(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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: […]
(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 […]
