Month: November 2025

Lil Kim took over halftime at Barclays Center on November 11 with a high-energy performance honoring The Notorious B.I.G., as the Brooklyn Nets launched their first-ever “Biggie Night” and introduced their new “Brooklyn Camo” uniforms inspired by the late rap icon.

Wearing a bold “REALLY HER” tee, the Bed-Stuy native hit the court backed by the Nets dance team and delivered her verse from “Notorious B.I.G.,” igniting cheers from the sold-out crowd. The tribute was part of a night dedicated to celebrating Biggie’s impact on Hip-Hop and Brooklyn culture.

“It’s Biggie Night, so you already know the vibes. Every time we rep the legend, it’s all good, babyyy bae baeee,” Kim said ahead of the event. “Brooklyn, we ouuutssiiideee… Get ready for a fun-filled night! Let’s make it one for the books.”

The Nets’ new City Edition jerseys, dubbed “Brooklyn Camo,” pay homage to Biggie’s signature style, pulling visual cues from his iconic Coogi sweaters and the borough’s streetwear roots. Each uniform features a “Bed-Stuy” patch, a nod to the neighborhood that raised both Biggie and Kim.

The event wasn’t just about fashion. The team partnered with the Biggie Smalls estate to produce a full evening of tributes, including Biggie bobblehead giveaways and in-game visuals celebrating his legacy. The collaboration is part of a broader effort to keep Biggie’s influence alive throughout the NBA season.

But the warm reception didn’t extend to Lil Kim online. People were aghast by her performance, specifically her poor lip synching and apparent weight gain impeding her dance movements. Comments ranged from “imagine buying a ticket to see her and this is how she preformed! I was so disappointed! No rapping or nothing” to “the weight is getting out of control Kim.”

Others included, “Love her, but this is one of the worst lip syncs I have ever seen,” “wtf is that build” and “Love Kim.. but this was messier than a toddler with a bowl of Apple sauce.”

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Lil Kim’s connection to Biggie began when she was a teenager and he helped launch her career by bringing her into Junior M.A.F.I.A. Their bond—both personal and professional—became one of Hip-Hop’s most iconic partnerships, making her tribute especially meaningful.

The halftime show also drew Lil Cease, Jadakiss and Biggie’s son CJ Wallace, who were all in attendance for the emotional celebration. Their presence added a generational layer to the tribute, reminding the crowd of Biggie’s lasting influence on rap culture.

The Nets plan to wear the “Brooklyn Camo” jerseys throughout the season, continuing their tribute to Biggie with each game. The team said the initiative reflects their commitment to “Spread Love The Brooklyn Way,” echoing one of Biggie’s most famous lyrics.

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Big U asked a federal judge to grant a tightly controlled release so he can perform the Islamic funeral rites for his son while he remains behind bars facing murder and racketeering charges.

Big U’s eldest son, Jabari Henley, was shot and killed on October 31 in South Los Angeles after leaving a community trunk-or-treat Halloween event.

The court filing states the father is seeking time-limited access to conduct the washing and shrouding of the body and attend the Janazah prayer. AllHipHop is refraining from posting the time and location of the service for security reasons and out of an abundance of caution.

Big U’s lawyers told the judge their client is willing to submit to electronic monitoring and be escorted by private security under federal supervision. He would take a fixed route between the detention center and funeral services, full cost coverage by his family and strict no-contact restrictions.

Meanwhile, Big U remains in federal custody because of a 43-count indictment unsealed March 17, 2025, which accuses him of leading a criminal enterprise called the “Big U Enterprise” under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) that allegedly committed murder, extortion, fraud, human trafficking and other crimes.

The indictment specifically alleges Big U orchestrated the January 2021 killing of an aspiring rapper, whom prosecutors say he drove to North Las Vegas, shot in the head and dumped in a ditch off Interstate 15 after the rapper recorded a diss track about him.

Big U pleaded not guilty in April 2025 and remains detained pending trial. Prosecutors have until tomorrow to lodge their objections.

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Tyler, The Creator leveled up both Hip-Hop and gaming culture as Epic Games debuted his official entry into Fortnite’s Icon Series, launching a full-blown digital takeover on November 14 at 7 P.M. ET.

The Tyler, The Creator collaboration brings two playable skins that reflect distinct phases of his artistic legacy, his early Odd Future era and his latest persona, “St. Chroma” from the CHROMAKOPIA album. The bundle doesn’t stop at just outfits. It includes 13 items in total, making it one of the more elaborate music crossovers in the game’s history.

The full package, dubbed the Tyler, The Creator Bundle, features both Icon Series outfits, four back bling accessories (Earfshaker, Chroma Vox, Dynamite the Exploder and Mini Tyler), two emotes titled “Thought I Was Dead” and “Lil’ Golf Cart,” as well as themed gear like the Chroma Vox mic and Earfshaker drums.

Players will also get contrails and two weapon wraps in Golf Pink and Chroma Green.

To top it off, Epic added three Jam Tracks to the mix, allowing players to vibe to “EARFQUAKE,” “Ring Ring Ring” and “Sticky” while battling it out. The trailer nods to Tyler’s visual catalog, with a CHERRY BOMB balloon floating above the Battle Bus and a skydiving sequence that mirrors his “LUMBERJACK” video from CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.

The bundle is expected to cost around 3,500 V-Bucks, or roughly $22.39, according to industry analysts. That price reflects the depth of the offering, which goes beyond cosmetics and taps into Tyler’s creative universe.

This move places Tyler in the same league as Travis Scott and Eminem, who previously joined the Icon Series. It also marks another step in his broader entertainment footprint, following his Grammy nominations and a performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute to Outkast.

The Hawthorne native has kept a packed schedule in 2025, rolling out CHROMAKOPIA, a deluxe edition, new fashion ventures and multiple brand deals. This Fortnite partnership signals his continued move from cult favorite to cultural mainstay.

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Ice Spice stepped into the animated world with her first voice acting role in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants while also releasing a high-energy single titled “Big Guy” created for the film’s soundtrack.

The Bronx rapper delivered her signature punchy flow on the upbeat track, aligning perfectly with the movie’s playful tone.

“Off the wake up, I’m feeling my best/ Big things ’bout to happen today,” she raps. “I bend over, I do my lil’ stretch/ I woke up feeling a brand new way/ Ain’t a jellyfish, but I’m the catch.”

The dual release marks a new chapter in the 25-year-old’s creative journey, expanding her brand beyond rap into film and voiceover work.

Ice Spice joins a star-studded cast that includes Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro and George Lopez, all confirmed in June 2025 as new additions to the long-running Nickelodeon franchise.

“Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me,” Ice Spice said in a statement. “It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine.”

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The song follows her recent releases “Pretty Privilege” and “Baddie Baddie,” the latter being her first solo drop since the deluxe edition of her album Y2K!: I’m Just A Girl in December.

“Baddie Baddie,” produced by longtime collaborator RiotUSA, samples M.I.A.’s 2012 hit “Bad Girls” and was accompanied by a video directed by Evil Twins.

Outside of music, Ice Spice also made her big-screen debut this year in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, sharing scenes with Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky.

She also teamed up with Latto on the track “Gyatt,” which symbolically closed the chapter on their previous tension.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is set to hit theaters December 17.

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Papoose dropped a few gems about his upcoming album and his evolving relationship with Claressa Shields during a recent sit-down with XXL, where the veteran MC made it clear that age has no bearing on talent in Hip-Hop and that love and music are very much intertwined in his life right now.

The Brooklyn rapper, who has spent over two decades sharpening his lyrical sword, confirmed that his next album is set to arrive this month.

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He also opened up about making music with Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and current boxing powerhouse, who has been the subject of recent engagement rumors.

Shields took to social media to set the record straight, writing, “PAPOOSE hasn’t proposed YET!”

While the relationship buzz made headlines, Papoose kept the focus on the music and his deep-rooted connection to Hip-Hop culture.

“Hip-Hop is something you live, rap is something you do,” he said. “I’m a part of the culture, which is a word everybody throws around, but I grew up in this. So, growing up in this, it’s different than being attracted to this by money. People don’t understand. Guys like myself, and a whole other army of others out there, we would do this without one dollar involved. It’s a way of life.”

Now serving as the head of Hip-Hop at Wynn Records, Papoose is balancing executive duties with his own creative pursuits.

His label recently signed rising artist CuhDeeJah, a move that reflects his dedication to nurturing new voices while continuing to drop his own material.

Papoose Says Hip-Hop Has No Age Limits

Addressing the long-standing debate about ageism in rap, Papoose was clear.

“I don’t think there was ever an age limit in Hip-Hop,” he said. “Your age doesn’t make you nice, your skills and your talent does. Those of us who really do this for real, we know that it’s competitive since day one. I think that, as time went on, certain individuals who realize they can’t compete started to use the age thing as an excuse. They kind of realize they can’t compete with those guys who are really gifted at this.”

The couple’s musical chemistry is just one layer of their connection. Shields has described Papoose as her “best friend,” and their bond has grown throughout 2025.

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While the proposal hasn’t happened yet, the duo’s collaboration in and out of the studio is already making noise.

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Rory, one half of The Rory & Mal Podcast, is in the middle of a full-blown firestorm after old tweets… real and allegedly fake…resurfaced. It seems like he once made disparaging remarks about Black women. The controversy, which erupted after the crew’s comments about Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy chances, has now shifted focus entirely to accusations of racism and colorism.

It all began when fans dug into Rory’s old social media activity following a debate on whether Clipse or GNX deserved “Album of the Year” at the looming Grammys. What started as music talk quickly spiraled into a “trial” on Twitter (X), with users posting screenshots that appeared to show Rory calling Black women “ugly” and “roaches.” Oh…you know it was on.

Rory joined a live Twitter Space with Kendrick Lamar fans to defend himself and that’s when things truly exploded. “I never called Black women ugly. I never called them roaches,” Rory insisted. “There was a fake retweet that said, ‘I think Black women are ugly,’ and another that got spliced together to make it look like I said it. That’s not me.”

But the internet wasn’t convinced.

The screenshots spread.

And then he tried to be sarcastic about it. “Yeah, no, I hate Black women. I think all Black women are ugly,” in a truly patronizing way.

“I don’t know if you can really troll your way out of this one,” a dude said, checking him sternly. Many accused Rory of gaslighting and playing victim. This is nasty work.

Mal tried, but things only got worse. Demaris, a Black woman on the podcast, was already in the hot seat for saying she “hated Kendrick Lamar’s voice.” She bounced from Twitter and did not step in.

Rory later apologized and clarified. He even said some of the tweets were fake.

“That video was me mocking how ridiculous the accusations were. I was being sarcastic, but I get that it came off bad,” he said. “Some of those tweets were made up. I’m not apologizing for something I didn’t say.” Sounds like people are gunning for their sponsors now.

I don’t know how I feel, but I think people deserve some honest commentary, not trolling, half-hearted apologies and sarcasm. But that’s me.

Rory breaks his silence on how he conducted himself during the Raqi Thunda Twitter Spaces after being called a racist when Kendrick Lamar fans resurfaced old tweets that painted him as a racist . pic.twitter.com/Ongd36rWqo

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Namewee emerged from a week-long detention Thursday with his first public statement regarding the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, telling reporters he witnessed her final moments during what authorities are investigating as a murder case.

The Malaysian rapper, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, walked out of Dang Wangi police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur at approximately 3:50 P.M. after being granted police bail until November 26.

Wearing his signature beanie and casual attire, Namewee boarded a waiting SUV without initially addressing media questions. According to reports, the 41-year-old artist later revealed the traumatic details of October 22, when Iris Hsieh was discovered dead in a hotel bathtub at Jalan Conlay.

“I saw her die before my eyes,” Namewee stated, marking his first detailed account of the incident that has captivated both Malaysian and Taiwanese media.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the rapper’s release pending the completion of post-mortem results.

“The investigation papers will be referred again to the Kuala Lumpur attorney-general’s chambers once the post-mortem report has been obtained,” Marsus announced in an official statement.

Malaysia’s Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar had signaled the release on Wednesday, citing insufficient evidence connecting Namewee to Hsieh’s death.

“So far, there is no evidence that shows the suspect was involved in causing the influencer’s death,” Dusuki told local media outlets. “However, if there are any new findings, the AGC will take appropriate action.”

The case took a dramatic turn on November 4 when authorities reclassified Hsieh’s death from sudden death to murder. Namewee voluntarily surrendered to police on November 5, continuing his pattern of cooperation with law enforcement that dates back to previous controversies throughout his career.

Hsieh, known to her 545,000 Instagram followers as the “nurse goddess” for her medical background and striking appearance, was reportedly collaborating with Namewee on a video project at the time of her death. Malaysian police have described their relationship as “special,” though specific details remain under investigation.

The controversial rapper has built a career challenging authority through his music, addressing topics ranging from government corruption to social inequality across Southeast Asia. His willingness to court controversy has resulted in multiple run-ins with authorities over the years, though he has consistently presented himself for questioning when requested.

Before the murder investigation, Namewee faced separate drug-related charges filed on October 24, for which he had been released on bail. The timing of these legal issues has intensified scrutiny of the artist’s activities leading up to Hsieh’s death.

Hsieh maintained a significant social media presence with 349,000 Facebook followers in addition to her Instagram audience. The Taichung native frequently posted content that pushed boundaries, building a devoted fanbase across Taiwan and mainland China.

“I will fully cooperate with the police investigation to give an explanation to the public and the deceased’s family,” he wrote. “I will not run away, in the past when I was wanted, I voluntarily reported myself each time and never fled.”

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Offset landed in Los Angeles without a suit but with no shortage of swagger as he confidently named himself one of Hip-Hop’s top fashion icons while preparing for GQ’s 2025 Big Men of the Year Party.

During a TMZ Hip Hop interview on Thursday (November 13) at LAX, the former Migos rapper didn’t hesitate when asked who he believes are the genre’s most stylish artists.

He named himself best dressed before pausing to consider the rest of his list. After a moment, he added Pharrell Williams and Gunna to his fashion hall of fame.

Just ahead of the high-profile GQ event, Offset released a new track titled “Fashion Icon.”

The Atlanta native was en route to one of the year’s most exclusive fashion gatherings but admitted he arrived without a look for the night.

“I’m about to go figure it out, though,” he said. “I’m a go look see what’s out there. I should be able to find some rich s###.”

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Pharrell, who Offset named second, has long been a dominant force in fashion. As the men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton, he’s been reshaping luxury menswear and was recently honored as GQ’s 2024 Designer of the Year.

Gunna, who took the third spot on Offset’s list, has become a style reference point in his own right. His fashion sense has drawn admiration from across the entertainment world, including Rihanna, who once dressed as him for Halloween.

Offset’s fashion flex comes on the heels of his Halloween 2025 surprise mixtape drop, Haunted By Fame.

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The project, which he revealed was released to fulfill his record label obligations, failed to make a dent on the Billboard 200, moving fewer than 8,000 units in its first week, according to Billboard.

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One New York-based woman is calling out a Nissan dealership after she was charged for repairs to her vehicle that she says she did not authorize. 

On Oct. 22, Vanessa Paulino (@_vanessa2027) posted a TikTok expressing her outrage after she said she brought her car to Nissan to change the rear brake pads, and they changed the rotors without her authorization. 

“I am livid at this point,” said Paulino. “How did they take it upon themselves to perform another service without consulting with me first?”

Did Nissan Charge This Woman for Repairs She Didn’t Approve?

“So is this what they do with their customers?” she asked. “They go ahead and take it upon themselves to perform extra services and then hit you with the bill without even consulting with you? Because that would be called a scam.”

She goes on to explain that her frustrations were dismissed when she brought her problems to an employee. She claims that the sales associate stated the brakes required maintenance, which is why they were repaired without her consultation. “Well, that does not make it OK,” said Paulino.

“It is shameful how your service department is scamming your customers!” she wrote in the caption.

Viewers Are Outraged About Unauthorized Repairs

Viewers overwhelmingly expressed agreement with Paulino that she shouldn’t be charged for these repairs.

“That’s weird girl!” said one commenter. “Talk to the manager and demand half price!”

“You definitely have to approve first,” wrote another user. 

This Isn’t An Unprecedented Situation

Paulino’s circumstance is not unprecedented, as this exact issue is addressed federally and in Paulino’s home state of New York. While there are nuances state to state, it is generally required that a customer’s approval is granted before repairs are made to a vehicle.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, which regulates auto-repair facilities in the state, clearly states that “a shop may not perform any services unless you give your permission.”

The law further states that customers have the right to dispute or refuse payment for unauthorized services. It states that dealers and franchise service centers are bound by the same rules as independent mechanics.

While specific laws and consequences may vary from state to state, the issue is also addressed on a national level through the Federal Trade Commission, which strongly encourages authorization to be given before repairs are made.

What Can Customers Do About Unauthorized Car Repairs?

What consumers can do to resolve an unauthorized charge varies widely from state to state. In New York, officials recommend consumers first speak with the service manager before escalating the issue to the dealership’s corporate office.

If that doesn’t work, the consumer can file a formal complaint with the New York State DMV’s vehicle safety division. If the state finds the consumer suffered “financial loss,” it may force the shop to pay restitution.

Based on those guidelines, it seems like Paulino can challenge the charge. Of course, she would have to provide documents that help solidify her claim that she did not authorize the repairs.

All Hip Hop reached out for a statement from Paulino via TikTok direct messages and Nissan via email. 

@_vanessa2027 @nissan It is shameful how your service department is scamming your customers! DO BETTER. #nissan #relatable #service #fyp ♬ original sound – _Vanessa_

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