Category: Hip Hop

Dave knocked Taylor Swift off the top of the UK Albums Chart and became the first British rapper to debut three albums at No. 1, while also setting a vinyl sales record with his latest release, The Boy Who Played The Harp.

The 27-year-old South London artist has moved 15,500 vinyl units since the album dropped on October 25, making it the fastest-selling rap album on vinyl this century, according to the Official UK Charts Company.

That figure helped push his third studio album to the top spot, displacing Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl.”

The accomplishment also brought his previous records—2019’s Psychodrama and 2021’s We’re All Alone In This Together—back into the top 40, marking the first time a UK rap act has held three chart positions simultaneously.

The album, which blends biblical allegories with storytelling, has been widely described as Dave‘s most personal work to date.

Its title references the biblical King David, and the fourth track, “Chapter 16,” draws directly from the Book of Samuel, where David is anointed king. The 14-track project explores themes of faith, identity and self-awareness, while also reflecting on why his mother named him David.

Physical formats like vinyl are experiencing a resurgence, especially among Hip-Hop collectors. Dave’s success shows how physical media still holds weight in an increasingly digital music industry.

The Boy Who Played The Harp is available now on streaming platforms, vinyl and CD.

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A group of three friends had a strange experience at a Charleston, South Carolina, restaurant popular with food influencers. The experience did not live up to the hype… or did it?

In a video with more than 57,000 views, TikTok user Paige Breen gave an honest review of Allora, an Italian restaurant that has received positive buzz on social media. She spent her own money and offered the establishment tangible feedback after it did not match her expectations.

Breen said she had a great time at the restaurant at first. The hostess seated them and was friendly and accommodating. However, when the server came out to take their drink orders, Breen noticed that he was putting on a thick, fake Italian accent. She described the accent as gaudy and off-putting, immediately setting the tone for the experience ahead.

Then, she noticed a large brown, stained ring in the center of the menu she received. “For somewhere that opened less than six days ago, there should not be a stain on the menu… nor should you give that to a customer,” Breen said.

Influencer’s Evening at Charleston Restaurant Goes off the Rails

The experience went downhill from there. The server returned to the table every two minutes to check on them, repeatedly asking whether they were ready to order appetizers. Breen claimed the server dropped by at least six times within 10 minutes. When they were finally ready to order, she said the server tried to upsell them different menu items to an excessive degree.

The server also insisted that they place their entire order, including entrees and appetizers, at once. At that point, they had only selected a few appetizers and had not yet looked at entrees. They asked for a few more minutes and decided on three pasta dishes.

Breen said another server brought over a bread boat that took up most of the table but didn’t attempt to distribute it. The bread itself looked picked at rather than fresh, she said. Their server “raced over” to distribute the bread after noticing they had been left with it for an extended period.

The Food Isn’t Better Than the Service

When the appetizers arrived, they received dishes that were clearly dirty, Breen said. When she asked for new plates, the server seemed upset, responding, “No, they’re not. They’re not dirty.”

Breen said she found the denial strange, considering she could show him the food residue on the plate. He relented after some back and forth and brought out another set of plates — which were also dirty. Breen said she had to ask again for a clean set. The server huffed, went to the back, and returned with plates fresh from the dishwasher.

When Breen and her friends got their entrees, she said the dishes were cold and tasted like they came from Sysco. “None of the pasta was good, or fresh and authentic as they were saying,” she said. Breen requested that her food be rewarmed, which the restaurant did. Fifteen minutes later, however, they received three additional plates of pasta identical to their order. They now had double the amount of food, covering the entire table, despite not asking for new dishes.

The server continued to make strange comments toward them, offering limoncello he said was “homemade” and complimentary. The limoncello, according to Breen, did not taste fresh or authentic. He also made a comment about the pasta, saying that “[the food] taste[s] better when its free,” another remark Breen found off-putting.

‘An Absurd Dining Experience’

Toward the end of the night, Breen said they were charged for the additional pasta dishes they did not ask for. “We barely touched it and it went back twice,” she added. 

The server dropped his Italian accent, “huffed and puffed,” and dropped off the check in a rush to conclude the night. 

Breen reiterated she was disappointed with the service, especially considering the cost of the meal. “You opened a restaurant six days ago, and everything is dirty. You’re claiming you’re authentic but everything is fried from a bag, from the freezer,” she said. “Not one thing had to be freshly made in there. This was an absolutely absurd dining experience. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life.”

What Allora’s Reviews Say

Allora, the restaurant Breen reviewed, currently has 3.5 out of 5 stars on Yelp with 19 reviews as of Oct. 25. That drastically contrasts some of the ambient videos posted onto TikTok.

Many TikToks of the restaurant highlight the coastal aesthetic and ambiance alongside some of the drinks and food items on the menu.

Yelp reviewers, on the other hand, generally liked the atmosphere, but said the service and food could use improvement. That lines up with Breen’s critique.

One reviewer even said she sent back lobster that she felt was undercooked. “Ten minutes went by, no manager, [and] the server returns saying the kitchen confirmed it was cooked,” the woman wrote.

She said she left the restaurant with the issue still unresolved. “The undercooked dish remained on the table, yet it was still on our bill. There was no apology, no offer to replace it, comp a drink, or even a simple gesture to acknowledge what happened.”

Other reviewers noticed similar issues, with one stating that the limoncello was “undrinkable.”

We have reached out to Breen and Allora via email. We will update this story if either party responds.

@paigekbreen real and honest review of the newest chs restaurant … hard to say that will be back anytime soon. #chs #charleston #foodie #restaurant #italian ♬ original sound – Paige K Breen

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Alicia Andrews took the witness stand this week in a Tampa courtroom with a sharp tone and little emotion as prosecutors accused her of helping orchestrate the ambush killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio during a violent feud between rival Hip-Hop crews.

The 25-year-old is the first of five defendants to go on trial for the June 23, 2024, shooting that left Foolio — born Charles Jones — dead outside a Holiday Inn.

Prosecutors claim Andrews acted as a lookout, tracking the rapper’s movements before masked gunmen opened fire with modified rifles.

“Andrews conducted surveillance because her boyfriend had ‘beef’ with the victim,” Tampa Police Detective Juan Ramos testified, linking the killing to a long-running gang dispute in Jacksonville.

Investigators say the murder was part of a brutal turf war between Foolio’s 6 Block and the opposing ATK and 1200 gangs.

Andrews’ boyfriend, Isaiah Chance, is allegedly affiliated with ATK, along with three other co-defendants, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy and Davion Murphy, who are awaiting separate trials.

Detective Ramos told jurors that phone data, surveillance footage and license plate readers placed Andrews at the murder scene.

“Phone records, video surveillance and license plate readers show Andrews at the murder scene,” he said.

According to prosecutors, Andrews booked a Tampa Airbnb through Instagram and was captured on doorbell video entering the property. Cell tower data also placed her near several locations where the group allegedly scouted Foolio before the attack.

FDLE firearms analyst Amara Drew testified that “all three cartridge cases were fired from the same firearm,” referring to a Glock pistol used in the shooting that killed Foolio and injured two others.

Despite the digital trail, Andrews’ defense maintains she had no idea a murder was planned. Her attorneys argued she believed she was on a romantic trip with Chance and had no role in the deadly plot.

During cross-examination, Ramos admitted there is no direct evidence that Andrews knew about a plan to kill Foolio.

She was not present when weapons were packed and did not visit co-defendant Gathright’s home, where prosecutors say the group prepared for the hit.

Andrews had minimal contact with the other defendants, aside from Chance, and was not seen with any firearms. She spent time at the Airbnb posting about food and jewelry while the others went to Teasers nightclub.

There were no text messages, phone calls or digital communication linking her to the murder plan in the days or weeks before the killing. Initial claims that she let the group into the Airbnb were later disproven by digital lock logs, which showed someone else entered first.

When police confronted Andrews with first-degree murder charges, she did not confess and denied knowing Foolio.

“She denied knowing victim Julio Foolio when shown his photograph,” Ramos testified.

Digital evidence showed Chance used Cash App to pay $361.16 for the Tampa Airbnb at 3:54 A.M. on June 22, 2024, just hours before the ambush. The case has pulled back the curtain on Jacksonville’s drill rap scene, where music and social media serve as platforms for gang rivalries and violence.

Foolio, a prominent figure in 6 Block, had been involved in a years-long feud with ATK and 1200, groups known for using lyrics and videos to provoke enemies.

If convicted, Andrews faces life in prison on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy. The trial is scheduled to continue this week in Hillsborough County Circuit Court.

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Cardi B left fans both horrified and entertained after confessing she hasn’t washed her hair in three months during a recent Instagram Live session.

The “Bodak Yellow” rapper took to social media wearing what appeared to be a wig cap to make the graphic admission that has since gone viral across platforms.

“I haven’t washed my s### in like two months,” she told fans in the clip that was later reshared to X. “Matter of fact I’m lying, probably like three months, I don’t f###### know.”

The Bronx native didn’t stop there with her colorful description of her hair situation.

“I probably got all types of roach eggs, mosquito eggs, everything in this b#### right here,” she said while pointing to her head.

Elsewhere in the video, the 33-year-old rapper shared her plans for her hair care moving forward.

“I gotta oil down my scalp because tomorrow I’m going to do my real hair,” she revealed. “I’m going to wash it, and then around Wednesday I’m going to braid it.”

Ironically, Cardi B had previously criticized celebrities for poor hygiene habits, tweeting in 2021: “Wassup with people saying they don’t shower? It’s giving itchy.”

Social media users had mixed reactions to the admission. Some were disgusted, while others questioned the authenticity of her claims.

The pregnant songstress, who is currently expecting her fourth child and first with NFL star Stefon Diggs, recently faced another controversy when body shamers targeted her appearance in a viral video.

During her “Am I the Drama” press run, Cardi B was filmed smiling and glowing in a body-hugging romper. Instead of celebrating the moment, critics used it as an opportunity to attack her pregnant figure.

One user reposted the video with the shady caption “Can we please tell her the truth?” which opened floodgates for body-shaming comments. The Grammy-winning artist fired back with her signature no-nonsense approach.

“You don’t gotta tell me the truth…I gained 27 pounds, third trimester, hips and ass spread it,” she responded directly to the criticism.

She questioned whether people expected her to hide in sweats until giving birth, calling out the pattern of criticism during pregnancy, followed by praise after she “snaps back.”

The “WAP” rapper concluded her clapback with a clear message: “LET ME EAT CAKE IN PEACE!!!”

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Kim Kardashian stirred up controversy and cosmic disbelief on national television after claiming the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was staged, prompting a swift and pointed reply from NASA.

During a recent episode of The Kardashians, the 45-year-old reality mogul doubled down on her skepticism while chatting with actress Sarah Paulson, insisting the historic spacewalk was fabricated.

“I’m sending you, so far, a million articles with both Buzz Aldrin and… the other one,” Kardashian said, referring to astronauts Aldrin and Neil Armstrong.

She went on to cite a questionable quote allegedly from Aldrin: “This girl says, ‘What was the scariest moment?’ And (Aldrin) goes, ‘There was no scary moment, cause it didn’t happen. It could’ve been scary, but it wasn’t, cause it didn’t happen.’” Kardashian then added, “So I think it didn’t happen,” suggesting Aldrin had “gotten old” and was now revealing the supposed truth.

The remarks didn’t sit well with the space agency.

Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!

And even better: @NASAArtemis is going back under the leadership of @POTUS.

We won the last space race and we will win this one too

: Hulu pic.twitter.com/CkexEEPFSv

— NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy (@SecDuffyNASA) October 30, 2025

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy fired back on X, formerly Twitter, just hours after the episode aired. “Yes, @kimkardashian , we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!” he posted.

Duffy also used the moment to highlight the agency’s future plans, writing, “And even better: @nasaartemis is going back under the leadership of @potus . We won the last space race and we will win this one too.”

NASA’s Artemis program is currently gearing up for a return to the lunar surface, with the first crewed mission scheduled for 2025, according to NASA.

The original moon landing in 1969—watched by millions across the globe—has long been a target for conspiracy theories, but it remains one of the most documented and verified achievements in human history.

Aldrin, now 95, has previously spoken out against such claims, calling them “misguided” and “disrespectful.”

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Diddy is under scrutiny again as Los Angeles authorities weigh possible criminal charges tied to disturbing sexual assault accusations made by music producer Jonathan Hay, who claims the Hip-Hop mogul forced him into a sexual act during a 2021 meeting in California.

According to a police report obtained by the New York Post, Hay recounted the alleged incident to officers in Florida this past September.

The report echoes the claims in his July civil lawsuit, where he accused Diddy of forcing him to perform oral sex after being restrained by two unidentified men at a private residence.

The alleged assault took place during a business meeting with CJ Wallace, son of the late Notorious B.I.G., and entrepreneur Willie Mack.

Hay told police the confrontation happened after he disclosed a prior incident involving Notorious B.I.G., where he claims Diddy masturbated on one of the rapper’s shirts in February 2020 and threw it at him while saying, “Rest in peace BIG.”

That moment, Hay said, created a rift between him and Wallace when he revealed it to him later that year.

“These two dudes come over and they put this, like COVID masks, like the full face that people would wear. I could still see, like, the floor and stuff under my eyes,” Hay said during an interview with RealLyfe Productions. “They push me back into this room and there’s this ottoman. I fall in the back of the chair and then, you know, Diddy’s comes in. I could see his feet, and I’m trying to look up through these little cracks, and he’s, like, ‘you know, you don’t deserve Biggie Smalls. You don’t deserve to be with the Biggie Estate…and next thing you know, Diddy is putting his dick in my mouth.”

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has not confirmed whether an investigation is active; however, Largo police in Florida have verified the legitimacy of Hay’s report.

Hay also told officers he has struggled with mental health issues since the alleged assaults and has not communicated with anyone involved in the project since March 2021.

Diddy’s legal team has denied the claims in the civil suit. The 55-year-old, born Sean Combs, is currently serving a four-year sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey after being convicted in July on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.

He was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

The disgraced Bad Boy Records founder was transferred to the federal facility on Thursday after spending nearly two months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following his September 2024 arrest.

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A$AP Rocky stirred up more marriage rumors with Rihanna after referring to himself as a “loving husband” in a new interview, where he opened up about fatherhood and family life.

In a feature for Perfect Magazine, the Harlem-born rapper reflected on his home life with Rihanna and their three children. When asked what brings him the most joy, Rocky didn’t hesitate.

“Being a father and a partner and a loving husband in my family is what makes me really, really happy,” he said.

He added, “That’s what honestly does get me going: being able to express myself creatively, being able to be a family man and being able to be an artisan.”

The 37-year-old artist shares sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, with Rihanna, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Rocki Irish, in September.

Rocky has been fueling speculation about their marital status for over a year. In a 2023 performance at the Cannes Lions festival, he gave a shoutout to his “beautiful wife” onstage.

Last month, he doubled down on the mystery during a chat with Elle, saying, “How you know I’m not already a husband?” before adding, “I’m still not gonna confirm it.”

The Hip-Hop star has consistently emphasized how much his family means to him. In a September interview with GQ, he made it clear that Rihanna and the kids are his top priority.

“I got nothing but love to give to these little ones. And as you can see, that’s what occupies a lot of my heart capacity, is my family,” he said.

The couple has not publicly confirmed a wedding date or legal status, but Rocky’s repeated references to Rihanna as his wife have only intensified speculation.

Their daughter, Rocki Irish, was born in September 2023.

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NBA Youngboy got some support from his mother, Sherhonda Gaulden, who wasted no time torching NLE Choppa after the Memphis rapper took aim at her son in a diss track that dropped October 30, reigniting a dormant feud with venomous bars and a Tupac-inspired visual.

Gaulden clapped back on Instagram Stories just hours after Choppa released “KO,” a diss track that borrows the beat from Tupac’s “Hit’ Em Up” and features the rapper dressed like the late West Coast legend.

She dismissed the record and questioned Choppa’s relevance with a scathing post: “I would be upset if this was coming from someone who matters like someone people actually listen like someone who is not in the closet.”

The track, which surfaced unexpectedly, marks a sharp escalation in a rivalry that had been quiet since 2022.

Choppa’s lyrics take direct shots at YoungBoy’s influence, accusing him of setting a harmful example.

The diss landed while YoungBoy is in the middle of his Make America Slime Again tour, which has already drawn attention for rowdy incidents involving concertgoers.

At recent stops, fans have reportedly thrown objects at the rapper and clashed with venue staff, adding to the tension of an already volatile tour.

The beef between Choppa and YoungBoy originally surfaced in 2022 through subliminal jabs but had mainly faded until now.

Choppa’s surprise release caught the Hip-Hop world off guard and reignited a feud many thought was over.

YoungBoy has not responded publicly; instead, he let his mom do the talking.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was captured in his first prison photo since beginning his sentence at FCI Fort Dix, showing the Hip-Hop mogul bundled up during recreation time in the New Jersey facility’s yard.

The exclusive image obtained by TMZ shows Combs wearing an orange prison beanie and navy blue puffy jacket as he walked around the prison yard Friday (October 31). With temperatures in the 50s, the Bad Boy Records founder appeared dressed for the cold weather during his designated outdoor time.

Combs’ graying beard is clearly visible in the photograph, marking the first clear public glimpse of the music executive since his arrest in September 2024. The 55-year-old has been in federal custody since then, initially held at MDC Brooklyn before his recent transfer to the low-security Fort Dix facility.

#EXCLUSIVE Diddy’s first look as an inmate at FCI Fort Dix. https://t.co/xduqS6AZcH pic.twitter.com/AZbQqDoRAe

— TMZ (@TMZ) October 31, 2025

The Hip-Hop icon was sentenced to 50 months in prison after being convicted on two counts of interstate prostitution under the Mann Act. He will also serve five years of supervised release and pay a $500,000 fine upon completion of his sentence.

Combs has already been assigned his first prison job at Fort Dix, working in the facility’s laundry department. The prison houses over 4,100 inmates and offers various rehabilitation programs.

Former Fort Dix inmate Joe Giudice previously told TMZ that Combs’ financial resources will make his time behind bars significantly easier compared to other inmates.

The music mogul’s legal team had initially sought a more lenient sentence, but prosecutors had recommended 135 months. His conviction stems from charges related to transportation for prostitution purposes, marking a dramatic fall from grace for one of Hip-Hop’s most influential figures.

Combs founded Bad Boy Records in 1993 and built a multimedia empire spanning music, fashion and spirits. His imprisonment represents one of the most high-profile celebrity convictions in recent entertainment history.

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B.G. set the record straight about why Lil Wayne was nowhere to be found during the highly anticipated Cash Money versus No Limit Verzuz battle at ComplexCon Las Vegas on October 26.

The Hot Boys rapper appeared on The Breakfast Club to address speculation surrounding Wayne’s absence from the massive rap showdown that had fans buzzing across social media. According to B.G., health issues kept the Young Money boss away from the stage.

“I talked to Wayne yesterday, man,” B.G. told Charlamagne Tha God during the interview. “And I talked to Wayne the morning before the Verzuz. Shorty wasn’t feeling good. He had a concert the same night. And he canceled that as well.”

The New Orleans native revealed that Swizz Beatz was particularly disappointed by Wayne’s last-minute withdrawal, especially since the Verzuz co-founder had specifically organized the event with Wayne’s participation in mind.

“Swizz was even hurt behind it. Because for real, for real, that’s the reason Swizz pulled the trigger on it. Because Wayne agreed,” B.G. explained. “Shorty… He got muscle. But yeah, man, I think it was [that] shorty wasn’t feeling good. He definitely was supposed to be there.”

B.G. went on to share more details about Wayne’s condition, stating that the rapper had to seek medical attention. “He told me that he wasn’t feeling good and he had to go to the hospital or something like that. People be thinking that it was whatever, whatever, whatever. But at the end of the day, like I told him, man, we ain’t spring chickens no more.”

The Cash Money veteran emphasized the importance of prioritizing health over business, especially given Wayne’s decades-long career. “You got to make sure your health… Get your rest, you been running 35 years strong.”

When asked about Wayne’s potential involvement in an upcoming Cash Money and No Limit tour, B.G. remained diplomatic but hopeful. “I mean… I can’t answer that, I really can’t answer that,” he replied. “Shorty be on what shorty be on. I would love to see him out there with us and on the tour.”

However, B.G. acknowledged the financial realities that might influence Wayne’s decision-making. “I don’t think, you know, that shorty would turn down the bag that’s on the table. But then, you know they already rich forever. I’m playing catch-up, you know what I’m saying? We’ll see.”

The Verzuz battle proceeded without Wayne, featuring performances from Cash Money artists including Birdman, B.G. and Juvenile facing off against No Limit legends. The event was particularly notable as it marked Verzuz’s return after a three-year hiatus.

Meanwhile, the Cash Money camp continues to deal with internal drama involving Turk, who has filed a lawsuit against the 30th anniversary tour promoters and agents, with Birdman publicly calling him out during the Verzuz performance.

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