(AllHipHop News) Jhené Aiko found herself as the target of internet scorn following an interview she did with BBC Radio. During the conversation, the “Sativa” singer admitted she went on a platonic date with Big Sean while she was still in a relationship with her then-boyfriend. Some social media users took those comments as Aiko […]
(AllHipHop News) Unlike previous years, there weren’t that many complaints about the winner of the Best Rap Album Grammy award this year. Kendrick Lamar took home the honor for his critically acclaimed DAMN by beating out Jay-Z’s 4:44, Rapsody’s Laila’s Wisdom, Tyler, The Creator’s Flower Boy, and Migos’ Culture. Migos also lost the Best Rap […]
(AllHipHop News) Philly rapper Meek Mill is getting love all the way from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Slovenian snowboarder T## Stante held up his board to the cameras to show #FreeMeekMill written on the object. This is the second time in two weeks that Meek has been uplifted via a sporting event. […]
(AllHipHop News) One of the songs off Black Panther: The Album is already a Top 10 hit on the Hot 100. Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd’s “Pray For Me” collaboration debuted at #7 on the chart. This gives Lamar his sixth Top 10 entry, and The Weeknd now has seven songs to reach the region. […]
(AllHipHop News) Anderson .Paak earned critical acclaim for his musical efforts such as Venice, Malibu, and Yes Lawd! with Knxwledge. The Aftermath recording artist has now joined with bassist Kelsey Gonzalez to create new content in the visual space. D’Addario Percussion presents the “edutainment” video series .Paak 2 Basics. The program is inspired by VHS-era drum […]
(AllHipHop News) So far, Kendrick Lamar’s 2018 consists of winning five Grammy awards and overseeing the release of Black Panther The Album. Last Friday also saw a sneak peek of another potential K. Dot record on Abstract Radio. Q-Tip previewed an unreleased Kendrick track on his Beats 1 show. The song’s unofficial title is “Want […]
(AllHipHop News) It’s been twenty years since Mos Def and Talib Kweli joined forces for the classic album Black Star. Mos eventually changed his name to Yasiin Bey then moved to Africa, and fans of the duo never got another project. While at a Madlib deejay set in Denver, Bey revealed he’s getting back together […]
(AllHipHop News) Roland “Troy Ave” Collins had the internet talking after he dropped the animated “2 Legit 2 Quit” music video. On the song, Troy raps, “I’m only loyal to my fam. Middle finger from the stand. It’s either me or you.” Many observers interpreted those lines to mean the New Yorker was set to […]
(AllHipHop News) The “All The Stars” music video by Kendrick Lamar and SZA has collected over 10 million views in just six days. The visuals off Black Panther The Album appear to be popular with YouTube users, but there is someone that’s accusing the Top Dawg Entertainment stars of copying her work. One scene in […]
(AllHipHop News) Joe Budden and his co-hosts were honored by the fans at last night’s Social Awards. The Joe Budden Podcast beat out The Read, 2 Dope Queens, Drink Champs, and The Bodega Boys to win Best Podcast. Fellow emcees Remy Ma & Papoose won the Baewatch award. The couple topped Gucci Mane & Keyshia […]
(AllHipHop News) The 2018 festival season will extend to Texas when the sixth annual JMBLYA hits Dallas, Austin, and Houston in May. Dreamville Records leader J. Cole is headlining the event. Additionally, chart-topping Atlanta rap trio Migos and Bronx rapstress Cardi B are part of the lineup. Fans will get to see Kevin Gates, Playboi […]
(AllHipHop News) Before the #MeToo movement exposed alleged sexual misconduct by Hollywood elites like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, rising filmmaker Nate Parker saw his career sidelined in 2016 over a 17-year-old rape case. Parker was acquitted at trial, but that did not prevent calls for boycotts against his Nat Turner biopic The Birth of […]
(AllHipHop News) TRL host DC Young Fly and Harlem emcee Dave East are in the middle of a comical back-and-forth on Instagram. It all started when DC went in on East’s new hair twists. The P2 project creator didn’t back down. Dave jumped on IG and shot back at the social media star, saying the […]
(AllHipHop News) The Phase 1 lineup of 2018’s Secret Solstice festival has been announced. Over 40 international and local artists will perform during the 96 hours of never-ending sunlight in Iceland. Stormzy, 6lack, Goldlink, EarthGang, J.I.D, Masego, Steve Aoki, and A-Trak are among the acts on the bill. This is the first of three waves […]
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B’s rise to stardom was partially due to the success of her Dubai-set music video for “Bodak Yellow.” The visuals featured the Bronx representative petting a cheetah. Genius spoke with director Picture Perfect about making the video. He recalled a moment of filming where the animal got testy with Cardi. “We shot […]
(AllHipHop News) The Internet had a good time trying to figure out why Sean “Diddy” Combs chose to crop out French Montana and Fabolous from an Instagram picture that included Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and Nas. Combs has now provided an explanation for the #DiddyCrop. “I take a lot of pictures with a lot of different […]
(AllHipHop News) According to TMZ, Quavo is about to be arrested by New York City police. Detectives reportedly contacted the Migos member’s attorney, Drew Findling, to inform him that the NYPD has enough evidence to take Quavo into custody. “This is yet another example of a young African-American Hip Hop star potentially being treated unfairly […]
(AllHipHop News) The star-studded soundtrack for Black Panther has made its way to streaming services. Kendrick Lamar and TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith curated the project. Kendrick, SZA, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Future, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Khalid, Vince Staples, and more artists are featured on Black Panther: The Album. “All The Stars,” […]
(AllHipHop News) Last year, SahBabii was caught up in the religious controversy involving Offset and Lil Uzi Vert. Offset took issue with rappers wearing upside-down cross necklaces which he believed symbolized devil worshiping. SahBabii fired back at the Migos member by calling him a “b-tch ass n-gga” and a “f-ggot.” The “Pull Up Wit Ah […]
(AllHipHop News) Many rap stars have made a comparison between their own life story and the lore of the late rapper/actor Tupac Shakur. Apparently, Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) is part of that group of 2Pac disciples. Glover is featured in an in-depth cover story for Esquire magazine. The Grammy and Emmy winner spoke about […]
