Soulja Boy locked down an exclusive streaming deal with Kick, announcing plans to broadcast throughout 2026.
The rapper made the move official on January 19, joining a growing roster of high-profile creators who have abandoned traditional platforms. Screenshots of the rapper’s contract details surfaced on social media, with multiple TikTok videos claiming the deal is in the millions.
“I’m the new face of Kick. This my s###,” Soulja Boy said.
Kick has been aggressively pursuing major talent to compete with Twitch and YouTube Gaming. The platform has already secured massive contracts with streamers like xQc and Adin Ross, reportedly worth over $ 100 million combined.
Soulja Boy’s decision reflects Kick’s superior revenue-sharing model compared to competitors. While Twitch takes a 50 percent cut of subscription revenue, Kick offers creators a 95 percent split.
The platform also provides built-in clip creation tools and dedicated support teams.
The “Crank That” hitmaker brings a unique blend of music and gaming content to his streaming approach. His previous online ventures generated millions of views across platforms, making him an attractive acquisition for Kick’s expansion strategy.
Fans expressed excitement about the announcement, anticipating a mix of live music sessions, gaming content, and interactive experiences.
Soulja Boy and his streaming presence could attract new audiences who grew up with his viral hits.
Al B. Sure! and comedian Luenell just turned Martin Luther King Jr. Day into one of the messiest little mysteries the internet has seen all year! The pair mixed romance rumors with social media affection and we have serious questions.
Al B. Sure! is forever etched into Hip-Hop and R&B memory as the Uptown Records heartthrob. He was a bona fide ladies’ man. His history includes the late Kim Porter, which naturally set a high bar in the public’s mind. Luenell is the a beloved comedian who has never, ever played small And she has begged for approval. She is respected, recognizable, and unapologetically herself. Still, the internet is questioning her and Al B. Sure!’s thang.
The affection and kissy moments were a lot! It is hard to dismiss this as trolling, which many have said it is. Industry people tend to smell these things early, and whispers were already floating around that Al B. Sure! had been involved with someone else, someone notable but not exactly famous.
That raised the obvious question. Is this a coordinated moment? A play for PR and press?
But here’s where it gets tricky. The longer this played out, the harder it has become to tell what is real. The comfort looks natural and the chemistry…yep. It is there. They are not actors to this degree.
So where does that leave us?
There is a heavy dose of skepticism, but some say its wonderful. This could still be a beautifully executed joke. It could also be a real relationship that simply does not fit the internet’s expectations. Either way, the streets are watching. We’ll find out soon.
LeBron James didn’t make the All-Star starting lineup for the first time in 21 years. The NBA dropped the 2026 All-Star starters on Monday and the Lakers legend wasn’t on the list. His historic run, which began in 2005, finally came to an end at age 41.
Fans, players and media voted for five Western Conference starters. Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama got the nod instead.
The King’s numbers tell the story. He’s averaging 22.6 points per game this season. That’s his lowest scoring average since his rookie year back in 2003.
James missed the first 14 games due to sciatica. When he came back, he looked rusty and struggled to find his rhythm early on. His legendary streak of scoring at least 10 points in 1,297 straight games ended in Toronto last month. That was another sign that Father Time might be catching up.
The voting process splits three ways. Fans control 50 percent of the vote. Current players and media each get 25 percent. All three groups chose other players over James this time. That’s never happened since he became a superstar.
Doncic led all Western Conference vote-getters. The Lakers guard is putting up monster numbers with 33.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game.
Jokic continues his dominance despite missing recent games with a knee injury. The Nuggets center was averaging 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 11 assists before getting hurt.
Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and the Thunder are the league’s best team. He’s dropping 31.8 points nightly while leading Oklahoma City to the top seed.
Curry made his 12th All-Star team at age 37. The Warriors legend is still cooking with 27.6 points per game as his birthday approaches. Wembanyama earned his first All-Star starting spot. The Spurs phenom is averaging 24.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and a league-leading 2.6 blocks.
The Eastern Conference starters include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown. Antetokounmpo topped the East voting despite Milwaukee sitting 11th in the standings. The Greek Freak is putting up 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
Cunningham leads the surprising Pistons to the East’s top record. Detroit is on pace for 60 wins after its meteoric rise. Maxey is averaging over 30 points for the first time in his career. The 76ers guard has helped Philadelphia climb back into playoff contention.
Brunson continues his stellar play for the Knicks with 28.2 points and 6.1 assists per game. This marks his third straight All-Star selection. Brown earned his spot with a career-high 29.7 points per game. The Celtics forward has Boston sitting second in the East behind Detroit.
Social media exploded when the news broke. Fans couldn’t believe James got snubbed after two decades of dominance.
The 2026 All-Star Game features a new format. Teams will be divided by nationality rather than by conference. Two American squads will face one international team in a round-robin tournament. Each game lasts 12 minutes like a regular NBA quarter.
Commissioner Adam Silver will add players if the voting doesn’t produce at least 16 Americans and eight international players. James still has a chance to make the reserves list. Coaches will select those players and announce them on February 1.
The All-Star Game takes place February 15 at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
LeBron not being a Allstar starter feels so wrong. Kind reminder that I am getting old aswell 😂#NBA
LeBron can use the NBA All-Star break to stay home, rest, and recharge, leaving the stage to that fat Eastern European guy. I can also choose not to watch.
The WBA stripped Tank of his lightweight championship after Miami Gardens police issued an arrest warrant for domestic violence charges. Davis remains at large five days after the warrant dropped. U.S. Marshals joined the hunt for the Baltimore native who’s dodging serious felony charges.
The trouble started on October 27 at Tootsies strip club in Miami. Davis allegedly grabbed his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel by the throat and dragged her through the club against her will. Police say surveillance footage backs up Rossel’s story completely.
“The investigation determined that Mr. Davis used force to restrain in an attempt to remove the victim from the location against her will,” Miami Gardens executive officer Emmanuel Jeanty told reporters.
Rossel claims Davis hit her in the head and tried forcing her into his car before she escaped. The charges include battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping. Each carries serious prison time if convicted.
WBA president Gilberto Mendoza announced the title stripping on a Spanish-language talk show over the weekend.
Davis got downgraded to “Champion in Recess” status. The move came partly due to inactivity since Tank hasn’t defended his belt in over 10 months. He fought Lamont Roach to a controversial draw last March in his most recent title defense.
The fight featured Davis taking a knee that many called suspicious. Mendoza promised an immediate rematch, but talks collapsed after the domestic violence allegations surfaced. This marks the second domestic violence case against Davis in recent years.
He faced similar charges in 2020 after a video showed him putting his hands on his girlfriend at a University of Miami charity event. Those charges got dropped in December 2022. The October incident also killed Davis’s massive Netflix fight with Jake Paul.
The bout was scheduled for November 14 but was canceled after the allegations surfaced. Anthony Joshua replaced Davis and knocked out Paul in six rounds, breaking Paul’s jaw.
Process servers attempted to serve Davis with Rossel’s civil lawsuit at his home five times. His lawyers, business manager and publicist all refused to accept service or reveal his location. The civil suit seeks damages for battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and emotional distress.
Davis owns a 30-0-1 record with 28 knockouts, but his legal troubles keep mounting.
As of Monday, Miami Gardens police confirmed Davis remains a fugitive with an active warrant for his arrest.
Kanye West is bringing his music to India for the first time ever, according to local reports.
The Chicago rapper has reportedly confirmed concert dates in April 2026 across the country, marking his return to international touring after a turbulent 2025. West’s India tour represents a major comeback following widespread concert cancellations last year.
The 47-year-old artist faced multiple venue rejections and festival withdrawals due to his antisemitic statements and controversial social media posts.
Slovakia’s Rubicon Festival dropped West from their July 2025 lineup after protest groups organized petitions against his appearance. Festival organizers cited “external pressure and logistical challenges” when they canceled the entire event rather than proceed with West as the headliner.
South Korea also pulled the plug on West’s planned May 2025 concert. Organizers canceled the Seoul show following his release of “Heil Hitler,” a track that glorifies Nazi ideology and sparked international outrage.
Prague’s mayor publicly refused to host any West concerts, stating there was “no room for antisemitism” in the Czech capital. Similar rejections came from venues across Europe and Asia throughout 2025.
West later claimed he was “done with antisemitism” and re-released the controversial track as “Hallelujah” with Christian lyrics replacing Nazi references.
The India dates mark West’s first confirmed international shows since his Italy concert announcement. He’s scheduled to perform on July 18, 2026, at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, his first European show since 2014.
West previously visited India twice for reasons other than non-performance. He came in 2009 for a spiritual retreat at an ashram and returned in 2012 to promote his women’s fashion line in Mumbai.
India’s growing appetite for international Hip-Hop acts makes the West’s tour timing strategic. Travis Scott and Post Malone have performed successful Indian tours in recent months, drawing massive crowds.
West’s April 2026 India tour will support his upcoming album Bully.
The project drops January 30, 2026, after multiple delays and represents his first major release since the antisemitism controversies began.
NLE Choppa’s mom, Angela Potts, went off on social media this weekend. She made some wild claims about NBA YoungBoy and her son’s baby mama.
Potts was mad about Marissa Da’Nae blocking NLE Choppa from seeing his son. She said Marissa and Mariah, the mother of his other child, were playing games with visitation rights. The Memphis mom wasn’t having it.
“How the f### he gon’ call his m############ kids when y’all b###### got him on motherf_ucking block?”
Potts said in her rant. She accused both baby mamas of blocking the whole family. Even Grandma got blocked, according to Potts.
The real shocker came when Potts talked about NBA YoungBoy. She said YB is a good artist and they don’t have problems with him. But then she dropped the allegation that changed everything.
Potts claimed one of NLE Choppa’s baby mamas slept with NBA YoungBoy. She didn’t say which one specifically. But she made it clear that everyone knows what happened.
“YB a good artist, we ain’t got s### against YB,” Potts said. “But everybody know you hoes f##### with them folks. You did that. You think we don’t know?”
This beef between NLE Choppa and NBA YoungBoy goes way back. It started around 2019 when both rappers were rising stars. They had words on Instagram Live that turned into real tension.
The Memphis rapper looked up to YoungBoy early in his career. But things went south when NLE Choppa linked up with Fredo Bang. Fredo Bang is one of NBA YoungBoy’s biggest enemies in the rap game.
NLE Choppa also got close to King Von before Von died. King Von had beef with Quando Rondo, who’s tight with NBA YoungBoy. All these connections made the situation messy.
The beef got serious in October 2025 when NLE Choppa dropped “KO.” The track was a direct shot at NBA YoungBoy. NLE Choppa even put up billboards in Baton Rouge promoting the diss.
Then came “Hello Revenge” in December 2025. NLE Choppa went even harder on this track. He called himself YoungBoy’s father and made personal attacks, although that one was widely panned over Choppa’s gyrating dance moves.
NBA YoungBoy hasn’t responded directly to any of the diss tracks.
But NLE Choppa’s mom just made this whole thing more complicated. Her claims about the baby mama situation add a personal twist. If it’s true, this beef runs deeper than just rap rivalry.
Meanwhile, Marissa Da’Nae has been vocal about NLE Choppa being an absent father. She recently said their son thinks another rapper is his real dad. That rapper is EKT 40, who’s been around the child more.
The custody battle between NLE Choppa and Marissa has been messy. She’s accused him of failing to provide for their son. She even said he starved the one-year-old during visits.
Angela Potts defended her son against all the accusations. She said NLE Choppa does everything for his kids. She blamed the baby mamas for blocking access and playing games.
“This man did everything for y’all,” Potts said. “And y’all trying to bury him and end his career on some b#######?”
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner fired back at a South Beach nightclub after viral footage showed controversial influencers partying to Kanye West‘s banned antisemitic track inside the venue.
The incident exploded across social media when a video surfaced from inside Vendome nightclub on Thursday night.
The footage captured a group of right-wing personalities, including Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Sneako, Myron Gaines and Clavicular chanting along to West’s “Heil Hitler” song during bottle service.
Meiner released a statement calling the chants “symbols of hatred and genocide tied to one of the darkest chapters in human history.”
— Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner (@StevenMeiner) January 19, 2026
“I am deeply disturbed and disgusted by these videos of twisted individuals glorifying Hitler and the murder of millions. Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime murdered six million Jewish people with a mission to exterminate the entire Jewish nation,” Meiner said.
The mayor emphasized that Miami Beach is an inclusive city where extremist ideology should never find a welcome in local nightlife spaces.
The controversy centers on West’s “Heil Hitler” track, released in May 2025. The song features West and his group, the Hooligans, chanting “All my n##### Nazis, n####, heil Hitler” over orchestral production. West samples a 1935 Adolf Hitler speech at the song’s conclusion.
Major streaming platforms banned the track immediately after its release. Germany blocked the song entirely under laws prohibiting Nazi symbolism and hate speech.
Australia revoked West’s travel visa specifically because of the song’s content.
The Miami Beach incident began when the influencer group arrived at Vendome and specifically requested West’s banned track. DJ Vybz was working the booth when the song played during what the club calls a “bottle parade” moment.
Vendôme Miami not only permitted the entry of these modern day Nazis (Nick Fuentes, Myron Gaines, and Sneako) but proceeded to play “Heil Hitler” upon their request.
Footage shows several members of the group making Nazi salutes while chanting along to the antisemitic lyrics. The video quickly spread across Instagram, TikTok and X, drawing immediate condemnation from Jewish community leaders and local officials.
Meiner revealed that members of his own family were Holocaust victims, making the incident deeply personal for the Orthodox Jewish mayor. He stressed that antisemitism and hate speech have no place in Miami Beach or any public setting.
“Miami Beach is a welcomin,g inclusive city built by people of all backgrounds and faiths. But these “influencers” who spread hate should never have been welcomed into this club or allowed to play a song with “Heil Hitler” lyrics that has been universally condemned. I have and will continue to fight against hate speech against any group,” Meiner said.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava also condemned the incident on X, writing: “Hate has no home in Miami Dade County. Reports of Nazi slogans at a Miami Beach club are deeply disturbing and unacceptable.”
Vendome issued an apology Sunday, acknowledging the “deeply offensive and unacceptable” video. The club stated it does not condone antisemitism, hate speech or prejudice of any kind.
“We want to make it unequivocally clear: Vendome and our hospitality group do not condone antisemitism, hate speech, or prejudice of any kind,” the nightclub posted on Instagram. “These values are fundamentally opposed to who we are and the environments we strive to create.”
The venue announced an internal review to determine how the song request was approved. Club ownership includes members of the Jewish community, according to their statement.
Jimmy Jam of the famed, iconic production team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis has offered his opinions on the wave of AI that has swept the music game.
At a recent live engagement in New York City, AllHipHop contributor Rasheeda Wallace caught up with the famed producer. He said artificial intelligence can be a powerful creative tool for music makers but had a warning after “Late Development presents Jimmy Jam: Jamz & Conversation.”
Jimmy Jam didn’t sound alarmist or starry-eyed when he weighed in on artificial intelligence. He really stressed that this is a crossroads, where innovation races ahead while ethics scramble to catch up.
“I think it’s a great tool. And I think it needs guardrails. I think it’s about compensation, because people that are being scraped or whatever you want to call it for the information, they should be paid to use. You should not be able to just take a face and then just use it,” he said. “So, I think those two things are wrong.”
He also stated that he and Terry Lewis have already found major positives with the new technology.
“But as a tool, it’s going to allow us to…Terry and I have already used it to resurrect some songs that we never thought we’d get back and make them sound pristine,” he admitted. “So I think as a tool it’s a great thing. We just need the guardrails.”
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis built one of the most enduring and influential legacies in modern music by redefining how R&B, pop, soul and even Hip-Hop could intersect without losing emotional depth or commercial power.
The team emerged from Minneapolis with roots in funk with a cool, streetwise musical discipline. They shaped the careers of artists like Janet Jackson and were consistently forward-thinking with technology and still had a unique human, personal touch.
The 5-time Grammy-winning music producer’s comments land at a moment when Hip-Hop’s architects are openly debating how far AI should be allowed to go.
RZA, Timbaland, Erick Sermon and other have recently commented on the tech, displaying a wide range in how AI can be used.
What unites all of these these perspectives is a shared belief that AI is inevitable, but exploitation is not.
Klay Thompson had social media doing double takes after his intense stare at his girlfriend, Megan Thee Stallion, went viral during her Dunkin’ Donuts takeover in Miami.
— theequeenstallion1👑Fan Account (@queen_stallion1) January 17, 2026
The 35-year-old NBA veteran stood behind his girl like a bodyguard, but his expression had people cracking jokes about whether he was eyeing those protein refreshers.
“Very proud,” Thompson told reporters when asked about supporting Megan’s latest business move. He added with a grin that he might’ve also come for the donuts, but social media thinks he had his eyes on Meg’s cake.
But here’s where things get interesting for Thompson’s critics.
Just one day after the viral Miami moment, Klay dropped 23 points against the Utah Jazz, shooting an efficient 7-for-12 from the field and 6-for-11 from three-point range.
That performance came after a rough stretch in which Thompson averaged just 12 points per game while shooting 38.9% from the field.
Thompson’s been struggling to find his rhythm in his first season with the Mavericks, averaging career-low numbers across multiple categories. The timing of his 23-point explosion has fans joking that Megan’s protein refreshers might be the secret that Thompson needed.
The couple has been dating since late 2025 and frequently shows public support for each other’s careers. Megan attends Mavericks games regularly, while Thompson appears at her business events and promotional activities.
Megan’s Dunkin’ promotion runs through late January at select Miami locations. The “Hot Girls Run on Dunkin'” campaign has generated millions of social media views, partly thanks to Thompson’s viral supporting role.
The protein refreshers come in flavors like Megan’s Mango and feature added protein to fuel workouts and busy lifestyles. Dunkin’ positioned the collaboration as a celebration of confidence and empowerment, themes central to Megan’s brand.
Dallas faces the New York Knicks on January 19 at Madison Square Garden, where Thompson will look to continue his improved play.
Don Lemon fired back at Nicki Minaj with deportation demands after the Trinidadian rapper attacked him with homophobic slurs.
Nicki Minaj exploded on X Sunday morning after Lemon livestreamed protesters disrupting a service at Cities Church in St. Paul. About 30 demonstrators from the Racial Justice Network interrupted worship services, chanting “ICE out” and demanding justice for Renee Good.
Good was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross earlier this month during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. The protesters accused church leader David Easterwood of serving as Acting Field Office Director for ICE’s St. Paul operations.
“DON ‘C### SUCKIN’ LEMON IS DISGUSTING. HOW DARE YOU?” Nicki Minaj fumed. “I WANT THAT THUG IN JAIL!!!!! HE WOULD NEVER DO THAT TO ANY OTHER RELIGION. LOCK HIM UP!!!!!”
The former CNN anchor told TMZ that Minaj should face deportation under Trump administration rules.
“I think Nicki Minaj has made it very clear how she feels about African-Americans in this country,” Lemon said. “I don’t think she’s one of them, obviously. And under Trump’s rules, she should be deported, because I don’t think, reportedly, that she is a legal citizen here.”
Lemon escalated his attack by claiming that Minaj is undocumented. He questioned why people support someone he called “homophobic, bigoted, ignorant.” The journalist specifically targeted her LGBTQ+ fanbase.
“I have lots of gay friends who love Nicki Minaj. Why are you supporting this homophobic, bigoted, ignorant woman?” he continued.
Nicki Minaj denied she was bashing Don for his sexuality. In fact, she said she used the term to get everyone’s attention and she succeeded.
“I purposely wrote it that way b/c I knew that would be the only way to get the c### suckas to post about it. They would’ve all collectively ignored the despicable behavior displayed by Lemon head,” Nicki Minaj said.
LOL!!! And I purposely wrote it that way b/c I knew that would be the only way to get the c### suckas to post about it. They would’ve all collectively ignored the despicable behavior displayed by Lemon head.
Don Lemon dismissed Nicki Minaj’s journalistic knowledge, suggesting she doesn’t understand politics or reporting, while weighing in on matters “beyond her capacity.”
“What I will say to her, because she put a doll, I think she put the Chucky doll in there, a better symbol that should have been represented in that picture is a pick me doll,” Don Lemon said. “Because Nicki Minaj is a pick me.”
Don Lemon accused Nicki Minaj of doing “anything that is expedient for her politically” while cozying up to the Trump administration. Nicki Minaj’s Trinidad roots have now become central to the controversy. She was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago and she moved to Queens at age five.
Despite decades in America and paying millions in taxes, Nicki Minaj confirmed in 2024 that she remains a permanent resident, not a U.S. citizen. She currently holds a green card allowing her to live and work legally in America.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a federal investigation into the disruption at the church.
The Department of Justice is examining whether protesters violated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which protects religious facilities.
“I have been in constant communication with AAG Dhillon today over these events which the Justice Dept is investigating at my direction,” Bondi posted on X. “Any violation of federal law will be prosecuted.”
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed FBI agents are interviewing witnesses. Federal prosecutors could file charges under the FACE Act and the KKK Act if they determine the disruption constituted illegal intimidation.
Don Lemon’s role in the protest coverage drew scrutiny after he was seen kissing the organizer on the cheek during his livestream. The gesture suggested closer ties to the demonstrators beyond journalistic observation.
Federal prosecutors will determine whether to file criminal charges against the church protesters within the coming weeks.
The anchor better be braced for the worst, given Donald Trump’s disdain for Lemon, whom he once called “the dumbest man on television.”
Kick streamer Clavicular just proved that having zero self-awareness is a superpower in the worst possible way. The looksmaxxing content creator spent his weekend celebrating one of the most tone-deaf moments in recent streaming history.
Clavicular helped to get a Miami Beach nightclub to play Kanye West‘s banned antisemitic track “Heil Hitler” during a livestream with fellow controversy magnets Andrew Tate, Nick Fuentes, Sneako and Myron Gaines.
The incident happened during what TMZ described as a “manosphere” gathering.
The group pre-gamed on a party bus before heading to the South Beach venue. Videos from Saturday night at Vendôme nightclub show the group singing along to the track.
The footage spread across social media platforms like wildfire. Reddit users posted clips showing the streamers dancing and throwing Nazi salutes while the banned song played during their bottle service.
Clavicular discovered the backlash during his Sunday livestream. Instead of showing any remorse, he doubled down with the kind of smug satisfaction that makes your skin crawl.
“Yeah, this is viral. This is everywhere, man,” Clavicular said while scrolling through criticism on social media. “It’s funny because we literally got a Jewish club in Miami Beach to play Heil Hitler. Right? That’s what makes it funny, it’s that we have enough status and influence to literally get them to play the most… like, you can’t even find the song on a single platform. We had to play on Rumble.”
The streamer then addressed critics who called him an “awkward kid” with the kind of defensive energy that screams insecurity.
“So funny. So funny! ‘Awkward kid requests a song.’ Yeah, awkward kid, but we had the… yeah, look at this section. Look at this section! We’re so awkward, bro. Look at this section! You know what I mean? Like, so funny! Actually, comical as s###. Extremely funny.”
Vendôme nightclub issued a damage control statement after the incident went viral. The establishment tried to distance itself from the controversy with corporate speak.
Nick Fuentes, Sneako, Clavicular, and Andrew Tate were at a Miami nightclub where Ye’s song “Heil Hitler” was played at their request.
“We are aware of a video circulating online from one of our venues that includes content and imagery that are deeply offensive and unacceptable,” Vendôme posted on Instagram. “We want to be unequivocally clear: Vendôme and our hospitality group do not condone antisemitism, hate speech, or prejudice of any kind.”
The nightclub claimed they’re conducting an “internal review” to understand how the song got played. They promised to “take immediate action to hold the responsible parties accountable.”
Clavicular’s celebration reveals the twisted logic of attention-seeking streamers who mistake outrage for influence.
The fact that he bragged about manipulating a Jewish-owned establishment into playing Nazi propaganda shows how disconnected these creators are from basic human decency.
When one thinks of “domestic violence” or hears the word “abuse,” it can invoke a variety of emotions depending on one’s personal experiences. Many might be surprised to learn that every 9 seconds in Iraq, a woman is either assaulted or beaten, and that 85% of domestic cases involve women. Globally, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
These alarming statistics are what motivate recording artist Steven Al Baghdadi to address the issue through his music. A firm believer that “every voice matters and that every person can make a difference,” Steven uses his platform to raise awareness about domestic violence and inspire action.
His single Al Fasad, produced by Amsterdam Music Studio, has gained attention internationally. The track portrays the rapper as a supportive friend to women in abusive relationships, encouraging them to seek safety and a more fulfilling life. Steven explains, “Women have incredible worth along with unspeakable value. They don’t have to continue to settle or stay in these vicious cycles of unhealthy and toxic relationships where they are being abused spiritually, sexually, emotionally, or physically.”
“I wrote Al Fasad from the heart, wanting the beat and lyrics to empower women while still staying true to my sound,” Steven added.
As cases of domestic violence continue to rise, faith-based and community influencers like Steven aim to spark important conversations on how women are treated and perceived in male- dominated cultures. He emphasizes, “We as men need to be better, and do better at protecting our women, but we also need to go one step further, by ensuring that women are empowered within our society, having equal rights as us men. These women are not sexual objects, nor are they lesser than. They are somebody’s mother, sister, spouse, and best friend. I think it’s time that we should start treating them as such.”
Rap and hip-hop culture have historically faced criticism for perpetuating gender stereotypes, exploitation, and objectification of women. Steven seeks to challenge this perception, using his artistry to highlight a woman’s true worth and value.
He has been recognized by music industry insiders for his innovative style and content. Beyond music, he plans to engage directly in the fight against human trafficking, partnering with organizations addressing sex trafficking in major hotspots worldwide. He states, “Nobody deserves to be a human slave. Human trafficking is anti-human, and it is the biggest depravity and pandemic that I believe we face as a society and in the world. We must all do our part, not only to fight it, but to eliminate it. It starts with us.”
A$AP Rocky stepped away from celebrating his massive album success to honor the man who made it all possible.
The Harlem rapper posted an emotional tribute to A$AP Yams on Sunday, marking 11 years since his mentor’s tragic death. Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb album just shattered streaming records with 35.43 million first-day Spotify plays.
The project already moved over 130,000 vinyl units before hitting digital platforms. Industry predictions show the album could debut at number one on Billboard 200 with 300,000 to 320,000 total units.
But none of that mattered on Yams Day.
“I LOVE U STEVE , U STILL CHANGING MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER A WHOLE DECADE LATER , HAPPY YAMS DAY! #LONGLIVEYAMS,” Rocky wrote on Twitter.
I LOVE U STEVE , U STILL CHANGING MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER A WHOLE DECADE LATER , HAPPY YAMS DAY! #LONGLIVEYAMS
Steven Rodriguez, known as A$AP Yams, founded A$AP Mob in the late 2000s.
He discovered Rocky around 2008 when the future star was just starting to take rap seriously. Yams brought industry knowledge from his time as a Diplomat Records intern. The mentor shaped Rocky’s early career trajectory and helped build the A$AP Worldwide empire.
Yams connected Rocky with the right producers, taught him about Hip-Hop history and guided his artistic vision during those crucial formative years. Everything changed on January 18, 2015.
Yams was found dead at age 26 in his New York apartment. The medical examiner ruled his death an accidental overdose from mixed drug intoxication, including opiates and benzodiazepines.
A$AP Mob members initially disputed the overdose ruling. They claimed Yams died from sleep apnea complications. The official toxicology report later confirmed the presence of multiple substances in his system.
Rocky dedicated his 2015 album At. Long. Last. ASAP to Yams’ memory.
This year’s tribute carries extra weight with Rocky’s career resurgence. Don’t Be Dumb marks his first album since 2018’s TESTING. The eight-year gap between projects makes the success even sweeter.
Fourteen tracks from Don’t Be Dumb debuted inside Spotify’s US Top 100.
“Helicopter” leads the charge as the album’s breakout single. Streaming numbers suggest Rocky could claim his first number-one album.
Cardi B turned a Patriots playoff game into her personal victory lap Sunday night.
The Bronx rapper went completely unhinged after boyfriend Stefon Diggs caught a seven-yard touchdown against the Houston Texans.
Diggs hauled in a contested catch between two Texans defenders during the second quarter. The Patriots’ wide receiver secured the ball in the end zone, pushing New England ahead 20-10 in what became a 28-16 playoff victory.
Cardi B filmed herself losing her mind in her car while watching the game. She screamed at the top of her lungs, invoking preacher T.D. Jakes in the most Hip-Hop way possible.
“T.D. Jakes! T.D. Jakes!” Cardi yelled in the Instagram video that immediately went viral. The “T.D.” reference was her playful way of saying “touchdown” while shouting out the famous pastor.
But Cardi wasn’t done. She had receipts for every ESPN analyst who picked Houston to upset New England in Foxborough. Cardi B jumped on social media with a completely different energy. No advanced stats or careful analysis. Just pure, unfiltered celebration and some well-deserved trolling.
“THEY DIDN’T BELIEVE IN US !!! I LIKE US!!!!! WE ALL WE GOT!!!!! WE ALL WE NEED !!!!” she captioned her Instagram post.
The timing couldn’t have been better for Diggs. The 32-year-old receiver has been dealing with legal troubles after being charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault involving his personal chef in December.
Diggs had his arraignment postponed so he could play in Sunday’s divisional playoff game. He made the most of the opportunity with six catches for 78 yards and the crucial touchdown.
This marked Diggs’ first time facing Houston since joining New England. He spent the 2024 season with the Texans before a torn ACL ended his year early.
Cardi and Diggs went public with their relationship at a New York Knicks game in May 2025. They welcomed a baby together in November, making this playoff run extra special for the new parents.
ESPN analysts took the trolling in stride. Mina Kimes even responded gracefully on social media, acknowledging Cardi’s victory lap after getting the prediction wrong.
A Massachusetts woman managed to drive across an ICE parking lot, only to see a new fleet of vehicles that agents would be using. So, she posted a TikTok to let other people know.
Dani (@toreiterate) is a TikTok content creator who primarily posts PSAs and anti-Trump videos for Massachusetts citizens. She identified the vehicles and stated that “ICE will be driving white Ford Explorers, white Chryslers, dark grey Chryslers in [Massachusetts].”
Technically, she is correct. But what are some other things that are worth knowing about these vehicles?
What Vehicles Are ICE Agents Driving?
There are a variety of vehicles at the Burlington, Massachusetts, ICE detention facility, which include white and dark grey Chryslers. However, Dani missed one important detail about the “Ford Explorers.” They’re technically Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, which are specifically designed for law enforcement and government use. These vehicles are technically a tweaked version of the Ford Explorer SUV. However, it’s important to know that they’re more technically advanced.
For instance, they have engine upgrades and special tuning that give them a quicker throttle response. This is a trait that’s especially useful in pursuits. These vehicles can go 137 miles per hour, with acceleration speeds that can go up to 60 miles per hour in around seven seconds.
Ford has had a longstanding relationship with law enforcement. According to outlets like Motor Trend, “police car” can be synonymous with “Ford.” The company has designed countless vehicles specifically for police duty. It estimates that 58% of all police vehicles in the United States are Fords.
How Can You Tell These Are Vehicles Specifically Used for Government Operations?
The Ford Interceptors located at the Burlington, Massachusetts, ICE facility had markings that said “GSA” on them. GSA stands for General Services Administration, which is an independent government agency.
However, ICE will most likely remove any markings that indicate these are GSA vehicles before they are used. Therefore, it’s important to know exactly what vehicle models have “adapted models” commonly used by law enforcement.
Luckily, there are some small changes between cars like the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and a regular Ford Explorer that are somewhat discernible.
Law enforcement or federal agency vehicles are usually stripped of decorative trims in favor of utility improvements. The Ford Police Interceptor Utility has a plain black front grille with larger openings, as well as black steel wheels instead of alloy ones. They may not have roof rails.
It’s worth knowing that ICE agents may leave their cars unmarked. There is no requirement that states that ICE agents must mark their vehicles in any specific way, so these cars may leave the lot with no additional badging that indicates they are government-operated.
What Other Vehicles Do Law Enforcement or Government Officials Drive?
There are a variety of cars that law enforcement officials drive from automakers like Dodge, Chevrolet, and Cadillac. Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford appear to be the most common, with law enforcement using a variety of their adapted commercial models. Police officers sometimes use Cadillac Escalades and cars from other manufacturers, though it depends on each individual agency and their general funding.
For instance, the city of South Pasadena in California has a fleet of Tesla vehicles for its police department. It’s unique in comparison to other law enforcement departments. While agencies may have some automakers they generally rely on, there’s no set standard as to what vehicle government agents may drive. ICE agents have been spotted driving vehicles from Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford, but it’s worth keeping in mind that these automakers are not the only suppliers of government-use vehicles.
AllHipHop reached out to Dani via TikTok direct message and ICE’s public affairs email for comment. This story will be updated if either party responds.
Nicki Minaj came back swinging on social media with a vicious attack on Don Lemon after the former CNN anchor covered protesters disrupting a Minnesota church service.
The Trinidad rapper exploded on X, using a homophobic slur against Don Lemon while demanding he be thrown in jail. Her outburst marked her first social media activity in weeks, following massive backlash over her appearance at Erika Kirk’s AmericaFest.
“DON ‘C### SUCKIN’ LEMON IS DISGUSTING. HOW DARE YOU?” Minaj wrote in all caps, alongside an image of horror movie character Chucky. “I WANT THAT THUG IN JAIL!!!!! HE WOULD NEVER DO THAT TO ANY OTHER RELIGION. LOCK HIM UP!!!!!”
The attack targeted Lemon’s coverage of anti-ICE demonstrators who stormed Cities Church in St. Paul on Sunday morning. About 30 protesters from the Racial Justice Network interrupted the worship service, chanting “ICE out” and demanding justice for Renee Good, who was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross earlier this month.
Lemon livestreamed the disruption on his YouTube show, capturing protesters confronting Pastor Jonathan Parnell. The demonstrators accused church leader David Easterwood of serving as Acting Field Office Director for ICE’s St. Paul operations.
The former CNN host followed the activists inside the sanctuary, filming as they demanded immigration agents leave their community. Church leadership called the disruption “shameful” and asked protesters to leave unless they intended to worship.
Nicki Minaj’s fury stems from her recent conversion to a Trump supporter after years of opposing the former president. She previously criticized his deportation policies on her 2016 track “Black Barbies,” and her political shift has cost her dearly with fans.
“I’m not surprised Nicki Minaj does not understand journalism and is weighing in on matters that are above her capacity,” he said. “However, the more appropriate image for her post is a ‘Pick Me’ Doll.”
The “Pick Me” reference suggests someone desperately seeking validation and approval.
I have been in constant communication with @AAGDhillon today over these events which @TheJusticeDept is investigating at my direction. Any violation of federal law will be prosecuted. https://t.co/bqR4dAm6LM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also weighed in, saying Trump “will not tolerate the intimidation and harassment of Christians in their sacred places of worship.” The Department of Justice launched a full investigation to examine whether protesters violated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which protects religious facilities from interference.
Federal prosecutors could file charges if they determine the disruption constituted illegal intimidation.
Nicki Minaj’s use of homophobic language against the openly gay journalist sparked additional controversy. Lemon married real estate agent Tim Malone in 2024 after years of public advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Mohamed Ramadan just dropped behind-the-scenes footage that has Hip-Hop fans doing double-takes. The Egyptian superstar filmed a music video with Lara Trump in Miami back in September.
The track drops January 23. It’s called “Sah-Sah.” The video shows Trump trying to keep up with Ramadan’s signature moves while they trade verses.
The Ramadan collaboration emerged from Make Music Right. Lara Trump founded the conservative music initiative to promote “traditional values” in American music.
Their website states: “Our Vision is to build a movement that educates Americans on music’s role in shaping perspectives.”
Ramadan posted behind-the-scenes clips from the Miami shoot. The footage includes him teaching Trump’s daughter, Carolina, his signature “Tiger Dance” moves. “Something great is on the horizon, inshallah,” Ramadan wrote after their initial meeting.
Trump secured a distribution deal through First Class Label Group’s partnership with Warner Music Group for an upcoming EP.
She also hosts a Fox News weekend show and incorporated LT Music LLC in April 2025.
Ramadan has built his career blending traditional Arabic music with modern pop and Hip-Hop elements. His live shows and stage presence have helped to redefine Arabic pop music across the Middle East and North Africa.
Ramadan commands over 31 million Instagram followers. He’s set to become the first Egyptian artist to headline Madison Square Garden this May. The 37-year-old has dominated Middle Eastern charts for more than a decade.
Trump launched her music career in 2023. She covered Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” despite the Petty estate previously issuing cease-and-desist orders to the Trump campaign. The family called Trump’s use of the song “a campaign of hate.”
Her cover hit Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Top 10. Listeners weren’t impressed. One called it “bad autotuned karaoke.” Another said they “couldn’t believe how bad it was.”
Colin Jost roasted her at the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “She recently released a cover of ‘I Won’t Back Down.’ Upon hearing it, Tom Petty died again,” Jost said. “I can’t believe I’m saying this to a member of the Trump family, but maybe stick to politics.”
Trump followed up with “Hero” in 2024. The piano ballad honored first responders. Political strategist Rick Wilson described her vocals as sounding like “a wild hog and a sack of rusty cans being thrown into an industrial wood chipper.”
This year brought “No Days Off” with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. Rolling Stone called it “a masterclass in insipid vocal fry pop slop.”
The collaboration marks Trump’s second partnership with an Arab musician this year.
Whether “Sah-Sah” becomes a crossover hit or joins her previous releases in the annals of widely mocked celebrity vanity projects remains to be seen.
Lara Trump getting closer and closer to her former career as a pole dancer
New video shows Lara, Eric trump's Wife dancing with rapper – internet loses it. Nice legs but Lara needs to continue onward to find her own brand. Egyptian doesn't do her justice. Lara walking like a Mar A Lago Egyptian https://t.co/f2PT2AQpMC
An Aldi customer shared her frustrating DoorDash experience on the internet. Viewers say this is far too common, especially when the Dasher is a man.
Sarah Pirie-Nally (@sarahpirienally) posted a video stating she ordered seven of Aldi’s high-quality store-brand Wagyu burger patties from DoorDash, but was disappointed to see that the Dasher replaced them with seven packs of four patties. “So now I have 28 burgers,” says Pirie-Nally.
Overwhelmingly, the comments section was filled with users echoing her frustration with similar stories.
“I ordered 4 individual carrots and got 4kg bags of carrots,” wrote one user.
“Last fortnight I ordered burger patties and a pack of buns and apparently the burgers were out of stock which is fine but they replaced them with another pack of buns?” added another. Like????? What…….”
How Common Are Poor Substitutions On DoorDash?
While precise company-wide substitution statistics aren’t publicly disclosed, consumer reporting data indicates that a significant portion of deliveries go astray. Industry analysis suggests that 10–15% of all food delivery orders on apps like DoorDash experience some kind of issue. These range from missing items to incorrect substitutions and frustrating customer service twists.
A U.K. consumer survey of online grocery orders found that nearly a third of shoppers received unsolicited substitutions in their most recent order, including bizarre swaps such as dog treats for steak and sanitary pads instead of sandwich wraps. That doesn’t mean Dashers are wilfully sabotaging groceries, but it does underscore an issue where inventory mismatches, app interfaces that hide substitution preferences, and Dashers trying to make substitutions work collide spectacularly.
Do Customers Specifically Have Issues With Male Grocery Delivery Drivers?
Some comments also specified that they specifically have issues with male DoorDash drivers picking poor substitutions.
“I doordash and some of these people have absolutely 0 concept,” commented one individual. “Like I’ve had multiple people get excited because it’s a woman doing their groceries and not a man.”
In fact, stories about male Instacart or DoorDash shoppers substituting the most unusual items imaginable have made national headlines. Additionally, customers on social platforms openly say they prefer female shoppers because they “get it right more often.”
Research on actual shopping behavior shows that while men are increasingly active in grocery shopping, and sometimes use delivery services more than women, the idea that men are inherently worse at picking groceries is more a social stereotype than a hard statistic. One study of grocery habits notes differences in how men and women engage with shopping tasks, but it doesn’t support the notion that men are categorically worse at choosing quality items.
AllHipHop reached out for comment to DoorDash via email and Pirie-Nally via TikTok direct message. This story will be updated if either party responds.
A couple checks into a St. Louis Radisson Hotel and notices ladybug activity, so they ask to switch rooms. After a series of problems over four different rooms, they are at their wits’ end.
TikTok creator Amber (@to0thlessqueen) chronicled the saga in a video posted last week. “I am not impressed,” she wrote in the on-screen caption. “$286 a night for this?”
Amber explains that she and her boyfriend are in their fourth room at a Radisson Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. That’s because the first two rooms didn’t have functioning fridges or phones. The third room had an unmade bed. And the fourth room isn’t much better.
A Tour of This Couple’s Fourth Room at the Radisson St. Louis Hotel
She shows off the “upgraded” fourth room. It features bathroom grime, a faulty lamp, a host of dead ladybugs, a dirty carpet, and dust. “There’s a dead ladybug on the chair,” she says. “So we get to sleep with friends tonight, apparently.”
At this point in the evening, Amber and her boyfriend aren’t going to move again. So, they strip the bed to make sure there are no unwanted guests there. Thankfully, all she finds are some slightly stained sheets that look like someone marked them with a pen.
In the caption, Amber wrote, “We paid $286 to stay at a hotel … after three failed rooms, one where the bed wasn’t even made, they upgraded us. And this is what we got for an upgrade. I hope to have an explanation tomorrow at checkout because this is unacceptable.”
Viewers React to the Couple’s St. Louis Radisson Hotel Experience
In the comments section, viewers expressed outrage at the state of the couple’s rooms at the Radisson in St. Louis.
“At that point, I’d be sleeping in my car,” wrote one viewer.
“That is ridiculous,” a second person said. “There is no way I would stay there. I would not sleep in that bed. If it’s like that on the floor, the bed is gonna be worse. Go get your money back and go somewhere else.”
“Full refund and find somewhere else,” a third viewer agreed.
A St. Louis local said, “Oh no. They are making STL look bad. I wish I would’ve known you guys were coming. [I] could’ve told you where to avoid.”
What Should You Do If a Hotel Assigns You a Dirty Room?
Hospitality experts recommend approaching the front desk just like Amber and her boyfriend did in this situation. It’s important to note that some smaller and less expensive hotels could face labor shortages that impact housekeeping, which is notoriously difficult work.
In this case, it seems like the hotel is either short-staffed or overloaded with housekeeping duties. It might be more practical for the front desk to send housekeeping directly to the room to vacuum and take care of the other cosmetic issues. Of course, as Amber pointed out, at that point it was well after midnight, and it’s possible there was no staff on-site.
Travelers in this Reddit thread posted to r/internetparents three years ago agree that you should immediately document any signs of uncleanliness, report it to the hotel, and request a refund.
AllHipHop contacted Amber and Radisson via email for comment. We will update this story if either party responds.
@to0thlessqueen We paid $286 to stay at a Hotel @Radisson Hotels & Resorts in St. Louis Mo. after 3 failed rooms, one where the bed wasn’t even made, the upgraded us. And this is what we got for an upgrade!!!!! Im livid but also exhausted. I hope to have an explanation tomorrow at checkout because this is unacceptable #hotel#hotelstay#horror#neveragain#hotelreview♬ original sound – To0thlessQueen💋
Damien “E-Love” Matthias a longtime friend, hype man and producer for LL Cool J died Saturday (January 17 2026), leaving behind a legacy woven deep into the earliest foundations of Hip-Hop culture. His cause of death was not immediately revealed.
The news of Matthias’ death spread quickly across the culture and social media as artists, executives and influences reflected on a figure whose influence was often felt more than seen.
While LL Cool J rose into one of rap’s first global superstars, E-Love operated behind the scenes and onstage. He was a quiet, sometimes intimidating figure that emerged iconic when Hip-Hop was still defining itself.
When Chuck D created the logo for Public Enemy, he looked to E-Love for inspiration. His silhouette was placed in the crosshairs and used by the group as a symbol to represent political urgency, rebellion and Black radical thought in late 1980s rap. The image would go on to appear on album covers, merchandise and more. The PE logo is regarded as one of the best ever. The group said, “REST IN POWER TO OUR BROTHER, @ELOVEGLOBAL. The man in the logo drawn by @MrChuckD almost 4 decades ago.”
E-Love’s inclusion in LL’s original inner circle made him crucial to the rapper’s success and the greater culture as well. He was a co-producer and creative contributor of Radio and aided in thehard edged minimalist beats-n-rhymes sound the one-time “legend in leather” had. That early chemistry continued for the duration of his career, even as LL’s star ascended in Hollywood and music.
His production work earned major industry recognition including American Music Awards and Grammy honors tied to LL’s Bigger and Deffer, the 1987 album that reached triple platinum status. That success cemented his place not only as a creative force but as part of a team that proved Hip-Hop could thrive on a global commercial stage.
Following his death, tributes poured in.
Many described him as a “Hip-Hop ambassador,” but he was also a legitimate business man that did a lot of work in Japan. His passing closes a chapter on an era when relationships, credibility and creativity powered Hip-Hop’s rise.
