TDE To Release Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Black Panther: The Album’ On Vinyl
(AllHipHop News) Vinyl aficionados will have the chance to add the Black Panther soundtrack to their collections. The Kendrick Lamar and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith produced album is being released via the classic format. TDE is also offering Black Panther: The Album on cassette. For $59.98, fans can buy a deluxe package which includes an […]

The Roots & Dave Chappelle To Headline “Roots Picnic” 2018
(AllHipHop News) Fresh off his sold-out shows at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall and two new stand-up specials on Netflix, Dave Chappelle is reuniting with The Roots for the Hip Hop band’s annual festival. The 2018 “Roots Picnic” is set for the Festival Pier in Philadelphia on June 2. The Grammy-winning group will […]

YG’s NBA All-Star Weekend Concert “The Boogie” To Stream Live
(AllHipHop News) YG is once again teaming with Tidal for a live concert. The Compton rapper’s “The Boogie” will stream on the entertainment platform. Los Angeles’ Shrine Expo Hall will host the “Nighttime Boogie” show taking place during NBA All-Star Weekend. The first annual event is set to include performances by YG, Lil Pump, DJ […]

Michael B. Jordan Talks Listening To 2Pac For ‘Black Panther’ Role
(AllHipHop News) Black Panther hits theaters tonight. The cast of the highly anticipated Marvel production has been making the media rounds to promote the movie. Michael B. Jordan appears in the film as Erik “Killmonger” Stevens, the main antagonist. During an interview with Beats 1’s Ebro Darden, the New Jersey native talked about using music […]

Kanye West Settles Lawsuit Over Canceled “Saint Pablo Tour” Dates
(AllHipHop News) Back in 2016, Kanye West was forced to cancel dates of his “Saint Pablo Tour” following several public meltdowns. The Lloyd’s of London insurance company refused to pay out for the scrapped concerts which led to West’s Very Good Touring suing the insurer for $10 million. Rolling Stone reports West and Lloyd’s have […]

Meek Mill Files Appeal Petition Over Cop’s Alleged False Testimony
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s legal team is working hard to get their client out of prison. The latest attempt comes in the form of a Post-Conviction Relief Act petition. According to Billboard, lawyers are requesting Meek’s release on bond or dismissal of the charges because of a report that Philadelphia police officer Reginald V. Graham […]

Eric B & Rakim’s Twitter Page Deletes Tweets Criticizing Modern Rap
(AllHipHop News) This week, Eric B & Rakim’s verified Twitter account felt the need to express feelings about the state of modern rap. The legendary Hip Hop group sent out two specific tweets about the “tragic” fall of the genre. “You are now witnessing the devolution of rap music. The death of poetry and smoothness, […]

Michael B. Jordan Became A Loner To Prepare For “Black Panther” Role
(AllHipHop News) Actor Michael B. Jordan spent a lot of time alone, listening to speeches by political revolutionaries, as he prepared to portray the villain in the new “Black Panther” movie. The “Creed” star tackles the role of Erik ‘Killmonger’ Stevens in the action blockbuster, in which his exiled character becomes a black-ops soldier for […]

Rock Fans P##### At Reading & Leeds Festivals’ Hip-Hop Filled Line Up
(AllHipHop News) British rock fans have expressed their fury over the Reading and Leeds festivals’ hip-hop filled line-up, led by Kendrick Lamar. The events, which share headliners and are held simultaneously over the same weekend in August, have long had a reputation as the U.K.’s rowdiest rock-focused festivals. In recent years, organizers have invited a […]

Cali Rapper Saweetie Signs to Warner Bros.
After arriving with a bang in late 2017, California rapper Saweetie has officially announced she’s signed to her own ICY label imprint in partnership with Artistry Records and Warner Bros. Records. The MC’s buzzing new single“ICY GRL” is available at all digital retailers now. “You know you have something special when an artist immediately connects […]

Chamillionaire Launches Convoz App Backed By Top Rappers
(AllHipHop News) Houston rap star Chamillionaire is hoping to revolutionize the social media space with his new app, Convoz. The Grammy Award-winning rapper who successfully transitioned into technology was an early investor in companies like Maker Studios and Cruise (acquired for $700 million and $1 billion respectively). Chamillionaire showcased the new Convoz app during UpFront […]

T.I. Provides Free Tickets To Advance Screening Of ‘Black Panther’
(AllHipHop News) The self-described King Of The South helped some Atlanta moviegoers experience the highly anticipated movie about the King of Wakanda. On February 12, Tip “T.I.” Harris headed to the Walmart store located on Cascade Road for a free Black Panther ticket-giveaway. More than 250 people of all ages and VIP guests got to […]

Run The Jewels To Release ‘Panther Like A Panther’ Craft Beer
(AllHipHop News) In collaboration with the craft breweries Interboro of New York, Pipeworks of Chicago, and J. Wakefield of Miami, Run The Jewels will release their second craft beer. The February arrival of the Panther Like A Panther Stout follows 2017’s award-winning Stay Gold IPA. 2018 will also see the release of the Legend Has It Pilsner in April and the Down Double IPA in October. Additionally, RTJ is […]

Chris Rock’s “Tamborine” Stand-Up Comedy Special Debuts On Netflix
(AllHipHop News) It’s been a decade since Chris Rock’s last full televised stand-up performance. The veteran entertainer is back with a new hour-long special for Netflix. Chris Rock: Tamborine debuted on the streaming service overnight. Bo Burnham directed the program which was filmed at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music. Netflix reportedly paid the comedic […]

Nipsey Hussle Talks Collaborating With Kendrick Lamar On “Dedication”
(AllHipHop News) Nipsey Hussle is in album mode. His debut studio LP Victory Lap is set to arrive on February 16, and the California spitter spoke with Beats 1 Radio’s Zane Lowe about the project. In particular, Nipsey was asked about working with Kendrick Lamar for the “Dedication” single. He recalled how the collaboration came […]

Nicki Minaj Reportedly Left Social Media To Work On 4th Studio Album
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj fans put out an APB on their favorite artist after the leader of the Barbz’s social media absence. Her online followers have not seen a new post from Nicki since late December. Rumors began to circulate on why the Young Money star stopped social networking. Pregnancy, surgery, and other theories have […]

Local Citizens Up In Arms Over Tekashi 6ix9ine Spring Break Show
(AllHipHop News) A spring break Party featuring controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is drawing outrage from local citizens. Tekashi 6ix9ine is booked to play at Clayton’s Beach Bar in South Padre Island in Texas this March, but his criminal record and a reputation for violence have some questioning the venue’s booking practices. The rapper could face […]

New Installment Of “House Party” Financed By NBA Star LeBron James
**(AllHipHop News) NBA star LeBron James has signed on to produce the remake of a classic hip-hop movie. A new installment of “House Party” will hit theaters, thanks to a new agreement between LeBron’s company SpringHill Entertainment, and New Line Cinema. The latest film in the franchise will be written by “Atlanta’s” Steven Glover and […]

Kanye West Plans To Relaunch “Red October” Brand
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West wants to claim the trademark to his Red October shoes, the final ones he designed for Nike before his switch to Adidas. Kanye and Nike bosses fell out in 2013 after a dispute over royalty payments and the delayed release of the Air Yeezy 2 Red October sneakers – which only […]

Mathew Knowles Stayed Out Of Beyonce’s Relationship Issues With Jay-Z
(AllHipHop News) Beyonce dad Mathew Knowles decided not to intervene when her marriage to Jay-Z was in trouble, as he didn’t want to be an overbearing parent. Rumors the superstar couple’s relationship had hit the rocks first emerged when video footage emerged of the singer’s sister Solange attacking Jay in an elevator after the Met […]