Jim Jones Offers Colin Kaepernick A Spot On His New Football Team
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jim Jones is already getting to work as a co-owner of the Richmond Roughriders football team. During a press conference officially announcing his ownership stake in the team, Jim invited former NFL player Colin Kaepernick to join the Richmond Roughriders. “You know, he didn’t get to play this year in the NFL […]

Arrest Warrant Issued For Man Who Robbed R. Kelly’s Home
(AllHipHop News) Police in Georgia have identified the man who allegedly raided R. Kelly’s homes over the Thanksgiving holiday last month. The burglar targeted two of the singer’s Atlanta-area pads while he was touring, and took furniture and electronics. Sources tell TMZ , three men caught leaving one of the houses in a van, told […]

Woman Claims Meek Mill Punched Her In The Face During Argument
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s lawyer must be piling up, as the rapper sits behind bars for the next 2-4 years on a probation violation. A woman in Houston has just filed a lawsuit against Meek, claiming he punched her in the face during an appearance at Dreams Lounge in Houston. According to the lawsuit, Meek […]

Skepta’s Rolls-Royce Commercial Banned Over Seatbelt Violation
(AllHipHop News) A Rolls-Royce advertising campaign featuring Skepta has been pulled, following a backlash in the United Kingdom. The commercial features the rapper winding through the Swiss Alps in a pricey Phantom. The problem is, Skepta is highlighted throughout the commercial without his seatbelt on. According to the Mirror, safety experts in the U.K. were […]

Stevie J. Grows “Relationship Roster” During Season 2 Of Reality Show
(AllHipHop News) Hit producer-turned reality star Stevie J. has announced season 2 of his reality show “Leave It To Stevie.” This season will follow the producer as he attempts to relaunch his brand and of course, find love. According to the a synopsis released by VH1, season 2 will follow Stevie as he “continues to […]

DJ Mustard, Associate Detained For Gun At LAX
(AllHipHop News) DJ Mustard and an associate ran into some trouble last night at Los Angeles International Airport. According to reports, DJ Mustard was collared after found a gun was found in a bag passing through a security check. TSA reps told cops both men attempted to stroll away after an x-ray alerted security to […]

Eve’s Husband Joked That His Dad Didn’t Like Black People
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Eve was initially afraid to meet her husband Maximillion Cooper’s parents because he jokingly told her his father didn’t like African-Americans. The “Who’s That Girl” hitmaker’s in-laws are Caucasian and when Cooper told her they weren’t fond of black people, she was shocked he didn’t tell them she is African-American. “When my […]

Lil Peep Died Of Fentanyl And Xanax According To Toxicology Report
(AllHipHop News) A toxicology report has revealed Lil Peep died from a powerful combination of drugs. According to the Pima County Medical Examiner, Fentanyl and a generic version of Xanax were found in the 21-year-old’s body. Lil Peep, born Gustav Åhr, was found dead on his tour bus in Tucson, Arizona, on November 15th. Documents […]

Report: Meek Mill Requested F.B.I. Investigation; Refused To Wear Wire
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s chances to remove a judge who he claims was attempting to extort him, continues to fade. The rapper claimed Judge Genece Brinkley demanded he drop Roc Nation management, in addition to re-recording a Boyz II Men song in her honor. Although the transcripts of the alleged requests remain sealed, sources familiar […]

Damon Dash Film Produced By Kanye West Lands A Release Date
(AllHipHop News) Former hip-hop mogul Damon Dash has finally secured a 2018 release for a long-gestating movie he executive produced with Kanye West. “Too Honorable,” a movie starring rapper Cam’ron and actress Stacey Dash, Damon’s cousin, was originally set for distribution in May, 2015, but the launch date came and went without the project surfacing. […]

Eminem Talk 2 Chainz Snub In New Elton John Interview
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Eminem has offered insight into his creative process, explaining why he trashed a new song he cut with 2 Chainz. Hip-hop star 2 Chainz expressed his dissatisfaction on social media by posting an angry-faced emoji when the tune he recorded with Eminem back in July didn’t feature on the tracklist for new […]

Da Brat Now Owes $7.8 Million In Assault Lawsuit
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Da Brat reportedly owes an additional $1.3 million to a waitress she assaulted during a 2007 club altercation after she failed to pay her $6.4 million over the incident. The “Not Tonight” hitmaker, real name Shawntae Harris, was sued in 2014 by Shayla Stevens, who claimed she suffered permanent facial scarring, neurological […]

50 Cent Wins Legal Spat Over TV “Power”
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has won a legal battle over the concept of his hit TV drama “Power.” A Los Angeles judge has dismissed the case, which was brought against the rapper and actor by two writers, who claimed the hit series was a rip off of their play, “Dangerous.” As in the series, the […]

Timbaland Settles Tax Debt
(AllHipHop News) Timbaland has reportedly settled a tax debt he owed to the U.S. government. The rapper and music producer and his ex-wife Monique Idlett were hit with a federal tax lien earlier in the year, with court documents from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) claiming that he owed approximately $3.8 million in back taxes. […]

Rapper Kyle Loses Childhood Home To Wildfires
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Kyle has been left heartbroken after his childhood home was burned to the ground in the California wildfires. Thousands of residents in the southern counties of the state have been evacuated as firefighters continue to try and contain the blazes, with the Ventura County fire threatening 12,000 structures by Wednesday morning. Unfortunately, […]

Rick Ross Unveils First Sneaker For Ewing Athletics
(AllHipHop News) Rap heavyweight Rick Ross is launching his first sneaker design with officials at basketball shoe brand Ewing Athletics. The “Hustlin’” hitmaker has unveiled a revamped version of the Ewing 33-Hi model, which features black suede and matching ostrich leather on the upper shoe, with a gold gum sole. The sneaker is finished with […]

Vic Mensa Wants To Play Prince
Rising hip-hop star Vic Mensa has put himself forward as a potential contender to portray Prince in a future biopic about the late music icon. The “U Mad” rapper is convinced he has the same charm as the tragic singer and would be perfect for the job – even though he currently has no professional […]

RZA And Power Launch Wu Wear Holiday Collection
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Wu-Tang Clan are giving their fans an early Christmas present by launching a Wu Wear holiday line. Group members RZA and Power teamed up with bosses at Live Nation’s Merchandise division to re-release the line in August and this week, the collection will hit stores, including American retailer Urban Outfitters. “As we […]

Meek Mill’s Second Appeal Shot Down As Superior Court Upholds Prison
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s request for freedom has been denied once again. Last Friday (December 1), Judge Genece Brinkley issued a ruling justifying her decision to send Meek back to prison for 2-4 years, over a series of probation violations from a 2008 drug and gun case. Judge Brinkley labeled Meek a “danger to the […]

Drake Scores Nine “Thumbed Up” Hits On Pandora’s Countdown
(AllHipHop News) Drake was the most popular performer of streaming music site Pandora in 2017. Company bosses have just released their third annual “Top Thumb Hundred Rankings,” and nine of the rapper’s hits feature in the top 100. His highest placing is “Fake Love” at 19. The most thumbed-up songs of the year on the […]