Category: Hip Hop

Cardi B Turns To Prayer After Pregnancy Announcement Triggers Negativity

Cardi B said she felt an unsettling wave of negativity from women after confirming her pregnancy, prompting her to lean on her mother’s prayers for protection.

The Bronx-born rapper said the energy around her shifted after she shared the news. “I called my mom the other day to pray over me and my baby because I feel like a lot of weirdness has been coming out from people and women and all this stuff ever since I announced that I was pregnant,” she said.

Cardi B Says Women Are Wishing Harm On Her Unborn Child

Cardi, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, didn’t hold back when describing the kind of energy she’s been feeling. “There’s a lot of weird women that will wish you weird stuff on your kid, like stillbirth, death, slowness, you know what I’m saying? And I feel that energy. I feel people putting that on me.”

She believes many people had already guessed she was pregnant before she confirmed it. But once it became public, she said the tone shifted. “And it’s funny because I know that y’all knew that I was pregnant because clearly everybody kind of figured that I was. But the negativity and the weirdness that people are bringing and putting, I told my mom like, please pray for me and for the Lord to cover me.”

Cardi B Leans On Faith To Protect Herself And Her Baby

To shield herself from what she described as “dark energy,” Cardi said she turns to her spiritual practices. She often plays the Bible out loud in her home to create a protective atmosphere. “I personally believe nothing is as powerful as a mother’s prayer,” she said.

The Grammy-winning artist has spoken before about her belief in spiritual protection, but this time she said the tension feels more direct. She believes the negativity intensified after she made her pregnancy public and said she’s doing what she can to stay grounded.

Cardi made the comments earlier this week while addressing her followers amid her ongoing pregnancy.

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Nicki Minaj reignited her long-running feud with Cardi B on Monday (September 29) by questioning the chart-topping success of Cardi’s new album and dragging her personal life into the crossfire.

The Hip-Hop heavyweights exchanged a barrage of insults across social media, with Minaj disputing the reported 200,000-plus units sold of Cardi’s “AM I THE DRAMA?” and mocking everything from her rap skills to her appearance.

Minaj didn’t hold back, suggesting Cardi underwent surgery to resemble her and even took a jab at the father of Cardi’s unborn child, NFL player Stefon Diggs, by implying he’s bisexual.

Minaj compared Cardi’s music to a children’s cartoon, dubbing her “Barney B,” and posted cryptic messages on social media.

“To every enabler: Never provoke a writer while they’re [writing],” she tweeted. “You joined the game as a willing participant. Don’t try to back out now.”

She also teased her own album release with the date “3.27.26” and took aim at JAY-Z and Roc Nation, writing, “You failed. Let the reindeer games begin. We #WinAgain.”

Cardi B Targets Nicki Minaj, Calls Out Comparisons

Cardi didn’t stay quiet. She fired off a string of responses, calling Minaj “Cocaine Barbie” and writing, “You must’ve missed me, huh crazy?? Now kiss my feet.”

She added, “The power I have.. make these btches come out of rehab everytime.”

Cardi also dragged Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, and her brother, both of whom have criminal convictions related to sex offenses.

She continued, “Why you keep bringing up my album?? It’s not the gag that you think it is..You been in the game like 16 years.. you need to compare yourself to YOUR peers that started around YOUR time. Rihanna, Taylor swift, Drake…those are the numbers you need to be competing wit and you can’t cuz you doing lower than all of them… I was in high school when you came out wtf is you comparing yourself to me for???”

Cardi also addressed Minaj’s repeated comments about her pregnancy, writing, “Alright now this the third tweet talkin about my pregnancy… like you wasn’t going to different fertility doctors cuz you couldn’t reproduce from all them percs scrambling your eggs. NOT ALLEGEDLY…Lord protect my babies.”

The two rappers have a long and public history of beef, dating back years, including a physical altercation at New York Fashion Week in 2018.

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Federal Troops Deployed to Portland

Donald Trump ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, as local officials continue investigating a fire that damaged Ice Cube’s tour bus shortly after his concert in the city.

In a message posted Saturday on Truth Social, Trump stated, “I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”

The move follows heightened tensions in the city and echoes Trump’s 2020 deployment of federal officers during protests that drew national scrutiny.

Ice Cube’s Bus Caught Fire Downtown

Portland Fire & Rescue is still reviewing the cause of the blaze that ignited Tuesday night on the front passenger-side tire of Ice Cube’s chartered bus. The vehicle was parked near Southwest Broadway and Oak Street when the fire broke out, according to fire department spokesperson Rick Graves.

The 56-year-old Hip-Hop artist had just finished performing at the Moda Center as part of his Truth to Power tour. Through a representative, Ice Cube addressed the incident, saying, “I’m not taking this incident as a personal attack. A coward like that would burn anybody’s property that was out there at the time.”

As of Saturday, officials have not announced any suspects or motives.

Trump’s Comments Escalate Tensions

Trump’s remarks this week suggest a more aggressive stance toward Portland. On Thursday, he told reporters, “We’re going to get out there and we’re going to do a pretty big number on those people in Portland,” referring to “professional agitators and anarchists.”

He has consistently portrayed the city in grim terms, once describing it as “like living in hell.” Earlier this week, he signed an executive order labeling antifa a domestic terrorist organization.

Local Officials Push Back

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson rejected the federal intervention, saying, “I have not asked for – and do not need – federal intervention.”

Oregon lawmakers have also raised concerns about immigration enforcement practices in the state. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici said Friday, “ICE has said they’re targeting people for arrest and detainment who have committed crimes. That’s what they told us. But that’s not what we are seeing.”

The Department of War has not confirmed whether the deployment will involve National Guard units or active-duty military forces, according to BBC News.

Investigation Still Ongoing

Portland Fire & Rescue has not released any new findings related to the tour bus fire as of Saturday. Ice Cube has continued his tour without further reported incidents.

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A travel agent shared her perspective on whether or not you should check out of a hotel when you’re leaving. In a video on TikTok with over 107,000 views, Shay Martin (@jettotravel) discussed the question: Should you check out or Irish goodbye? 

Do people normally check out of hotels?

An article from Today explored the same topic, ultimately concluding that travelers should probably check out before leaving the premises. 

Many people think that checking out early is a courtesy, as it can give the hotel the opportunity to start cleaning a room earlier. If the front desk know that the room’s empty, it gives the hotel leeway to get more work done sooner, letting them pay more attention to room cleanings. 

Commenters had mixed feelings about whether or not a check out is necessary. One person said it’s “not necessary in 2025,” as hotels have moved to digital room keys. 

Other people disagreed, including those who work in the industry. “Front desk agent here!” one comment said, “Please stop by the front desk and let us know. Also, please ask for the bill and review it. [It is] easier to make billing adjustments while you are still at the hotel.” 

On a separate video posted by @the.s###.chat, a commenter agreed with the sentiment, saying, “As a former housekeeper, it makes our jobs a lot easier if you’re polite and let someone know.”

Martin’s take: It’s a courtesy, but worth doing

“ My take is [that] it’s a personal preference as long as you’re checking out on time, but let me tell you why.”

Martin explained that checking out of a hotel is just a courtesy to the hotel for the most part, and not something that a customer is obligated to do. 

“ If you’re leaving the hotel at 5:00 a.m. because your flight’s at [7:00 a.m.], checkout’s not till 11 a.m., and you don’t tell anybody, then they’re not gonna start cleaning your room till 11 a.m.,” she shared. “ So it’s just like a nice thing to do, [because] some hotels just don’t even do anything with that information.” 

She did clarify that if you’ve damaged your room in any way, you should probably chat with the hotel clerk to straighten it out before leaving. It’s easier to discuss potential room charges in-person than over the phone, and more than a courtesy to do so. 

She also added while speaking to Today: “Ultimately, I think checking out is a personal preference. It only becomes an issue, in my opinion, if you are disrespecting the check-out time entirely.”

AllHipHop has reached out to Martin for more clarification on her perspective. We’ll let you know if she responds back.

@jettotravel I did an interview about this topic earlier this summer. There’s some controversy on whether or not this is a requirement and my opinion is it depends on your circumstance! #hotel #etiquette #travel #traveltip #travelagent ♬ original sound – Shay | Travel Agent

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6ix9ine landed back in legal hot water and social media chaos after a federal judge in Manhattan ordered him to house arrest for violating probation tied to an assault case in Florida.

According to court filings. 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was sentenced to home confinement on Friday (September 26), after admitting guilt in an attack on a man who allegedly called him a “snitch” inside a Florida shopping mall. The court also ordered Hernandez to wear an electronic ankle monitor until his sentencing on November 4.

The ruling stems from a string of probation violations, including past charges involving firearms and narcotics. His legal history remains tangled with the infamous Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods racketeering case, where he testified against several members in exchange for a reduced sentence. That cooperation has followed him ever since, making him a lightning rod in Hip-Hop circles.

On Tekashi #6ix9ine, just docketed: Judge Engelmayer’s order of restriction to residence, and GPS monitor. Sentencing now set for November 4 – Inner City Press will aim to live tweet it https://t.co/7ciO0EhAv2 pic.twitter.com/3qDjjWoIbC

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) September 26, 2025

The terms of his house arrest allow limited movement for religious services, legal appointments, substance abuse programs, and medical or mental health treatment.

While his legal troubles mount, 6ix9ine has reignited beefs across the rap landscape. In a recent phone call with Akademiks, he took aim at 21 Savage, mocking the rapper’s immigration status. “I’ll really spit on that na,” 6ix9ine said. “I’m a U.S. citizen, that’s what separates us… That na 21 Savage ain’t from here, n***a.” Despite the jab, 21 Savage is a lawful U.S. resident and was born in the United Kingdom.

Elsewhere, 6ix9ine stirred more controversy in an interview on One Night With Steiny, where he accused Offset of betraying his former Migos bandmates. “All these rappers is rats,” he said. “I’m not saying these [are] facts, but this is the rumor. Quavo’s girl was Saweetie, right? They said Offset slept with Saweetie, that’s why the Migos fell out. The game is full of rats. If you sleep with your homie girl, that’s rat material. When you join the streets, you sign up for loyalty, right? All these street dudes got ‘Loyalty’ tatted. Why did Migos split? Why was Takeoff and Quavo riding around dolo for so long? What did Offset do so harmful to not be part of Migos? They still not together til now, and they already lost Takeoff.”

The 27-year-old rapper has faced a string of legal issues since his 2019 release from prison. In addition to the current assault case, he’s been involved in multiple lawsuits and incidents, including a brutal gym beatdown in Florida earlier this year, which led to further scrutiny of his probation status. As reported by NBC News, the attack left him hospitalized and raised questions about his security and ongoing conflicts.

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Young Thug ignited debate over race and artistic boundaries after unveiling the cover of his latest album, UY SCUTI, where he appears noticeably lighter skinned and doubling down on the use of the N-word with a hard R in its opening track “Ninja.”

In a preview clip from the It’s Up There podcast, shared by host Big Loon on Twitter (X), the Atlanta rapper addressed the backlash surrounding both the album’s imagery and lyrics. The full interview is set to drop Monday (September 29).

“I think it was just, like, some funny s###,” Thug said. “But it’s still serious to the point where I went with it. […] We always joked and played in my hood. ‘N####, you want to be the biggest, go white.’ […] We just talking s###… It’s just a narrative that the world paint. And we just going with the narrative… ‘Michael Jackson went white for this,’ we know that ain’t true.

“We just go with the motions. It’s just all fun. […] They always let the white people be the biggest. I love white people, too… We got big-ass artists too that’s Black… I was just pushing the envelope a little bit.”

Young Thug Breaks Down His Whiteface Move on UY SCUTI — Why He Did It & What He Means By It

— #youngthug #uyscuti on It’s Up There Podcast with @BigLoon_

Rollout interview

Thug opens up on the uproar surrounding the UY SCUTI album art — where he and his features were edited… pic.twitter.com/KatrK0gUAN

— Big Loon (@BigLoon_) September 28, 2025

Young Thug added that his intentions were not political but rather a commentary on the industry’s long-standing racial dynamics.

“‘You want to be the biggest n#### in this muthafuckin’ world, you got to be Eminem.’ I just put the white album cover out, just talking shi**t. It’s just all fun s###, though. I ain’t with none of that political s###. We having fun, it’s music, and you shouldn’t take it so serious. It’s not like we can make it out alive, anyway. We all gon’ die, no matter what. You got to choose to be happy and put in the world what you want and the legacy you want to create for yourself, ‘cause that’s what it’s about.”

Thug is reportedly scheduled to perform in Atlanta on Sunday (September 28), which may be connected to his probation terms allowing him to be in the city only for anti-gang initiatives.

Young Thug was arrested in 2022 on RICO charges alongside other alleged members of the YSL collective. Prosecutors claim the group operated as a criminal street gang responsible for numerous violent crimes in Atlanta. Thug has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty. The trial wound up being the longest in Atlanta history, and Thug was finally released on October 31, 2024.

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Snoop Dogg brought Hip-Hop to the heart of Australia’s biggest sporting event Saturday night, performing a censored medley of his classic tracks at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne despite weeks of scrutiny over his inclusion and a reported $2 million paycheck.

The 53-year-old rapper delivered a high-energy set at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where more than 100,000 attendees witnessed him run through staples like “The Next Episode,” “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”

“It’s grand final time baby, greatness is on the line,” Snoop told the crowd in a pre-recorded video message before taking the stage in an all-white bandleader outfit, backed by marching musicians and fireworks.

The performance followed a wave of criticism from Australian lawmakers and advocacy groups, who questioned the AFL’s decision to spotlight the West Coast rapper.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young slammed the move during a parliamentary session, calling him a “slur merchant” and pointing to his controversial lyrics.

Groups like Respect Victoria and Gender Equity Victoria also condemned the booking, calling it “dangerous and ill-considered” in a joint statement. They argued that featuring an artist “whose lyrics promote violence” was at odds with efforts to combat gender-based harm.

The backlash intensified after Snoop’s recent remarks about LGBTQ+ characters in children’s films were widely criticized as homophobic. His 1998 track “Doggz Gonna Get Ya” also resurfaced due to its use of homophobic slurs.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon defended the league’s choice, saying the rapper’s image has evolved.

“He has changed, and today he is a grandfather, philanthropist. He helps rehabilitate youth and is a global entertainer who has performed at both the Super Bowl and the Olympic Closing Ceremony,” Dillon said.

Snoop himself acknowledged his personal growth in a 2015 interview with Sky News, saying, “I am more sensitive and more vulnerable writing-wise and accepting a woman for being a beautiful person, as opposed to me saying she is a b#### or w#### because that was how I was trained when I first started.”

Saturday’s show was noticeably toned down. Snoop left out profanity and offensive lyrics, opting instead for a polished stage show that leaned into spectacle over shock.

His appearance was also symbolic. In 2007, the Australian government barred him from entering the country due to past drug and gun convictions in the U.S.

Now, nearly two decades later, he stood at the center of one of Australia’s most-watched events.

“I was a kid that dreamed of getting to meet athletes, and now I’m actually to perform at the biggest sporting events in the world, so it’s a dream come true,” he said during a press conference earlier in the week.

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Elon Musk and Prince Andrew were both named in newly released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, as Congressional Democrats unveiled a fresh batch of documents from the late financier’s estate that includes travel logs, message notes and meeting schedules.

A December 2014 entry in Epstein’s files reads: “Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)” — suggesting the billionaire may have been invited to Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Musk has previously denied visiting and told Vanity Fair that while Epstein invited him, he “did not go.”

Elsewhere in the trove, a flight manifest dated May 12, 2000, lists Prince Andrew as a passenger on a jet traveling from Teterboro, New Jersey, to West Palm Beach, Florida, alongside Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for helping Epstein traffic underage girls.

The documents, the third set provided by Epstein’s estate to the House Oversight Committee, include phone message logs, financial ledgers and daily itineraries. According to Democrats on the committee, the files are part of an effort to uncover more about Epstein’s network and activities.

One redacted ledger references payments for massages for someone listed only as “Andrew” in February and May 2000. While Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Andrew was in the U.S. during that time — including a May 11 reception in New York for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children — it’s unclear whether the entry refers to him.

Prince Andrew has “strenuously denied” any wrongdoing and has not responded to this new release. He previously settled a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse when she was a minor. He did not admit liability as part of the settlement.

The documents also show Epstein had scheduled meetings with other high-profile names. A November 2017 entry mentions a planned lunch with tech investor Peter Thiel, while another notes a February 2019 breakfast with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. There’s also a reference to a potential breakfast party with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in December 2014. Gates previously told the BBC that meeting Epstein was a “mistake.”

Democrats on the committee say the documents are part of a broader push to uncover Epstein’s ties to influential figures. “It should be clear to every American that Jeffrey Epstein was friends with some of the most powerful and wealthiest men in the world,” said Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for the committee. “Every new document produced provides new information as we work to bring justice for the survivors and victims.”

Republicans on the panel accused Democrats of politicizing the process and promised to release the full set of documents soon.

Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His earlier 2008 plea deal in Florida came after the parents of a 14-year-old girl reported he had molested their daughter.

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DMC is turning two decades of sobriety and a lifetime of personal pain into a powerful stage production aimed at dismantling stigma around addiction and mental health.

The Run-DMC trailblazer is lending his voice and story to “Rock Bottom: The Musical,” a project still in development that fuses music, recovery and raw truth.

“Rock Bottom is a musical about recovery, addiction and sobriety,” DMC said during a recent interview with WBZ NewsRadio 1030. “I was approached to participate by Simon Kirk, one of the most incredible drummers and musicians in the history of music from Free and Bad Company.”

The production features a cast of creatives who’ve walked similar paths, including Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, comedian Tony V and musician Woody G. But for DMC, the mission is bigger than the music.

“We’re doing this musical to destroy and eradicate the stigma associated with addiction,” he said.

Now 60, DMC has been transparent about his past battles with alcohol, depression and suicidal ideation—struggles that haunted him even as Run-DMC helped define the sound and style of 1980s Hip-Hop.

“I’m DMC from the Hip-Hop group Run-DMC, who walked this way with Adidas to tell the world how tricky life could be. But I’m also an alcoholic, suicidal, metaphysical, spiritual wreck even though I was DMC,” he said.

His breaking point came at age 35 when he learned he had been adopted. The discovery sent him deeper into depression until a conversation with another adoptee helped shift his perspective.

“It wasn’t until I met another adoptee who made me realize, oh, I’m not the only adopted person in this world. I knew I wasn’t alone,” he said. “Then I started thinking I might not be the only depressed person in this world.”

That realization led him to rehab, where he embraced therapy—a move he now calls “the most gangster thing” in Hip-Hop.

“If you removed guilt and shame from the situation, you remove the pain of going through it,” he said. “Don’t be ashamed of being on meth. Don’t be ashamed of being abused, ashamed of being an alcoholic. We all been there. There’s a million people like you. You are not alone.”

DMC has long used his platform to advocate for mental health awareness.

His 2016 memoir, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide, detailed his darkest moments and emphasized the importance of seeking help.

“No matter what it is that you’re going through, do not be ashamed to ask for help,” he said. “You’re not weak, you’re not psycho. It’s no different from having a backache and gotta go to the chiropractor. It’s no different from having a toothache and gotta go to the dentist.”

He also reflected on the cultural impact of Run-DMC’s landmark collaboration with Aerosmith on “Walk This Way,” which helped bridge the gap between rock and Hip-Hop.

“When Steven Tyler took that mike stand and knocked down the wall that was separating us in the video, people all over the world saw that didn’t just happen in the video. It happened in the world for real,” he said.

DMC continues to collaborate with rock artists. A new track featuring Sebastian Bach, Travis Barker, Mick Mars and Duff McKagan is set to drop in January.

“Rock Bottom: The Musical” is still in the works, with fundraising efforts underway. For DMC, the show is more than a creative outlet—it’s a lifeline for others.

“Your story of struggle, just by talking about it, will save people’s lives,” he said. “You gotta go take care of yourself so you can take care of your world.”

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El Moreno Mexicano was arrested in downtown Indianapolis after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle, killing a 31-year-old man early Saturday morning.

Brayan Camacho Calleja, 26, known in the Hip-Hop world as El Moreno Mexicano, now faces multiple charges tied to the fatal collision.

Authorities say he was behind the wheel of a red Dodge Charger when it slammed into a black GMC Yukon around 3 a.m. on September 20.

The impact threw Aaron Deandre Radford from the Yukon. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital, where he later died. Police officers stationed in a nearby parking lot witnessed the crash unfold. They saw the Charger veer off the road, jump a sidewalk and strike an apartment building at 530 East Ohio Street.

According to court documents, El Moreno Mexicano and a woman exited the car and attempted to walk away before officers stopped them.

When officers approached the rapper, they noted he had “bloodshot and glossy eyes” and a strong odor of alcohol. He had no valid Indiana driver’s license and presented only a Mexican Consulate Card as identification.

El Moreno Mexicano initially refused to take a blood alcohol test. Police obtained a warrant and administered the test by force. The results are still pending.

He is being held as he awaits formal charges from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. For now, he faces preliminary counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, OWI endangering a person, OWI with a BAC above .08, and driving without a license.

The arrest comes just days after the rapper released a new single and music video titled “I Am Mexican-El Moreno Mexicano,” which has already racked up more than 136,000 views on YouTube.

Known for tracks like “A Lo Mexicano,” “Vato Loco” and “Soy El Diablo,” El Moreno Mexicano has built a strong following in the Mexican Hip-Hop scene.

He boasts over one million TikTok followers and averages 74,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

Born in Mexico, he moved to Indiana at 16 and began his music career there. His first YouTube upload came in 2018, but his popularity surged in 2020 thanks to consistent releases across SoundCloud, YouTube and other platforms.

His younger brother, DrexTheJoint spoke out after the arrest. “My brother really came from nothing,” he said. “Ever since he started, we already knew that he had talent.”

On Instagram, DrexTheJoint expressed heartbreak over the incident, writing that his brother had been working hard to build a future, only to lose it all “within a snap.”

“It’s a tragedy for both families,” he added. El Moreno Mexicano remains in custody as prosecutors review the case.

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