(AllHipHop News) Eminem, Beyonce and The Weeknd have reportedly been tapped to headline California’s Coachella festival next year. The “Formation” singer was originally due to headline the event back in April, but was forced to pull out as she was expecting twins. Having given birth to Sir and Rumi Carter in June, according to Consequence […]
(AllHipHop News) The Game is facing a new lawsuit from rap rival 40 Glocc over an outstanding payment relating to a past battery incident. 40 Glocc, real name Lawrence White, took the “Dreams” hitmaker to court in 2013, claiming he had been subjected to a beating at the hands of the 38-year-old and his entourage […]
(AllHipHop News) 2017 was a commendable year for a lot of musical neophytes. The Recording Industry Association of America recognized the musicians that managed to earn Gold and Platinum awards for the first time over the last 12 months. According to the RIAA, singer-songwriter Khalid was the only new artist to earn a Platinum Album […]
(AllHipHop News) Dave Chappelle returned to his old stomping grounds of Washington, DC for his upcoming Netflix stand-up special Equanimity. The video streamer provided a taste of what to expect on the show by uploading the “Voting in the 2016 Election” clip to YouTube. The Stan Lathan directed Equanimity will be available for streaming beginning […]
(AllHipHop News) Back in November, Eminem released the single “Walk On Water” featuring Beyoncé. A music video for the opening track off the Revival album is apparently on the way. Em posted a “Walk On Water” teaser clip on Instagram and Twitter. However, it’s still not clear when the full visuals will hit the internet. […]
(AllHipHop News) The fallout from Joe Budden parting ways with Everyday Struggle continues to play out. This week’s episode of The Joe Budden Podcast was mostly focused on the talking head explaining why things did not work out between him and Complex and its parent company Verizon. Budden’s former Everyday Struggle co-host DJ Akademiks has […]
(AllHipHop News) A hard drive owned by Derek “MixedByAli” Ali was stolen from a vehicle on December 7. According to the L.A. Daily News, police have recovered the encrypted device which contained more than $1 million worth of original music. 23-year-old Jonjairo Espinoza was arrested on December 8 and charged with seven counts of burglary […]
(AllHipHop News) This Friday will see the arrival of Cardi B’s new single “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage. The buzzworthy rapper stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss the song and more. “I named it ‘Bartier Cardi’ because I don’t want Cartier to sue me,” expressed the Atlantic recording artist. Next month, […]
The woman who accused rapper Nelly of rape is taking him to civil court. The “Hot in Herre” hitmaker was arrested in Washington in October after an unnamed woman told police officials he had sexually assaulted her on his tour bus. The alleged victim was subsequently identified as Monique Greene, but she declined to testify […]
(AllHipHop News) Twista hosted his 1st annual holiday toy drive earlier this week In Chicago. The Chicago rap legend linked up with some famous DJs, including Kid Capri, DJ Terry Hunter, DJ Pharris, Sean Mac, and DJ Mustafa Rocks. The team collected thousands of toys at Bassline in Chicago, to benefit local children and families […]
(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled escaped from serious injuries after he crashed his jet ski again. DJ Khaled hit up social media, to show his scraped up leg, which he wounded after crashing into a tree near Diddy’s house according to reports. In December of 2015, the producer also had a harrowing incident on his jet […]
(AllHipHop News) Beyonce’s lawyers have fired off a cease-and-desist notice to the owners of a New York pop-up bar dedicated to the superstar. Bosses at Leyenda in Brooklyn recently announced they were renaming the Latin cocktail bar and restaurant “Sleyenda” for the month of December in honor of the singer, as a nod to her […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper XXXTentacion caught a break and will be released from prison in time for the holiday. XXXTentacion is facing 15 felony charges, stemming from a series of violent altercations with his ex-girlfriend. He was charged with additional crimes, after he contacted his ex, in an attempt to persuade her to drop domestic […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rick Ross’ copyright infringement lawsuit against LMFAO over their song “Party Rock Anthem” has been revived after a judge granted his appeal. The hip-hop hitmaker launched legal action against dance music stars Redfoo and SkyBluin in 2014 over the highly-popular track, which featured the phrase “Everyday I’m shufflin’,” which Ross claimed was […]
(AllHipHop News) Back in September, Jhené Aiko offered her “M.A.P.” mission statement which included the singer-songwriter announcing the Trip movie, the Trip album, and the 2Fish poetry book. The third installment of Aiko’s M.A.P. artistic endeavor is now available. 2Fish was released on December 19. The 144-page book offers a glimpse into Jhené’s artistic process […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Joey Bada$$ has been named streetwear brand PONY’s first-ever creative director. The hip-hop hitmaker has designed and released a sneaker collection with the New York-based brand, according to Billboard. “It’s pure synergy,” he says. “This is some classic, authentic, vibe: that’s how I feel. I am a product of New York and […]
(AllHipHop News) 2 Chainz’s Most Expensivest series on Viceland “uncovers all of the extravagant ways the 1% enjoys blowing its load.” In a new scene uploaded to YouTube, the Atlanta-based rapper gets together with actor/comedian Hannibal Buress and actor/cannabis rights activist Tommy Chong. The clip shows the trio partaking in an expensive marijuana-infused meal. Chainz, […]
The Hip-Hop community is mourning the passing of veteran lawyer/podcast host Reggie “Combat Jack” Osse. Combat Jack announced he was fighting colon cancer in October, after a hiatus from his longrunning podcast “The Combat Jack Show.” He revealed to his audience that he was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery and had since been […]
(AllHipHop News) Will Smith is reportedly producing a biopic about Michael Jordan’s minor league baseball career. The NBA legend briefly retired from basketball in 1993 and went to play for the White Sox Double-A affiliate Birmingham Barons. The Tracking Board reports: In The Prospect, written by Ben Epstein, Michael Jordan uses a year as a […]
(AllHipHop News) Is Lonzo Ball still trolling Nas? Or is the Los Angeles Lakers rookie actually trying to pay homage to the Hip Hop icon? After telling the world no one listens to Nas anymore and rappers like Future and Migos are real Hip Hop, Ball was seen in New York City wearing a hoodie […]
