(AllHipHop News) A remake of SuperFly is heading to theaters this summer. The movie was filmed in Atlanta, and one of the city’s top hitmakers was recruited to produce the soundtrack. Future is at the helm for the motion picture’s music. The Freebandz leader provided a preview of a new tune in a teaser for […]

(AllHipHop News) Tekashi69 may love to declare he will not check in with OGs when he arrives in their cities, but that doesn’t mean the 21-year-old doesn’t show respect to veterans of the game. He sat down with Montreality and discussed his appreciation for rap legends like 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and DMX. “I f-ck […]

(AllHipHop News) Starting in July, G-Eazy and Lil Uzi Vert will be hitting the road together. The upcoming 32-city “The Endless Summer Tour” will include Ty Dolla $ign, YBN Nahmir, P-Lo, and special performances by DJ Murda Beatz.  Seattle is the first stop of the tour before closing out on September 8th in Miami. Tickets go on sale to […]

(AllHipHop News) The East Coast, the Midwest, and the South combined forces on The Tonight Show stage. Detroit’s Royce da 5’9″ and New York City’s DJ Premier linked with Atlanta’s 2 Chainz and Philadelphia’s The Roots to run through the “Flirt” record. The song appears on Royce and Premo’s PRhyme 2 album which dropped on […]

(AllHipHop News) Tink is back. After parting ways with Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group, the Illinois-raised rhymer is ready to release the Pain & Pleasure EP on March 30. “I need all my supporters to mark the date! This is for US,” posted Tink on Instagram. The “Million” musician was expected to drop her ThinkTink debut […]

(AllHipHop News) In 2017, Chance The Rapper scored good reviews for his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. The “Wayne Thanksgiving” sketch starring and co-written by the Chicagoan collected over a 1 million views on YouTube. Leslie Jones, Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd, and Beck Bennett joined Chancelor in the skit where local residents tell Bruce […]

(AllHipHop News) Q-Tip (Brown Sugar, She Hate Me) is tapping back into his acting skills for an upcoming play performance. The A Tribe Called Quest member will star as the iconic jazz trumpeter Miles Davis in My Funny Valentine. Author/playwright Nelson George (Hip Hop America, Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson) posted about the […]

(AllHipHop News) Freestyle Friday was one of the most popular segments on the now-canceled 106 & Park show. The rap battle competition is returning. BET is bringing back the lyrical display in a new format. Four live studio sessions will take place in New York City, Toronto, London, and Los Angeles with one finalist selected […]

(AllHipHop News) Two generations of Louisiana rappers are coming together for a collaborative effort. 18-year-old YoungBoy Never Broke Again and 49-year-old Birdman are set to drop From The Bayou. The project will include 9 tracks – 6 songs featuring both of them and 3 with only YoungBoy. From The Bayou is expected to land this […]

(AllHipHop News) Earlier this week, Nav went on a mini-rant blasting XXL‘s Freshman Class list. The rapper/producer tweeted, “F-ck XXL your magazine is trash.” He later posted, “To my fellow artists. We shouldn’t look to a magazine for validation or to tell us if we “hot or not”, especially one that hasn’t been credible for […]

(AllHipHop News) Little Brother may not have ever reached mainstream status, but the North Carolina trio was still very influential in Hip Hop circles. While speaking with Ebro Darden for Beats 1 Radio, LB founding member Phonte talked about how their musical style impacted modern Hip Hop chart toppers. “I definitely think we’re an influence […]

(AllHipHop News) One of the original elements of Hip Hop is getting its own multimedia showcase in Los Angeles. Author/historian Roger Gastman is curating Beyond The Streets which features graffiti and street art from over 100 artists presented in 40,000+ sq ft of industrial indoor and outdoor space. Installations will include: Large-scale graphic banners from renowned feminist […]

(AllHipHop News) This month will end with Netflix presenting its new docuseries Rapture. The show follows notable Hip Hop representatives Nas, T.I., Dave East, 2 Chainz, Logic, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Just Blaze, and G-Eazy. North Carolina-bred emcee Rapsody is also a central figure on one of the episodes. A trailer for the Laila’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB gained national attention thanks to his “Shoot Dance.” He then got a major co-sign by collaborating with Hip Hop superstar Drake for the Top 10 hit “Look Alive.” BlocBoy sat down with Beats 1 Radio at the 2018 SXSW Festival to talk about his relationship with the OVO leader. […]

(AllHipHop News) Logic has been one of the most successful rap stars over the last year. The Def Jam recording artist released two #1 projects and earned two Grammy nominations. It appears the “1-800-273-8255” performer is still dealing with being fully acknowledged by the Hip Hop community. During an interview with Hard Knock TV, Logic […]

(AllHipHop News) For the last two months, Drake’s “God’s Plan” has controlled Billboard‘s Hot 100. The record sits atop the chart for the 8th straight week. “God’s Plan” opened at #1 in February. Drizzy’s latest hit is the sixth song in the history of the Hot 100 to spend at least its first eight weeks […]

(AllHipHop News) Promise is a technology aiming to improve the American criminal justice system. The company, co-founded by Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins and Diana Frappier, aims to create a sustainable and scalable program that will reduce the number of people behind bars, recidivism, and the cost of care by extending the capabilities of community supervision. Promise is […]

(AllHipHop News) The New Skool Rules Music Conference and Festival is returning to Rotterdam, the Netherlands on May 18-20. Key players from the music industry and emerging artists will take part in the three-day event. Angel d’Amor, Chanti, Theolodge, and Pim Bossink are among the acts on the bill. Universal Publishing executive Sterling Simms, producer […]

(AllHipHop News) Successful movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has become the face of sexual improprieties in Hollywood. However, the #MeToo movement has brought light to these issues in other industries as well. The music world has been rocked with allegations of sexual misconduct. Dr Luke, Russell Simmons, L.A. Reid, Sean “Diddy Combs, and Charlie Walk have […]

(AllHipHop News) Over the last year, XXXTentacion (born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy) has found his name in headlines for several negative stories, but the Florida-based artist is presently showing his altruistic side. The “Changes” singer is giving back to his local community by working with the Miami Children’s Initiative to provide assistance to local youth in […]