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http://allhiphop.com(AllHipHop News) Fredo Santana’s father has posted a touching tribute to his late son. Fredo, born Derrick Coleman, was found dead in a Los Angeles home on January 19, after suffering from a massive seizure. Dozens of rappers from Drake and Chief Keef, to 50 Cent, have expressed their condolences. Now Fredo’s dad has posted […]
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is being criticized over an Instagram post on Friday, where he stalked an Optimum van driver. 50 is p##### because Altice, Optimum’s parent company, is dropping Starz from the lineup. In his IG post, the rapper followed the “motherf##ker” in his Rolls Royce and threatened to ram the driver with his […]
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z making plans to launch a new jewelry business, according to court documents. The 48-year-old hip-hop mogul is trademarking the word Hovino, which he plans to use to sell a variety of luxury goods Jay is looking to lock down the rights to use Hovino for jewelry, watches tie pins and more. In […]
(AllHipHop News) Disturbing reports are surfacing that one of Nicki Minaj’s former group members was shot last week. According to reports, 7even-Up of Nicki’s ex-group Hoodstars was shot multiple times in Coney Island. The rapper was leaving a bar when he was shot in the head, body, and buttocks. According to reports, 7even-Up, born Jaquin […]
(AllHipHop News) Too $hort is facing some serious allegations in a new lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was victimized by the legendary rapper. According to legal documents filed by Teana Louis, Too $hort allegedly began assaulting her in a Los Angeles hotel room, shortly after they started working together professionally. Teana Louis, […]
“Aren’t U Glad You’re U” is out now, and to coincide with the release Domo is sharing a video for “Me Vs. Me” taken from the new project. The previously unannounced “Aren’t U Glad You’re U” follows Domo’s last mixtape Red Corolla, released this past June, and his debut album Genesis which released in March […]
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West daughter may only be a few days old, but some deals are already rolling in. Kim and Kanye made headlines earlier this week when they revealed the name of their newborn baby girl, Chicago. The internet had a mixed reaction, but Chicago already seems to be benefiting from the unique name. […]
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z will be handed a special honor at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards for highlighting his mother’s sexuality battle in his song “Smile.” The rapper has been named the recipient of the gay rights organization’s Special Recognition for Song and Music Video for documenting Gloria Carter’s coming out story. Meanwhile, TV hits “Will […]
Known as Carol Rodriguez in the sports world as “The Fastest Women in Puerto Rico,” Carol Cake (her alter ego) is shifting gears as she preps for her music debut with ‘7 Candles’ EP in March. Teaming up with Atlanta songwriter and producer Omega Tha Kid and Chad Wells who serve as the project’s executive […]
(AllHipHop News) The Grammy Awards are returning to New York for the first time in 15 years next week, and YouTube is planning a Huge celebration in the birthplace of hip-hop. The grand is hosting an invite-only 80′ themed hip-hop party co-hosted by Lyor Cohen, Nas Grandmaster Flash, Q-Tip, Fab Five Freddy and Chuck D. […]
(AllHipHop News) Timbaland is having some more problems with the Miami mansion he has been attempting to sell for almost five years. Timbo has been attempting to sell the 7-bedroom mansion for $3,390,000 since he divorced his wife in October 2013, after five years of marriage. Timbaland almost had a buyer by the name of […]
Skyzoo’s new project In Celebration of Us could be the most layered and most important work to date in Skyzoo’s distinguished career. The new album was produced by Illmind, Apollo Brown, Daringer, Marc Nfinit, Cardiak, Tuamie, Ave P###., Seige Monstracity, and Arte Mitchell. No rap features, Skyzoo got enough raps.
(AllHipHop News) Rihanna is giving fans the chance to rent out her lavish Los Angeles mansion after failing to offload the home on the property market. The “We Found Love” hitmaker purchased the five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom West Hollywood pad for $2.75 million in August, but she appeared to have a change of heart about making the […]
Returning to the scene amidst a turbulent political climate, Detroit-born rapper/producer Black Milk announces FEVER, his upcoming studio album. Black Milk’s sixth solo rap album, and his first since 2014’s If There’s a Hell Below. A cohesive 12-track project, listening to FEVER evokes the feeling of scrolling through an endless news feed, finding Black Milk […]
(AllHipHop News) Chicago Rapper Fredo Santana has died in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports. His close associates Maxo Kream and Lil Durk confirmed the news via their social media feeds earlier this morning. “Damn man I’m lost for words right now I’m cryin my ass off Fredo I love yu B#### RIP a real […]
Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career. Asia releases the last leak from the project, “Fast Not Slow,” with an appearance by the legendary AZ. Stream Planet Asia f/ AZ […]
(AllHipHop News) Rae Sremmurd and Lil Yachty have been tapped as part of Reebok’s Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. According to Reps for Reebok, the new campaign will promote the brands Freestyle Hi, Classic Leather, Club C and Workout Plus line of sneakers. “Our brand has a history of pushing boundaries and the Always Classic campaign is […]
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have revealed the name of the newest addition to their family. According to reports, the couple named their child Chicago, who was born on Monday. A surrogate gave birth to Chicago, who weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces upon entering the world. Kim Kardashian chose not to carry her […]
(AllHipHop News) Last summer the residence of three towns in Phoenix, Arizona were in fear of their lives constantly, after a serial killer murdered nine people. According to police in Phoenix, they have collared a suspect, and he happens to be a aspiring rapper. Police have charged Cleophus Cooksey Jr AKA King Playbola with nine […]
(AllHipHop News) Eminem is apparently holding back a full album, after he was stung by criticism of his album Relapse. G-Unit rapper 50 Cent talked about a full unreleased album of material meant for Relapse 2, which Eminem eventually scrapped. “We had a whole other album when he did Relapse,” 50 Cent explained. “He didn’t […]
