Category: Hip Hop

Cash Money pulled up in New York Friday night (November 21)… well, kinda. The 30th anniversary celebration touched down in Long Island and people rolled out deep expecting the whole empire. You know, the full Birdman hand-rub special. But when the lights hit the stage, only BG and Juvenile slid through. Just them. That’s it. A two-man army holding down three decades of one of the biggest dynasties in Hip-Hop.

Now look… we all know Cash Money’s family tree has been through it all – hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and more. They’ve separated, reunited, separated again, got cool again, not-so-cool again – and more. It’s a lot. But folks were surprised. They just did the No Limit Verzuz, minus Lil Wayne.

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DJ Self jumped out and said the obvious: “Only 2 show up for the NYC show come on man cash Money yall gotta get it together man NYC love yall man don’t do us like this ” (No editing needed. You get it!)

People who bought tickets were expecting a whole celebration, not a duo set.

BUT — and this is a huge “but” — everybody who was actually at the show said BG and Juve tore that stage to pieces. They bodied it! New York crowds are not easy to impress and those two had the spot jumping. Even our own AllHipHop staff hit me up raving.

From what I’m hearing, when “Back That Azz Up” hit…the place turned into CHAOS.

So despite the missing members, the night was still a win. But let’s be honest… there’s a bigger conversation here. If this is the 30-year anniversary, Cash Money might want to regroup and re-strategize. And yes, get right with Turk. People love Turk. Turk brings value. Turk brings nostalgia. Turk is part of the DNA. Somebody gotta make that phone call. Other than that, salute BG and Juvie The Great!

We’ve got interviews with BG and Juvenile coming soon.

Stay tuned…

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This small business almost went out of business because of a mistake by Squarespace. Thanks to thousands of comments, Squarespace fixed it.

TikTok creator Dan McLaughlin is a small business owner struggling with rising prices and increased risk as he runs his Cleveland-based coffee company, Golden Triangle Coffee. But recently, he said, Squarespace Payments has been putting him out of business. 

In a video with over 1.5 million viewer, McLaughlin explained how signing up for the payment middleman has shaven off a percentage of every sale he’s made for the last 10 months.

“ [I] made a mistake a while back that is just the nail in the coffin for our business,” he said. “And it’s probably gonna force us to close.  I trusted Squarespace, which… has proven to be a mistake for me in the past.”

Will Squarespace Be the ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for this Small Business?

“A while back, I signed up for something called Squarespace Payments where Squarespace will act as a middle man between me and Stripe, my current credit card processor, except with lower service fees,” McLaughlin said. This was supposed to save McLaughlin’s business about .05 per transaction.

Except, McLaughlin quickly realized that the platform was withholding a percentage of each of his coffee bag sales for a “reserve” fund. He tried to deactivate the service, but Squarespace continued to collect money from the transaction. To make matters worse, Squarespace held the funds for six months to account for refunds and disputes.

“But the amount that they are holding, refuse to release, and continue to collect even though its not active on our account is so high that it cuts into our margins so deeply that it now costs us money to send a bag off coffee out of this building,” McLaughlin said. “We are now making negative money because of Squarespace.”

Viewers React to Small Business Owner’s Squarespace Complaint

In the comments section, viewers expressed outrage over the situation. Many urged McLaughlin to escalate this via an attorney.

“Hire an attorney ASAP,” advised one viewer claiming to be an attorney.

“Six months of holding funds is insane!” a second viewer said.

“I am a Squarespace circle developer and have access to forums only meant for us. I’ll be posting this and tagging veteran developers. My hope is it gets some attention,” said another person.

It appears McLaughlin’s video worked. In a follow up video, he said that he heard back from someone at Squarespace after tons of failed interactions with customer service. Fortunately, the Squarespace employee was able to solve the issue.

“I told them thanks for reaching out and fixing my issue but I shouldn’t have had to have a million followers in order to get that resolution,” McLaughlin said.

How Do Squarespace Payments Work?

Squarespace Payments is an addition to Squarespace that “allows you to accept payments and manage your transactions within your website.” The service allows website owners to receive payments from credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and other methods, acting as a middle man between the purchaser and your banking institution. 

By signing up for Squarespace Payments, though, you’re agreeing to the terms of service outlined by  Squarespace Payments LLC (in the United States) or Squarespace Ireland Limited (outside the U.S.). By enabling Squarespace Payments, a user essentially entitles the platform to handle any settlements of funds.

Squarespace Payments LLC, through its terms and conditions, reserves the right to impose holding periods for funds if there’s suspicious activity, excessive chargebacks, or a requirement from a third party bank. They also reserve the right to maintain a reserve account, which buffers losses, refunds, disputes, or negative balances.

As McLaughlin noticed, Squarespace can continue withholding his income for buffer funds, even after a user cancels Squarespace Payments. The holding schedule for buffer funds still exists regardless of cancellation as per its terms and conditions. So, basically, the company will continue withholding funds until “the risk is deemed cleared” with the account. 

All Hip Hop reached out to McLaughlin for comment via email and TikTok message and to Squarespace via media contact form.

This article includes additional reporting from Mars Ramos.

@softpourn @Squarespace ♬ original sound – Dan

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Zohran Mamdani pulled off the political equivalent of turning water into wine Friday, somehow transforming Donald Trump from his biggest critic into his most enthusiastic cheerleader during what can only be described as the most unexpected White House bromance in modern history.

The newly elected NYC mayor and the president emerged from their Oval Office meeting looking like old college buddies who had just discovered they both loved the same obscure band.

Gone were the days of Trump calling Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” who’s “not very smart” and looks “TERRIBLE” with a “grating” voice.

Instead, Trump was practically glowing as he gazed up at Mamdani with what witnesses described as genuine affection.

“I feel very confident that he can do a very good job,” Trump gushed, his usual combative demeanor replaced by something resembling paternal pride.

The transformation was so complete that Trump declared he “really would” feel comfortable living in New York City under a Mamdani administration, a stunning reversal from his previous threats to send in federal troops to his former hometown.

“I think he’s going to surprise some conservative people, actually and some very liberal people, he won’t surprise them, because they already like him,” Trump added warmly, apparently forgetting he once called the mayor-elect his “liddle communist” and threatened to cut all federal funding if he won.

The mutual admiration society reached peak awkwardness when Trump repeatedly shook Mamdani’s hand during their joint press conference, unable to contain his smile and enthusiasm.

“We agree on a lot more than I would have thought,” Trump beamed. “We’ll help him do a great job.”

Mamdani, for his part, seemed to have mastered the art of political alchemy, neutralizing Trump’s hostility by laser-focusing on affordability issues – apparently the one topic that could make the president forget his previous declaration that NYC would be an “Economic and Social disaster” under Mamdani’s leadership.

“I met with a man who’s a very rational person,” Trump said, conveniently overlooking his previous assessment that Mamdani was an irrational communist lunatic. “I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again.”

The lovefest was so intense that political observers wondered if they were witnessing an alternate universe.

Just months ago, Trump was telling voters on “60 Minutes” that he was a “much better-looking person” than Mamdani and endorsing Andrew Cuomo instead, calling any Jewish person who voted for Mamdani “a stupid person.”

Trump had also threatened to deport Mamdani, claiming without evidence that “a lot of people are saying, he’s here illegally” – despite Mamdani being a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2018.

Mamdani’s strategy of staying focused on shared concerns about affordability apparently worked like a charm, with Trump declaring they had found “common ground” on making life more affordable for New Yorkers.

The meeting’s success could spell trouble for Mamdani with his progressive base, who elected him partly on his promises to fight Trump on immigration enforcement.

During his victory speech, Mamdani had directly challenged Trump, saying, “If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”

But Friday’s performance suggested Mamdani had chosen diplomacy over confrontation, at least for now.

“It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City,” Mamdani said, his tone notably warmer than his election night declaration of “Turn the volume up” directed at Trump.

Political pundits were left scrambling to explain how two men who had spent months trading insults could emerge from a 25-minute meeting looking like they were ready to start a podcast together.

Even Vice-President JD Vance was shocked:

POTUS has a lot of good moments but this is an all-timer https://t.co/Ge0vYEiJhP

— JD Vance (@JDVance) November 21, 2025

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Something Seemed… Different About Kanye West In Japan

Kanye West popped up in Shibuya, Japan today for Gosha Rubchinskiy’s pop-up event, and on the surface, it looked really cool. The whole scene looked like a playground for creatives. The energy was high and Ye the man of the hour. He was getting free fits and all that. He even stopped to do a few interviews and seemed cool with the crowd.

But after the footage hit the internet, the comments section turned into a full-blown investigation. People started saying Kanye looked “off,” “slowed down,” or “way too calm.” Somebody said, “They gave bro a lobotomy.” Suddenly everybody is a behavioral specialist. But I must admit, it was interesting to see.

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Some folks insisted he looked heavily medicated. Others swore he was just in a different zone. A few said, “This is old Ye,” while others said, “This is not Ye at all.” Meanwhile, the rest of us were just watching the clips like… something might actually be up.

Now, Kanye has been open for years about dealing with mental health challenges, medication and the tug-of-war between what he feels helps him and what he thinks holds him back. He also hasn’t exactly hidden his dislike for being medicated. I am thinking somebody behind the scenes could be pulling the strings.

On another note, Kanye was seen kneeling at the feet of a wealthy rabbi, apologizing for past comments and trying to reset things publicly. In that scene, he seemed a bit medicated too. The rabbi himself has a history that some people online side-eye. This guy sure likes rappers, but that’s not the point here.

At the end of the day, nobody really knows what’s going on with Ye behind the scenes. Maybe he was tired. Maybe he was relaxed. Maybe he was processing something. Or maybe he was just vibing out in Japan.

But something about that appearance definitely got people talking.

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Tasha K went off on Ja Rule in a profanity-laced rant after the rapper threatened legal action over her claims that he was assaulted outside a New York City restaurant, with Fat Joe allegedly watching from the sidelines.

The outspoken blogger doubled down on her story during a livestream, insisting she had insider details about the alleged altercation.

“Why are y’all street n##### always hollering, sue? Ja Rule, why the f### are you sitting on the internet hollering, sue?” she said. “Y’all must think that s### scares me or something.”

Tasha K claimed she was half-asleep when she first received the tip but stood by the story.

Over/under that her breath stink… https://t.co/Ja6QCFyqua

— Ja Rule (@jarule) November 21, 2025

“I’m sorry that I was half asleep last night when the text came through. And I didn’t have time to get on the phone with my m############ source that was back there. And they saw you getting your ass whooped and Fat Joe was sitting to the side,” she said. “I got all the m############ deets. All of them. And I’m going to talk about them tonight on the show.”

The controversy began when Tasha K posted that Ja Rule had been jumped near the upscale Manhattan eatery Sei Less.

The post claimed the incident involved people allegedly tied to Max B, who was recently released from prison and has been promoting peace since his return.

Ja Rule responded swiftly, denying the story and clarifying that while a group did try to confront him, the encounter was brief and uneventful.

He said the incident didn’t happen at Sei Less and called the viral version of events “exaggerated.” He later shared a video of himself unscathed to shut down the rumors.

Max B also distanced himself from the situation, tweeting, “Don’t tie me or my people to anything negative. We grown we on positive vibes only.”

Tasha K ended her rant by brushing off Ja Rule’s legal threats and dismissing the idea that lawsuits would intimidate her.

She continued, “Right now I’m sitting as a multi-millionaire. Kevin Hart’s lawsuit went nowhere. Soulja Boy’s lawsuit went nowhere. R. Kelly’s lawsuit went nowhere. And millions of cease and desists that I got, including lately from Clarissa “f######” Shields.”

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50 Cent wasted no time on Friday mocking Ja Rule after a viral video claiming to show the rapper being attacked outside a New York City restaurant, reigniting one of Hip-Hop’s longest-running rivalries.

The Queens-born mogul took to Instagram after blogger Tasha K alleged that Ja Rule had been “jumped” outside Sei Less, a popular Manhattan dining spot.

The report also suggested that individuals tied to Max B were involved, which quickly set off a frenzy across Hip-Hop circles online.

“Now who would do a thing like that, just punched him all in his milk dud head. LOL,” 50 Cent posted, delivering his trademark jab with a side of sarcasm.

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The comment instantly lit up social media, drawing thousands of responses and reigniting memories of his long-standing beef with Ja Rule.

Ja Rule responded swiftly, calling the story exaggerated and false. He confirmed there was an attempted confrontation but said it didn’t escalate into violence and didn’t happen at Sei Less.

He also made it clear he was unharmed and continued his evening without issue.

Believe half of what you see and none of what you read… we good over here!!! pic.twitter.com/ORLpjwG4Yt

— Ja Rule (@jarule) November 21, 2025

To further shut down the speculation, Ja Rule posted a video looking relaxed and unbothered, showing no signs of injury. The Murder Inc. veteran made it clear the rumors had been blown out of proportion.

Max B, who recently returned home after a lengthy prison sentence, also distanced himself from the claims.

He addressed the situation on social media, writing, “Don’t tie me or my people to anything negative. We grown we on positive vibes only.”

Despite both Ja Rule and Max B denying that any real incident occurred, 50 Cent’s post became the headline moment, reminding everyone that the tension between him and Ja Rule remains as active as ever.

Their feud has spanned over 20 years, with diss tracks, interviews and social media posts keeping the rivalry alive. 50’s latest jab is just the newest entry in a saga that has defined both artists’ careers in and out of the booth.

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Sukihana caused a stir at Los Angeles International Airport when she was seen being wheeled through the terminal after her birthday celebration, offering a blunt and graphic explanation for her condition.

The 32-year-old Love & Hip Hop: Miami star didn’t hesitate when asked why she needed assistance getting around the airport.

“I got f##### so hard last night. I’m not gonna lie, I got some good birthday dick so I can’t walk or nothing,” she told TMZ at LAX, delivering the quote with the same boldness that’s defined her public persona.

Suki, a Delaware native, is known for her unfiltered approach and sexually empowered image and has built a career on pushing boundaries in both music and reality television.

Before her headline-making airport moment, Sukihana commemorated her birthday by honoring her late grandmother. She shared that she asked for martial arts gear, including swords and nunchucks, as birthday gifts.

“I was happy about that,” she said, explaining the connection to her grandmother, who practiced martial arts.

Sukihana blew up after appearing in Cardi B’s “WAP” music video, which helped catapult her into the spotlight. She joined Love & Hip Hop: Miami in its third season and later released her debut project, Wolf P####.

She’s also appeared on the Zeus Network’s Baddies series and remains active in VH1 programming, continuing to grow her following through both music and television.

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Abdul Robinson Sr. walked out of a Jacksonville courtroom Friday after being sentenced to time served for aiding two men in escaping after the 2020 murder of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr., a killing tied to the city’s long-running Hip-Hop gang rivalry.

The 54-year-old father of rapper Ksoo had already spent 1,898 days behind bars, the exact number of days handed down by the judge.

“I don’t know if they’re here or not, but I sincerely apologize for my part in their brief. I understand what it is to lose a child because I lost one. And I know some days you’re mad, some days you’re angry. It’ll never be the same, but I sincerely apologize for my part,” Robinson told the judge during his hearing.

Robinson Sr. admitted to helping his nephew Leroy “ATK Scotty” Whitaker and Dominique “Butta” Barner flee after Lil Buck’s death, which prosecutors say was part of the deadly feud between Jacksonville’s ATK and KTA crews.

“Your Honor, I’ll never give nobody a ride again. I don’t care if they call me and say they in labor, they water broke, I don’t care. I’ll never give nobody a ride again. I even thought the next car I get, I’m taking all the seats out besides the drivers seat because of this situation,” Robinson told the judge.

The violent back-and-forth between the two groups has claimed numerous lives since 2017, when 19-year-old Zion Brown, cousin of the late Julio Foolio, was gunned down, igniting a series of retaliatory killings that have engulfed the city’s rap scene.

Robinson Sr.’s release came with a heavy price.

As part of a plea deal, he testified against his own son, Ksoo. That testimony helped prosecutors secure a first-degree murder conviction against the rapper.

The case is one of several tied to the deadly Hip-Hop beef gripping Jacksonville.

In June 2024, Foolio was killed in Tampa. Prosecutors later secured a manslaughter conviction against Alicia Andrews, who they say helped track the rapper before he was ambushed and killed.

Though Robinson Sr. is no longer behind bars, he’s not entirely free.

His sentence includes two years of community control with electronic ankle monitoring, followed by three years of probation. The judge also imposed additional conditions as part of his supervised release.

Two other men involved in Lil Buck’s murder received life sentences. ATK Scotty received a life sentence, while Butta received 25 years after cooperating and testifying for prosecutors.

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FBG Casino landed in federal custody after authorities uncovered a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation during a raid at a rental property in Forest Park, Georgia, on November 14.

The 41-year-old Atlanta native, born Rico Deville Buice, was arrested alongside David Estevan Montillo Diaz after federal agents seized 21 kilograms of fentanyl, more than $380,000 in suspected drug proceeds and a Glock 19 handgun from the residence. Investigators also found a money counter and a food sealer, pointing to a well-organized drug distribution setup.

Casino attempted to escape through a side exit as law enforcement closed in, but was quickly detained with $4,000 in cash in his pockets. Agents later found another $80,000 inside a designer bag allegedly linked to the aspiring Hip-Hop artist.

The arrest marks a major fall from grace for Casino, who once stood beside his superstar brother Future on the platinum-selling track “Move That Dope” featuring Pharrell Williams and Pusha T. The song highlighted Casino’s lyrical presence and tied him closely to the Freebandz label, where he also worked behind the scenes as a CEO.

While he released several mixtapes during his music career, sources say Casino had stepped away from recording in recent years to focus on business ventures. That pivot now appears to have veered into criminal territory.

At a press briefing, U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said, “The collaborative effort of different law enforcement agencies united in the fight to eliminate transnational criminal organizations kept a staggering amount of deadly fentanyl from hitting our streets. The resulting charges send a strong message: fentanyl traffickers in our district may run, but they cannot hide. Instead, they will find themselves in federal custody, and their drugs and money seized.”

FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown added, “The seizure of 21 kilograms of fentanyl and over $380,000 in drug proceeds is a direct hit to those who seek to poison our communities. The FBI, in partnership with our law enforcement colleagues, will relentlessly pursue these criminals and hold them accountable.”

The bust was part of Operation Take Back America, a federal initiative targeting transnational drug networks. Agencies involved included the FBI Atlanta Field Office, the DEA Atlanta Division and the Clayton County Police Department.

Both Casino and Diaz appeared in federal court on November 19. They face conspiracy charges to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, which carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison.

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Kid Cudi did the equivalent of kicking a beehive this week and the swarm came for him with the quickness. What a dummy! Kid Cudi said something that had the whole internet screeching to a halt. Kid Cudi decided to open his phone, type some thoughts, and suggest that Michael Jackson was “just music.”

Yes, the same Michael Jackson who transformed entertainment, culture, visuals, fashion, dance, philanthropy, and the global marketplace of pop itself. He tried to imply that MJ was limited while he and others are striving to be “multi” and expand creatively beyond the Category of music. The moment the words hit the screen, internet ignited. What was he thinking?

Retribution was immediate and merciless. Cudi deleted the post faster than the Flash on speed. But here is the thing. Deleting the post doesn’t erase the moment. Nobody was buying it. The dragging commenced and flourished.

People were baffled. First of all, Michael Jackson was not “just music.” The man defined entire eras. He was a producer, a composer, a visionary. He invented short-form cinematic music videos. He mastered dance in ways we still study. He put humanitarian work at the forefront of pop culture. He expanded everything he touched. As a dancer, Kid Cudi couldn’t even lift his jockstrap. Michael Jackson is literally in the National Museum of Dance and the Hall of Fame. It’s like comparing the solar system to a light bulb, Cudi and MJ.

I kept asking myself the same questions: What was Kid Cudi smoking? What was he sipping? Who let him tweet without adult supervision? He threw a stone and hid his hand. At least stand on the hill you chose to climb, even if it’s a cliff. HA!

And then the Diddy jokes came. The internet does not get tired.

Hit this link for everything, but some are below.

You DELETED your post?
With all due respect ……
If you think MICHEAL JACKSON was just music, then YOU know NOTHING about Michael Jackson.
How are YOU going to be BIGGER than a WORLDWIDE ICON like Michael Jackson when you are not STRONG enough to STAND ON YOUR OWN WORD? pic.twitter.com/E4U2JtwTOz

— THE WORLD HIP HOP AWARDS (@WHHAwards) November 22, 2025

S### up n#### pic.twitter.com/R34bLE8gq4

— HIS EXCELLENCY (@RAREPALACE) November 21, 2025

I always hated Kid Cudi’s music. Ni**a was trash

— MAADY (@MaadyBK67) November 21, 2025

Kid Cudi btw pic.twitter.com/cTUoQBt4l0

— BREWORLDORDER (@breyonksmith) November 21, 2025

Cudi I love you but for you to say MJ was just music is ludicrous. Do THE KNOWLEDGE!!! pic.twitter.com/zx4EvtfEZP

— BelovedVelly (@AbundantPhon) November 21, 2025

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