Kanye West Splits With Longtime Manager

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has ended his working relationship with longtime manager Izvor “Izzy” Zivkovic. According to editors at Billboard.com, the hitmaker has taken the decision to end his working relationship with Zivkovic, a discreet figure in Kanye’s camp who avoided the spotlight. The Croatian born manager, who was considered to be a close confidant […]

M.I.A.: Jay-Z Wanted Me To Sign “Ridiculous” Deal To End $16 Million NFL Lawsuit

(AllHipHop News) Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam’s career never seemed to be the same after she was flayed in the press following her middle-finger salute during the 2012 Superbowl halftime show. Besides the public backlash, the British recording artist professionally known as M.I.A. was also hit with a $16.6 million lawsuit from the NFL. The media-driven controversy […]

Ne-Yo Sounds Off On Bruno Mars, Cultural Appropriation & Black Critics

(AllHipHop News) Some Soul/R&B fans continue to question the authenticity of Bruno Mars making “black music.” The Grammy-winning vocalist recently became a trending topic when Twitter users began debating whether Mars was guilty of cultural appropriation. Bruno Mars has routinely acknowledged the musical forefathers – such as Babyface, Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis […]

Sonny Digital Claims Hit Songs On The Radio Are Still The Result Of Payola

(AllHipHop News) Sonny Digital has been very outspoken about financial issues associated with the music business. The beatmaker for Future’s “Same Damn Time,” 2 Chainz’s “Birthday Song,” and ILoveMakonnen’s “Tuesday” called for a union to protect producers. In a new interview with Montreality, Sonny discusses another economic concern in the industry. He claimed the illegal […]

“Aftermath” Of Nelly’s Rape Case Sends Accuser To The Hospital

(AllHipHop News) The woman who accused rapper Nelly of rape has landed in the hospital over the intense publicity the case has been receiving. Monique Greene was briefly hospitalized last week citing “severe emotional distress” related to allegations and “the aftermath.” According to sources, a friend of Greene’s became concerned for her health after a […]