T.I. Donates $10,000 To Colin Kaepernick’s #10For10 $1 Million Pledge
(AllHipHop News) After Snoop Dogg contributed $25,000 to Colin Kaepernick’s fundraising campaign, Atlanta emcee/entrepreneur Clifford “T.I.” Harris is donating $10,000 to the former NFL player’s $1 million pledge. Kaepernick revealed Tip’s aid for the Angel by Nature nonprofit organization on Twitter. “My ATL brother, T.I. wanted to join my #MillionDollarPledge & go #10for10 w/me to match […]

Converse Releases Images Of The Vince Staples Capsule Collection
(AllHipHop News) Converse and Vince Staples teamed up for their first capsule collection. The collaboration applies motifs from the Long Beach rapper’s Big Fish Theory album onto Chuck 70 sneakers (classic high top and oxford styles) as well as Converse Essentials apparel. “If you’re not really paying that much attention, you won’t know the difference. […]

PnB Rock Addresses Lil B Getting Attacked At Rolling Loud Festival
(AllHipHop News) Last October, PnB Rock was accused of being involved in a physical altercation at the Rolling Loud Festival in the Bay Area. Reports suggested the 2017 XXL Freshman and A Boogie wit da Hoodie jumped Lil B. PnB spoke about the incident during an interview with Mass Appeal. The Philadelphia native claimed he […]

Fabolous Compares 1990s Hip Hop To Modern-Day Hip Hop
(AllHipHop News) Jadakiss and Fabolous connected with Mass Appeal for an Around the World video interview. The clip opens with Fab talking about the differences between Hip Hop of the 1990s and Hip Hop of today. “I always looked at the 90s where it was so many different genres and different styles. A lot of […]

Producer Accuses Drake Of Stealing ‘Scary Hours’ EP Cover
(AllHipHop News) It’s 2018 and Drake is still being accused of creative theft. The OVO Sound head dropped the two-song EP Scary Hours over the weekend to mostly positive reactions. There is at least one person that is taking issue with the project. Electronic producer Rabit went on Instagram to suggest Drake’s cover art is […]

Jordan Peele Picks Up 3 Oscar Nominations For ‘Get Out’
(AllHipHop News) Jordan Peele is a triple nominee for this year’s Academy Awards. The Get Out filmmaker/producer found out this morning he was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. Additionally, his thriller got a nod for Best Picture. Get Out is competing against Call Me By Your Name, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, […]

Fetty Wap: Losing BET Best New Artist Award To Sam Smith Broke Me Down
(AllHipHop News) Fetty Wap dominated the Billboard charts in 2014-2015. Over that period, the New Jersey native saw his first three songs reach the Top 10 of the Hot 100 which was the first time a rapper achieved that feat since Chingy in 2004. When award season came around, Fetty and some of his followers […]

Mary J. Blige Earns Oscar Nomination For Her Role In ‘Mudbound’
(AllHipHop News) Congratulations go out to the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. The 2018 Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, and Mary J. Blige was selected for the Best Supporting Actress category. Blige’s turn in the Netflix period piece Mudbound puts her up against Allison Janney (I, Tonya), Hong Chau (Downsizing), Laurie Metcalf (Lady […]

Star Calls Out Co-Host DJ Akademiks For “Clowning” Fredo Santana
(AllHipHop News) The Complex News debate program Everyday Struggle returned yesterday with a new host. Veteran radio personality Troi “Star” Torain replaced Joe Budden on the panel. In his very first episode, the self-described hater came out swinging hard at co-host DJ Akademiks. The final segment featured the commentators discussing the recent passing of Chicago-raised rapper […]

Childish Gambino Signs With RCA Records & Plans To Release New Music
(AllHipHop News) Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover had some of his fans concerned they would not be getting a lot more music from the ATLien. Last June, he announced at the Governors Ball festival, “I’ll see you for the last Gambino album.” The next Gambino LP will be delivered via RCA Records, according to Variety. Glover, […]

Camila Cabello & Young Thug Hit #1 On The Hot 100 Chart With “Havana”
(AllHipHop News) Camila Cabello and Young Thug’s “Havanna” earned both performers their first #1 single on the Hot 100 chart. The Latin pop/rap collaboration spent seven nonconsecutive weeks at #2 before reaching the pinnacle. “Havanna” got a bump after Cabello released her debut solo album Camila on January 12. The former Fifth Harmony member’s project opened […]

A$AP Rocky Freestyles Over T-Pain’s Piano Performance
(AllHipHop News) The AWGE DVD Vol. 2 features a rare musical scene. A$AP Rocky took time to provide a freestyle over a piano performance by Auto-Tune pioneer T-Pain. Over 38 minutes, the Vol. 2 visuals also show moments with A$AP Mob, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Metro Boomin, YG, Chief Keef, Curren$y, and more. The A$AP-affiliated […]

Vince Staples Previews ‘Big Fish Theory’ Converse Collaboration
(AllHipHop News) Vince Staples took to Instagram to give a snapshot of his collaboration with Converse. The photos of the footwear appear to reflect the concept of his most recent album Big Fish Theory. “Don’t tap the glass,” wrote Staples in the pic’s caption. This is not the first time the Long Beach musician connected […]

Diddy Talks Squashing Beef With Drake, Feuding With 50 Cent & More
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs has had his fair share of rivalries throughout his career. While playing “Plead The Fifth” on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, the Bad Boy founder discussed one recent feud that has ended and another that’s ongoing. Host Andy Cohen asked Diddy how he settled his highly publicized differences with Drake. […]

TDE Announces Tour Featuring Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q & More
(AllHipHop News) It was only a matter of time that all of the critically acclaimed talent of Top Dawg Entertainment would head out on the road together. Their first ever full label tour will begin this May. “TDE: The Championship Tour” will feature Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker, and […]

J. Cole, DJ Khaled & Stormzy To Headline Wireless Festival 2018
(AllHipHop News) Rap will be properly represented at this year’s Wireless Festival in London. American artists J. Cole and DJ Khaled will be headlining two nights that weekend. British chart topper Stormzy will have a closing set on the other day. Other acts scheduled for Wireless 2018 include Migos, Rae Sremmurd, Rick Ross, Big Sean, […]

Quavo Talks Producing New Music With Kanye West
(AllHipHop News) There have been a lot of rumors circulating online about the next Kanye West album. One of those stories includes the G.O.O.D. Music founder supposedly teaming with longtime collaborator Kid Cudi for a “secret” project. Very few actual details about Ye’s upcoming full length are currently public, but Quavo recently talked about creating […]

Snoop Dogg Donates $10,000 To Colin Kaepernick’s $1 Million Pledge
(AllHipHop News) Colin Kaepernick is giving away the final $100,000 of his $1 million pledge. The money is going to organizations working to fight global oppression through education and social activism. Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg is the latest celebrity to donate to the former NFL star’s cause. The California-raised entertainer matched Kaepernick’s $10,000 to […]

Fat Joe Announces New Tidal Podcast “Coca Vision”
(AllHipHop News) Fat Joe is joining Joe Budden and N.O.R.E as rappers that became podcast hosts. The “All The Way Up” performer debuts his six-episode series Coca Vision today (January 22). The show will feature a roundtable discussion led by Fat Joe. Guests such as Remy Ma, Swizz Beatz, The LOX and DJ Clark Kent […]

Jada Pinkett Smith, Her Mom & Willow Smith To Host Facebook Talk Show
(AllHipHop News) Facebook is adding a new original talk show to the platform. Jada Pinkett Smith is hosting Red Table Talk along with her daughter Willow Smith and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris. “I just had to take a minute to tell you how excited I am – and Willow and my mom – how excited […]