(AllHipHop News) It’s yet another week where Drake’s smash single “God’s Plan” is the most popular record in the country. The song resides at the pinnacle of the Hot 100 for the 9th week. The latest chart also saw first-time Top 10 entries from two XXL Freshman Class alum. XXXTentacion’s “Sad!” jumps twelve spots to […]
(AllHipHop News) Ahmad “Belly” Balshe had sections of the internet talking when the Canadian posted photos to Instagram of him and Jay-Z in the studio. The caption for the photo and video simply read, “zone.” More information about the sessions wasn’t provided. However, Belly was asked about his recording time with the Roc Nation head […]
(AllHipHop News) Following the shooting massacre at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, young people across America rallied to force gun reform legislation. An estimated 800,000 protesters assembled in Washington this weekend for the March For Our Lives. Numerous celebrities performed at the event in DC. Among the talent to take the stage […]
(AllHipHop News) Earlier this month, Cardi B insisted her long-awaited debut studio LP would be out in April. The Atlantic Records artist finally announced the official release date for her project. “My album ‘INVASION OF PRIVACY’ will be out APRIL 6!” tweeted Cardi overnight. “Thanks for the love.” 4/6 is one day before the “Bodak […]
(AllHipHop News) A close associate of the Louis Vuitton Don will be an artistic director for the iconic fashion house. Virgil Abloh, longtime Kanye West creative director, was hired by LV to lead the menswear division. “I feel elated,” said Abloh. “This opportunity to think through what the next chapter of design and luxury will […]
(AllHipHop News) Chance The Rapper has made it a practice to call out what he perceives as racial insensitivity in the media. Last December, the “No Problem” rhymer criticized the racism symbolism in the Netflix movie Bright, and he recently took issue with an SNL skit performed by Kevin Hart. Now Chance has turned his […]
(AllHipHop News) The king of Wakanda is officially the king of all superheroes when it comes to ticket revenue. Black Panther has now made more than $630 million in North America, surpassing fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe hit The Avengers’ $623 million in 2012. Ryan Coogler’s box office smash also reached several other milestones throughout its […]
(AllHipHop News) XXXTentacion earned his first #1 album. ? opened in the top spot on the Billboard 200 with 131,000 equivalent units. The 18-track LP followed 2017’s 17 which collected 87,000 units for a #2 debut. With appearances by PnB Rock, Travis Barker, and Joey Bada$$, the South Florida native secured high-profile features for his […]
(AllHipHop News) When Waka Flocka publicly “banned” Lil Xan from Hip Hop for saying Tupac Shakur had little clout and boring music, fellow Atlanta resident T.I. was quick to co-sign Waka’s edict directed at the 21-year-old also known as Diego. Recently, Tip further discussed why he takes issue with rap newcomers disrespecting icons. “Right now, […]
(AllHipHop News) Over the weekend, Killer Mike was the target of a lot of online backlash. The Run The Jewels member caught heat for statements he made during a sit down with the controversial firearm lobbying group the National Rifle Association. The video interview was posted on the same day as the youth-led, international gun […]
(AllHipHop News) R&B star Miguel is in the middle of his “War & Leisure” tour with nonchalant savant and SiR. The nationwide trek is hitting New York City tonight (March 23) and the show is being livestreamed on Tidal. Members of the entertainment platform can watch the presentation beginning at 9:30 pm ET. “TIDAL X: […]
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar is being immortalized in an upcoming book. Journalist Marcus J. Moore announced he is working on a K. Dot biography titled The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America. “Some big news I’ve been eager to share: I’ve signed with [Touchstone Books] to write the cultural biography […]
(AllHipHop News) Is 6ix9ine the next rap superstar? Or is he just an internet troll who will be irrelevant by next year? Those are questions Hip Hop followers have been asking for months, and the controversial Brooklyn native gave some insight into the answers in a new interview. While appearing on The Breakfast Club, 6ix9ine […]
(AllHipHop News) G Herbo saw a short clip of him rapping over Three 6 Mafia’s “Who Run It” go viral. His freestyle for the Dallas radio station K104 even got the attention of Drake. The OVO Sound head sent Herbo a direct message on Instagram asking the Chicago spitter why did he “spaz” on the […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/producer RZA has announced April dates for RZA: Live From The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. The show is an audio/visual experience where the Wu-Tang Clan member live scores the classic 1978 martial art film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. RZA watched the movie as a teenager alongside his older cousin Ol’ Dirty Bastard. […]
(AllHipHop News) There have been rumors that Royce Da 5’9″ and J. Cole connected for a record. Instagram posts with the two lyricists as well as leaked audio suggested a new collaboration was on the way. Finally, “Boblo Boat” arrived overnight. The track comes a week after Royce and DJ Premier dropped the PRhyme 2 […]
(AllHipHop News) As the online feud between The Game and 6ix9ine continues to play out on social media, hundreds of students in Middlesbrough, England are upset with The Game for another reason. The Gazette reports the rapper born Jayceon Taylor was booked to perform at Teesside University’s Student Union on Wednesday but didn’t show up. […]
(AllHipHop News) SoundCloud launched a new adverting campaign centered around celebrating the acts who started their creative journey on the service. “First On SoundCloud” will feature Kehlani, Taylor Bennett, Galimatias, Lorine Chia, Melo Makes Music, Party Pupils, Jay Prince, Cathedrals, starRo, and Witt. Each of their stories will be spotlighted on the platform’s apps, playlists, […]
(AllHipHop News) Netflix is preparing to debut Rapture on March 30. Artist “A Boogie wit da Hoodie” Dubose is one of the artists highlighted in the 8-part program. The “Drowning” performer shows up in the latest trailer for the documentary series. In the clip, A Boogie says, “I know what I am and I know […]
(AllHipHop News) The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival is scheduled to begin on April 18. According to Entertainment Weekly, Jay-Z’s six-part docuseries Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story will be among the content to premiere at the Manhattan event. Rest In Power is based on a book written by the slain teenager’s parents Tracy Martin […]
