Kendrick Lamar Scoops Up Three NAACP Image Awards Before Show Airs
(AllHipHop News) The NAACP Image Awards haven’t even taken place yet, but Kendrick Lamar is already cleaning up. The rapper took home a trio of awards during the Gala Awards dinner for the non-televised portion of the NAACP Image Awards last night January 14th in Los Angeles. Kendrick has already snagged the Outstanding Duo award […]
Kodak Black Reaches Settlement With Promoters After Going On Vacation
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Kodak Black his managed to put two legal issues behind him. According to reports, Kodak settled a pair of lawsuits which could have cost him over $100,000. In the first lawsuit, Kodak Black agreed to fork over $10,000 to a financing company after he crashed a late model BMW. Kodak also reached […]
Ralo – “Die Real” featuring Young Dolph & Trouble
Ralo – “Die Real” featuring Young Dolph & Trouble The Influential Street Figure Recruits Young Dolph and Trouble for the Menacing “Die Real” “Die Real” is a menacing trap anthem. Ralo is joined on the track by Atlanta’s street prince Trouble and Memphis’s rap titan Young Dolph whose gravelly tones and witty punchlines juxtapose perfectly […]
Hotboy Turk – “F##k How It Turn Out” Feat. Lil Wayne & Kodak Black
Hotboy Turk links up with former Hot Boys group member Lil Wayne and newcomer Kodak Black for this banging new track “F##k How It Turn Out.”
Forest – “Black Buddha”
Compton rapper Forest delivers a melodic track as he finds amazing balance between the two worlds without question. As the California rapper raps about never stressing and counting his blessings, his delivery and cadence pull listeners in as well. In between where J.Cole, Drake, and Kendrick meet in the fold, Forest is aligning himself with […]
Maxo Kream – “Punken”
Returning with his highly anticipated third full-length, Houston emcee Maxo Kream shares Punken, his most mature and fully-realized project yet. Titled after one of Maxo’s childhood nicknames, Punken takes a deep and revealing look into the rapper’s past, especially on “Grannies,” an intensely detailed and personal track that earned over 5 million streams on Spotify, which focuses on Maxo’s childhood […]
Evidence – “10,000 Hours”
Evidence’s new video “10,000 Hours” is the third release from his upcoming release “10,000 Hours.” The track is produced by DJ Premier with visuals shot and directed by Stephen Vanasco. Weather or Not also features the viral hit “Throw It All Away,” which has logged over two million video views and was directed by Stephen […]
Carrie Underwood And Ludacris Score A Touchdown With Super Bowl Song
(AllHipHop News) Carrie Underwood and Ludacris have teamed up for a new Super Bowl anthem. “The Champion” and its accompanying video will air at the beginning of the telecast before the big American football game, which will take place at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 4. The song was written by […]
T-Rell – “Can’t Stop Me”
T-Rell’s new single “Can’t Stop Me” was inspired by the tragic death of T-Rell’s brother, the subject of the lead single “My Dawg,” featuring Boosie Badazz. T-Rell opens up about the car accident that killed his brother. “We were driving home from one of my shows and got into an accident where the car flipped […]
Rapper PnB Rock Threatened With Legal Action Over Canceled Performance
(AllHipHop News) Rapper PnB Rock is facing potential legal action after canceling a show at Hampton University without returning the deposit. The “Fleek” hitmaker was supposed to perform at the University in Virginia in October but he never hit the stage despite being paid a $7,500 deposit. Bosses at promotions company Well nVested and Hampton […]
Chris Brown Forced To Surrender Monkey To California Authorities
(AllHipHop News) Chris Brown has been forced to surrender his pet capuchin monkey to authorities after failing to obtain a permit for the exotic animal. The singer angered animal lovers last month when he posted a picture of his three-year-old daughter Royalty holding Fiji, a baby primate. Several concerned members of the public notified officials […]
50 Cent Is Getting Into The Champagne Business
(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent is launching a new business, centered around one of his favorite drinks. During a sit-down with the New York Times to promote his new movie “Den of Thieves,” 50 revealed some of his plans for the new year. “I’m launching a Champagne next year because it’s my favorite drink,” […]
Lil Pump Heading To Croatia For Fresh Island Festival
(AllHipHop News) The Fresh Island Festival has announced the second wave of artists heading to the annual hip-hop concert this July. The Fresh Island Festival, which is Croatia’s biggest hip-hop events, has announced that Lil Pump and Stefflon Don will be hitting the stage this year. Previously announced artists include Goldlink, Statik Selektah, Tim Westwood, […]
Lil Kim Denies She Played Eve When They Met And Offers To Debate
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Kim had some words for Eve after comments the Ruff Ryders representative made on “The Talk.” During the segment, Eve recounted a story of how allegedly Kim curved her when she was a new artist on Ruff Ryders. Eve admitted she was a fan of Kim’s, but the love was not […]
PBS To Air Nas’ Documentary With National Symphony Orchestra
(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, Queens-bred rapper Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of his landmark album Illmatic, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Next month, PBS will air “Nas Live From The Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop” as a special part of their “Great Performances” series. The documentary chronicles Nas’ rise from the Queensbridge housing projects, […]
Lil Uzi, DJ Drama Beef On Twitter
(AllHipHop News) It looks like there’s some trouble between Lil Uzi Vert and DJ Drama. Lil Uzi hopped on Twitter, to warn new rappers against signing with other rappers or DJ’s. “if y’all do sign … sign 2 a major Dont sign 2 a rapper or a Dj ……..Its Just Easier When The Time Come […]
Company Hits E-40 With Countersuit In War Over “Captain Save A Hoe”
(AllHipHop News) Rapper E-40 has been hit with a countersuit as he fights the author of a book named after his 1993 hit “Captain Save A Hoe.” The hip-hop star, real name Earl Stevens, initially claimed that writer Erika Kane and her publishers were ripping off the character he created and owns the rights to, […]
Wiz Khalifa Hosted A Swanky “Supper” With Spotify During CES
(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was the guest of honor at Spotify’s swanky dinner during CES this week. Wiz hosted the “Spotify Supper” at the Hakkasan at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where the Consumer Electronics Show is taking place. Each year, tens of thousands of techies, businesses, advertisers, and celebrities descend upon […]
Jim Jones and Chrissy Try To Save Their Marriage On A Reality Show
(AllHipHop News) Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones is the latest rapper heading to marriage boot camp. The rapper and his wife Chrissy Lampkin will appear on “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition,” in an attempt to rehabilitate their relationship. Jimmy’s mother Nancy AKA “Mama Jones” is also slated to appear on the show. […]
Hip-Hop’s Elite Gather To Celebrate Berner’s New Album
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Berner hosted a huge album release party for his new album last night in Los Angeles. A variety of industry influencers, executives and rappers attended a private album release party for The Big Pescado at Hitman Coffee Shop LA. The rapper has good reason to celebrate. The Big Pescado features guest appearances […]
