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Adin Ross has officially wandered into a Hip-Hop minefield involving Wack 100, Glasses Malone, and Doechii, and it feels less like confusion and more like clout tourism gone wrong. The accused racist streamer found himself under fire after Glasses Malone publicly checked him for disrespect tied to Doechii, a rising Black woman artist who did absolutely nothing to deserve being dragged into internet foolishness. Instead of taking the medicine and learning the lesson, Adin reportedly picked up the phone and called Wack 100, then made sure the internet knew all about it.

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Now pause right there. In Hip-Hop, optics matter. Calling another grown man allegedly affiliated with street politics to shield yourself from accountability is corny behavior. Broadcasting it online like a trophy makes it worse. Wack 100 has been many things in this culture, loud, controversial, polarizing, but he has openly claimed Blood affiliation for years. Glasses Malone has never hidden that he is a Crip. So when a white streamer inserts himself and starts dialing up figures tied to opposing affiliations, it stops being goofy and starts feeling reckless.

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This is where the bigger issue shows up. Hip-Hop already has enough internal friction without outsiders lighting matches and acting surprised when flames show up. He’s going to be ok. He’s got every resource in America AND Wack’s number too. Too often, trolls wander into the culture, disrespect Black women, stir up tension between Black men, then play innocent when the big energy shifts. That cycle is tired. Disrespecting a Black woman like Doechii should be the clearest red line there is. Cross it, and expect consequences. Simple. Historically, Black men have died for much less.

What makes this situation especially troubling is the performative aspect. This was not about safety or understanding. It was about flexing access and daring the culture to respond. That is dangerous territory. If anything ugly ever comes from Black-on-Black conflict fueled by internet antics, the blame will not be abstract. It will be specific.

Glasses Malone did what many feel more people should do. Apply pressure and make it clear that disrespect is not free. And the comments suggest he will not be alone. The lesson Adin Ross seems to be missing is that it does not have to be one person. It can be anybody. Hip-Hop has long memories and shorter patience.

If 2026 truly marks a shift, it starts with drawing hard lines. No more trolling Black women. No more playing gang politics for clicks. No more pretending ignorance is a shield. The culture is watching, and the reckoning is already warming up.

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Dallas rapper ZeetheWizard continues fighting for his life on life support three days after being shot during a New Year’s Day celebration at Pink House Dallas nightclub.

The 22-year-old artist was among five people wounded when gunfire erupted around 4 AM during the venue’s grand opening event.

Family members confirmed to local media that ZeetheWizard remains hospitalized in critical condition, contradicting widespread social media reports claiming the rapper had died from his injuries. His relatives said they are staying positive about his recovery while asking the public for continued prayers and privacy during this difficult time.

The shooting occurred just months after ZeetheWizard achieved a major career milestone by signing with Future’s Freebandz record label in November 2025.

ZeetheWizard was scheduled to perform at Pink House Dallas as part of the club’s New Year’s celebration and had taken the stage shortly before midnight to entertain a crowd that included several family members. After his relatives left the venue, the rapper stayed behind to continue celebrating the holiday with BigXthaPlug, friends and other attendees.

According to Dallas police reports, an “altercation” broke out in the parking lot around 4 A.M., leading to the shooting that left five people wounded. ZeetheWizard sustained the most serious injuries and was immediately transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he was placed on life support.

The Dallas Police Department has increased security around the hospital where ZeetheWizard is receiving treatment, citing ongoing safety concerns as detectives continue investigating the shooting.

Hospital officials are allowing only immediate family members to visit the rapper and even extended relatives are being turned away due to heightened security measures.

Investigators have not made any arrests in connection with the shooting, and police have not released information about potential suspects or motives. The case remains active as detectives work to piece together the events that led to the violence during what was supposed to be a celebratory night for the new venue.

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A Florida Chili’s server (@powerupmyah) says he was fired after calling 911 on a customer he believed was about to drive drunk with seven children in her vehicle. It is a decision that has sparked debate about whether restaurant workers should face consequences for prioritizing public safety over corporate interests.

@powerupmyah tells the story across six clips.

He starts the story off saying two kids had arrived and were waiting for their parents. The parents, two women, arrive, but with five other children in tow, bringing the total to seven kids.

“I greet the table, and they begin to [start talking about] entrees. Of course, me being me, I said, ‘Hey, guys. Do you guys wanna get started off with some drinks and maybe some appetizers?’”

One of the mothers then says, “Oh, no. We need to get our order in.’”

The first complication arrives when he discovers they will want a split check. But it gets progressively worse after he comes back from his other tables.

Chili’s Customers Start to Get Rude

“Everything’s hunky dory. I swing back by the table,” he continued. “She says, ‘Aren’t these chips and salsa bottomless? Hurry up and get us some more. What are you doing? I want a chip for all of us.’”

Then even the children start to bark at him.

He asked his food runner to get the food out as quickly as possible, especially since he’s also dealing with several other tables.

At some point, the customer asked for the manager to complain about his service.

“So, as she’s over there complaining about me, of course, for God knows whatever reason,” he went on, “I’ve served her her alcoholic beverages, OK? So, she’s good and drunk. Real good intoxicated. Your girl had her a good little time at Chili’s Bar and Grill. You feel me?”

But after the complaints, the manager comped the bills and tacked on free dessert as well.

Then, things took a major turn.

‘She’s Drunk’

“So now they’re walking out, mothers yelling at the kids yet again, of course, stumbling out,” he said, noticing something troubling.

“And I said, ‘Oh, no. She’s drunk,’” he quickly assessed. “Getting behind the wheel and finna go drive sven children—seven children—home.”

“Y’all know what the DUI rate is? With seven babies?” he asked. “Oh, what else could one do? I called 911: ‘I would like to report a drunk driver that is loading her seven children up into a minivan and is about to “Hit the Road Jack.”’”

There is a major note here.

“Mind you guys, Chili’s just made us do this SafeServ alcohol training or whatnot, whatever the case may be,” he said. “And for people to sit up here, come in here, and get intoxicated and then go and drive is insanity to me.”

About making the call to the police, he said, “I don’t play those games. [They were] drunk, belligerent, falling all out.”

More on this shortly.

The Police Arrive at Chili’s

He says he provided a description of the adult customers, and the police arrived quickly. They surrounded the customers’ van in the Chili’s parking lot. This all took place around closing time.

“So then the police come in, saying, ‘Hey. Hey. Hey. Hey. Who called?’” he recalled. He told them that he made the call.

“So now I’m sitting here giving them the quick rundown of what happened,” he continued. “I’m like, ‘Here goes her drinks. Here goes her receipt.’ And that’s that.”

But the manager was unsure why she was not the point person. 

“She sees the police is there, but they’re not talking to her,” he said, “Well, of course, love. This has nothing to do with you at this point. This is beyond you. You comped their bill. They’re out of here. They’re out of Chili’s.”

In hindsight, this action alone, his calling the police, apparently not allowing the manager to make the call, likely had its own consequences.

He says the drunk woman took a breathalyzer test, and the police allowed the two women to switch places and drive home.

The case seemed closed.

The Investigation and Termination

“So, boom. Now everything was hunky dory. She said, ‘I have to document this,” he said. “She ran around the whole entire store asking everybody what they saw. After a nice little game of telephone, ‘What did you hear? Did you hear? What did you hear?’ You know? After so many versions, then it got back to the GM.”

Eventually, he talks to the general manager about the ordeal.

“I go, ‘Hey, how are you doing? Respectfully, sir, let’s get to the point.’ I am not one of those to beat around the bush,” he recalled of the meeting.

He said the general manager called back within two to three hours. The TikToker said he saw the setup coming.

He remembered thinking: “I’m sure you’ve read plenty of documentation, and you heard from this person and that person. You know what happened. Don’t sit up here and insult my intelligence.”

He says he reiterated the fact that he did, in fact, call the police.

The general manager finally returned and fired him. But he declares, in plenty of explicatives, that he couldn’t care less.

“With that being said, that is how I got fired from bogus-[expletive] Chili’s.”

Some Points to Return

Now, this former Chili’s server’s explanation of the SafeServ training deserves some emphasis.

ServSafe Alcohol training teaches servers about their personal liability when serving alcohol. This includes criminal, civil, and administrative liability. Servers are supposed to ensure intoxicated customers get home safely and inform fellow staff that service has been stopped so they can keep the customer from driving while drunk.

In practice, this server fits in the middle ground. He, himself, acknowledges that the customer was drunk, so he actually did not stop service prior to intoxication. However, to be fair, points of intoxication vary per person and can be difficult to judge if you’re tending to other patrons.

On the flip side, he did the one thing he was trained to do: He called the police and did not assume the driver was OK to drive. What it appeared he did not do was inform his working manager of his actions for consultation before calling the police.

Let’s do a quick breakdown of the paradox in his firing:

What Chili’s requires from employees:

• They required employees to complete SafeServe/Responsible Vendor training.
• They learned personal liability for serving intoxicated customers.
• They were tasked with understanding the duty to prevent drunk driving.

What Chili’s effectively punished:

• Actually applying that training.
• Taking action to prevent a woman from driving drunk with seven kids in the van.
• Calling the police, as the training suggested.

Even though he was a little petty, he showed genuine concern for the safety of the seven children. The training prepared him for this specific responsibility, but his management team punished him for exercising it.

Had he allowed them to leave unabated, and they were in a drunk driving accident, he could have been held personally (and criminally) liable.

A Similar Story

Over a decade ago, in 2013, Twyla DeVito, a bartender at the American Legion Post in Shelby, Ohio, was fired after calling police to report a regular patron who drove away intoxicated. The patron was found with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit in the state. Two days after the patron’s arrest, her commander told her she was “bad for business” and fired her, according to ABC News.

But like the server in this story, DeVito told ABC News she had no regrets: “If he had gotten in a wreck, that would have been on me, because I was on my shift. It was in a lose-lose situation. I choose to possibly save a life.”

The Peanut Gallery Weighs in on Chili’s Server’s Firing

One commenter noted, “You also saved Chili’s millions in lawsuits because if that lady would’ve gotten into an accident, that whole store would’ve been sued for even letting her drive. That’s why bartenders are required to cut you off if they notice that you’re overly intoxicated.”

Another person replied that it was likely why the manager let him go. “That’s why they fired him!” she wrote. “They didn’t want him knowing this information. I’m sure he [could] sue for false termination and get that money!!!!!”

The prevailing belief in the comments section was that he acted reasonably and rationally. “You ain’t wrong,” one person said. “You would have felt horrible if you didn’t call! I love that you did what you felt was necessary.”

AllHipHop reached out to @powerupmyah via TikTok comment and to Chili’s media relations group, Brinker International, via email.

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The blues master from Dunleith, Mississippi, Jimmy Reed, was at it again as the new year of 1959 dawned. Now aged 33, Reed had half a dozen Top 10 R&B hits to his name – including two with his most recent releases “Honest I Do” and “I’m Gonna Get You Baby” – when he made a new showing on Billboard’s Hot R&B Sides chart for January 5 with “I Told You Baby.”

Over at Brunswick Records, Jackie Wilson was continuing his reign on that countdown with the seminal “Lonely Teardrops,” which would rule the roost for seven weeks. Reed, in his heyday at the Vee-Jay label, entered the chart alongside Fats Domino’s “Coquette” and Baby Washington’s “The Time.”

There were also entries, which might now seem quite incongruous, by artists whose core audience was in pop, not R&B, such as Ricky Nelson with a re-entry for “Lonesome Town” and Connie Francis with “My Happiness.” Even Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra were on that first survey of the new year with “Tea For Two Cha Cha.”

The easy swagger of “I Told You Baby,” illustrated as so often by Reed’s lyrical harmonica playing, cut an infectious groove that faded almost before it had started, on a single with a duration of precisely 2’19”. He wrote it with his wife Mary, also known as Mama, who also sang uncredited backing vocals on many of Jimmy’s recordings. Although this new 45 was perhaps a little too slight to become one of his biggest hits, it climbed to No.19, backed by the catchy instrumental “Ends & Odds.”

An interesting perspective on the standing of Reed and his fellow blues notables at the time came from Vee-Jay president Ewart Abner. In an April 1959 interview with Billboard, in which he was oddly named Abner Ewart, he was described as “the man who makes those great records with such outstanding rhythm and blues artists as Jimmy Reed.”

Abner’s R&B perspective

Abner talked about the R&B market of the day, in which even though he could sell “75,000 to 100,000 copies of a Jimmy Reed record,” there were frustrations. “You’ve got a group of top names in this field who are always going to sell, people like B. B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Junior Parker, Muddy Waters, and Jimmy Reed,” he said.

“You lose out, however, because it’s practically impossible to get a new artist started in the field anymore. Why? Simply because the record companies and the independent distributors pump out so many records today that are designed for the big volume market, that anything with any kind of limited potential to start with doesn’t have a chance.”

As it turned out, future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Reed had only one more Top 10 R&B single in him, with his 1961 trademark “Bright Lights, Big City.” But “I Told You Baby” was another ingredient in a catalog that would influence blues and rock audiences, and fellow artists, right up to the present day.

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While 1970 marked the dawn of a new decade, the socio-political upheaval of the late 60s was still very much at the forefront of artists’ minds. Plenty of musicians used their voices for change, with John Lennon, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder, among others, calling for peace and equality.

1970 was the end of an era, as the Beatles disbanded. But it was also the beginning of four spectacular solo careers. It was a time of experimentation, as artists like Kraftwerk, Alice Coltrane, Pink Floyd, and Frank Zappa pushed the limits of their genre, and rising singer-songwriters and folk acts offered much-needed moments of reflection. Live albums, meanwhile, brought some of the era’s biggest artists into homes around the world.

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Below, we explore the best albums that 1970 had to offer – from the solo triumphs of George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr to pioneering albums from Black Sabbath, Tangerine Dream, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Explore the best songs of the 70s.

71: Isaac Hayes – The Isaac Hayes Movement

Haye’s inimitable skill as an arranger is on full display on this album which takes compositions from the likes of George Harrison and ​​Burt Bacharach and spins them into soulful masterpieces.

70: Bruce Haack ‎– The Electric Lucifer

The electronic music pioneer’s 1970 album is a far cry from his other job making music for children, but if you can move past that, you’re in for a thrilling contemplation on the battle between good and evil that takes cues from acid rock and psychedelic music.

69: Charley Pride – Just Plain Charley

Despite his growing success, Charley Pride’s brand of country music never lost sight of its humble roots and celebrated them with charisma and superb melodies.

68: Conway Twitty – Hello Darlin’

The country singer’s compilation album showcases the best of his genre-blending sound which takes inspiration from R&B, rock, and pop.

67: Evan Parker, Derek Bailey & Han Bennink – The Topography of the Lungs

For anyone interested in free improvisation in jazz, this album is a must-listen. Parker’s first record as a bandleader and the first off his label, Incus, set the tone for the experimental genre.

66: Jean Jacques Perrey ‎– Moog Indigo

The electronic artist’s Moog synthesizer-centered album offers a funky and light-hearted take on the groundbreaking instrument – it’s a perfect mix of pop and experimental music.

66: Os Mutantes – A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado

The singular Brazilian band’s third studio album shows why they are so much better than the genres they are influenced by as they turn psychedelic rock, folk, and doo-wop on their respective heads.

64: Mountain – Climbing!

The hard rock band’s debut album includes hits like ​​”Mississippi Queen” and “Never in My Life,” and is an excellent snapshot of the blues and psych rock-inflected sound of the time.

63: Merle Haggard – A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (or, My Salute to Bob Wills)

The country singer’s tribute album to the King of Western Swing is a touching and rollicking good time that reignited interest in the niche sound.

62: Pharoah Sanders – Deaf Dumb Blind (Summun Bukmun Umyun)

The jazz titan’s energetic album is a percussive and melodic treat that takes inspiration from African music, Latin music, R&B, and spiritual jazz.

61: Ringo Starr – Sentimental Journey

The former Beatle’s solo debut draws inspiration from the songs he would hear in the house as a child and offers a heartfelt meditation on family, home and childhood.

60: Stanley Turrentine – Sugar

With an all-star cast that included the likes of George Benson, Lonnie Liston Smith, and Ron Carter, the jazz saxophonist’s 1970 album is soulful, funky, and full of life.

59: Tammy Wynette – Tammy’s Touch

Home to hits like “He Loves Me All the Way” and “I’ll See Him Through,” the country queen’s seventh studio album strikes the perfect balance between stripped-back ballads and glossy country-pop.

58: Yoko Ono ‎– Yoko Ono / Plastic Ono Band

The avant-garde champion’s debut album is made up of sprawling improvisational pieces that would go on to influence a slew of courageous artists.

57: Tangerine Dream ‎– Electronic Meditation

The pioneering electronic group’s debut album pulls from Edgar Froese’s tape experiments and musique concrète to create a soundscape unlike anything else of its time.

56: Kraftwerk ‎– Kraftwerk

The legendary group’s debut album is quite different from the futuristic sound they would become known for, nevertheless, it’s an excellent mix of electronic music, psych rock, and noise.

55: The Moody Blues – A Question of Balance

Looking for a sound that would work easily on stage, the English group abandoned their psychedelic roots for a streamlined sound, and successfully made the transition from studio wizards to hard rock champions.

54: The Mothers of Invention – Burnt Weeny Sandwich

Ever adventurous, Frank Zappa’s 1970 album with the Mothers offers his zany takes on everything from 50’s pop to classical music, blurring the lines between genres and throwing convention out the window.

53: Frank Sinatra – Watertown (A Love Story)

Perhaps his most ambitious album ever, Sinatra’s 1970 concept album relays the pain and confusion of lost love from the perspective of the person who has been left.

52: Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin III

Known for heavy blues-rock, the English band took a turn towards folk music for this record, showing that even with the intensity turned down, they could still produce incredible music.

50: King Crimson – In the Wake of Poseidon

The rock group’s second album includes highlights like “The Devil’s Triangle” and “Cadence and Cascade” and features prominent use of the Mellotron.

50: João Donato – A Bad Donato

Recorded in Los Angeles, the Brazilian artist’s 1970 album blends together Brazilian pop with jazz, funk, and rock music for a thrilling listening experience.

49: Jorge Ben – Fôrça Bruta

Though its title translates to “Brute Force,” the Brazilian artist’s 1970 album is more of a subtle force that brings out the softer sides of samba.

48: Nick Drake – Bryter Layter

Drake’s sophomore album lets the light shine in via the instrumentation and a softer vocal performance, cushioning the sad truths his lyrics often tend towards.

47: Pink Floyd – Atom Heart Mother

The English rock band threw out all convention on this album, leaning into the weird, wonderful corners of psychedelia and luxuriating in extended jams like its 23-minute opener.

46: Randy Newman – 12 Songs

Including fan favorites like “Have You Seen My Baby?” and “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” Newman’s 1970 album is full of sharp satire and brilliant compositions.

45: Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed & Delivered

Though there are hints of his socially conscious bent, Stevie’s Motown album delivers on everything that made the iconic label so good: irresistibly catchy and soulful pop music.

44: Syd Barrett – The Madcap Laughs

Barrett’s first solo album after leaving Pink Floyd leans into his reputation as mentally unstable, flipping the expectations of listeners and revealing a singer-songwriter still very much on top of his game.

43: Tim Maia – Tim Maia

Maia’s self-titled debut was a smash hit in Brazil and includes favorites like “Azul da Cor do Mar” “Coroné Antônio Bento” and “Primavera.”

42: U-Roy – Version Galore

The legendary Jamaican DJ’s 1970 album features him toasting over classic rocksteady tunes, laying the groundwork for the MC in hip-hop music.

41: Deep Purple – Deep Purple in Rock

Including the monumental “Child In Time,” the band’s 1970 album introduced their best lineup yet and solidified their distinctly grand take on heavy metal.

40: The Beach Boys – Sunflower

The prolific band looked back to the gentle melodies and sweeping arrangements of their earlier work for this album and it is one of their most collaborative efforts to date.

39: The Doors – Morrison Hotel

Home to the fan-favorite “Roadhouse Blues,” the rock band’s 1970 album saw them returning to the R&B and blues sound of their earlier days and is one of their most popular albums to date.

38: The Guess Who – American Woman

Featuring the title hit, the Canadian rock band’s 1970 album is their most successful to date and shows off the band’s range as they tackle hard rock, prog, ballads, and more.

37: The Jackson 5 – ABC

Including all-time favorites like the title track and “ “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “The Love You Save,” the renowned family band’s second album made them household names.

36: Soft Machine – Third

The rock band’s third studio album extended the boundaries of the genre to include electronic music and jazz, making it one of the most exciting records of the decade.

35: Paul McCartney – McCartney

McCartney’s solo debut was a controversial release in that it coincided (and maybe caused) the break-up of the Beatles. Drama aside, it’s a wonderful collection of sketches and home recordings that pointed towards a very successful solo career.

34: Booker T & the M.G.s – McLemore Avenue

Booker T’s homage to the Beatles’ Abbey Road, offers a distinctly Memphis, Tennessee spin on the Beatles, taking their melodies to unexpectedly funky and exciting places.

33: Cat Stevens – Mona Bone Jakon

The former teenage pop star took a left turn for his 1970 album, opting for restraint and introspection. The result is a refreshingly human portrait of young man trying to find his way in the world.

32: Jimi Hendrix – Band Of Gypsys

Hendrix’s first live album without the Experience band is one of his greatest performances on tape and includes the mind-boggling “Machine Gun,” where Hendrix produces unheard of sounds on his guitar.

31: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà Vu

The group’s first album with Neil Young was highly anticipated and surpassed all expectations with its unforgettable melodies and stunning guitar work.

30: Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory

The swamp rock classic includes the hits “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” and “Run Through the Jungle,” not to mention a number of excellent covers like their 11-minute version of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.”

29: Joe McPhee – Nation Time

The saxophonist’s live album is an expansive journey through the annals of free jazz and established him at the forefront of the genre.

28: The Kinks – Lola versus Powerman and The Moneygoround, Part One

Ray Davies’ polemic against the music industry is as technically brilliant as it is passionate, never losing itself in anger or over-production.

27: Van Morrison – Moondance

The Northern Irish singer’s masterful album is full of understated beauty and would be his commercial breakthrough.

26: Grateful Dead – Workingman’s Dead

Taking a step back from experimentation, the Bay Area band went back to basics on their 1970 album, exploring stripped-down roots music, Americana, and folk.

25: Eddie Palmieri – Superimposition

The pianist and bandleader’s 12th studio album took Latin dance music to new experimental heights, playing with counterpoint and harmonics to create music you can both think and move to.

24: Elton John – Tumbleweed Connection

The versatile singer’s 1970 album took inspiration from Americana music and the country-rock style of the Band and finally brought the songwriting duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin statewide success.

23: Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay

The jazz trumpeter’s 1970 album takes the edge of hard bop, the groove of fusion, and the soul of jazz to create a masterpiece of uncategorizable, incredible sound.

22: James Taylor – Sweet Baby James

Home to the instant classic, “Fire and Rain,” Taylor’s second studio album has all the traits that make him such a beloved artist: understated vocals, frank reflections, and the soul of a folk hero.

21: James Brown – Sex Machine

With a show-stopping lineup that included Bootsy Collins, Clyde Stubblefield, and Maceo Parker, Brown’s live album confirms that he remains one of the greatest performers of all time.

20: Neil Young – After The Gold Rush

Young took a turn towards country-rock on this album, surprising some fans of his earlier work, but it paid off extremely well and includes some of the most enduring songs of his career like “Southern Man.”

19: Santana – Abraxas

The Latin rock icon’s first album to top the US charts is a perfect blend of rock, jazz, and Latin dance music that cleverly values experimentation over genre purity.

18: Simon And Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water

The dynamic duo’s final album together is home to the beloved title track and was such a success that it spent years on the charts.

17: Alice Coltrane – Journey in Satchidananda

The spiritual jazz titan’s album takes conceptual inspiration from Hinduism and sonic inspiration from modal and experimental jazz and is a landmark record in each genre niche.

16: The Grateful Dead – American Beauty

The enigmatic group has a reputation of not being able to transmit the transcendent energy of their live shows onto records. This album is a rare exception and is widely regarded as their best studio album.

15: The Temptations – Psychedelic Shack

The soul music superstars surprised their fans when they delivered a funky psych-rock album in 1970 – turns out it was a risk worth taking and it shows off the immense versatility of the Motown legacy act.

14: The Velvet Underground – Loaded

Lou Reed and company took a turn towards the commercial for their fourth studio album, intentionally making pop-oriented music. However, rather than alienating their anti-mainstream fans, their 1970 album is widely regarded to be one of their best.

13: The Beatles – Let It Be

The iconic rock band’s 1970 album has songs that keep on giving all these years later, like the famous title track, and also marked the end of an era, for it would be their last release as a group.

12: The Delfonics – The Delfonics

The Philadelphia soul titans struck gold with their fourth studio album off the back of five hit singles including “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” and “​​Over & Over.”

11: Black Sabbath – Paranoid

Full of tension and release, the heavy metal band’s second album set the tone for the genre and established the group as leading lights.

10: Joni Mitchell – Ladies of the Canyon

Home to the radio staple “Big Yellow Taxi,” Mitchell expanded her sonic palette on this album bringing in jazz elements and more expressive vocals that she would explore further on later albums.

09: The Who – Live at Leeds

The storied British band’s first live album has taken on larger-than-life status in the decades since its release. Full of energy, showmanship, and an intangible magic, it’s one of the greatest live albums ever.

08: Derek and the Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Home to fan-favorite “Layla,” Eric Clapton’s side project produced what is widely regarded as his best album, an intensely personal and passionate contemplation on the highs and lows of love.

07: Funkadelic – Funkadelic

The iconic band’s debut album created a new language for music, freeing R&B and soul from the constraints of respectability and establishing funk as the premiere sound to get down to.

06: Curtis Mayfield – Curtis

The influential singer’s solo debut is a rich tapestry of soul music that weaves together influences as broad as orchestral music and rock into a cohesive, socially conscious whole.

05: George Harrison – All Things Must Pass

The rock great’s first solo record after the dissolution of the Beatles includes the beautiful, “My Sweet Lord” and paved the way for a very successful solo career.

04: John Lennon – Plastic Ono Band

Lennon’s first solo album after the Beatles changed the nature of pop music by leaning into honesty and deeply uncomfortable truths, proving that even at our lowest, our voices still deserve to be heard.

03: Miles Davis – Bitches Brew

Even if you haven’t listened to any Miles Davis, you’ve probably heard of this album, and for good reason. It changed the course of not just jazz, but funk and rock music as well and is just as futuristic-sounding today as it was in 1970.

02: The Stooges – Fun House

The band traded in precision for power while recording their sophomore album, the result is a career-defining record that wonderfully captures the uncontainable magic of Iggy Pop.

01: The Rolling Stones – Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!

The band’s famed live album helped establish their place as one of the greatest rock and roll bands in the world and while it may not be as polished as their studio recordings, its unbridled energy is unmatched.

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A woman hired a personal trainer, but started questioning their practices and technique. That’s because the trainer has been “fixing her form” by contacting her in a way she feels is inappropriate and squeezing her body. 

In a video with over 20,800 views on TikTok since Dec. 17, Arya Rae (@aryaraeeeee) discussed the uncomfortable physical contact. 

“ I hired a personal trainer, and he keeps, like, touching my butt and saying it’s because he’s trying to fix my form, but I don’t know,” she told her viewers. “He touched it for, like, and started squeezing it. So, I don’t think that’s right.”

Despite this, viewers have let her know it may not be as inappropriate as it seems. 

Is It Normal for a Personal Trainer to Touch a Client for ‘Muscle Activation ’?

Some commenters immediately chimed in to let Arya know that this may be a normal practice. As one commenter concluded, “touching the muscles establishes [a] mind/muscle connection. I cannot say if his reasoning is professional or not, but asking if he can touch you and state the reasoning why is a professional courtesy he should have extended to you.”

Muscle activation generally refers to activating a specific group of muscles. In this case, a personal trainer might check to make sure that their client is using their muscles properly and following through on an exercise throughout a workout. 

But, trainers should also ask for feedback throughout the workout and regularly communicate why and how they’re touching their client, especially if it’s their first time working together. Generally, a trainer can also ask their client for general feedback to see if a workout is feeling right, and incorporate warm-ups into their routine to ensure a better likelihood of the results they’re looking for. 

A good trainer may not necessarily need to “squeeze for results” multiple times during a set once they’ve verified that their client is working out with appropriate form. 

As Fitness and Health reiterates, trainers should “avoid touching clients unless it is essential for instruction, using verbal cues and demonstrating on [their] own body in preference to touching the client. Most trainers might touch their clients during a first set, but may not continue doing so after verifying form.”

Was the Trainer Engaging in Inappropriate Physical Contact With His Client?

Based on Arya’s video, it didn’t necessarily seem like the trainer was “avoiding touching” his client unless absolutely necessary. 

What she described in her video was a trainer’s habit to touch her multiple times during a set, not just one or two instances. She mentioned how he “[kept] trying” to touch her, without any explanation. 

A fitness and lifestyle coach even wrote, “I’ve worked with hundreds of people and I’ve probably touched 4 shoulders. Fire the man.” 

Overall, there was an emphasis that touching her repeatedly during a workout wasn’t necessarily “normal,” especially in inappropriate areas. Those generally include the breast, crotch, or butt. 

AllHipHop reached out to Arya for comment via TikTok direct message. We’ll let you know if she responds to our request.

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‌Ray J is making a desperate plea in court to see his children after a restraining order has kept him away from 7-year-old Melody and 6-year-old Epik since Thanksgiving.

The singer’s lawyer, Alex Kessel, asked a Los Angeles judge Friday to modify the protective order that prevents Ray J from having any contact with his kids or their mother, Princess Love.

“This occurred when he was protecting his children. There’s no reason to separate him from his two children,” according to a motion obtained by The New York Post.

The legal battle started after Ray J was arrested on Thanksgiving Day following a heated argument with Princess Love at his Porter Ranch home. The incident happened around 4 A.M. during what was supposed to be a family holiday gathering.

According to court documents, Princess Love and a male friend came to Ray J’s house for Thanksgiving dinner and planned to stay overnight with the children. After the kids went to bed, the adults continued drinking, which Ray J claims led to the confrontation.

The court filing states that Ray J was trying to prevent Princess Love from driving with the children while intoxicated.

The cops showed up, and the singer was arrested and charged with six misdemeanor charges, including brandishing a firearm and child endangerment.

Ray J was released on $50,000 bail after his arrest, but he remains under the restraining order. But his main concern isn’t the criminal case – it’s getting back to his kids.

Ray J missed Christmas with his children and couldn’t celebrate his son Epik’s 6th birthday during the holiday season. He posted a heartbreaking message on social media about spending Christmas alone.

“A lonely Christmas. No kids, no presents, no little feet running around – just a tree and the weight of missing what matters most. I’m learning the hard way,” Ray J wrote.

For Ray J, the legal fight isn’t about avoiding criminal charges; it’s about being a father to his children. The restraining order has created a painful separation during what should be precious family time.

Kessel said Princess Love actually supports Ray J seeing their children and plans to testify in his favor.

Court papers confirm that “the children’s mother does not object to the defendant having contact with their two children.”

“The possession of a gun was to prevent the victims from physically removing them from the home and placing them in the vehicle of an extremely intoxicated person,” the documents say.

The couple has a long history of relationship drama. They’ve filed for divorce four times since 2020, with Princess Love most recently filing in February 2024.

Each time, they’ve dismissed their requests while trying to work things out.

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Lil Durk is heading toward a federal trial in Los Angeles as prosecutors disclose they plan to call multiple cooperating witnesses who they say will testify that the rapper ordered and financed a deadly 2022 ambush tied to a long-running Hip-Hop feud.

Federal prosecutors revealed their witness strategy in a new court filing this week as they fight the defense’s efforts to block key testimony and related evidence.

The government says insiders are prepared to describe how the alleged plot was planned, funded and carried out, placing Durk at the center of the operation.

The case stems from the August 2022 killing of Lul Pab, a cousin of rapper Quando Rondo, who was shot to death near a Beverly Hills gas station. Prosecutors allege the killing was retaliation connected to the 2020 slaying of Chicago rapper King Von, a close associate of Durk, whose death intensified tensions between rival camps.

According to prosecutors, the government’s theory is straightforward. They claim Durk used his money, status and trusted intermediaries to arrange the attack from afar.

The filing states that cooperating witnesses will testify that Durk approved the plan, helped coordinate travel and logistics, and promised payment upon completion of the job.

“The government’s proposed evidence also provides critical corroboration of its multiple cooperating witnesses, who are anticipated to testify that [Lil Durk] ordered the violence in
Los Angeles, used intermediaries to recruit others to carry out the scheme, and promised a reward for carrying out the murder,” prosecutors said.

Durk was arrested in October 2024 and later indicted in federal court in the Central District of California. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody as the case moves closer to trial.

If convicted, he faces decades in federal prison.

The latest filing was submitted ahead of a January court hearing focused on what evidence jurors will be allowed to hear.

Defense attorneys have asked the judge to exclude testimony and materials they argue unfairly paint Durk and his Only the Family collective, known as OTF, as a criminal enterprise.

Prosecutors strongly oppose that request.

In the filing, the government argues the disputed evidence is essential for jurors to understand relationships among the defendants and why certain individuals allegedly followed orders. Prosecutors say they are not claiming OTF is purely criminal.

Instead, they argue a subset of people associated with the group allegedly operated like a street gang when settling disputes.

“The evidence shows that [Lil Durk] and his close OTF associates had rivalries, discussed violence against rivals and took violent street action to settle scores with their rivals, including the Los Angeles murder defendants, are alleged to have committed in this case,” prosecutors said.

Defense lawyers have signaled they plan to attack the credibility of cooperating witnesses, characterizing them as untrustworthy and self-interested.

Prosecutors acknowledged that strategy in the filing but said it does not justify keeping the testimony from the jury.

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You may think you’re a decently mannered restaurant goer, but chances are you have at least one of these annoying or straight-up rude tendencies. Servers dish out the little things that guests do that get under their skin in these “betrayal lists.”

First, what exactly is a betrayal list? The trend actually started with Kanye West. According to The Tab, Kanye posted on X a list of people who wronged him in some way. He captioned the post “I AM IN PAIN THAT NO ONE PERSON CAN FIX,” before sharing the list, which was titled “THE BETRAYAL.” The characters on that list ranged from Patrick Star (yes, SpongeBob’s best friend) to Donald Trump to even his own 12-year-old daughter, North West. 

In late 2025, the trend took off on TikTok with people posting their very own “betrayal lists,” aka lists of people who have really ticked them off. Servers seem to have a special place in their heart for this trend. Unfortunately, the things on their list might sound more familiar to you than you think.

‘What Dressings Do You Have?’

Anya (@anya4fterd4rk) posts server-centered content here and there on their TikTok profile. However, her betrayal list video went more viral than others. 

Some of the things on Anya’s server betrayal list include the following:

• “You’re the best server we’ve ever had” *$5 [tip].
• “What dressings do you have” *list all 10 dressings, FIRST BEING RANCH “i’ll just take ranch.”
• Helicopter manager.
• “Can I have a coke AND a water” *water proceeds to sit on table for decoration *asks for coke refills whole water stays UNTOCUHED.
• Middle aged women who haven’t seen each other in years…

The video has over 631,600 views and 73,000 likes.

Oliva (@livcapulong) also has a server betrayal list. Some of the items on their list parallel Anya’s:

• Tipping $5 on any amount and thinking you did something.
• Paying majority of your bill cash, then paying the rest on debit and tipping 15%.
• Getting mad at me because your well done steak frites are taking long.
• Thinking you’re the only person in the restaurant when we’re slammed.
• HAPPY HOUR more like sad hour.
• Teenagers.

Just to name a few on Olivia’s list, which gathered over 302,100 views and 9,000 likes.

Viewers Weigh In

Anya’s video is flooded with supportive comments and other servers weighing in on annoying things customers do.

“Needing birthday singers during Friday dinner rush,” one comment says.

“‘We’re ready to order’ proceeds to wait at the table for 5 mins while they figure it out,” someone else chimes in.

“Genuinely arguing and beefing over the check, yall play rock paper scissors im busy,” says another.

However, under Olivia’s video, several folks are upset that Olivia thinks she’s entitled to a tip.

“Stopped reading after the tip entitlement. Get another job, people are allowed to eat out and not feel like they’re obligated to compensate for your wages. We’re taxed and in an economic decline ourselves as well,” says one comment.

“Hey so, customers aren’t obligated to tip you. Take it up with your boss,” says another, and tons of other comments with similar sentiments.

Are $5 Tips Common?

On the topic of tipping, both Anya’s and Olivia’s lists include people who only tip $5, no matter the bill amount. So, is this a common practice? Maybe. One Reddit thread also has a server crashing out over this “betrayal.”

The heading for the Reddit post is “$5 is NOT a universal tip, people!” They then proceed to explain the issue.

“I have found that in 75% of cases when people dine-in (and are happy with service) they will tip me $5. It doesn’t matter if their bill was $15, $50, or if it was $100. I guess that people think that $5 is a good tip no matter how much you spend. However, on a $100 dollar bill, that is only a 5% tip! To me that amount should only be if I did a poor job,” says @evilcuddleswithevil on the thread TalesFromYourServer.

While some sources like Bankrate say the standard tip for a sit-down restaurant should be 18%, it’s clear some folks disagree.

AllHipHop has reached out to both Anya and Olivia for comment via TikTok direct message and comment. This story will be updated if either party responds.

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Angel Reese started 2026 with more than just stunning Instagram photos. The WNBA superstar shared a powerful message about personal transformation, prompting fans to discuss her mindset shift heading into the new year.

The basketball champion posted a series of photos wearing a striking black mini dress from the Vietnamese fashion brand Fanci Club. But her caption revealed something deeper than just a fashion moment. “New year= elevation: mentally, physically, and spiritually,” Angel Reese wrote, giving fans insight into her goals for 2026.

The dress itself made a statement as well. The $410 Mustella fur mini dress features black cotton sides with brown fur panels down the middle, creating a bold contrast that caught attention across social media. Angel Reese paired the piece with matching boots and wore a long black fur coat for some shots.

Fanci Club has become a favorite among young celebrities. The Vietnamese brand, founded by designer Duy Tran, has dressed stars like Doja Cat, Bella Hadid, and Olivia Rodrigo. The brand’s Y2K-inspired designs, featuring tight silhouettes, have gone viral multiple times when worn by A-list celebrities.

Angel Reese’s glam-up look defines her New Year mindset. pic.twitter.com/u8Qves806k

— mydzn (@MadelaineDizon) January 3, 2026

For Angel Reese, choosing this particular outfit seems intentional. The basketball star has been making waves both on and off the court, and her New Year’s post suggests she’s ready to take things to the next level in 2026.

The timing of her message is also significant. After a successful WNBA season, Angel Reese appears focused on growth beyond basketball. Her emphasis on mental, physical, and spiritual elevation indicates she’s considering success across multiple areas of her life.

As 2026 gets underway, Angel Reese has set the tone for what promises to be another exciting year. Her combination of style and substance in this New Year post shows she’s ready to elevate every aspect of her life.

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