(AllHipHop News) Jordan Peele is a triple nominee for this year’s Academy Awards. The Get Out filmmaker/producer found out this morning he was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. Additionally, his thriller got a nod for Best Picture. Get Out is competing against Call Me By Your Name, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, […]
(AllHipHop News) Fetty Wap dominated the Billboard charts in 2014-2015. Over that period, the New Jersey native saw his first three songs reach the Top 10 of the Hot 100 which was the first time a rapper achieved that feat since Chingy in 2004. When award season came around, Fetty and some of his followers […]
(AllHipHop News) Congratulations go out to the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. The 2018 Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, and Mary J. Blige was selected for the Best Supporting Actress category. Blige’s turn in the Netflix period piece Mudbound puts her up against Allison Janney (I, Tonya), Hong Chau (Downsizing), Laurie Metcalf (Lady […]
(AllHipHop News) The Complex News debate program Everyday Struggle returned yesterday with a new host. Veteran radio personality Troi “Star” Torain replaced Joe Budden on the panel. In his very first episode, the self-described hater came out swinging hard at co-host DJ Akademiks. The final segment featured the commentators discussing the recent passing of Chicago-raised rapper […]
(AllHipHop News) Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover had some of his fans concerned they would not be getting a lot more music from the ATLien. Last June, he announced at the Governors Ball festival, “I’ll see you for the last Gambino album.” The next Gambino LP will be delivered via RCA Records, according to Variety. Glover, […]
(AllHipHop News) Camila Cabello and Young Thug’s “Havanna” earned both performers their first #1 single on the Hot 100 chart. The Latin pop/rap collaboration spent seven nonconsecutive weeks at #2 before reaching the pinnacle. “Havanna” got a bump after Cabello released her debut solo album Camila on January 12. The former Fifth Harmony member’s project opened […]
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is adamant that simplicity is the key to making hit music. The rapper, real name Curtis Jackson, released single “In da Club” back in January 2003, with the catchy tune quickly becoming an international hit. Reflecting on the 15th anniversary of his debut, Fif told said it was easy to make […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Tyga has reportedly been dating the woman who made a sex tape with Wiz Khalifa for several months. The “Rack City” hitmaker and British Playboy model Carla Howe, who filmed explicit footage of her having intercourse with Wiz in 2014, began seeing each other last year. “They started talking last March when […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Skepta has reportedly enjoyed a string of secret dates with Naomi Campbell. The British supermodel and grime artist were spotted enjoying each others company at lavish Paris Fashion Week: Men’s parties last Thursday and Friday. Naomi and Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Junior Adenuga, were introduced by mutual friends, and an […]
(AllHipHop News) The organizers of the WOO HAH! Festival are offering rap and a unique hip-hop vacation. Organizers have announced the headliners for the annual festival, which will include performances by A$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Action Bronson and Smokepurpp. This July, the three-day WOO HAH! Festival will take over the Beekse Bergen Safari Park, where […]
(AllHipHop News) Diddy is still peeved that Janet Jackson’s infamous ‘Nipplegate’ wardrobe malfunction completely overshadowed his performance at the Super Bowl. The 48-year-old rapper took to the stage alongside Nelly at the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show in 2004, with a performance he says took six months to prepare. However, the evening also saw the […]
(AllHipHop News) Government leaders in China are making moves to ban hip-hop music from television and radio airwaves. Authorities with the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television of the People’s Republic of China are attempting to stop the spread of the genre and other forms of expression they have deemed vulgar. According […]
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B has jumped to defend her fiance Offset after he was nailed for his homophobic lyrics on YFN Lucci’s new track “Boss Life.” The Migos star has apologized for offending fans by rapping the line: “I cannot vibe with q#####,” insisting he wasn’t using the derogatory word as a slur, and now […]
(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black can forget about getting out of jail anytime soon. A judge in Miami has ordered the rapper to be held with no bond after his house was raided last week. Police caught wind of an Instagram video from January 12th, featuring Kodak Black flashing guns, and smoking marijuana around a young […]
(AllHipHop News) The AWGE DVD Vol. 2 features a rare musical scene. A$AP Rocky took time to provide a freestyle over a piano performance by Auto-Tune pioneer T-Pain. Over 38 minutes, the Vol. 2 visuals also show moments with A$AP Mob, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Metro Boomin, YG, Chief Keef, Curren$y, and more. The A$AP-affiliated […]
(AllHipHop News) Vince Staples took to Instagram to give a snapshot of his collaboration with Converse. The photos of the footwear appear to reflect the concept of his most recent album Big Fish Theory. “Don’t tap the glass,” wrote Staples in the pic’s caption. This is not the first time the Long Beach musician connected […]
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs has had his fair share of rivalries throughout his career. While playing “Plead The Fifth” on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, the Bad Boy founder discussed one recent feud that has ended and another that’s ongoing. Host Andy Cohen asked Diddy how he settled his highly publicized differences with Drake. […]
(AllHipHop News) It was only a matter of time that all of the critically acclaimed talent of Top Dawg Entertainment would head out on the road together. Their first ever full label tour will begin this May. “TDE: The Championship Tour” will feature Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker, and […]
(AllHipHop News) Rap will be properly represented at this year’s Wireless Festival in London. American artists J. Cole and DJ Khaled will be headlining two nights that weekend. British chart topper Stormzy will have a closing set on the other day. Other acts scheduled for Wireless 2018 include Migos, Rae Sremmurd, Rick Ross, Big Sean, […]
(AllHipHop News) There have been a lot of rumors circulating online about the next Kanye West album. One of those stories includes the G.O.O.D. Music founder supposedly teaming with longtime collaborator Kid Cudi for a “secret” project. Very few actual details about Ye’s upcoming full length are currently public, but Quavo recently talked about creating […]
