(AllHipHop News) Lil Uzi Vert was one of the most honored music acts of 2017. The Philadelphia native earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, and his 4x platinum single “XO Tour Llif3” won the MTV Video Music Award for “Song Of The Summer.” Uzi’s debut studio LP, Luv Is Rage 2, opened at […]
(AllHipHop News) “Gucci Gang” by Lil Pump is currently the #4 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the tune’s video has accumulated over 247 million views on YouTube. While the clip continues to collect numbers, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is apparently bothered by the visuals. According to TMZ, the Roman Catholic authority […]
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs racked up a lot of money between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017. According to Forbes, the entertainment mogul made more money than any other music act during that time period. The publication reports Diddy gained $130 million in pre-tax earnings. That impressive haul was from business income related […]
(AllHipHop News) Eminem displayed his political views during a highly publicized performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards in October. Marshall Mathers’ rhymes were unapologetic disses directed at Donald Trump. Those cypher bars led to some observers wondering if Em’s latest album, Revival, would be full of songs about social issues. The Shady Records head […]
(AllHipHop News) Metro Boomin spent 2017 partnering with Gucci Mane for Droptopwop, 21 Savage and Offset for Without Warning, and NAV for Perfect Timing. The Atlanta-based producer ended the year by making a joint LP with Big Sean called Double Or Nothing. The album arrived overnight, and it quickly led to a trending conversation on […]
(AllHipHop News) As 2017 raps up, Kendrick Lamar is offering his fans a special collectors edition of the DAMN album. The new version features the original tracklist in reverse order. “I think like a week after the album came out, they realized you can listen to the album backward. It plays as a full story […]
Rising hip-hop star Vic Mensa has put himself forward as a potential contender to portray Prince in a future biopic about the late music icon. The “U Mad” rapper is convinced he has the same charm as the tragic singer and would be perfect for the job – even though he currently has no professional […]
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Wu-Tang Clan are giving their fans an early Christmas present by launching a Wu Wear holiday line. Group members RZA and Power teamed up with bosses at Live Nation’s Merchandise division to re-release the line in August and this week, the collection will hit stores, including American retailer Urban Outfitters. “As we […]
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s request for freedom has been denied once again. Last Friday (December 1), Judge Genece Brinkley issued a ruling justifying her decision to send Meek back to prison for 2-4 years, over a series of probation violations from a 2008 drug and gun case. Judge Brinkley labeled Meek a “danger to the […]
(AllHipHop News) Drake was the most popular performer of streaming music site Pandora in 2017. Company bosses have just released their third annual “Top Thumb Hundred Rankings,” and nine of the rapper’s hits feature in the top 100. His highest placing is “Fake Love” at 19. The most thumbed-up songs of the year on the […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z and his Roc Nation Sports business are preparing to square up in court over boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux. According to the New York Daily news, a company named Caribe Promotions filed a lawsuit against Jay and Roc Nation Sports claiming they are trying to steal Rigondeaux from the company. Guillermo Rigondeaux will […]
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has launched his Yeezy Season 6 fashion collection with a little help from his wife Kim Kardashian. An update published on his Yeezy Supply website shows pictures of Kim modeling items from his range in the brand’s signature array of beige and grey colors. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star […]
(AllHipHop News) Before K. Michelle was throwing candles on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, the R&B vocalist was learning the music industry under the tutelage of R. Kelly. She has even referred to the veteran performer as her mentor. K. Michelle is now getting ready to release Kimberly: The People I Used to Know on […]
(AllHipHop News) Dreezy is one of the bright young performers currently on the come up. She already made waves with songs such as “Body,” “We Gon Ride,” and “Close To You.” The Fader caught up with the 23-year-old Chicago native to find out her favorite female rappers. Dreezy listed Nicki Minaj, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, […]
(AllHipHop News) The tracklist for Eminem’s forthcoming Revival album shocked some people. Mostly due to the fact that the project is filled with non-rap stars like Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Pink, and Skylar Grey. There will be one Hip Hop guest act on Revival. Brooklyn’s Phresher is set to appear on “Chloraseptic.” The rising […]
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s legal team is still attempting to get the Philadelphia rapper out of state prison. While he’s still locked up, Meek is apparently staying busy by working multiple jobs. According to TMZ, the Wins & Losses album creator is part of the general labor crew at Pennsylvania’s Chester State Correctional Institution. Meek […]
(AllHipHop News) On the title track off There’s Alot Going On, Vic Mensa addressed being in the middle of a label bidding war between Kanye West and Jay-Z. The Chicago native ultimately decided to sign with Hov’s Roc Nation, and his choice apparently caused a rift in The Throne. Jay and Ye would later have […]
(AllHipHop News) One of the most talked about collaborations of 2017 finally has a music video. Visuals for Migos, Cardi B, and Nicki Minaj’s “MotorSport” is now available on Apple Music. #MotorSportVideo became a top trending topic on Twitter early Thursday morning. Most of the social media comments were reactions to Nicki Minaj and Cardi […]
(AllHipHop News) The money keeps rolling in for Chance the Rapper’s nonprofit, SocialWorks. The rapper surprised a group of 5th graders at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in Chicago with a $1,500,000 donation courtesy of Google.org. Chance popped up during Computer Science Education Week to announce the huge donation. “Our grant with Google.org helps SocialWorks provide […]
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne took to the internet today December 6), to announce the release of his highly anticipated new project “Dedication 6.” Wayne will maximize the holiday season by delivering the release with DJ Drama, on Christmas Day. The last time Wayne released an installment in the long running “Dedication” series was back in […]
