you gotta adjust and move with it. I gotta be present for my family, because that’s first.”

Originally expected in August 2024, Don’t Be Dumb has faced delays due to sample clearance problems, leaks and Rocky’s personal obligations. Still, the anticipation continues to build, and Rocky seems content with letting the art arrive on its own terms.

Dee-1 & Jim Jones End Longstanding Feud With Public Handshake

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 11:00amCategory: News

Dee-1 ended his feud with Jim Jones backstage at the Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz showdown during ComplexCon in Las Vegas, where the two artists exchanged a handshake and words of mutual respect after months of public tension.

The unexpected truce unfolded inside the Las Vegas Convention Center when Jones approached Dee-1 and extended his hand.

The pair dapped each other up and exchanged a few words. Juelz Santana witnessed the moment and embraced Dee-1, offering support for his mission.

“Put our past differences aside,” Dee-1 wrote on Instagram. “Finally met @jimjonescapo in person and shook like men. Never backed down from what i stand for, i’ve just let God work thru me. A SHIFT IS HAPPENING. MANY PEOPLE WHO DON’T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WILL HAVE NO APPRECIATION FOR HOW HUGE THIS IS. YOUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE YOUR FUTURE. That’s GANGSTA.”

In a voiceover video shared online, Dee-1 reflected on the moment.

“This is one of my favorite moments ever in Hip-Hop. Salute to Jones. We have had some negative, toxic, not cool, bad energy-filled interactions over the past two years online.”

“In Hip-Hop, we got to applaud the reconciliation as much as we are entertained by the drama in the Fallout.”

He noted this was their first time meeting in person and referenced a past interview where Jones suggested things might escalate if they ever crossed paths.

“When I saw that brother extend his hand… that spoke a billion words right there. Because there was talks that it would go a whole nother way when we met. He literally said it.”

“We did what grown men post to do, and I respect it. We had a brief interaction. Y’all about to see the video, but it spoke a billion words.”

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Jim Jones Issues Warning To Dee-1

The rift began in 2023 when Dee-1 criticized Jones, Rick Ross and Meek Mill during an appearance on Sway’s Universe, accusing them of glamorizing street culture and calling them “disappointing grown-ups.”

Jones fired back on the same platform, brushing off the criticism and accusing Dee-1 of name-dropping for attention.

“I don’t care about what [Dee-1] said. That boy don’t know me. I know his trick. He using my name for fame. It’s all good … I do more in one month for people than he’ll ever do in his whole life.”

In the same interview, Jones issued a thinly veiled warning.

“My little cousin might not like how you mentioned my name. And then he might want to slap a dread out your head just ’cause he don’t understand that you using my name for fame.”

He clarified he wasn’t encouraging violence but said actions have consequences.

Donald Trump Restarts U.S. Nuclear Testing After Russia Unveils Tsunami Drone

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 10:00amCategory: AHHplus

Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Wednesday night to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over 30 years, citing aggressive advancements by Russia and China as the reason for breaking the long-standing U.S. moratorium.

The directive came via a late-night post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, just hours before his scheduled summit with Xi Jinping in South Korea. “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” Trump wrote.

The announcement follows Vladimir Putin’s public unveiling of a new underwater nuclear drone designed to unleash massive tsunamis.

“In terms of speed and operating depth, there is nothing like this unmanned vehicle anywhere in the world, and it’s unlikely that anything similar will appear in the near future,” Putin said Wednesday.

Trump argued the U.S. must match its rivals, claiming the nation “has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country” and credited his prior term with modernizing the arsenal.

He warned that the U.S. possesses “tremendous destructive power,” though the Federation of American Scientists currently estimates that Russia holds the largest number of nuclear warheads.

He placed Russia as the second most powerful nuclear force and called China a “distant third,” but warned that Beijing could close the gap in five years.

Trump said he “hated to do it” but claimed he was forced to act due to the escalating nuclear capabilities of both nations.

The move breaks a policy in place since September 1992, when the U.S. conducted its last full-scale nuclear test.

All three nations—Russia, China and the U.S.—signed the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which prohibits nuclear explosions, though neither the U.S. nor China ever ratified it.

Russia ratified the treaty in 2000 but pulled out in 2023 to align with the U.S. position.

North Korea remains the only country to have carried out nuclear explosive tests in the 21st century.

Last week, Trump dismissed Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile with “unlimited range,” calling it an inappropriate focus and urging Putin to “get the war ended,” referring to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Trump also emphasized the U.S. military’s readiness, saying, “We test missiles all the time” and pointing to a nuclear submarine “right off Russia’s shore” that doesn’t “have to go 8,000 miles.”

The U.S. has relied on simulations and maintenance programs since the early 1990s to ensure its nuclear stockpile remains functional without live testing.

Big L’s Posthumous Album Boasts All-Star Lineup: JAY-Z, Nas, Mac Miller & More

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 8:00amCategory: News

Big L returns to the spotlight this Friday with Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King, a posthumous album featuring JAY-Z, Nas, Mac Miller, Method Man, Joe Budden and Joey Bada$$, a lineup that spans generations of Hip-Hop.

The fifth studio release from the late Harlem MC, who was killed in 1999, arrives Friday (October 31) through Mass Appeal Records.

The album combines unreleased verses with new production and guest appearances from both longtime collaborators and younger voices in the genre.

Showbiz and Herb McGruff also contribute, rounding out a project that bridges the past and present.

The official Big L Instagram account shared a heartfelt message on Wednesday (October 29), thanking supporters for keeping his name alive.

“Thank you to every Big L fan who’s kept his name alive all these years. Over the past twenty years, there were over 100 million views and streams of his music out there—most of it released without his brother @bigdon4ever knowing how to find it, track it, or monetize it. There were labels set up, artwork, and videos created that he and Big L’s half sister, Tyece had never seen.”

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The album’s lead single, “U Ain’t Gotta Chance,” dropped October 15 and features a fresh verse from Nas alongside Big L’s vocals pulled from his 1997 Tim Westwood freestyle.

The track serves as a preview of the album’s approach—preserving Big L’s voice while pairing it with contemporary production and artists.

This marks the fourth posthumous release from the “Put It On” lyricist, whose influence remains deeply rooted in Hip-Hop circles.

“Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King” will be available on all major streaming platforms starting Friday, October 31.

Jackboy Exposes Kodak Black 2015 Interrogation Clip Amid Ongoing Tension

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 7:00amCategory: News

Jackboy threw gasoline on his long-running beef with Kodak Black by uploading a 2015 police interrogation video that appears to show the rapper cooperating with detectives about a robbery case in Florida.

The clip, which Jackboy posted to his Instagram Stories late Wednesday night, is labeled “Pompano Beach Room 1, Oct-15-15” and shows an 18-year-old Kodak speaking with law enforcement about a burglary.

At one point, Kodak tells the officer, “I’m not the bad guy,” and explains, “That’s just an image I’m portraying for my music.”

The detective presses him for more information about “the burglary,” and Kodak seems to give up details about the incident.

Kodak Black Arrested For Burglary In 2015

The resurfaced footage has reignited debate around the ever-sensitive topic of snitching in Hip-Hop, especially given Kodak’s past legal troubles. In October 2015, the Florida rapper was arrested on a laundry list of charges, including robbery, assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment and driving with a suspended license.

The robbery charge stemmed from accusations that he forced people into his car because he believed they had broken into his home. After his arrest, Kodak was released on bond but continued facing legal fallout.

In May 2016, he was picked up again on a warrant tied to the same case. He later pleaded no contest and received a sentence of one year of house arrest and five years of probation.

The timing of Jackboy’s post seems intentional, reigniting a feud that’s been simmering for years.

The two former collaborators were once close friends, but their relationship deteriorated in the early 2020s. Since then, they’ve traded insults online, dropped diss tracks and taken shots during livestreams. Jackboy has even mocked Kodak’s music career, suggesting he open a restaurant instead.

The tension between their camps has reportedly spilled into real life. In 2023, a drive-by shooting in Florida left several people injured and one woman dead.

Authorities linked the violence to their public feud, though Kodak has not been charged in connection with the incident.

Diddy Begs Court To Fast-Track Appeal Before Time Runs Out

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 6:00amCategory: News

Sean “Diddy” Combs is pressing the courts for speed, urging a federal appeals panel to fast-track his legal challenge before his four-year prison sentence runs its course.

The embattled Hip-Hop mogul’s legal team filed a motion Wednesday (October 29), with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals asking for an accelerated schedule.

His attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, warned that the standard 18-month appeals process could outlast his sentence, rendering the appeal meaningless. “Mr. Combs’s appeal of his sentence does not become moot while the appeal is pending,” she wrote.

Diddy was found guilty in July of violating the Mann Act by arranging interstate prostitution, specifically by organizing sex parties — referred to in court as “freak-offs” — involving his girlfriends and male escorts. Though he was cleared of racketeering and sex-trafficking charges, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him in October to 50 months in prison and fined him $500,000.

Shapiro is pushing for all briefs to be submitted by March and oral arguments to be heard in April, a six-month timeline that would significantly shorten the usual process.

Prosecutors have already signed off on the expedited timeline, which increases the likelihood of court approval unless scheduling issues arise.

Diddy is currently serving his time at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He is scheduled to be released from federal custody on May 8, 2028, according to newly updated Bureau of Prisons records.

He has already received credit for a year served and could reduce his remaining time through good behavior or participation in rehabilitation programs.

A major component of the appeal focuses on the use of the Mann Act, a law originally passed in 1910 as the White-Slave Traffic Act.

Shapiro described it as “an infamous statute with a sordid history,” arguing it was misapplied in Diddy’s case. The defense maintains that the prostitution charges were improperly added to the broader sex-trafficking indictment, which Diddy ultimately beat in court.

The court has not yet announced whether it will adopt the proposed expedited schedule.

Nicki Minaj Dragged By Former Friend Rah Ali In Scathing Post: “Get Offline & Seek Help”

By: London Jennn Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 4:00amCategory: News

Nicki Minaj was publicly accused of betrayal by longtime friend Rah Ali in a scathing message posted Wednesday night (October 29), marking a dramatic fallout between two women once seen as close friends.

Ali took to X (Twitter) to confront Minaj directly in a lengthy open letter, accusing the rapper of turning against her and enabling false rumors that could damage her reputation and livelihood.

“Nicki, throughout the duration of our friendship, I have been nothing but loyal and genuine,” Ali wrote. “And while you don’t get a reward for doing what you’re supposed to do, you certainly shouldn’t get penalized for it. Even if you’re going through a hard time right now, I can’t allow you to destroy me and the business I’ve built.”

In the same message, Ali expressed heartbreak over what she described as Minaj empowering others to spread damaging lies. “You’ve empowered and given license to others to spread deplorable lies about me, smearing my character and throwing away the friendship,” she added. “To be lied on by someone you don’t know is one thing; for it to come from you is unimaginable.”

Ali didn’t stop there. She directly addressed Minaj by her full legal name—Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty—and challenged her to either provide proof of the allegations or issue an apology.

“If any of these allegations were true, we’d be having a very different conversation, wouldn’t we?” she added. “Show the evidence or apologize instead of sensationalizing headlines. Get offline and seek help. Reclaim your peace, your time, and your crown.”

Tasha K Implies Rah Ali Stole From Nicki Minaj

The exact nature of the allegations remains unclear. Minaj has not publicly responded to Ali. No recent statements from the rapper suggest a direct conflict with her former friend.

However, the timing of Ali’s message coincides with a post earlier this month by gossip blogger Tasha K, who alleged that Minaj’s former assistant, Khadeeja, had leaked private information to Rah Ali.

The post, filled with salacious claims, suggested that Khadeeja handed over Minaj’s Apple ID credentials and financial details to Ali, leading to a fallout.

While the post was full of unverified claims, Ali’s public statement suggests she believes the rumors have taken on a life of their own—with Minaj’s alleged involvement making it personal.

Nicki Minaj and Rah Ali once shared a close bond. Ali appeared in Minaj’s “No Frauds” video and stood by her during public feuds, apparently stepping in during the infamous 2018 New York Fashion Week incident involving Cardi B.

At the time, Minaj praised Ali’s loyalty and toughness, saying, “Rah really, really beat Cardi’s ass bad. Rah beat you so bad, I was mad at Rah.”

Minaj added, “Ra held her head and punched her like eight, nine times, and I could hear it—the hardest punch you’ve ever heard in your life.”

That same loyalty now appears to be fractured beyond repair.

As of Thursday morning (October 30), Minaj has not addressed Ali’s post or the allegations circulating online.

EXCLUSIVE: Eminem Preps For His Biggest Rap Battle Yet—With Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 2:03amCategory: Exclusives

Eminem’s longtime publishing company, Eight Mile Style, isn’t backing down from Big Tech—it’s suiting up for war.

In a blistering new court filing, the Detroit-based publisher accused Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms of wielding its vast wealth to “crush” smaller competitors while allegedly profiting from the unlicensed use of Eminem’s catalog across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

“Meta is one of the most valuable companies in the world… with teams of lawyers at the ready to crush any legitimate attempt at opposing many of the egregious tactics it employs in pursuit of its limitless expansion,” the filing reads.

The filing marks Eight Mile’s official counterstrike against Meta’s attempt to dismiss its sweeping copyright lawsuit.

The company, co-owned by Eminem and his longtime collaborators Jeff and Mark Bass, claims Meta deliberately uploaded 243 of the rapper’s compositions into its in-app music libraries without permission.

Eight Mile’s lawyers, Richard Busch and Howard Hertz, frame the fight as an uneven but deliberate one — a David vs. Goliath clash between Detroit’s most famous lyricist and Silicon Valley’s social media empire.

The filing paints Meta as a “corporate juggernaut” using delay tactics to exhaust smaller rights holders. “Meta may effortlessly start and then endure a war of attrition in order to force a smaller opposing party into submission,” Busch wrote.

The lawsuit argues that Meta directly infringed by storing, reproducing, and distributing Eminem’s songs to billions of users without a license.

“Meta objectively knew it did not have a license to exploit the Eight Mile Compositions, and was aware that it was providing infringing material on a massive scale, thereby culpably causing direct infringement by its users every time they copied, synched, downloaded, or streamed the Eight Mile Compositions from its Music Libraries, which it deliberately placed there,” Busch said.

When Meta’s motion to dismiss claimed the complaint lacked detail, Eight Mile fired back, noting that Meta knows exactly what it did and pointing out that Facebook and Instagram quietly removed certain Eminem songs after being notified.

The company also accuses Meta of reusing arguments that failed in a nearly identical case against Epidemic Sound, in which a California judge rejected Meta’s bid to have the lawsuit dismissed.

“This Court should ignore Meta’s recycled tactics,” Eight Mile’s lawyers argued.

Eight Mile’s filing leaves little doubt it’s ready to take the case as far as needed — a posture fitting for the publisher behind “Lose Yourself,” a song about seizing one shot against impossible odds. While Meta touts its global dominance and nearly $200 billion in annual revenue, Eminem’s camp portrays itself as the small but defiant force from Ferndale, ready to stand up for creative rights.

The clash pits Eminem’s legacy and Detroit’s independent spirit against Zuckerberg’s algorithmic empire — a cultural showdown that stretches far beyond music.

If the case moves forward, discovery could expose how Meta manages the music that fuels its social platforms and how much of it may have been used without artists’ consent.

Rapper Blacc Zacc Hit With RICO For Allegedly Orchestrating Murder-for-Hire Over Necklace

By: Nolan Strong Updated Oct 30, 2025 at 1:05amCategory: News

Blacc Zacc found himself behind bars on Wednesday after federal authorities arrested the South Carolina rapper on serious RICO charges that could land him in prison for life.

The rapper, born Zachary Chapman, 34, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and booked into a federal prison in Spartanburg.

The Columbia-based artist faces a laundry list of charges, including RICO Conspiracy, Murder in Aid of Racketeering, and multiple firearm violations.

According to a 22-page federal indictment, prosecutors allege Blacc Zacc founded and led Dirty Money Entertainment (DME), described as a street gang operating throughout South Carolina.

The indictment claims Blacc Zacc directed all DME activities while delegating authority to other members and associates.

The gang allegedly operated primarily out of Columbia but owned several properties, including a house in Blythewood, where they conducted operations.

Many of the charges stem from a 2021 murder-for-hire plot in Columbia that prosecutors say Blacc Zacc orchestrated after a rival gang member stole a diamond chain.

Blacc Zacc appeared before a federal magistrate on Wednesday, entered a not guilty plea, and has a detention hearing scheduled for Monday in Greenville. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is requesting that he remain detained pending trial.

The rapper, who has built a following of over 300,000 on Instagram and 104,000 monthly Spotify listeners, is known for tracks like “Richest Rapper In SC” and collaborations with artists including 42 Dugg, Kevin Gates, DaBaby, and his child’s mother, Renni Rucci.

His 2020 studio album Carolina Narco helped establish his presence in the Hip-Hop scene.

Chapman faces nine federal charges total:

RICO Conspiracy
Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering
Two counts of Use, Carry, and Discharge of a Firearm During and In Relation to a Crime of Violence
Conspiracy to Commit Murder in Aid of Racketeering
Murder in Aid of Racketeering
Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Commission of Murder-for-Hire
Causing Death Through Use of a Firearm
Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Threats or Violence

Trae Young Calls Quavo His “Big Brother” During Interview With Jimmy Fallon

By: Mike Winslow Updated Oct 29, 2025 at 11:02pmCategory: News

Trae Young brought both his NBA drive and Atlanta Hip-Hop roots to late-night television on October 28, using his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to spotlight his championship goals and personal bond with Quavo.

The Atlanta Hawks point guard, known for his court vision and deep shooting range, also showed off his growing connection to the city’s music and culture, which he now calls home.

The two-time All-Star spoke openly about his friendship with the former Migos rapper, telling Fallon, “He welcomed me to Atlanta from Day One. He’s like a big brother.”

Their relationship recently took center stage in Billboard’s “Switching Stages” feature, where the two swapped professions—Young hit the studio while Quavo tested his basketball skills.

“We were able to switch lives and I got to go into his world and he came into my world a little bit. So, going to the studio with him, I got to see kind of how he made a song,” Young said.

Their bond runs deeper than a single collaboration. Quavo famously helped push Young’s “Ice Trae” nickname into the mainstream with a shoutout in the 2018 Migos track “Ice Tray,” further tying the NBA star to Atlanta’s Hip-Hop community.

When the conversation turned to basketball, Young didn’t hesitate to lay out his main goal.

“I want to win a championship, obviously,” he said. While proud of his individual stats, he led the league in assists last season with 11.6 per game.

Young made it clear that team success is what matters most.

Despite his substantial numbers, the Hawks finished 40-42 last season and missed the playoffs. This year marks the first full season under head coach Quin Snyder, and the team is still trying to find its rhythm.

Off the court, Young’s involvement in music continues to grow.

In October, he dropped “Where I Stay,” featuring Quavo and 2 Chainz, a track that serves as a tribute to Atlanta and Quavo performed the song during the Hawks’ home opener.

Atlanta Cop Shot Rapper 17 Times & Family Demands Answers

By: Nolan Strong Updated Oct 29, 2025 at 10:00pmCategory: News

The Atlanta cop who fired 17 bullets into Hip-Hop artist B. Green, outside a Buckhead bar while working off-duty security, had a history of disciplinary violations that raised concerns about his continued role in law enforcement.

The fatal shooting of B. Green, born Linton Blackwell, occurred on October 11 near 5 Paces Inn in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood.

According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s report, every bullet struck Blackwell from behind, including two in the upper back, one in the buttocks and 14 in the mid and lower back. The death was ruled a homicide.

The cop behind the trigger, Gerald Walker, joined the Atlanta Police Department in 2023 and was already under scrutiny before the shooting.

Records obtained by Capital B Atlanta through an open records request show that seven internal complaints have been filed against him. Six were substantiated.

The violations include issues with body camera protocols and arrest procedures. He is currently in what the department calls an “active reckoning period,” during which four of those complaints remain on his record.

“This [has] devastated our family,” said Jimmy Hill, Blackwell’s cousin. “They never did say he pointed a weapon at that officer.”

Walker was working a private security detail when he responded to a disturbance involving B. Green.

According to preliminary findings by the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Walker saw B. Green go to his car, retrieve something and place it in his waistband.

William Stanley, a friend who went to the bar with the rapper that night, said Walker had frisked both men before they entered and seemed to recognize B. Green from a previous encounter.

Stanley said he ran around the building and found the Hip-Hop artist already being shot.

“When I bent the corner, I saw BG, like he was trying to head back into the establishment, but the dude was already shooting him. He had already shot him over five or six times at that point.”

Walker has been reassigned to the Force Usage Review Assignment while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues its probe. Officers in that role are barred from working off-duty jobs but retain their badge, ID and service weapon.

B. Green’s song “You Aint Street” featuring Trouble and Bankroll Fresh, has racked up over 13 million views on YouTube. Unfortunately, every rapper on the song is dead.