Queen Latifah's "Flavor Unit Entertainment" Strikes Multi-Year Deal With Netflix
(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah’s production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has struck a multi-year deal with video-streaming service Netflix. Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens, announced the deal earlier today with her production partner Shakim Compere in a press release. “Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix,” she said in a statement. “Netflix […]
Wyclef Jean Announces "April Showers" Mixtape with T.I., 2 Chainz And Trae The Truth
(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer and producer Wyclef Jean has announced a new mixtape slated to drop this Spring titled April Showers. April Showers will be the first full-length release from Wyclef since his 2009 conceptual album, From the Hut, To The Projects, To The Mansion. In 2011 Wyclef released the political Hip-Hop EP, If I […]
Ball So Hard: Dr. Dre and Lebron James on Beats Partnership, Playlists and Workouts
(AllHipHop News) ESPN the Magazine brought together the best basketball player in the world and arguably the greatest producer in Hip Hop’s history for its “The Music Issue” edition. The issue, which hits stands Feburary 18th reveals that Lebron James was actually the first person to test out the Beats by Dre headphones prior to the […]
DJ/Producer J. Period Officially Named Music Supervisor For NBA's Brooklyn Nets
(AllHipHop News) DJ and producer J. Period has officially been named Music Supervisor for the Brooklyn Nets, a position which is first of its kind in the NBA. J. Period, who has been working the boards at Barclays since November, has created over 150 remixes to a number of hits, both classic and new, for a […]
T-Boz and Drake Hook Up For New Music
(AllHipHop News) Drake has a much publicized affinity for 90’s R&B, so it is no surprise that the Canadian-born rap phenom is scheduled to work on new music with TLC singer, T-Boz according to the singer in an interview with Rap-Up. In the interview, the FanMail singer says she plans on hitting the studio with Drake and […]
Casey Veggies First Hip-Hop Artist On Sylvia Rhone's New label
(AllHipHop News) Former Odd Future member Casey Veggies will be the flagship rap artist on music executive Sylvia Rhone’s new Vested in Culture (VIC) music label. Veggies will join Latin pop star Kat Dahlia, R&B singer-songwriter Deon Young, and fellow Los Angeles emcee Cashius Green on VIC. This is Veggies second big business deal over the last […]
Crooked I Explains 'Apex Predator' EP Title, Debuts Title Track
(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Crooked I is preparing to release his latest solo project next month, and a few nights ago he premiered the first song off his upcoming EP at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge. The Sermon’s Domain captured footage of the Slaughterhouse member performing the EP’s title track, “Apex Predator,” after Crooked I explained to the audience […]
Love and Hip Hop Star Mendeecees Harris Accused Of Trafficking Drugs
LOVE & HIP HOP STAR ACCUSED OF DEALING MILLIONS WORTH OF COKE AND HEROIN!
2 Chainz Celebrates Grammy Nods with VIP Event
(AllHipHop News) T.R.U. Records in conjunction with Street Execs presents the “2 Chainz Gold Tie Grammy Nomination Celebration”. The invitation-only, gold tie, formal affair will celebrate 2 Chainz’s triple Grammy Nomination and his fellow Atlanta nominees that continue to create national presence. 2 Chainz’s label, T.R.U. (The Real University), along with ASCAP will host the […]
The Hit Squad Returns; PMD Announces Solo Project
(AllHipHop News) On the eve of TV One’s “Unsung” premiere featuring rap duo EPMD, one half of the pioneering Brentwood, New York group, Parish “PMD” Smith has announced a Hit Squad reunion and solo album. At its height, The Hit Squad consisted of EPMD, DJ Scratch, Redman, Das EFX, K-Solo, Keith Murray, Knucklehedz, Hurricane G and others. The […]
Snoop Looking to be Mascot for UK Soccer Team; Seeks Ownership in Celtic F.C.
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg has announced that he would like to be the mascot for Glascow, Scotland’s Celtic F.C. (football club) socccer team. While Snoop has shown interest in owning a portion of the team, his love for the Celtic Football (called soccer in America) has gone one step further as Snoop […]
Malcolm X's Grandson Arrested by FBI
(AllHipHop News) Malcolm X’s grandson and Muslim civil activist, Malcolm Lateef Shabazz has reportedly been arrested by FBI agents, according to reports from PressTV. Prior to the arrest, the grandson to the civil rights icon was en route to Tehran, Iran for the third annual Hollywoodism International Conference held on Sunday (February 3rd). The FBI […]
Trinidad James Goes International for 'Girls Welcomed'
(ALLHIPHOP NEWS) Trinidad James, one of last year’s breakout stars, had a homecoming this weekend. The “All Gold Everything” rapper is currently in his birthplace of Port of Spain, Trinidad shooting the video for his song “Females Welcomed.” The new visuals will feature the 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Miss World Athaliah Samuel and reggae singer Shaggy. James […]
Joey Bada$$ Rejoins Twitter
(AllHipHop News) After deleting his Twitter account on Friday, Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ decided to rejoin the social media site yesterday. There were questions whether the Pro Era member left Twitter because of harassment from Lil B fans after the two rappers exchanged disses on Twitter and on records last week. [ALSO READ: Lil B […]
Lil Wayne Explains Weekend Altercation: "I Don't Like To Be Touched"
(ALLHIPHOP NEWS) Young Money boss Lil Wayne was caught on video getting into a brief altercation with a cameraman this weekend. Wayne was one of the celebrity players at DirecTV’s annual Beach Bowl football game during Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans. After Wayne’s team lost the game he can be seen yelling at a cameraman […]
Beyonce Announces World Tour
(AllHipHop News) Beyonce has announced the “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,” a national excursion that spans from Europe to North America. The announcement comes after leaks formed last week. AllHipHop’s rumor guy illseed revealed some of the official information. RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: The Name Of Beyonce’s Upcoming Tour Is…(You’ll Love This One) The singer song […]
UK Honors Late Great Producer J Dilla
(AllHipHop News) Various tributes took place this weekend (February 2 and 3) across London, UK to honor one of the greatest producers of all time, J Dilla aka James Yancey. J Dilla passed away in 2006 at the age of 32, after being hospitalized for pneumonia whilst battling Lupus. The Detroit born and raised artist […]
Rappers Make Picks for Super Bowl, Celebrate Festivities
HIP-HOP MAKES ITS PICKS FOR SUPER BOWL 47!!!
Trina Hosts Urban Ski Weekend Pajama Party
(AllHipHop News) Last night, Trina had a good time in the mountains of Gatlingburg, Tennessee while hosting “Urban Ski Weekend.” People from all over the country, and even a few locals came to the pajama party last night, and to kick it with Trina. Trina took pics all night with fans and passed out drinks […]
French Montana Hits the Road for First Headlining Tour
(AllHipHop News) Bronx bred rapper French Montana has finalized details for his first headlining tour, set to kick off on February 26 at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC. The Bad Boy/Interscope artist, who is also affiliated with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group, will hit 17 dates, zigzagging across the country to perform […]
