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Sacha Jenkins, a pioneering hip-hop journalist, author, filmmaker and cultural historian, has died at the age of 54. Jenkins passed away on Friday (May 23) at his home due to complications from multiple system atrophy, his wife, journalist and filmmaker Raquel Cepeda, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Throughout his multifaceted career as an author, producer, magazine founder and filmmaker, Jenkins was widely regarded as a key authority on hip-hop culture. Born in Philadelphia and raised in New York City, he moved to Queens in the late 1970s — a formative time when hip-hop, punk, graffiti and skateboarding were all rising…

Bhad Bhabie has shared more details about her relationship with on-and-off boyfriend Le Vaughn.Speaking in an episode of Camilla Araujo’s podcast, which was posted Friday (May 23), the Florida rapper (real name Danielle Bregoli), who shares a 13-month-old daughter with Le Vaughn, detailed how she came to learn that her partner was allegedly cheating with Alabama Barker. “I had already knew about him and Alabama. I had just learned how deep it was over the phone while I’m in Florida and he’s in L.A. at her house, in her bed,” Bhabie said around the 33-minute mark. “I’m finding out about…

The prisoner who stabbed Tory Lanez has reportedly claimed that he acted in self-defense.According to TMZ, the suspect, Santino Casio, revealed on a phone call that he’d heard rumors the singer wanted him harmed. Casio claimed that after hearing these rumors he saw Lanez and believed he saw a potential weapon lump in his pocket.Because of that, Casio attacked the rapper. However, he claimed that he wasn’t actually trying to kill Lanez, and that he himself received a stab wound in his leg, which makes him believe that the Canadian star did have a weapon after all.Casio claimed that prior…

Diddy’s financial empire has crumbled under legal fire as prosecutors aim to seize nearly everything tied to his name under RICO allegations. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Sean “Diddy” Combs is staring down the possible loss of his multimillion-dollar empire as federal prosecutors pursue asset forfeiture tied to sweeping criminal allegations that could cost him both his freedom and fortune. The embattled Hip-Hop mogul’s estimated…

Justin Bieber made a rare onstage appearance with SZA during her concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on May 23. The surprise collaboration took place during the second Los Angeles stop of SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s co-headlining Grand National Tour, which launched in April. Bieber, who is currently working on new music, stunned the packed crowd as he joined the five-time Grammy nominee for a flirty rendition of “Snooze.” The pop superstar previously featured on the acoustic remix of the track, originally released on SZA’s 2022 sophomore album, SOS. Wearing an all-black ensemble topped with a Balenciaga jacket, Bieber…

SIPHO. is here to challenge perceptions around Black male identity, artistry and creativity in 2022, with some of the best music—we promise—you’ll have heard all year. Here we have a singer-songwriter with the vocal power to garner your attention from the very first note. Stop and drop everything—take time and listen. Lyrically, he’s quirky but smart with it, and while the voice may pack a hearty soul punch, the music defies genre and boxes, drawing on everything from rock and blues to gospel and R&B.Born to Zimbabwean parents in Birmingham, alongside his two sisters, SIPHO.’s love for music came very early on. “I…

Diddy wants more time on the phone and longer video calls as his sex trafficking racketeering trial unfolds in a Brooklyn federal courtroom. Attorneys for the Hip-Hop mogul filed a letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian asking to boost his monthly phone limit from 300 to 500 minutes. They also requested permission for video teleconferencing with his legal team to extend until 9 p.m. daily. The defense team said the extra time is necessary to prepare for trial after court hours and on weekends. The letter was signed by lawyers Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Alexandra Shapiro, Jason Driscoll and…

Two vintage souls in a digital world — which one’s for you? 🎯 What’s the difference between Harrison Mixbus and UAD Luna? Harrison Mixbus and UAD Luna are both analog-style DAWs designed to recreate the feel of classic studio workflows. Mixbus emphasizes vintage console mixing with built-in saturation and a traditional interface, while Luna focuses on tight integration with Universal Audio hardware and a tape-style production environment. Luna has a free version and only requires a free iLok account to get started.  What Is An iLok And When Do I Need One? For producers craving that warm analog feel without a…

Kanye West has weighed in on the Diddy trial, sharing that he wishes Kid Cudi hadn’t taking the stand.On Saturday (May 24), the controversial rapper/producer tweeted-and-deleted his opinion on his former protégé’s testimony in the United States v. Sean Combs trial this past week, and extended support to Diddy and his family members, some of whom have attended the trial.”I wish Cudi hadn’t testified against Puff,” Ye wrote. “We need not to be locked in white systems.”He added: “Praying for Puff and his family. Praying for Puff Daddy and the Family.”Cudi (real name Scott Mescudi) who was called as a…

2 Chainz once passed on a life-changing meeting with Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri because he couldn’t bring a friend with him.During a conversation with Shannon Sharpe on a new episode of Club Shay Shay, Chainz recalled when Dupri gave him a ring to have a meeting with him and Jay in 2011. Dupri told a version of this story in 2023, saying that he and Jay wanted to sign 2 Chainz to a record deal, but the Atlanta native turned them down, saying the music industry is “a young man’s game.”According to 2 Chainz, he never actually said the “young…