R. Kelly’s Sexual Assault Accuser Takes Issue With The #MeToo Movement
(AllHipHop News) Many powerful men in entertainment, news, and politics have been taken down by the #MeToo movement. However, R&B superstar R. Kelly did not face the level of career-ending condemnation as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Matt Lauer, Tavis Smiley, Russell Simmons, Charlie Rose, and Al Franken. One of the women claiming she faced sexual, […]

Royce Da 5’9″ Addresses Joe Budden Criticizing Eminem’s Music
(AllHipHop News) Joe Budden may not feel like Eminem was taking shots at him on “Chloraseptic (Remix),” but Em’s Bad Meets Evil partner Royce da 5’9″ may have confirmed there is some tension in the Shady Records camp. While on the Rap Radar podcast, Royce spoke about Budden criticizing Eminem’s recent music. “I think he’s […]

Meek Mill Speaks At “REFORM: Bringing Injustice To Light” Event
(AllHipHop News) It’s been a while since Robert “Meek Mill” Williams has spoken publicly. The currently incarcerated recording artist has allowed his lawyers to speak for him since being sent back to prison last year, but attendees at REFORM: Bringing Injustice To Light got to hear from him. Attorney Joe Tacopina called Meek during the […]

MTV Releases 1994 Interview With Biggie, Puff Daddy & Craig Mack
(AllHipHop News) Back in the early 1990s, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs launched his Bad Boy Records label with the two flagship artists The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack. As the Hip Hop world mourned the passing of Mack this week, MTV News honored the “Flava in Ya Ear” emcee by uploading a classic interview. The […]

Bow Wow Responds To Leaked Video Of Him Getting Attacked
(AllHipHop News) Overnight, a video of Shad “Bow Wow” Moss reportedly getting punched by a rapper named Cheeks Bossman made its way to the internet. The 31-year-old entertainer jumped on social media to address the clip. “That’s light work. It didn’t go down like that, and I put that on my daughter,” said Moss. “This […]

21 Savage Gives First TV Performance Of “Bank Account” On ‘Ellen’
(AllHipHop News) The leader of the Slaughter Gang made an appearance on television’s most squeaky-clean talk show. 21 Savage dropped by Ellen to run through his hit single “Bank Account.” It was the Atlanta rhymer’s first time performing the record on TV and it was his first time on the highly popular daytime program. This […]

Bun B, BlocBoy JB, OG Ron C & More Tapped For Fader Fort 2018
(AllHipHop News) The full line-up for the 2018 Fader Fort has been revealed. Previously, SOB X RBE, YBN Nahmir, and Mozzy were announced as performers for the three-day showcase. The Austin event will also include other newcomers and established acts. Hip Hop legend Bun B as well as OVO affiliates BlocBoy JB and OG Ron […]

9th Wonder Defends Bruno Mars Against Claims Of Cultural Appropriation
(AllHipHop News) Bruno Mars’ musical approach sparked a debate on across the Twitter landscape over the weekend. A viral video of vlogger Seren Sensei blasting the “That’s What I Like” performer for alleged cultural appropriation went viral on the social media platform. Other Twitter users then quickly joined the dispute over whether Mars is guilty […]

Jay-Z & Beyoncé’s “On The Run II” Expected To Double Gross Of ’14 Tour
(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, entertainment power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé brought in around $100 million from their “On The Run Tour.” Billboard reports this summer’s sequel could double the money intake of the original journey. #OTRII has nearly twice as many dates as the ’14 tour. The international stadium trek also involves what the […]

Logic Talks Killer Mike Advising Him On Rapping About Social Issues
(AllHipHop News) Maryland’s Logic and Georgia’s Killer Mike connected for the track “Confess” off the Everybody album. It turns out Mike played a much bigger role in the direction of the project. The Def Jam recording artist talked about his friendship with Mike during a video interview with Zane Lowe. According to Logic, a phone […]

Lil Yachty To Voice Green Lantern In ‘Teen Titans GO!’ Movie
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Miles “Lil Yachty” McCollum is adding voice actor to his résumé. The “She Ready” rhymer was tapped for the role of Green Lantern in the animated Teen Titans GO! to the Movies. USA Today reports Yachty is being joined by Nicolas Cage as Superman and Halsey as Wonder Woman. The film is […]

Drake’s “God’s Plan” Reigns Over The Hot 100 Chart For Seventh Week
(AllHipHop News) “God’s Plan” is the most popular song in America for the seventh week. Drake’s latest single racked up another 81.8 million U.S. streams to help it stay atop the Hot 100 chart. Seven of the top ten all-time streaming weeks now belong to “God’s Plan.” It peaked earlier this month with 101.7 million […]

Big Sean & Jhené Aiko React To Rumors The Couple Broke Up
(AllHipHop News) Both Big Sean and Jhené Aiko were trending on social media for hours. The online attention came after rumors began circulating that the Twenty88 couple called it quits. Stories began to pop up claiming the G.O.O.D. Music rapper cheated on the California-raised vocalist with singer Nicole Scherzinger. Jhené threw water on the digital […]

Bad Boy Rapper Craig Mack Dead At 46
(AllHipHop News) According to reports, New York rapper Craig Mack has died of possible heart failure. The onetime signee to Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment label is survived by a wife and two adult children. Mack broke out in the mid-1990s with the Top 10 hit “Flava in Ya Ear.” The popular remix to the song […]

Lil Yachty Freestyles On Funk Flex’s Show After The DJ Called Him Wack
(AllHipHop News) You have to give it to him, Lil Yachty is not afraid to step into the lion’s den. On February 28, the Lil Boat 2 creator found himself in the cross-hairs of Funkmaster Flex. The longtime Hot 97 personality called out several artists as “wack rappers” on Instagram. Yachty made Flex’s unfavorable list […]

Amber Rose Questions #MeToo’s Support For Non-White, Non-Rich Women
(AllHipHop News) Me Too has been one of the most impactful social movements in recent history. Even though the cause has brought international awareness to sexual misconduct and sexual harassment, there has been some criticism of #MeToo as well. Amber Rose expressed her concerns with the movement during an appearance on the syndicated talk show […]

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Officially Announce ‘On The Run 2’ International Tour
(AllHipHop News) Somehow the news of music’s most powerful couple hitting the road together again leaked early. The unintended online posts about Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s “On The Run 2 Tour” were premature but not inaccurate. Today, Roc Nation and Tidal officially announced pre-sale tickets for the trek. Fans of the “Top Off,” “Family Feud,” and […]

Safaree Discusses Whether He Ever Wrote Full Verses For Nicki Minaj
(AllHipHop News) Safaree Samuels is continuing his press tour following the “leaking” of his nude pictures. The Easily Offended podcast recently hosted the “Hunnid” rapper for an interview. The show included a discussion about whether Safaree was once a ghostwriter for his ex-girlfriend Nicki Minaj. When asked directly if he ever penned full verses or […]

‘Black Panther: The Album’ Returns To #1 On The Billboard 200 Chart
(AllHipHop News) After ceding the top spot to Bon Jovi’s This House Is Not for Sale for one week, Black Panther: The Album is back at #1 for a third week. The Kendrick Lamar-curated project collected another 76,000 units. Black Panther: The Album has now spent the most weeks atop the chart for a soundtrack […]

Vince Staples Defends Lil Yachty & Logic With A Rant About Furniture
(AllHipHop News) Lil Yachty’s music has become the source of resentment over the state of modern rap. While some Hip Hop followers take issue with the Atlanta native’s style of rhyming, he apparently has a backer in Vince Staples. The California-raised emcee took to Twitter to defend Yachty. Over a series of tweets, Staples attempted […]