Lyor Cohen & Young Thug Debate Songwriting Versus Freestyling On A Record (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) The music industry has often seen a struggle between creatives and corporate. That dynamic was on display when 300 Entertainment head Lyor Cohen and Atlanta rapper Young Thug appeared on the CNBC program Follow The Leader. [ALSO READ: Lyor Cohen Is In Better Shape After Suffering From Lung Issues] In a clip from the episode, Cohen can be […]

J Dilla’s Unreleased ‘The Diary’ Album Featuring Nas, Snoop Dogg & More Set For Release (TRACKLIST)

(AllHipHop News) J Dilla fans rejoice. The late production master’s unreleased album The Diary is set to arrive this week. The Detroit legend’s revived company PayJay teamed with Mass Appeal Records to drop the posthumous musical effort. [ALSO READ: Dr. Dre Plays Unreleased J Dilla Song In Latest Episode of ‘The Pharmacy’] The Diary was originally set for […]

Desiigner’s ‘Panda’ Becomes #1 Rap Song In The Country

(AllHipHop News) New York rapper Desiigner has released only one official single in his career so far, and “Panda” has become a certified smash hit. The 19-year-old rhymer took over the #1 spot on the Hot Rap Songs chart after seven weeks. [ALSO READ: Desiigner Bought The “Panda” Beat From British Producer For $200] Besides being in the poll […]

Ice Cube Responds To Gene Simmons Comments About Rappers Being In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

(AllHipHop News) Seminal West Coast rap group N.W.A was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this month. The Straight Outta Compton album creators joined fellow Hip Hop representatives Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. However, KISS member Gene Simmons has been very vocal about rap stars not being […]

Houston High School Student’s Blackface Tupac Shakur Impersonation Causes Outrage

(AllHipHop News) In 2016 we undoubtably live in a racially charged world where racially motivated incidents make headlines daily. According KHOU 11, a controversial photo is sparking outrage after a Caucasian high school student at Lamar High School allegedly wore blackface as she tried to impersonate the late Tupac Shakur. In addition to wearing blackface, […]

Metro Boomin Talks Kanye West Wanting To Form A Production Group & Young Thug Vs Future

(AllHipHop News) Metro Boomin clearly trusted Kanye West enough to have his famous tag lace Ye’s “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1” off The Life Of Pablo. It appears the G.O.O.D. Music boss was interested in working even closer with the Atlanta-based producer. [ALSO READ: Metro Boomin Talks Working On New Music With Kendrick Lamar & […]

EXCLUSIVE: Zulu Nation Replies To Afrika Bambaataa Child Molestation Accusations, Claims Government Conspiracy

(AllHipHop News) In the ongoing drama surrounding Afrika Bambaataa and allegations that he molested multiple children in the 1970’s, the Zulu Nation is now striking back with their own claims of a government conspiracy. In addition to claims of a government conspiracy, the Zulu Nation says that the NY Daily News and it’s reporters “have been compromised and […]

Kendrick Lamar Praises Kobe Bryant Ahead Of The NBA Legend’s Retirement (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) NBA legend Kobe Bryant is set to hang up his basketball sneaks this week after 20 seasons in the league. As Los Angeles and the rest of the world count down the final moments of Kobe’s career, many people are reflecting on the legacy of the 37-year-old future Hall of Famer. [ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Shaq Talks […]

Drake’s ‘Views From The 6’ Will Be An Apple Music Exclusive For A Limited Time

(AllHipHop News) The latest outcome of the ongoing “streaming wars” is the announcement that Drake’s upcoming album, Views From The 6, will be available only on Apple Music for a limited time. According to Buzzfeed, the LP will be exclusive to the service for the first seven days after its April 29 release. [ALSO READ: Joe Budden […]