Let us say this straight up: there is no replacing Prodigy in Mobb Deep. Not at all. But we need to discuss this rumor.
This week, Havoc gave us an update. And what an update it was. The Mobb Deep producer and rap warlord is currently in the studio with Nas, actively working on what appears to be the group’s next album.
This crazy news follows another insane announcement from Havoc and The Alchemist (who really made a lot of advances with the group). Last year, they confirmed a new Mobb Deep project was in development.
The project features unreleased verses from the late Prodigy, one of the G.O.A.T.s. The Alchemist has said publicly that he and Havoc would oversee production, and now we know Nas is fully in the fold. Fans have eagerly anticipated this collaboration. I’m hoping to experience a full blown fusion of Mobb Deep’s gritty, signature sound with Nas’s lyricism.
Mobb Deep has not had a full-length project since 2014’s The Infamous Mobb Deep. There’s no release date, but the studio session strongly suggests this is happening. We must continue to put respect on the legacy of Prodigy and Mobb Deep.
Marlon Wayans is reviving the Scary Movie franchise with a sixth installment set for 2026.
Wayans will reunite with brothers Shawn and Keenen Ivory to bring back the original tone and R-rated humor that launched the horror spoof series nearly 25 years ago.
The Wayans trio—who created the franchise in 2000—are returning to write and star in the upcoming film, with Marlon and Shawn reprising their roles as Shorty and Ray.
Dave Sheridan will also return as Doofy, the dim-witted cop who was revealed as the killer in the first movie.
“We got the gloves off. We’re going R. We’re going to have the same fun and the same kind of tone and Wayans flavor that we gave on the first one,” Marlon told People.
The first two Scary Movie entries, directed by Keenen Ivory, became box office hits by spoofing horror staples like Scream, The Blair Witch Project and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
After the 2001 sequel, the Wayans brothers stepped away from the franchise, which continued with three more films released in 2003, 2006 and 2013.
Reflecting on the sequels made without them, Marlon said they were “missing that flavor” and promised the new film would return the “hot sauce.”
In an October statement to Deadline, the brothers said, “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the new Scary Movie and work with each other again. This is a franchise we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the aisles and hope to see that happen again.”
No additional casting has been confirmed. Scary Movie 6 is scheduled for release in 2026.
According to Atlanta police homicide commander Lt. Andrew Smith, he sustained a leg injury while on the run that ultimately claimed his life.
But Young Scooter’s son, Kenneth Bailey Jr., seemingly doesn’t care what their explanation is—he’s furious over how the incident unfolded.
“F### APD,” Kenneth Jr. wrote on his Instagram Stories. “Police or not ain have no understanding bout you pulled straight up ain’t give a f### bout no handcuffs on me. I just wanted to make sure you good dats all I kept askin and they hoe ass kept lyin. Damn my best friend gone. Happy birthday too. I know exactly what to do fasho tho you know I got my sisters and brothers they overly good yo son a Hustla just like you.
“Watch dis. I promise ima get back to yall thank yall. Im just tryna stay off this social media s### got lame ass blogs lyin and s### man ion even wanna see nunna dis s###. Broken into million pieces ion wish dis pain on nobody. Dude a good n#### he ain’t deserve this s###.”
Officers were called to a home in the 200 block of William Nye Drive after shots were fired and a woman was observed being dragged inside.
“When officers arrived, they knocked on the door and a male opened the door and immediately shut the door on the officers,” Smith said. “That’s when Scooter and another man allegedly took off on foot and Scooter somehow got “injured” along the way and later died at Grady Memorial Hospital.
“He appeared to have suffered an injury to his leg,” Smith explained. “Officers rendered aid and he was transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Atlanta Police Department has not been involved in any shootings tonight and the incident on William Nye—no one was—there was not a shooting at all. Just to be very clear, the injury that was sustained was not via the officers on scene.”
Some outlets are erroneously citing a report from Fox 5 Atlanta about a man who was killed in a shooting near State Farm Arena, but the man is 42 years old and actually survived but is in critical condition. There are seemingly endless tweets mourning Scooter’s death. Playboi Carti, in particular, shared a photo of Scooter on on his Instagram Stories with the letters, “SMFH.”
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to review the incident due to public speculation surrounding the case.
Lizzo landed her first starring movie role portraying legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming biopic Rosetta.
The “About Damn Time” performer announced the casting news on Instagram Monday.
“Black people made rock n roll yeaaaah.” She also shared a side-by-side snapshot of herself and Tharpe strumming guitars, captioning the image on her Instagram Stories, “Its finally out yall. I’m so excited & honored (sic).”
According to Deadline, the film will explore a crucial chapter in Tharpe’s life as she revolutionized music with her distinctive guitar style, confronted societal prejudices and kept her romantic relationship with another woman hidden.
She also famously turned a wedding ceremony into a historic musical milestone—the world’s first stadium concert.
Lizzo isn’t entirely new to the acting scene.
She previously appeared in the 2019 film Hustlers alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and made a brief cameo as The Duchess in a 2023 episode of Disney’s The Mandalorian.
However, Rosetta marks her debut as a leading lady on the big screen, a significant career leap for the Grammy-winning artist.
The film remains in the early stages of production, with Lizzo joining actor Forest Whitaker as a producer. Screenwriters Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry are on board to craft the script, though no director has yet been named.
Tharpe, who passed away in 1973, was inducted posthumously into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, and she was recognized for her pioneering influence on artists ranging from Elvis Presley to Chuck Berry.
Her groundbreaking fusion of gospel fervor and electric guitar riffs laid the foundation for rock music’s emergence.
Young Thug quickly shut down an overzealous Playboi Carti fan while promoting his upcoming live show.
On Thursday (March 27), the Atlanta native shared a string of tweets geared toward both stoking the flames surrounding red hot rumors about his new music and teasing his upcoming performances.
Along with retweeting an article announcing the news of his headlining set during the weekend of the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash music festival in Illinois on June 22, Thug tweeted, “Y’all mfers goin have to beg me to drop this s### nocizzy.”
Yall mfers goin have to beg me to drop this s### nocizzy
Prior to issuing the aforemention tweet, Thugger piqued fan’s interests after he held up a custom jersey with a cryptic name on the back of it when the arena broadcast team shared a shot of him and Mariah on the jumbotron screen.
Social media users immediately began attempting to decipher the meaning of the text on the back of the jersey, which read “UY SCUTI.” The Twitter account Thugger Daily pointed to a Google search result revealing UY Scuti is the name of a red hypergiant star—that is categorized as the “largest known star in the universe” along with the fact that Thug began following an Instagram page with the handle @uyscutiiiiii following his appearance at the game.
No matter the case, a Twitter user replied in the thread, using it as an opportunity to minimize the moment and antagonize Thug by writing, “U NOT CARTI LIL BRA.”
While it’s worth mentioning that Playboi Carti did make history this week by simultaneously charting 31 songs consecutively on the Billboard Hot 100 after the No. 1 debut of his MUSIC album, Thug seemingly wasn’t at all fazed by the slight.
“I wonder who’s couch you’re tweeting this on,” he wrote in a quoted reply to the troll.
Young Thug will also make appearances at a pair of festivals in Europe later this year as well. The “Halftime” rapper will not only take the stage at Les Ardentes festival in Belgium on July 5, he’ll also be performing at Openair Frauenfeld in Switzerland on July 11.
Check out the full lineup for the Summer Smash festival below.
Fergie marked her 50th birthday with an Instagram tribute to her younger self, a nod to her Billboard recognition and son Axl Jack.
The Grammy-winning singer shared a throwback photo from childhood, a screenshot of her name on Billboard’s Top Women Artists of the 21st Century list and a recent picture of her 11-year-old son.
The post served as a personal reflection and a celebration of how far she’s come.
“I honestly didn’t know what to post to mark this landmark number, so I started with a letter to my younger self,” she wrote. “Dear little Stacy, one day you’ll be 50 and you’ll be proud of yourself. You won’t have it all figured out, but you realize… who does? Success really is in the journey, and true happiness can be found in the smallest simple moments. Keep loving deeply with all your heart, and keep working on yourself. It always all makes sense later. I love you.”
Fergie rose to fame as a member of the Black Eyed Peas before launching a solo career that produced hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Glamorous.”
She said her inclusion on Billboard’s list was a surprise but one that carried weight.
She called the recognition a “beautiful surprise” and added it made her feel like “my music means something.”
The singer ended the post with a message to her son, whom she shares with actor Josh Duhamel.
“I also could not acknowledge this milestone without including my son Axl Jack, the sweetest love I’ve ever known. You make me want to be a better human every day. Onward and upward,” she wrote.
During a recent interview with The Morning Hustle, the former Power star was asked what BMF star Lil Meech should do to get back on 50 Cent’s good side. Rotimi didn’t sugarcoat his response and as a result, bluntly told Lil Meech to keep it pushing.
“Honestly, I think what’s said has been said at this point,” he said. “There’s really just nothing. Just move on. Like, if you dwell on anything right now, it’s just you dwelling on it.”
Actor Rotimi, who admits he once owed 50 Cent $300,000, gives Lil Meech advice after his fallout with 50 Cent and tells Lil Meech he just needs to move on.
Rotimi’s words carry weight, especially considering his own history when it comes to “feuding” with 50 Cent. In 2019, 50 Cent publicly called out Rotimi for owing him $300,000, sparking a viral social media exchange. However, as Rotimi later revealed to, the whole beef was a strategic stunt orchestrated by 50 himself to help clear the debt.
Reflecting on his own mindset in a similar situation, Rotimi made it clear that the best revenge is success.
“If it was me, I’m just gonna go beast mode and turn up,” he said. “Just make sure I go OD lit for the next thing I do.”
In case you’ve missed it, the G-Unit mastermind and Lil Meech have been going at it on social media for months now after 50 Cent called his father Big Meech a rat for linking up with Rick Ross. Earlier this month, 50 Cent announced the fourth and final season of the the hit STARZ series following Meech making appearances with his foes such as Floyd Mayweather and Rozay as well.
On the other hand, when asked about his current relationship with 50, Rotimi confirmed there’s no bad blood. But as for working together again, he admitted he’d be selective.
“Everything that he’s doing has been super lit, but it’s still in that world,” he explained, referring to 50’s heavy focus on crime dramas. “If it’s something he does, like a romantic comedy, then cool.”
FreakNik is stirring controversy in Memphis after city officials denied organizers a permit for the anticipated spring bash at Riverside Park.
Initially planned for Downtown Riverside Park, also known as MLK Riverside Park, the Memphis FreakNik revival received a speedy denial from city authorities.
Officials refunded the organizer’s payment and refused to issue the necessary permits, forcing a quick pivot to private property, where city permits aren’t required.
Organizers, meanwhile, are taking no chances.
They claim to have hired several private armed security teams and informed both MPD and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office about the new venue.
Local radio personality Stan Bell, host on Memphis’ V-103, voiced cautious optimism about the event’s potential.
“My hope and my wishes—if it does happen, if it does come to fruition, Memphis FreakNik—that everybody would be in [the] proper decorum, enjoy themselves, be responsible,” Bell told WREG.
The original FreakNik began modestly in Atlanta in 1983 as a casual picnic for Black college students at the Atlanta University Center.
The name cleverly combined “picnic” with a nod to Chic’s disco hit “Le Freak.” By the late ’80s and early ’90s, FreakNik had ballooned into a nationwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of partygoers and becoming a cultural milestone in Hip-Hop circles.
However, the event’s popularity eventually became its downfall. Safety issues, crime concerns and public backlash led to FreakNik’s demise in 1999.
“Considering where we are now, how violence is more prevalent, how sex trafficking is more prevalent than it was possibly back then…it’s not something that this city needs,” Christ United Baptist Church pastor Percy Hunter told Action News 5.
Despite its controversial end, FreakNik’s cultural imprint remains strong, influencing music videos, films and Hip-Hop culture. FreakNik’s storied past was also chronicled in a new documentary titled FreakNik: The Wildest Party Never Told.
The Memphis Police Department confirmed awareness of the event and pledged to keep a close eye on public parks during the weekend of April 19.
Elon Musk handed over X.com to his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a $33 billion all-stock transaction aimed at fusing social media with AI firepower.
The move officially folds the platform formerly known as Twitter into xAI.
Now, the AI firm has a valuation of $80 billion while p###### X at $33 billion—down from the $44 billion Musk paid in 2022. The deal also includes $12 billion in existing debt.
Musk said the merger would allow xAI to “combine data, models, computing resources, distribution and talent from both companies to accelerate our progress.”
“The combined company will deliver smarter, more meaningful experiences to billions of people while staying true to our core mission of seeking truth and advancing knowledge,”: Elon Musk said.
@xAI has acquired @X in an all-stock transaction. The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt).
Since its founding two years ago, xAI has rapidly become one of the leading AI labs in the world, building models and data centers at…
His chatbot Grok, already embedded in X, is part of that integration. The swap also reshuffles the investor deck. X Corp. shareholders now own 25% of xAI, effectively trading their stake in a social media platform for a piece of Musk’s AI ambitions.
Since Musk took over Twitter in 2022, the company has seen sweeping changes—mass layoffs, advertiser exits and a steep drop in value.
Musk financed the original purchase with a mix of equity and $13 billion in loans from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America.
After the takeover, he quickly ousted top executives and pivoted the platform toward his version of free speech.
Now, with X under xAI’s umbrella, Musk is pushing forward with plans to blend AI and social media into a more innovative, more useful experience.
However, the real action may be taking place far from Silicon Valley. In Memphis, xAI is building out a massive AI campus.
The company acquired a 1-million-square-foot site in the city’s southwest corner to expand its data operations. The Memphis expansion is one of the largest tech investments in the city’s history.
Still, not everyone is thrilled.
The facility runs on methane gas turbines, which emit pollutants like formaldehyde. Local residents have voiced concerns about air quality and transparency.
In response, xAI is building a wastewater recycling plant to reduce pressure on the city’s aquifer.
Montell Jordan and Max Rae are doing the unthinkable by creating a unique value proposition for the 30th anniversary of Jordan’s classic 1995 anthem, “This Is How We Do It.” They sit down with AllHipHop‘s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro at WonWorld Studios to talk about their special collaboration.
During the discussion, they explore the enduring legacy of the song, its cultural influence across both West Coast and East Coast music scenes. On top of that, the pair delve into the creative process behind its fresh reinterpretation.
Jordan candidly shares insights from his evolution as a gospel musician turned Def Jam artist, his subsequent journey into ministry and commitment to his personal wellness journey. He goes deep into being signed to Russell Simmons and, as a man of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the differences between gangs and frats.
Max Rae, a relative newbie compared to her veteran homie, expresses enthusiasm for merging traditional R&B elements with contemporary dance sounds. She’s got a promising future, but the present is extremely cool too.
AllHipHop: Montell, it’s been 30 years since “This Is How We Do It” dropped. How does it feel to hit such a landmark?
Montell Jordan: Man, it’s surreal. That track was always special. In college, whenever Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” came on, it shifted the entire room. I always knew I wanted to sing over that beat, and when Def Jam signed me as Russell Simmons’ “rap singer,” I got my chance. But it’s wild that the biggest hit on my debut album was actually the last song we recorded.
AllHipHop: Max, as an upcoming star, what’s it like stepping into Montell’s classic?
Max Rae: Honestly, it’s insane! I keep saying I’m living a pinch-me moment. I love ’90s R&B, but clubs today mostly play EDM. So my goal was to blend the two worlds, making “This Is How We Do It” fresh again for today’s listeners.
AllHipHop: Montell, did you face any backlash for sampling Slick Rick?
Montell Jordan: At first, definitely. Slick was fresh out of jail then, so for him, it was good timing—publishing-wise, rotation-wise. It was gutsy though. You don’t touch classics lightly, but luckily Rick loved it, and we’re still friends. He and Mandy, they’re family.
AllHipHop: Speaking of risks, Max, weren’t you nervous recreating such a classic?
Max Rae: Terrified! I mean, you’re touching history here. But knowing Montell trusted me meant everything. Plus, we made it an EDM vibe, different enough that purists still have the original, but now younger fans can dance to it.
AllHipHop: Montell, back then in ’95, East-West tensions were heating up. Did you feel any friction?
Montell Jordan: Definitely. Here I was, a West Coast guy from South Central L.A., singing about West Coast life but using a New York Hip-Hop beat. New Yorkers initially felt some type of way. I remember going up to Hot 97 and flipping the lyrics to shout out Brooklyn and Angie Martinez specifically. After that, it became a New York anthem, too. But it wasn’t always easy—there was pressure to respect both coasts.
AllHipHop: DJ Thoro, you pointed out Montell’s song was featured on “Martin.” How did you know the track was timeless?
DJ Thoro: If Martin Lawrence played your track, it was certified gold! “This Is How We Do It” was everywhere. It’s a generational hit like Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” or 50 Cent’s “In Da Club.” That doesn’t happen by accident.
AllHipHop: Montell, you eventually shifted toward preaching. When did that start?
Montell Jordan: Fully in 2011. Honestly, I felt like I was in an abusive relationship with music—I loved it deeply, but it didn’t love me back. Stepping away showed me what real love was: God, my wife, my kids. Once I prioritized that, I could return to music on my terms.
AllHipHop: Max, what’s your career looking like beyond this remix?
Max Rae: R&B is my heart, despite this EDM blend. My next projects will channel Bruno Mars vibes. I’m touring this summer, so fans can expect more soul and R&B from me.
AllHipHop: Montell, what’s next for you?
Montell Jordan: My wife Kristen and I are deeply involved in marriage ministry. Also, I recently beat cancer, documented the entire battle and we’re releasing that story soon, complete with music. Plus, if Max goes global, who knows? I might just join her on tour!
AllHipHop: Lastly, why Max for this special remix?
Montell Jordan: First, because she’s genuine and loves God—our values align deeply. Second, I heard her version and genuinely loved it. I trusted her like Slick Rick trusted me.
AllHipHop: Final words for the fans?
Max Rae: Just massive gratitude. Follow me @Max.Rae.Music. And Montell—there aren’t enough words to express my thanks.
Tyler, the Creator is pushing back against criticism over his “That Guy” freestyle on Kendrick Lamar’s “Hey Now” beat.
He addressed the controversy during his latest interview with Nardwuar, defending the move as a staple of Hip-Hop culture. He also called critics out of touch with the genre’s roots.
The Grammy-winning artist didn’t hold back when addressing criticism of the track, which dropped on December 25 as a surprise holiday release.
“I saw someone say, ‘How Tyler just gonna take Kendrick’s song right after it comes out and do the same flow over the same beat.’ And I’m like, ‘Damn, that’s somebody else who did not grow up listening to rap or Hip-Hop,'” Tyler explained. “‘Cause if you grew up listening to rap or Hip-Hop, you know that’s normal… You should have to do a survey and show your ID before you could say s### on the internet — ’cause folks be saying dumb s###.”
Tyler, the Creator dropped the freestyle, titled “THAT GUY,” on social media with the caption, “merry christmas. had fun with it,” after a fan had tweeted in November, “I want @tylerthecreator to freestyle on Hey Now so bad.”
Meanwhile, Tyler the Creator went viral earlier this week after Sexyy Red joined him to perform their collaboration “Sticky” during his CHROMAKOPIA Tour stop in Miami.
After the show, the two engaged in a barefoot foot race backstage, which was captured on video and quickly went viral.
They also recreated their infamous 2023 viral photo, posing with their backsides out and middle fingers up.
Dr. Dre suffered a loss in court on Thursday (March 27), when a judge decided not to toss out several texts in the $10 million civil harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former psychiatrist.
During the hearing, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark H. Epstein said he disagreed with Dr. Dre that the 11 text messages he sent to Charles Sophy in 2023 should be stricken from the lawsuit “because they were made in furtherance of either Dre’s constitutional right to free speech or his protected right to pursue litigation,” per Rolling Stone.
“It looks like a bunch of angry [messages] and I don’t see how they further the process of a medical board complaint,” Epstein said. “He’s just hurling insults.”
Dr. Dre claimed in his motion to dismiss that he had already planned to pursue legal action against Sophy when he sent the initial text messages. Young alleged that Sophy, who served as a family therapist and mediator during Young’s 2021 divorce from Nicole Young, had committed malpractice. Specifically, Young accused Sophy of attempting to damage his relationship with his son and encouraging the disclosure of financial records to the media to pressure Young into an unfair divorce settlement.
Young admitted to using strong language in his texts due to his deep upset over Sophy’s alleged unethical conduct. The messages included derogatory terms and warnings that Sophy would “have to pay” and that he had “f##### with the wrong one.” Sophy, however, denied any wrongdoing and interpreted the texts as threats of physical violence. He claimed the messages left him “terrified” and led him to wear a “bulletproof cap and vest” in public.
Epstein, reviewing the case, expressed skepticism towards Young’s argument that the texts were protected speech related to potential legal action. The judge indicated they didn’t appear to contribute to a legitimate medical board complaint.
Judge Epstein expressed skepticism about the first eight text messages sent by Dr. Dre to Sophy, stating they appeared to lack any substantive connection to a legal process. The judge noted that a text message from March 5, 2023, might partially qualify for protection. In this message, Young demanded a written apology and warned of further action.
Dre’s attorney Jackson Trugman argued that his client’s intent was to hold Sophy accountable for alleged misconduct and to seek an explanation and apology. Trugman framed these requests as objectives of the mogul’s planned legal actions. He explained that the initial messages were sent late at night during a moment of frustration, with Dre providing additional context the following morning.
Despite Trugman’s arguments, Epstein remained unconvinced, questioning where Dre had actually asked for an explanation in the messages, aside from the ninth text. The judge reiterated that he couldn’t see any indication that the messages were aimed at gathering information for a medical board complaint or lawsuit.
“Where does he seek an explanation, other than in text message nine?” Judge Epstein asked. “I don’t see anything that would suggest that all of this is in furtherance of getting information to go to the medical board or to file litigation … Was he mad? Sure he was mad. Did he use terms I wouldn’t necessarily use? Well, I don’t know, maybe I would use them. But it’s the lack of a linkage.”
He added, “For the plaintiff to say something to the defendant like, ‘You’re a p############,’ I’m not sure that’s furthers the public discourse. That, I think, is private communication.”
In a 10th text sent April 25, 2023, Dre again called Sophy a “p############” and said he wasn’t “going anywhere” until Sophy answered for his actions. In a final text sent August 4, 2023, Dre wrote, “Don’t worry, I haven’t forgot about you.”
Sophy’s lawyer, Christopher Frost, said he agreed with the judge’s tentative order.
“Just because [Young] happens to also file a medical board complaint doesn’t mean he gets to abuse my client,” Frost said. “All he’s doing is hurling abusive insults.”
Epstein declined to issue a final ruling, saying he was taking the matter under submission. If he adopts his tentative, all but a portion of the ninth text will stay in the lawsuit as the complaint continues toward a trial.
Dr. Dre and Nicole Young finalized their divorce in December 2021 after a contentious 18-month legal battle. The settlement resulted in his ex-wife receiving $100 million, paid in two $50 million installments, along with four vehicles and her jewelry.
Dre, whose net worth was estimated at $820 million, retained the majority of his assets, including seven properties, six vehicles, his master recordings and Apple stocks. The couple had been married for 24 years and have two adult children. She initially contested their 1996 prenuptial agreement and accused Dre of abuse, allegations he vehemently denied.
2 Live Crew frontman Uncle Luke is demanding recognition for what he says is his rightful place in Hip-Hop history.
In a fiery Instagram post, the lMiami bass pioneer and producer declared that he founded Southern Hip-Hop in 1985—but he’s frustrated that no one is talking about it.
“Yo, what up? This your boy, Uncle Luke,” Luke said in part. “The question of the day that I have for y’all—I started hip-hop in the South in 1985, right here in Miami. My question is, why ain’t nobody talking about it? 40 years, 40 years. This year is 40 years.”
Luke, whose real name is Luther Campbell, lamented that while Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary was widely celebrated in 2023, his contributions to the genre’s Southern expansion have largely been overlooked.
“You should be having celebrations all over the South, the creation of Southern Hip-Hop—40 years,” he insisted. “People in Miami, they should be talking about it. They’re not even talking about it.”
The 63-year-old rap mogul pointed to his breakout moment with 2 Live Crew’s 1985 hit “Throw the D” released under Luke Records, as the spark that ignited an entire movement.
“Don’t take my word—Google,” he urged. “Google works. 1985, first record, ‘Throw the D,’ 2 Live Crew, Luke Records, 40 years.”
While the debate over the true origins of Southern Hip-Hop continues, there’s no denying Uncle Luke’s commercial impact during the 1980s. With 2 Live Crew, he dominated the Miami bass sound, achieving multiple chart successes and breaking barriers for explicit rap music.
Their controversial 1989 album As Nasty As They Wanna Be became the first album in history to be ruled legally obscene, sparking a nationwide free speech battle. Despite the controversy, the album was certified double platinum by the RIAA and peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200.
Uncle Luke has been extremely vocal on social media throughout the past year, especially when it comes to his feelings about the current state of Hip-Hop. Last November, her ripped into the new generation of rappers while giving Drake a piece of his mind over his recent legal filings in a fiery live stream.
The legendary Miami rapper didn’t hold back in his critique of today’s rap scene while wagging a finger at Drake over the pair of legal complaints he filed against Universal Music Group and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track. In addition to blasting the Canadian superstar Luke also took aim at the new generation of artists for what he calls their “soft” behavior.
Uncle Luke Calls Out the New Hip-Hop Generation—Says They Soft! Dragging Drake for Lawsuits pic.twitter.com/mJGHldj48w
Atlanta-bred rapper Young Scooter reportedly died on Friday (March 28), his 39th birthday.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionreports local officers were called to a home in the 200 block of William Nye Drive after shots were fired and a woman was observed being dragged inside, according to Atlanta police homicide commander Lt. Andrew Smith.
He said, “When officers arrived, they knocked on the door and a male opened the door and immediately shut the door on the officers.” That’s when Scooter and another man allegedly took off on foot and Scooter somehow got “injured” along the way and later died at Grady Hospital. Police deny there was any kind of shooting.
“He appeared to have suffered an injury to his leg,” Smith explained. “Officers rendered aid and he was transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Atlanta Police Department has not been involved in any shootings tonight and the incident on William Nye—no one was—there was not a shooting at all. Just to be very clear, the injury that was sustained was not via the officers on scene.”
Some outlets are erroneously citing a report from Fox 5 Atlanta about a man who was killed in a shooting near State Farm Arena, but the man is 42 years old and actually survived but is in critical condition. There are seemingly endless tweets mourning Scooter’s death. Playboi Carti, in particular, shared a photo of Scooter on on his Instagram Stories with the letters, “SMFH.”
Young Scooter’s Instagram Stories are littered with birthday wishes for him, with the last one being posted around 6:30 p.m. ET. The person it came from, Hasm Celestial, shared on his own Stories, “Bro you crushed me with this one.”
He followed up with, “That’s why they say love on your ppl every chance you get you never know when it’s over, you ain’t give a f### about the fame, our insider was that question, what you know about bro and you always say back to me, that’s my real brother right there. I just told you 4ever and every day after, never thought everyday after would be the same day.”
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to review the incident due to public speculation surrounding the case. Despite the initial 911 reports, police haven’t located the female victim and are still working to verify what occurred. Smith added, “We have not been able to substantiate any of that, which is also a part of our investigation.”
Young Scooter (real name Kenneth Edward Bailey) was born on March 28, 1986, in Walterboro, South Carolina. He grew up in the Kirkwood Community of Atlanta after his family moved there when he was nine years old.
Scooter’s career in music began in 2008, following a charge for drug trafficking, which prompted him to focus on rapping. He was closely associated with Future, who he’s known since childhood, and Gucci Mane. Young Scooter ran his own label, Black Migo Gang, and was affiliated with Freebandz and 1017 Brick Squad Records.
He rose to prominence in 2012 with the release of several successful mixtapes, including Street Lottery. He collaborated with a wide range of artists such as Waka Flocka Flame, Chief Keef and Lil Wayne, among others.
Sean Kingston was found guilty Friday in Fort Lauderdale federal court alongside his mother Janice Turner for orchestrating a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods and fake wire transfers.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict after five days of testimony, convicting both on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud.
Prosecutors said the duo used phony bank documents to scam vendors out of high-end items, including a $160,000 Cadillac Escalade, $500,000 in jewelry and an $86,000 luxury bed.
Text messages presented in court showed Kingston instructing his mother to fabricate payment confirmations.
According to court records, the pair also defrauded banks out of more than $300,000.
The scheme unraveled in May 2024 when Kingston was arrested during a concert in California.
Turner was taken into custody the same week during a raid at Kingston’s rented mansion in Florida.
Turner, who previously served 16 months in federal prison for a 2005 bank fraud conviction, was immediately remanded into custody following the verdict.
Sean Kingston remains under house arrest.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 11. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Yella Beezy posted a hefty six-figure bond following his recent arrest for the 2020 murder of Mo3 and relinquished from police custody on Friday (March 28).
The Texas-bred rapper was released after he coughed up a $750,000 bond in his ongoing murder case, where he stands accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing of fellow artist Mo3. Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, was let go after his initial $2 million bond was slashed significantly. A key moment in the hearing came when Yella Beezy’s grandmother, Alma Alexander, testified on his behalf.
“Markies was my first grandchild…He’s been a godsend to a lot of his family members, he helps everybody,” she told the court. Alexander also appeared to withhold crucial details about his financial situation when questioned, which may or may not have played a role in the court’s decision to lower his bond.
As part of his release conditions, Yella Beezy must surrender his passport, wear an ankle monitor and remain under house arrest. The judge also issued a stern warning.
“You are to have no contact [with witnesses], direct or indirect,” the judge stated. “No threatening or harassment of any victim, witness, co-defendants. If it’s you or anybody on your behalf, it’s going to be a problem.” He was also reprimanded for not taking the financial disclosures seriously.
According to TMZ, Yella Beezy’s attorney, Toby Shook, said, “Yella feels relieved to be released,” but admitted he “can’t comment any further on his plans.”
Yella Beezy was arrested earlier this month on allegations that he knowingly and intentionally played a role in Mo3’s death on a Dallas highway. Prosecutors claim he hired Kewon Dontrell White to carry out the killing, presenting surveillance footage from a Kroger 18-wheeler truck showing a black sedan cutting off Mo3’s gold vehicle before White allegedly chased him down and fatally shot him in broad daylight. Investigators also highlighted a $40,000 cash withdrawal made by Yella Beezy shortly after the murder, which they argue matches the alleged payment for the hit. Additionally, a witness claimed to have overheard the rapper discussing payment for the killing.
Despite the claims, the defense maintains there is no direct evidence linking Yella Beezy to the murder. His legal team has challenged the credibility of the witness and emphasized his strong community ties. The judge, acknowledging the severity of the charge but also noting the lack of definitive proof, agreed to lower the bond.
Sauce Walka recently opened up about the tragic loss of his friend and collaborator Sayso P, explaining why he has chosen not to retaliate despite the pain of the situation.
During an emotional interview with Wikid Films, the Houston rapper reflected on the realities of street life and responsibilities that come with it. Without going into too much detail about the incident itself, Sauce Walka remarked on how occurrences such as these can transpire due to a range of implications.
“All these people are willing to do the extreme to take from you,” Sauce Walka said. “Extreme. That’s the point you also have to incorporate—these people are willing to do the extreme to take your belongings or to take your life.”
He added. “Sometimes people always think m############ coming at the next Black person or the next person in this world, a lifestyle, to take their belongings or to take their value. But sometimes this is about taking your life.”
Sauce Walka reveals he's not planning to retaliate against the shooters who killed his artist Sayso P, but makes it clear he could have 400 to 500 good men ready to retaliate at the snap of his fingers.
When the interviewer acknowledged Sauce Walka’s ability to influence others and praised how he was handling the situation, the rapper elaborated on his stance and mindset throughout the turmoil of the tragedy.
“If I wanted to I could have 500 different men—good men down here from different cities and states including mine—ready to do whatever by snapping my finger in retaliation to what happened to me and my little brother,” he admitted. “As much as it hurt my soul, really break me down, I can’t retaliate because that’s not righteous.”
Sauce Walka emphasized that, as painful as the loss is, he must acknowledge that Sayso P had his own dealings that led to the situation. He admits he has also recognized that he, too, could have been held accountable in the same way, potentially losing his life in the process.
“At the end of the day, I got to be a man and be an honorable gangster and respect the fact that I put myself in a place where I wasn’t supposed to be standing and sitting there,” he said. “But as a gangster and as a brother, I’m standing next to my brother no matter whatever this n#### got going on or whatever his personal beefs or problems is.”
He also spoke on the pressure of proving loyalty through violence, addressing the culture of revenge that fuels cycles of retaliation.
“Was taking my brother like really worth it? Is me trying to retaliate to prove a point to some n##### for some Instagram comments?” he questioned. “Like a n#### been doing this s### since a n#### was a teenager, bro, adolescent. Handling this business for the business, standing on the business, laying on the business, leaning on the business. At a certain point, when does this s### end?”
Beyond the immediate consequences of violence, Sauce Walka pointed out the lack of real support that follows once someone is incarcerated or killed in the streets.
“What is the f###### trophy for this s### besides a bunch of n##### saying, ‘Oh, you him, that n####, that n#### does that, that n#### real?’” he asked. “And not one of these n##### saying that you stepped is going to pay for no lawyers. They’re not going to take care of your kids. If they see your baby mama heartbroken and f##### up because you in jail or dead, they’re going to be the n#### trying to f### your baby mama and move in your house.”
Sauce Walka’s decision to rebuke retaliatory violence in the wake of Sayso P’s death immediately follows new developments in the investigation of the TSF rapper’s murder.
On March 26 Memphis Police announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge in connection with the shooting incident near the Westin Hotel on Lt. George W. Lee Avenue. Officials are offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
Plastic surgeries—18 and counting. Pretty privilege. Fights. The term “Bad B#tch.” Reality television’s newest sensation, “Bad B#tches Only,” could be just just another guilty pleasure or it could be an insane look into the lives of women who hustle hard.
These women boss up on their own type-time, boss up unapologetically and never shy away from controversy. AllHipHop‘s DJ Thoro sat down exclusively with Big Lex, Zen God and Nicole Zavala to discuss the allure of cosmetic enhancements, the harsh realities of fame and why being “bad” means to them.
Watch the whole interview or read a highly edited Q&A below.
AllHipHop: So for people who aren’t familiar, what can they expect from your show, “Bad B#tches Only”?
Big Lex: Drama, fun, fashion and definitely fights—it’s more like dog fights than cat fights sometimes.
Zen God: Yeah, it’s interesting drama. Not just physical fights but conversational drama too, mixing things up and keeping dialogue alive.
AllHipHop: How does someone become a “bad b*tch” according to you?
Zen God: Confidence is number one—no one can define you but you. A “bad b*tch” is bossy, independent, invests wisely and does whatever enhances her confidence, even surgery if that’s what she wants.
Big Lex: Exactly. Make money, don’t depend on a man, stand up for yourself and, most importantly, stay unbothered.
AllHipHop: Have you gotten backlash for using that term?
Zen God: Yes, because the term is everywhere, but we redefine it as strong, independent, balanced women.
AllHipHop: How did each of you get involved with this show?
Nicole: We’re all either veterans of reality TV or connected through friendships. I’ve been in reality TV six years, so it’s my career.
Zen God: Nicole and I are friends. The show just fits who we naturally are.
AllHipHop: What business ventures has the show helped you launch?
Nicole: I’m launching a line of body shapers and waist trainers, and I’m involved in real estate.
Zen God: I have my music, a clothing line about to drop and I just got into AirBnB rentals. I’m bartending and have my own hair line hairgoalsluxe.com, leveling up across the board.
AllHipHop: Tell us about your music.
Big Lex: I’m from Columbia, South Carolina. My music is empowering for women—it’s bold, unapologetic and doesn’t cater to men. I’ve got an EP called Carolina Princess and my label is Bad B*tch Music.
AllHipHop: So would you compare yourself to artists like Megan Thee Stallion?
Big Lex: No, it’s distinctly me, the Big Lex era. It’s diverse and meant to empower women. It might sound harsh to men, but I’m not talking to men.
AllHipHop: What adversities have you faced as women in entertainment?
Big Lex: Mainly battling perceptions, particularly from men. Not anti-men, but it’s challenging asserting yourself in this industry. We also face criticism about plastic surgery and being labeled as superficial.
Zen God: Those surgery comments can be tough.
Big Lex: But honestly, pretty privilege is real. Women should embrace whatever makes them feel their best.
AllHipHop: Nicole, you’ve had 18 surgeries—why so many?
Nicole: I started young after being bullied. Got boobs at 18, a nose job after my brother broke my nose, and then I kept going bigger and better. It becomes addictive, the fresh lipo feeling especially. I might get more if I feel like I need it.
Big Lex: Excessive surgeries might signal body dysmorphia.
AllHipHop: Do you guys exercise or maintain the surgeries?
Nicole: Honestly, no. I’d rather just get lipo again if needed.
Big Lex: I work out—I weigh almost 200 pounds but look good.
Zen God: My lifestyle is rough; bartending, drinking late and eating badly.
AllHipHop: Big Lex, talk about your music videos.
Big Lex: Check out “Number One Stunna” on YouTube. My latest single, “Rebound,” is about dismissing men who aren’t serious.
AllHipHop: Finally, anything you want to add?
Big Lex: Watch “Bad B#tches Only” on Now That’s TV. It’s wild, real and won’t disappoint—trust me, we turned New York upside down already.
Chris Brown has announced his Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour, celebrating 20 years since his debut album.
The Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brown’s self-titled 2005 debut.
The project launched him into R&B stardom with hits like “Run It!” and “Yo (Excuse Me Miss).”
The trek kicks off in Europe on June 8, 2025, before heading to North America on July 30 with a show in Miami.
“BREEZY BOWL 20th anniversary TOUR!!!!!!!!!! CELEBRATING 20 years of CB,” Brown wrote in an Instagram post announcing the tour. “So excited to be able to share this moment with the world and my amazing fans. I CANT WAIT TO SEE ALL YALLS BEAUTIFUL FACES. IMA TAKE YALL THREW THESE ERAS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY GIVE YALL MY HEART AND SOUL.”
The tour will hit major stadiums and ballparks across the U.S., Canada, the UK, France, Germany and more.
R&B stars Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller will join Chris Brown on tour. Walker is slated to appear exclusively on the North American leg, while Tiller will be part of the entire global run.
Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public on April 3, 2025.
Brown’s debut album, released November 29, 2005, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and went triple platinum, selling over three million copies in the U.S. It earned him two Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Contemporary R&B Album.
Adding to the momentum, Brown dropped a new collaboration with Bow Wow titled “Use Me” on Friday (March 28).
Kim Kardashian stood firm behind daughter North West’s appearance in FKA Twigs’ new music video “Childlike Things” amid a wave of online backlash and a barrage of inflammatory accusations from ex-husband Kanye West.
The 11-year-old made a surprise cameo in the video, released Friday (March 27), rapping in English and Japanese.
North also penned her own verse for the track, which appears on Twigs’ latest album, Eusexua. The British singer said she intentionally chose North for the project because she wanted someone with a “strong point of view” like an 11-year-old.
While the collaboration drew applause from some corners of the internet, others criticized the decision, prompting Kardashian to respond by simply posting the video on Instagram with the caption, “Proud of my baby.”
FKA Twigs also praised North’s contribution, writing on Instagram, “lil angel thank you for your brilliance.”
Kayne West Slams Kim Kardashian Over North West’s FKA Twigs Collab
The backlash follows Kanye West’s public meltdown just days before the video’s release. In a series of disturbing social media posts on March 19 and 20, the rapper made a string of unsubstantiated and inflammatory claims about Kardashian and her family.
“Kim Kardashian is a sex trafficker,” West wrote. He went on to accuse the Kardashian family of being “sex workers” who “sex traffic all of the Black children they strategically produce.”
He added, “I AM 100 PERCENT CONVINCED THAT MY CHILDREN ARE IN A SEX TRAFFICKING RING.”
West also took aim at the video itself, saying, “I don’t like that Twigs has my daughter in her video dressing all grown,” and criticized the singer directly, writing, “WOULD HAVE EXPECTED MORE FROM TWIGS.”
The accusations surfaced amid an ongoing custody dispute between West and Kardashian, with particular tension around North’s involvement in public-facing creative projects.
Despite the controversy, Kardashian has not publicly addressed West’s comments and continued supporting her daughter’s artistic pursuits.
