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Alex Warren has achieved a rare chart feat on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with his song “Ordinary” (May 16). With its ninth week at No. 1, he is now the longest-running U.S. male solo chart-topper in over 70 years, surpassing Elvis Presley in the process. The King had an eight-week stay at the summit in 1960 with “It’s Now or Never,” one of 21 No. 1 singles in the U.K. Florida-born artist Slim Whitman earned an 11-week stint at the top spot in 1955 with “Rose Marie,” the title track from the 1954 western epic starring Ann Blyth and Howard…

The world got a strange and funky gift from two icons of completely different worlds in 1988—funk lord Rick James and Roxanne Shanté, the teenage battle rapper from Queensbridge. Their collaboration was “Loosey’s Rap.” It was unexpected rebellion. But behind that unlikely pairing was a story far more explosive and suggestive. First, there is the relatively unknown saga of a 16-year-old girl living with Rick James for six months. Then there is the “Soul Train” shut down by Don Cornelius, the legendary host of the show. And, then there are the quiet, daily negotiations young Black woman contend with in a predatory…

Sleep Token has secured its first U.K. No. 1 Album on the Official Albums Chart with Even in Arcadia (May 16).  The masked metal band previously hit the No. 3 spot with their 2023 LP Take Me To Eden, and have three songs in this week’s U.K. top 40 singles. In June, the band are poised to headline Download Festival in England for the first time, alongside Green Day and Korn. Even in Arcadia has already made noise on a number of Billboard charts in the U.S., with two songs debuting at No. 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs…

Cassie Ventura spent the early part of the week testifying before a federal jury about her nearly 11-year relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as part of his sex trafficking and racketeering trial. His lawyers spent the next two days in cross-examination trying to dismantle her account.Every narrative Cassie shared of herself and her time with the mogul, Diddy, was challenged by his attorney Anna Estevao, on Thursday and Friday—often using the singer’s own words from texts and emails. Defense challenges Cassie’s testimony Even more than the revelations about drug dealers and eight-figure settlements, this set of attempted reversals was the…

Joe Rogan raised eyebrows after weighing in on Kanye West’s banned “Heil Hitler” track during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, calling the controversial song “kind of catchy” while questioning whether pulling it from streaming platforms only fuels its reach. Rogan said he believes West is intentionally trying to get people to repeat the phrase “Heil Hitler,” adding, “I think it’s part of the program.” He quickly clarified he doesn’t support the message itself. “I don’t think it’s a good thing to say,” he said, while condemning both racism and antisemitism. “But there’s a benefit to just letting…

Jonah Kagen reigns on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart for the first time, topping the May 24-dated survey with “God Needs the Devil.” The song, which rises a spot, marks Kagen’s first ruler on any Billboard ranking, earned with his second charted title. Previously, Kagen spent a week on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs in 2021 with the Matoma collaboration “Summer Feeling.” Kagen becomes the sixth act to rule Alternative Airplay for the first time in 2025. Almost Monday accomplished the feat first in February (“Can’t Slow Down”), followed by Justice and Tame Impala (both on “Neverender” in March), Balu Brigada (“So Cold,”…

The rap remix has a proud tradition in hip-hop. Taking a hit song and extending its lifespan by adding guest verses, a new hook, or flipping the beat has long been a staple of the genre—and it’s one that’s still very much alive.We might be past the peak remix era of the ’90s and 2000s, but remixes remain an important—if slightly underrated—part of contemporary rap music.There have been plenty of classic remixes, but just as many forgettable ones. Sometimes, the all-star lineup doesn’t quite click, and the remix ends up less than the sum of its parts. But every now…

A reality show pitch where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship is reportedly under review by Trump’s Department of Homeland Security, stirring controversy and curiosity alike. 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 So here’s something straight out of reality TV—and no, it’s not a parody. Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering a pitch for a reality show where immigrants would compete for U.S. citizenship. Yep,…

Representatives for Justin Bieber clarified the relationship between him and Diddy. The music mogul is currently in court for his federal sex trafficking trial. As first reported by TMZ, sources close to Bieber commented on the allegations of years of abuse and sexual misconduct that people were subjected to by Diddy, who was formerly friends with the singer. “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” the representative said. “Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”Page Six and People later reported that they spoke…

Composer Charles Strouse, who died Thursday at age 96, was Broadway royalty – a three-time Tony winner for Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie. He also won two Grammys (as both composer and producer) for the Annie cast album and a Primetime Emmy for a 1996 revival of Bye Bye Birdie starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams. Strouse was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985. Even if you’re not a Broadway buff, you know at least a few of Adams’ songs. Annie spawned the instant standard “Tomorrow,” which Barbra Streisand covered on her platinum album Songbird. Jay-Z…