(AllHipHop News) An esteemed music business insider could be parting ways with one of the biggest companies connected to the record industry. Billboard reports Jimmy Iovine is leaving Apple Inc in August. Iovine has been working with Apple in an undefined capacity since 2014 after he and Dr. Dre sold Beats Electronics to the tech […]
(AllHipHop News) Bruno Mars teamed up with Cardi B for a remix to the 24K Magic cut “Finesse.” A video for the new version hit the internet this week, and the visuals were highly influenced by the classic 1990s sketch comedy series In Living Color. “This video is dedicated to one [of] my favorite T.V. […]
(AllHipHop News) Just days after popular YouTuber Logan Paul was heavily criticized for posting a video featuring the body of a Japanese suicide victim, footage of his sibling using the word “n-gga” has surfaced. TMZ uploaded a clip of 20-year-old Team 10 founder Jake Paul rapping to Rae Sremmurd’s “Throw Sum Mo” beat. The freestyle […]
(AllHipHop News) Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover will hit the stage at this year’s Grammys. The 34-year-old singer is part of the first round of announced entertainers for the annual musical event. Viewers will also get to see Pop stars Lady Gaga and P!nk on the televised show. Other scheduled performers include Little Big Town, Patti […]
(AllHipHop News) The Queen of Hip Hop Soul is being immortalized in Los Angeles for her music career. Mary J. Blige will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Variety reports the ceremony is scheduled for January 11 at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. MJB’s longtime associate Sean “Diddy” Combs will help unveil the star. […]
(AllHipHop News) 2017 was a great year for streaming services. According to industry data, the number of streams increased by 50.3% from 2016. However, an “old” music format is still gaining traction from consumers. Billboard reports vinyl album sales hit 14.32 million units in 2017 which was a 9% rise from the previous twelve months. […]
(AllHipHop News) According to TMZ, Catrina Washington and Shauntay Harris are suing the event promotions company Live Nation and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The plaintiffs claim they were injured during a so-called stampede at a Future concert last May. The website reports: In the docs, Washington and Harris say fireworks were used during the performance, setting […]
(AllHipHop News) Music streaming saw a 50.3% increase from 2016 to 2017, according to BuzzAngle Music data published by Variety. Some of Hip Hop’s biggest talents benefited from listeners’ 377 billion streams last year. For the second year in a row, Drake was the most streamed artist of ’17. The OVO leader is the only […]
(AllHipHop News) Two weeks ago, Kendrick Lamar used the premiere of his “LOVE” music video to hint that he would be involved in a soundtrack connected to the forthcoming Black Panther movie. It has now become official that the Compton emcee will be involved in the creation of a project connected to the Marvel Studios […]
(AllHipHop News) The official line-up for the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival was announced yesterday. Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Halsey, N.E.R.D, and Khalid were given top billing on the event’s flyer. It appears 2 Chainz took offense to being listed in the middle of the promotional artwork. The rap veteran’s name […]
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar is in a good position going into Grammy Night on January 28. He’s up for 7 awards, including Album Of The Year for DAMN. The 2x Multi-Platinum album has already earned a prestigious honor from the Recording Industry Association of America. DAMN was named the RIAA’s Top Certified R&B/Hip Hop Album of […]
(AllHipHop News) Grammy-winning singer Bruno Mars recruited Grammy-nominated rapper Cardi B for the remix to his “Finesse” song. The Atlantic Records duo also got together to film a video for the track off 24K Magic. Mars directed the visuals which recreate scenes from the 1990s sketch comedy series In Living Color. Cardi raps during a […]
(AllHipHop News) Back in September, Dave East revealed he would be releasing a sequel to his 2017 EP Paranoia: A True Story. There is now an official release date associated with part 2. “#PARANOIA2 OTW!!! 1.16.18,” tweeted the Harlem emcee on Tuesday night. The first Paranoia included contributions from Jeezy, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, […]
(AllHipHop News) Whether you believe in the “Based God Curse” or not, Lil B’s alleged ability to hex people has become a regular conversation in sports culture. NBA franchises have even thanked the Bay Area rep for not cursing them. Lil B recently offered his blessing to numerous basketball teams, and he warned the Denver […]
(AllHipHop News) One day after news broke that Eminem will be one of the headliners for the 2018 Coachella Music Festival, the word is out that the Hip Hop legend will also top the bill for this year’s Governors Ball Music Festival. Founders Entertainment announced the lineup for the eighth annual edition of the NYC […]
(AllHipHop News) Many modern music producers have been very vocal about the lack of proper compensation for their work. That financial frustration led to Sonny Digital suggesting the need for a producer’s union, Southside slamming Interscope Records, and Metro Boomin blasting Atlantic Records’ APG Division. Atlantic is now facing more accusations of unfair actions. Longtime […]
(AllHipHop News) “If you liked two thousand and seventeen then you’ll love two thousand and eighteen,” wrote Frank Ocean in an October essay for i-D. A new post on Ocean’s Tumblr page reinforced that idea. The Blonde singer uploaded a picture of someone wearing a hat with the phrase “IF YOU LIKED 2017, YOU’LL LOVE […]
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B continues to make history. At the start of 2018, Billboard reports the Bronx native became the first rapper to see her inital three Hot 100 entries reach the Top 10 at the same time. G-Eazy’s “No Limit” featuring Cardi and A$AP Rocky hit #4 on this week’s chart. Cardi’s “MotorSport” collaboration […]
(AllHipHop News) The small screen adaptation of Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It is returning for another season. The acclaimed director made the announcement on Instagram. “There’s going to be a second season of She’s Gotta Have It. Thank you, thank you, thank you,” expressed Lee in the IG video. Based on the 1986 movie, […]
(AllHipHop News) The award-winning Hip Hop musical Hamilton is touring the country this year. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s historical masterpiece will hit cities such as San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Washington, DC. Performances of Hamilton are also scheduled for Puerto Rico, one of the ancestral homes of Miranda’s family. The New York-born entertainer has been […]
