PBS To Air Nas’ Documentary With National Symphony Orchestra

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, Queens-bred rapper Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of his landmark album Illmatic, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Next month, PBS will air “Nas Live From The Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop” as a special part of their “Great Performances” series. The documentary chronicles Nas’ rise from the Queensbridge housing projects, […]

Rihanna, Pharrell Williams Applaud Serena Williams’ “Lemon” Dance Vid

(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has thanked Serena Williams for “brightening” her day after the tennis ace filmed a video for Vogue magazine dancing to the singer’s new N.E.R.D. collaboration, “Lemon.” New mom Serena graces the latest U.S. cover of the fashion bible with her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and as part of the coverage, the […]

Taraji P. Henson & John Singleton Attached To Emmett Till Movie

(AllHipHop News) A movie about slain African-American teenager Emmett Till is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taraji P. Henson (Empire, Proud Mary) is set to star as Emmett’s mother Mamie Till-Mobley. Henson’s TPH Productions is developing the motion picture as well. Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood) is currently attached […]