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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…
Fat Joe gave his thoughts about Joe Budden being seated near 50 Cent while beefing — suggesting that the podcast host should always expect that one of his enemies would sit in the front row ahead of him.Joe reacted to Budden and Fif’s seating debacle on a recent episode of his new Joe & Jada podcast by suggesting that a similar situation couldn’t happen to him now. “I gotta be front row,” claimed Fat Joe before giving second and third row seats a new name: “We call them the Joe Budden seats.”“He got a good seat but you always gotta…
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Diddy allegedly had drugs and sex paraphernalia in his hotel room when he was arrested last September, says a federal special agent who took the stand in his racketeering and sex trafficking trial.The Department of Homeland Security’s Special Agent Yasin Binda testified in court and revealed the items found in Diddy’s hotel room at The Park Hyatt in Manhattan. Federal agents raided Diddy’s room after he was arrested on federal charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and other offenses.According to tweets from The Inner City Press’ coverage of Diddy’s trial, Binda said agents found bags of Astroglide lubricant and baby…