Desus & Mero Address Being “Ambushed” By DJ Envy On The Breakfast Club
(AllHipHop News) The on-air confrontation between DJ Envy and Desus & Mero became one of the biggest stories in entertainment on Thursday. What began on The Breakfast Club later played out on TV. Yesterday’s Desus & Mero episode included the two hosts clowning Envy and the Power 105.1 incident. Desus said, “The number one show […]

Meek Mill Plans To Use His Voice To Speak Up For The Incarcerated
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill is planning to campaign for those who are unfairly treated by the justice system upon his release. The rapper is currently serving a two-four year prison sentence for violating his probation relating to a 2008 drug and gun bust, a sentence that has been heavily criticized by the “I’m A Boss” […]

Rihanna Urges Fans To Dump Snapchat; Stock Tanks Again
(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has urged her fans to dump popular multimedia messaging app Snapchat for shaming victims of domestic abuse. Snapchat boss Evan Spiegel and his partners came under fire over the weekend after an ad for a new Would You Rather? game, poking fun at the singer’s 2009 assault at the hands of then-boyfriend […]
Big Pun’s Widow Suing For Millions Over Logo Use
(AllHipHop News) The wife of late rapper Big Pun has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against U.S. clothing manufacturers over allegations of trademark infringement. Liza Rios claims she obtained the rights to an image of the heavyweight MC jumping while holding a microphone – similar to the famous Jordan brand logo – following the “Still […]

The Game’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit Hearing Postponed
(AllHipHop News) The Game’s sexual assault case has stalled so the rapper’s attorneys have more time to respond to requests to hand over his financial records. The Compton MC, born Jayceon Taylor, was sued for $10 million by Priscilla Rainey, a contestant on his U.S. reality series “She’s Got Game,” in 2015. She claimed The […]

Juelz Santana Pleads Not guilty To Gun And Drug Charges
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Juelz Santana has entered not guilty pleas for gun and drug possession charges following an incident at a New Jersey airport last week. Juelz, real name LaRon James, became a wanted man after fleeing from Newark International Airport on March 9, when a loaded firearm was allegedly discovered in his bag, beside […]

Vic Mensa Talks Launching SaveMoneySaveLife Non-Profit To Help Chicago
(AllHipHop News) Vic Mensa has been among the most active emcees when it comes to promoting social justice. He participated in #BlackLivesMatter demonstrations, joined Standing Rock protesters, hit the stage at the #JusticeForFlint fundraising event, and showed support for Assata Shakur. The Roc Nation artist is now leading a non-profit organization to help his hometown. […]

Netflix Releases Clips From ‘Rapture’ Featuring T.I., Nas & Dave East
(AllHipHop News) The new Hip Hop documentary series Rapture will begin streaming on Netflix later this month. The digital content giant is giving the public the chance to see a sneak peek of the Mass Appeal produced series. One episode centers around rapper/actor Tip “T.I.” Harris’ journey to becoming a wiser man. The program also […]

Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Opens Office, Helps Launch NYC Youth Arts Center
(AllHipHop News) The Hip Hop Hall of Fame + Museum is moving forward with its New York-based facilities. A new office headquarters opened in Harlem. HHHOF also partnered with the Thrive Collective non-profit organization for a new Harlem youth education center. Thrive Collective focuses on providing artistic and mentoring programs for at-risk youth. The center […]

YFN Lucci Accused Of Stealing His Biggest Hit “Everyday We Lit”
(AllHipHop News) Rapper YFN Lucci is accused of stealing his best-known single from another rapper. Rackboy Cam claims he made his song “Everything Be Lit” before YFN Lucci dropped his single “Everyday We Lit” with PnB Rock in December of 2016. In the lawsuit, Cam maintains YFN took his song and made minor changes, while […]

Vince Staples Ends #GTFOMD GoFundMe Campaign, Plans To Donate Money
(AllHipHop News) Vince Staples presented one of the all-time greatest responses to his haters. The Long Beach representative offered his detractors the chance to force his rap retirement by donating to a “Get The F-ck Off My D-ck” GoFundMe. After conceding that he will not reach his $2 million goal, Staples announced he is ending […]

DJ Envy Confronts Desus & Mero On-Air Over Comments About His Wife
(AllHipHop News) DJ Envy was feeling a type of way while interviewing Desus Nice and The Kid Mero for The Breakfast Club. The radio show personality clearly had a problem with the Desus & Mero hosts cracking jokes about his wife on their Viceland show. Last month, Desus made a comical comment about Gia Casey […]

Philly Prosecutors Express Being Open To Meek Mill’s Early Release
(AllHipHop News) Robert “Meek Mill” Williams could be on his way home. The AP is reporting that Philadelphia prosecutors are not against Meek being released from prison while he appeals his latest sentence. Last November, Williams was sentenced to 2 to 4 years for a probation violation stemming from a 2008 gun and drug case. […]

Drake & Ninja Break Twitch Viewers World Record While Playing Fortnite
(AllHipHop News) Drake broke the internet and broke records overnight. The Grammy winner had social media going crazy as he played Fortnite Battle Royale with the popular gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevin. The two players pulled in over 600,000 concurrent viewers to a live stream on Twitch. According to CNET, that sets a new world record […]

Joe Budden: Eminem/Shady Records Didn’t Do Anything To Help My Career
(AllHipHop News) While on the Rap Radar podcast, Royce da 5’9″ shared his view about Joe Budden’s criticism of Eminem’s most recent music and album roll-out. Royce stated, “I think he’s entitled to his opinion just like anybody else, but it goes back to the dignity thing, the loyalty.” Budden used a segment of his […]

Judge And Prison Has Cost Meek Mill Over $30 Million In Earnings
(AllHipHop News) The judge who sent Meek Mill to prison has not broken his spirits, although his pockets are suffering. Meek gave an exclusive interview to Rolling Stone from the State Correctional Institution in Chester, Pennsylvania. Meek is serving a two to four-year prison sentence, for a series of minor infractions he committed while on […]

Lauryn Hill To Perform Classic Album In Full At Chicago Festival
(AllHipHop News) Lauryn Hill will mark the 20th anniversary of The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill by performing the hit album in its entirety at the Pitchfork Festival in Chicago, Illinois this summer. Hill joins Fleet Foxes and Tame Impala as the headliners for the three-day event at Union Park, but her performance will be extra […]

Trey Songz’s Accuser Wants Singer “To Get Help” For Abuse
(AllHipHop News) A woman accusing Trey Songz of assault is demanding a formal apology from the singer. The ‘Bottoms Up” hitmaker, real name Tremaine Neverson, stands accused of repeatedly punching Andrea Buera at a party in Los Angeles last month, during NBA All-Star Weekend. Buera, who claims to have been friends and “occasional romantic partners” […]

Meek Mill’s Mother Pleads With Authorities To Help Free Son
(AllHipHop News) The mother of jailed rapper Meek Mill has begged Philadelphia’s District Attorney to help free her son. Meek, real name Robert Rihmeek Williams, was controversially jailed in Pennsylvania for two to four years last summer for probation violations relating to a decade old firearms case. The 30-year-old’s sentence has been heavily criticized by […]

21 Savage Starts “Bank Account” Financial Literacy Campaign For Teens
(AllHipHop News) 21 Savage is looking to help teach teenagers about money management. The Epic Records artist connected with Get Schooled to present the “Bank Account” initiative. “My biggest record to date is called ‘Bank Account.’ It’s ironic because growing up in Atlanta, I knew almost nothing about bank accounts,” said 21. “Now that I […]