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Nipsey Hussle Earns His First Grammy For “Racks In The Middle”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Nipsey Hussle won his first-ever Grammy Award, just ahead of an all-star tribute in honor of the late rapper.

Nipsey Hussle, Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy’s track “Racks In The Middle” took home Best Rap Performance.

Nipsey’s family was on hand to accept the award at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

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Later in the evening, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, YG and Roddy Ricch are expected to hit the stage to perform a medley of hits dedicated to Nipsey, who was gunned down in front of his clothing store in March of 2019.

Newcomer Lizzo won Best Urban Contemporary Album for her album Cuz I Love You (Deluxe).

21 Savage and J. Cole, took home a Grammy for Best Rap Song, while Anderson .Paak managed to win Best R&B Album for his critically acclaimed released Ventura.

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards are slated to air at 8:00PM live from the Staples Center.

President Obama, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson Honor Kobe Bryant After Tragic Death

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) President Barack Obama paid tribute to the late basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier today.

Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna were confirmed dead in the crash, which claimed the lives of three other people on Sunday morning (January 26th) in Calabasas, California.

Federal Aviation Administration officials confirmed Bryant was a passenger in his own Sikorsky S-76 helicopter, which crashed under “unknown circumstances.”

Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gianna was also killed in the accident. He is survived by Vanessa, and their three children Natalia, Bianca, and baby Capri.

Kobe Bryant is considered among the five greatest basketball players of all time. 

Bryant skipped college after becoming a sports phenomenon at Lower Merion High in Pennsylvania and joined the Lakers, aged 17, in 1996 after a deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected him in the NBA Draft.

Bryant made his professional debut in the Lakers’ 1996-97 season opener against Minnesota, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in an NBA game.

The 18-time NBA All-Star won five championships with the Lakers.

In 2008, Bryant was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player and he was also a two-time Olympic gold medalist as a member of the USA Men’s Basketball.

He retired in 2016. 

Bryant then turned his attentions to Hollywood and won an Academy Award in 2018 for his short film “Dear Basketball.”

On Saturday, fellow Lakers star LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant to take the #3 spot on the NBA’s All-Time Scoring List following a loss to the 76ers.

Lebron James paid tribute to Bryant with special Nike shoes during the game and Kobe Bryant was extremely gracious to LeBron in a congratulatory Tweet.

Rappers React To News Of Kobe Bryant’s Death With 13-Year-Old Daughter In Helicopter Crash

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) More tragic details are being revealed surrounding the shocking death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this morning (January 26th).

According to reports, Kobe’s eldest daughter Gianna was among those who perished in the crash. She was only 13-years-old.

Kobe and his Gianna, affectionately known as “GiGi,” were on their way to his Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks.

But their helicopter went down mid-way into the flight, supposedly due to engine troubles, although a cause of the crash has yet to be confirmed.

Kobe served as a coach for Gigi’s basketball team, and he nicknamed her “Mamabcita #2.”

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Eminem Heading For Another #1 Album With “Music To Be Murdered By”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Eminem will have the #1 album in the country this week thanks to his controversial new album Music To Be Murdered By.

Eminem dropped his surprise album on January 17th and immediately sparked controversy with the song “Unaccomodating.”

The rapper came under fire because the song has witty lines referencing Ariana Grande, who was performing at the Manchester Arena when a suicide bomber attacked fans as they were leaving her concert in 2017.

The uproar of the album’s violent content helped power the sales of Music To Be Murdered By, which moved 275,000 units.

Halsey sold 233,000 copies of her album Maniac to take #2, while Mac Miller’s posthumous album Circles made an impressive debut at # 3 with 121,000 units sold.

Roddy Ricch’s Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial held down the #4 position with another 100,000 sold, while Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding made the Top 5 with a little over 53,000 sold. 

Kobe Bryant Dies Following Helicopter Crash

By: Simone GrantCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The world of sports and entertainment was rocked today (January 26th), with the tragic death of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.

According to reports, Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, after experiencing some sort of engine malfunction. He was reportedly taking his daughter Gianna to basketball practice with other members of the team.

The 41-year-old Lakers legend was traveling with three other people went the helicopter went down and a fire broke out. 

Five people in total are confirmed dead. 

Kobe Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa and their three children, Natalia and Bianca, as well as an 8-month-old named Capri.

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Documentary On Russell Simmons Rape Allegations Debuts At Sundance

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) A controversial documentary centering around sexual assault allegations against Russell Simmons debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend.

“On the Record” was originally backed by Oprah Winfrey, but she dropped out of participating over concerns about the credibility of some of the women in the film.

The documentary focuses on rape allegations made by Drew Dixon, Sil Lai Abrams, and Alexia Norton Jones.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “On The Record” received multiple standing ovations during its premiere at The Marc over the weekend.

To make matters worse for Simmons, over three dozen organizations supported a letter this weekend backing the victims, endorsed with signatures from actresses like Thandie Newton, Gina Belafonte, Rosanna Arquette, and others.

Russell Simmons, 62, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing with the women and claimed all sexual relationships were consensual

While the documentary may have been well received at some dances audiences, it’s unknown if the greater public will ever see “On the Record.”

Oprah Winfrey was originally attached to “On the Record” as part of a deal with Apple TV Plus, but she dropped out on January 10th, claiming there were “inconsistencies” with the women’s stories.

In addition to losing Oprah as an executive producer, the documentary also lost its distribution with Apple TV Plus.

Russell Simmons has adamantly denied the claims, and he even wrote a letter to Oprah Winfrey, just before she decided to back out.

“Please note that ur producers said that this upcoming doc was to focus ONLY on 3 hand-chosen women. I have refused to get in the mud with any accusers, but let’s acknowledge what i have shared. I have taken and passed nine 3-hour lie detector tests.”

Gun, Guns! Will Nick Minaj And Hubby Go Off Again?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Nicki Minaj and her husband Mr. Petty (my rap name for Kenneth Petty) almost got into a fracas with Meek Mill in a mall (say that three times). 

According to reports, Meek actually tried to deescalate the situation, but the Pettys were…being petty and persuing the situation persistently. It was at that point that Meek stopped meandering and partook in the proposition. Alliteration aside, it was ill! 

I do not understand why people can’t just co-exist and K.I.M. (keep it moving!). We know that Meek used to smash Nicki’s sugar walls, but that’s over. He’s got a new dope chick. And Mr. Petty is an ex-con with few peers out there. He is absolutely winning by marrying one of the biggest pop-rap stars ever! Why are we mad again? 

Now, that is a question only a shrink can answer. Late last year, Mr. & Mrs. Petty got on IG and gave folks Whitney and Bobby vibes. It is my sincere hope that they do it again. It is noteworthy to mention that Mr.  Petty still has a penchant for purchasing firearms and is clearly ready to rock and roll with Meek Mill should fisticuffs be required. 

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I wonder what is next?

Diddy Saluted By Cardi B, Jay-Z, Beyonce, And More At Pre-Grammy Gala

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Sean Love Combs was the man of the hour last night (January 25th) at Clive Davis’s legendary Pre-Grammy Gala.

Combs launched his career with Clive Davis and Arista in 1993 with a distribution deal for Bad Boy, paving the way for artists like Craig Mack, The Notorious B.I.G., Ma$e, and of course Diddy himself.

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Since then, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has gone on to become one of the most respected entrepreneurs with his incredible success in music, movies, fashion and the spirits business with Ciroc vodka.

Diddy was presented with the “Salute to Industry Icons Award” during a swanky, invite-only ceremony that featured guests like Jay-Z and Beyonce, Cardi B, Faith Evans, Ma$e, Lil’ Kim, Carl Thomas, King Combs, Andy Vargas, Wyclef Jean, and many others.

Take a look at some select pictures from Clive Davis’s Pre-Grammy Gala.

50 Cent Clowns Taraji P. Henson Because His New Show Is Replacing “Empire”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent and his cold war against Fox’s#### show “Empire” continued over the weekend during an Instagram attack on Taraji P. Henson.

50 Cent and Taraji P Henson’s on and off again feud stretches back to 2015 when the Queen’s rapper claimed “Empire” writers were borrowing ideas from his hit show “Power.”

The accusations sparked a back and forth between the pair on Twitter, and the feud was eventually worked into a storyline for the debut episode of season 2 of “Empire”

Earlier this week, Taraji P. Henson blasted 50 during an interview for T.I.’s podcast “expediTIously.”

She accused the G-Unit boss of tearing down another successful black person with behavior she labeled “embarrassing.”

“50, do you know what the f##k I had to do to get here? Why tear down another black person? For competition? There are a million other shows you can compete with.”

50 has fired back at Taraji again with a humorous, passive-aggressive response.

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“this is my sincere apology I did not mean to hurt your feelings in anyway. I love your work and I think you are amazing,” 50 Cent said. “I’m sorry no one is watching your show anymore. I realize I have to work on the fact that I have less empathy then others. I have met with the top executives at Fox and sold them (‘The Notorious Cop’) it’s the show that is replacing yours but I really want to work with you. I mean your awesome we would work well together but if you don’t like the idea I understand. if you don’t roll with me, your gonna get rolled the f##k over.”

50 also laughed at the demise of “Empire,” which will end with its 6th season this Spring.

Fif decided to drag Jussie Smollett into the back and forth and blamed the disgraced actor, who allegedly faked his hate crime, for “Empire’s” low ratings.

“i didn’t destroy your show it destroyed itself. i hope you accept my sincere apology, forever your fan and friend Fofty. ps i’m looking forward to working with you, or watching you watch me work,” 50 Cent said.

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Whitney Houston Movie Producers Eyeing Taraji P. Henson To Play The Late Singer

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Taraji P. Henson could be set to channel late diva Whitney Houston on the big screen if the singer’s sister-in-law Pat gets her way.

Pat is working closely with record executive Clive Davis, who played a key role in the “I Have Nothing” star’s rise to success, on the upcoming project.

While the film is in its early stages, she teased the pair are considering several “options” to play the leading role, before adding, “I love Taraji P. Henson.”

She added: “Taraji is my girl.” Pat was also full of praise for Clive, who she described as a “wonderful person.”

“Let me just say this… We have a wonderful relationship,” she said, adding, “Anything that we can do for him… it’s done. ”

Whitney passed away at the age of 48 after she was found unconscious in a bathtub on February 11th, 2012.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office listed her death as an “accident” caused by drowning and the “effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use,” while toxicology results discovered substances including Benadryl and Xanax in her system.

50 Cent Tells Tariq To “Get The Strap” Following Death Threats!

By: Simone GrantCategory: Rumors

50 is known for telling someone he’s about to “get the strap” and has even passed down this bit of advice to his Power co-star.

After Michael Rainey Jr. also known as Tariq on Power spilled the beans about how his DM’s are going up with the hate comments and 326 death threats, 50 knew he couldn’t let his little homie go out like that.

“Yall better stop threatening, the young bull, I told him get the strap,” the Power executive producer tweeted to his 11 million followers.

Sheila E. And Usher Added To Big Grammy Celebration In Honor Of Prince

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Usher is set to team up with Prince’s former sidekick and lover Sheila E to pay tribute to the late music icon at the Grammy Awards this weekend.

The two artists have been added to the line-up of live acts at Sunday’s ceremony, giving fans a taste of what to expect at their planned concert special, “Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince,” which will take place in Los Angeles two days after the big ceremony, and air in April.

They will join the likes of DJ Khaled, John Legend, and Meek Mill, who have been tapped to salute late rapper Nipsey Hussle at the annual event.

Aerosmith will bring down the stage as the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year by joining forces with Run-DMC and Charlie Wilson.

There will also be an all-star celebration in honor of the Grammys’ executive producer, Ken Ehrlich, who is stepping down after 40 years in charge of music’s big night.

That performance will feature Camila Cabello, Gary Clark, Jr., Legend, Common, and Cyndi Lauper, among others, covering “I Sing the Body Electric” from classic TV show “Fame,” for which Ehrlich served as the producer of two seasons, while BTS and Diplo will be collaborating with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus on a special rendition of “Old Town Road.”

Elton John, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato, and Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will also perform this weekend.

Beyonce Checked Fabolous For Punchline Dissing Her Sister Solange

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Fabolous promised to apologize to Solange Knowles after her sister Beyonce confronted him about a lyric in his tune “For The Money.”

The 42-year-old, real name John Jackson, compared the siblings in his 2010 tune, rapping: “Because if you could have Beyonce, would you take Solange?”

During an interview on The Breakfast Club radio show, Fabolous was asked about the line and admitted Beyonce confronted him when he met her shortly after the song’s release.

“The first person I saw was Bey, and Beyonce was like, ‘Yo, let me holler at you.’ She was just telling me that they rock with me,” he smiled.

Insisting Beyonce was gracious about the whole thing, Fabolous continued: “Punch line-y style is just to say something to be catchy and metaphoric, but I didn’t see the deeper side of it. And Beyonce, I ain’t gonna share the exact conversation, but she told me, ‘(These are) people. Saying something like that can personally hurt her.’ And I said, ‘You know what? I get it.’ I said, ‘Yo, when I see Solange, I’ll apologize to her.’”

A few months later, Fabolous had the opportunity to apologize to Solange when he saw her at the SoHo House in New York. However, she was less than accepting of his apology.

“I seen her, so I was like, all right, let me beeline to Solange and apologize,” he recalled. “And Solange, she was stiff. I’m like, ‘Hey! What’s up?’ And I was like, ‘Yo, I just want you to know I didn’t mean it in any malice, but I do take responsibility for saying that and I apologize.’”

Jada Pinkett-Smith Re-Ups Red Table Talk Show With Facebook

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Facebook Watch bosses are doubling down on Jada Pinkett Smith’s#### online chat show and giving Gloria Estefan a new family talk show.

Red Table Talk, which Jada executive produces and fronts with her mother and daughter Willow, has landed a three-year deal.

And now there’s a spin-off, “Red Table Talk: The Estefans,” which will be hosted by Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily, and her niece Lili.

Gloria and Jada will executive produce the new series, set in Miami, Florida.

“I’m incredibly proud of Red Table Talk, and thrilled to build upon this franchise with my family and with Gloria, Emily, and Lili,” Jada says. “Red Table Talk has created a space to have open, honest and healing conversations around social and topical issues, and what’s most powerful for me is hearing people’s stories and engaging with our fans in such a tangible way on the Facebook Watch platform.

“I’m excited to see the Estefans put their spin on the franchise and take it to new places.”

YG Makes Bail On Attempted Robbery Charge And Released From Jail

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Compton rapper YG is a free man.

YG was released from the Men’s Central Jail late last night (January 24th) after the cops raided his house in connection with an ongoing investigation.

YG, born Keenon Jackson, was booked on an attempted robbery charge. He posted $250,000 bail and was released the same day, ET confirmed.

The rapper is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday (January 28th), where more information about the charges against him are expected to be revealed.

Last July, a gunman driving a Cadillac Escalade registered to YG shot up a cop car with an officer inside, and then killed an innocent bystander in the ensuing high-speed chase which ended in Inglewood.

One person was arrested while an accomplice managed to escape on foot.

The cops raided YG’s house the same month, looking for evidence connecting the rap star to the murderous incident.

YG has maintained his innocence and claims he was holed up in a recording studio and did not learn of the shootout and subsequent murder until after the deadly altercation took place.

The rap star’s high-powered attorney Joe Tacopina blamed his client’s arrest on a conspiracy hatched by the Los Angeles Police Department, who are supposedly hell-bent on ruining a Grammy tribute to Nipsey Hussle.

Taraji P. Henson Hints At “Empire” Spinoff

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Actress Taraji P. Henson has hinted her stint on Empire is far from over amid reports suggesting she has landed her own spin-off.

The star portrays family matriarch Cookie Lyon on Lee Daniels’ hit hip-hop drama series, which is currently in the midst of its sixth and final season.

Recent rumors have indicated Henson will continue playing her larger-than-life character in a new side project – and she isn’t denying the claims.

Asked about the possibility of fronting her own “Empire” spin-off, she said, “I mean, it could be, I don’t know. Some things I can’t talk about.”

Henson then tried to change the topic of conversation, looking over to a bunch of flowers on a table next to her and remarking, “Ooh, these are pretty. What is this?”

But when guest presenter Maria Shriver remarked, “I think she just said something,” Henson tried to downplay her actions, insisting, “I didn’t say anything, I said the flowers are (pretty).”

Henson’s interview emerges weeks after Fox network boss Michael Thorn admitted the topic had been discussed with “Empire” creators Daniels and Danny Strong – although there were no firm plans.

“We have talked about it but there has been no pitch, and there has been no deals,” Thorn said. “Would we like to keep Taraji on our air for as long as possible? Of course!”

Meek Mill Almost Brawls With Nicki Minaj’s Husband

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Meek Mill almost came to blows with Nicki Minaj’s new hubby in Los Angeles earlier today (January 25th).

Meek Mill was shopping with some associates inside of a luxury store called Maxfield in West Hollywood when Nicki and Kenneth Petty happened to stroll into the building.

According to a video, Nicki and Kenneth Petty became hostile when they saw Meek, who reportedly tried to diffuse the situation.

Things only became worse as the newlyweds grew more aggressive towards Meek.

The Philly rapper eventually had to be restrained by his security guards, who ushered him out of the store before things got out of hand.

Meek is in town to take part in a superstar Grammy tribute to Nipsey Hussle featuring artists like DJ Khaled, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, YG and Roddy Ricch.

Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill dated for two years, until they ended their relationship in January of 2017.

Nicki ended up getting married to Kenneth Petty in October of 2019.

EXCLUSIVE: Damon Dash Blows Off $50 Million Sex Assault Lawsuit; Loses By Default

By: Nolan StrongCategory: Exclusives

(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash is in jeopardy of taking a huge loss in a $50 million battle over an alleged sexual assault.

The rap mogul has yet to reply to a complaint filed by a photographer who insists Damon groped her, earning his nemesis, attorney Christopher Brown, a default judgment.

Damon is locked in a legal war with Brown, who represents two separate plaintiffs suing the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder.

One of Christopher Brown’s clients is a filmmaker named Josh Webber and the other is the photographer, Monique Bunn.

Monique Bunn retained Christopher Brown to represent her in the lawsuit against Damon Dash, which was filed in December of 2019.

Bunn alleges she spent the night at Damon’s Los Angeles house for work in April of 2019.

At some point during the evening, Bunn supposedly woke up to Damon exposing himself while stroking her breasts and holding on her backside without consent.

To make matters more damaging, Damon allegedly kept Bunn’s equipment along with 30 years of her photos and other intellectual property.

Earlier this month, the judge overseeing the legal battle ordered Damon Dash and Monique Bunn to stand trial over the lewd accusations on June 24th, 2020.

Damon Dash has adamantly refuted the claims – on social media.

“He [Christopher Brown] is now trying to start the black Harvey Weinstein me too movement against me and he is representing another lawsuit with another allegation,” Damon Dash wrote on his Instagram account.

He posted footage of an argument he had with Monique Bunn and accused her of being a lying thief.

He’s also been ruthlessly targeting Christopher Brown on Instagram.

Dame is even preparing what appears to be a tell-all, expose documentary targeting the attorney.

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While the videos may satisfy Damon’s blood lust for Christopher Brown’s head, the court is not so impressed.

Damon Dash was served with a copy of the lawsuit on January 2nd, but so far he has not replied to the court with a response to the complaint.

So, on January 24th, a default judgment was granted to Monique Bunn, because Damon Dash appears to have blown off the lawsuit.

Damon is also fighting with Christopher Brown and a filmmaker named Josh Webber over a movie called “The List”/”Dear Frank.”

Damon Dash says he was guaranteed equity in the film, but Josh Webber and the movie’s producer Muddy Water Pictures says Damon doesn’t deserve anything after he was fired, over his antics on set.

A few weeks ago, Christopher Brown asked a judge to give Muddy Water Pictures the full rights to “The List”/”Dear Frank” as they sort out the legal mess.

Actress Rosie Perez Helps Bring Harvey Weinstein To Justice

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Actress Rosie Perez took the stand during Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial in New York on Friday to recount the conversations she had had with pal Annabella Sciorra about her alleged rape.

The “Sopranos” star became a witness for the prosecution earlier this week when she detailed her encounter with the fallen movie mogul and Perez helped wrap up the week by testifying for almost an hour on Friday afternoon.

The “White Men Can’t Jump” actress told the court she was one of the first people Sciorra told about her alleged sexual assault in the early 1990s, when she called Sciorra to arrange a night out.

“She responded in a weird voice,” Perez explained. “She said, ‘I think something bad happened… I think I was raped’.”

Weinstein’s defense attorney Damian Cherones, who argued against the actress being able to testify about conversations she’d had with Sciorra, challenged Rosie on the timeline of her story.

Cherones took her to task for not forcing her friend to report the incident immediately or rushing to her apartment to comfort her.

“I was being respectful…,” she said. “I was in a panic. When you have a girlfriend who tells you something like that, you don’t know what to do. She was my very good friend. I was in shock. I was in a panic. I remember I kept calling her, crying, but she wouldn’t pick up.”

Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting two other women, Mimi Haleyi and Jessica Mann.

Prosecutors are hoping that Sciorra’s testimony will help them argue that the producer is a sexual predator.