Machine Gun Kelly To Star As Tommy Lee In Netflix’s Mötley Crüe Biopic
(AllHipHop News) Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker is adding another movie to his IMDb résumé. Variety reports the Cleveland native is set to play Tommy Lee in the Netflix biopic about 1980s-era rockers Mötley Crüe. The movie is based on the 2001 autobiography The Dirt*: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band*. Jeff Tremaine […]

Rich The Kid Explains Why He Signed A Deal With Interscope Records
(AllHipHop News) “Y’all n-ggas still signing deals? Still? After all they done stole, for real?” raps Jay-Z on his 4:44 song “Moonlight.” The question of why musicians continue to enter into contracts with major labels has become a regular inquiry in the culture. DJ Smallz caught up with Rich The Kid to find out why […]

Joey Bada$$ Covers Prince’s “When Doves Cry” With “When Thugs Cry”
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ is known for spitting bars on projects like 1999, B4.Da.$$, and All-Amerikkkan Badass. The 22-year-old recording artist decided to display his singing talents in triple j’s Like A Version series. Joey covered the classic 1984 Prince song “When Doves Cry” for the Australian radio station. Instead of performing the […]

Cardi B Reflects On Her Rise In The Tidal Doc ‘I’m Here Muthaf*ckas’
(AllHipHop News) By all accounts, Cardi B was one of the breakout stars of 2017. Hitting #1 on the Hot 100 chart, breaking Billboard records, and recording with top acts were just a few of the New Yorker’s memorable moments from last year. Cardi also partnered with Jeremy Scott to be the featured performer at […]

Migos Talk ‘Culture II’ Album, “MotorSport” Single, The Grammys & More
(AllHipHop News) Migos are set to drop their third studio album Culture II on January 26. Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo did an interview with Beats 1 Radio’s Ebro Darden to talk about the project. The Atlanta-based rap group also chatted about Pharrell producing “Stir Fry.” They then discussed the creation of the “MotorSport” single with […]

Yams Day 2018 Ended Early Due To Violence
(AllHipHop News) Unfortunately, Yams Day 2018 was cut short after a brawl broke out at the Bronx’s New York Expo Center. According to reports, the melee included chairs being thrown and bats being used as weapons. There were rumors circulating online that Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was somehow involved and possibly even stabbed or shot. The […]

Cardi B Passes Beyoncé For Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart Record
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B now stands alone as the only female artist to have five songs in the Top 10 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at the same time. She currently sits at #1 (“Finesse” with Bruno Mars), #3 (“No Limit” with ASAP Rocky and G-Eazy), #4 (“Motorsport” with Migos and Nicki Minaj), #7 […]

Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic World Tour” Earns $200 Million
(AllHipHop News) Bruno Mars is still riding high off the triumphant 24K Magic album. The project helped the 32-year-old singer-songwriter collect 6 Grammy nominations and multiple platinum RIAA Awards. Billboard is now reporting that the international tour in support of 24K Magic grossed close to $200 million. So far, the “Finesse” vocalist has headlined 115 […]

Kid Art’s “10 Rings” Docuseries To Feature Artists Such As Jim Jones
(AllHipHop News) Last week, Tidal debuted a documentary titled 10 Rings which covered the career of Nipsey Hussle. 10 Rings is actually an ongoing series created by Cartier “Kid Art” Brown and Chariot Pictures. “Our culture deserves a spotlight for our icons. 10 Rings is special because it’s much more than a doc. You get […]

Swae Lee Confirms His ‘Swaecation Vol 1’ Solo Project Will Arrive Soon
(AllHipHop News) Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd had a big year in 2017. The EarDrummers representative sang the hook on French Montana’s 4-times platinum single “Unforgettable.” It looks like Swae Lee’s 2018 will be huge as well. The Mississippian engaged with some of his fans on Twitter last night, and he replied to a tweet […]

Diddy Responds To 50 Cent Constantly Suggesting He’s Gay
(AllHipHop News) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has spent years trolling Sean “Diddy” Combs online. For the most part, Diddy ignored 50 Cent’s jabs, but The Four: Battle for Stardom panelist did address his “rival” while on The Breakfast Club. During his own appearance on the radio show last week, 50 was asked about his constant […]

Justin Timberlake Talks Janet Jackson’s 2004 Wardrobe Malfunction
(AllHipHop News) Pop superstar Justin Timberlake is set to be the halftime performer at this year’s Super Bowl. Previously, JT was part of the mid-game extravaganza in 2004. The Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show is mostly known for Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” which was caused by surprise guest Timberlake pulling off her nipple shield. The […]

Cardi B Reportedly Signs Lucrative Movie Deal
(AllHipHop News) Is the regular degular shmegular girl from the Bronx headed to the big screen? According to TMZ, Cardi B signed a deal to appear in an upcoming movie. The entertainment website reports: No word what the film’s called or how much she’s getting for it, but it must be a ton. One source […]

Tee Grizzley To Kneeling NFL Players: “You’re There To Play Football”
(AllHipHop News) The nonviolent protests taking place at NFL games are no longer front page news, but they are still a topic of discussion around the country. Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley was recently asked about the players that choose to kneel during the national anthem as a demonstration against racial injustice. “They’re kneeling for the […]

Eminem, Childish Gambino & The Roots Tapped For Pre-Grammy Concerts
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop stars Eminem and Childish Gambino are among the acts to perform at a series of shows ahead of the 2018 Grammy ceremony. Those Citi Sound Vault concerts are scheduled for Irving Plaza from January 24 to January 28. Besides Em and CG, music fans can catch Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, […]

Bruno Mars & Cardi B’s “Finesse” Hits The Top 5 On The Hot 100
(AllHipHop News) It only took two weeks for the “Finesse” remix to break into the Top 5 of Billboard‘s Hot 100. Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s retro collaboration opened on the chart at #35 before climbing to #3 in its first full week of tracking. This gives Mars’ his 15th Top 10 single. Cardi now […]

Lil Xan Talks Getting Advice From Kendrick Lamar
(AllHipHop News) It appears Kendrick Lamar is embracing his role as a veteran in the Hip Hop game by sharing tips with newcomers. Fellow California-raised performer Diego “Lil Xan” Leanos recently revealed a conversation he had with K. Dot. “He gave me some advice over the phone, ’cause my manager, Stat Quo, was part of […]

Jay Rock Talks New Album, ‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack & Black Hippy
(AllHipHop News) A new project from Jay Rock is coming. The first taste from the LP came in the form of the track “King’s Dead” which features Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake. Besides being the lead single for Jay Rock’s upcoming full length, the record will also appear on Black Panther: The Album. The […]

Dave East Releases “The Hated” Short Film Featuring Nas
(AllHipHop News) Dave East started off the week by dropping his latest musical effort P2. Following the release of the project on Tuesday, the Harlemite took it back to his 2017 EP by releasing The Hated later that same day. The 10-minute short film is inspired by the song of the same name off Paranoia: […]

Diddy Donates $200,000 To French Montana’s Unforgettable Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs is committing $200,000 to Bad Boy artist French Montana’s Unforgettable Healthcare Campaign. Diddy’s Cîroc French Vanilla brand raised $100K, and the mogul matched that contribution with another $100,000. Previously, French Montana and music superstar The Weeknd donated a total of $400,000 to help bring maternal health care to 300,000 people […]