Netflix Releases Trailer For A Boogie’s ‘Rapture’ Docuseries Episode
(AllHipHop News) Netflix is preparing to debut Rapture on March 30. Artist “A Boogie wit da Hoodie” Dubose is one of the artists highlighted in the 8-part program. The “Drowning” performer shows up in the latest trailer for the documentary series. In the clip, A Boogie says, “I know what I am and I know […]

Jay-Z’s Trayvon Martin Series ‘Rest In Power’ To Premiere At Tribeca
(AllHipHop News) The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival is scheduled to begin on April 18. According to Entertainment Weekly, Jay-Z’s six-part docuseries Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story will be among the content to premiere at the Manhattan event. Rest In Power is based on a book written by the slain teenager’s parents Tracy Martin […]

Future Previews New Music In A Trailer For The ‘SuperFly’ Remake
(AllHipHop News) A remake of SuperFly is heading to theaters this summer. The movie was filmed in Atlanta, and one of the city’s top hitmakers was recruited to produce the soundtrack. Future is at the helm for the motion picture’s music. The Freebandz leader provided a preview of a new tune in a teaser for […]

6ix9ine Discusses Being Inspired By 2Pac, Biggie, DMX & 50 Cent
(AllHipHop News) Tekashi69 may love to declare he will not check in with OGs when he arrives in their cities, but that doesn’t mean the 21-year-old doesn’t show respect to veterans of the game. He sat down with Montreality and discussed his appreciation for rap legends like 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and DMX. “I f-ck […]

G-Eazy & Lil Uzi Vert Announce “The Endless Summer Tour”
(AllHipHop News) Starting in July, G-Eazy and Lil Uzi Vert will be hitting the road together. The upcoming 32-city “The Endless Summer Tour” will include Ty Dolla $ign, YBN Nahmir, P-Lo, and special performances by DJ Murda Beatz. Seattle is the first stop of the tour before closing out on September 8th in Miami. Tickets go on sale to […]

RIP: Queen Latifah’s Mother Rita Owens Dies After Prolonged Illness
(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah has notified the world that her beloved mother Rita Owens has died. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens, passed away today. Anyone that has ever met her know what a bright light she was on earth. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, […]

Cheating Allegations Will Land Rich The Kid In Divorce Court
(AllHipHop News) Rich the Kid and his wife are heading to court as drama in their relationship has unfolded over the past several weeks. Antonette Willis filed a petition to divorce the rapper, born Dimitri Roger. The petition sites a 2016 incident, in which Rich the Kid was accused of domestic violence. However, earlier this […]

Wakanda Forever: New Black Panther Comic Book Spinoff On The Way
(AllHipHop News) Marvel officials are planning to further cash in on the Black Panther craze by launching a comic book spin-off for the Dora Milaje, the all-female, shaven, tattooed army for the fictional African nation of Wakanda. The three-part series, titled Wakanda Forever, will give the special forces group leader Okoye, and fellow warriors Ayo, […]

Is Wu-Tang’s U-GOD Dissing 6ix9ine With New Single Art?
(AllHipHop News) Does U-GOD have an issue with New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine? One could easily draw that conclusion based on the artwork for the Wu-Tang Clan group member’s new single “Bit The Dust” which takes aim at today’s “disposable” rappers. The cover art features a silhouetted figured clutching a chain that resembles 6ix9ine’s customized […]

XXXTentacion Asks Judge To Let Him Tour So He Can Pay Legal Bills
(AllHipHop News) Rap star XXXTentacion is asking a judge to free him, so he can go on tour to support his latest album. X dropped his album ? on March 16, but he’s been hampered in his promotions and limited mostly to social media, as he complies with a court-ordered house arrest. XXXTentacion is facing […]

Run-DMC Album Added To U.S. National Recording Registry
(AllHipHop News) A groundbreaking album by Run-DMC has been selected for preservation in America’s Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. Run-DMC’s beloved 1986 album Raising Hell and Harry Belafonte’s Calypso, and the soundtrack to the 1965 film “The Sound of Music” were among the albums selected for inclusion. Raising Hell thrust Run-DMC to mainstream success, […]

“Black Panther” Is Most Tweeted About Movie Ever
(AllHipHop News) Superhero blockbuster “Black Panther” has become Twitter’s most-mentioned movie ever. The Marvel smash hit, starring Chadwick Boseman as the titular character, was tweeted about more than 35 million times, according to social media figures released on Tuesday. That means “Black Panther” was more popular online than “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which previously […]

Cardi B Turned Off Her Twitter To Avoid Trolls
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Cardi B quit Twitter to escape the “disgusting” hoards of haters who were bugging her on the micro-blogging app. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker was social media silent for over a month before returning to Twitter. The star finally revealed why she took a temporary tweet break. “people are so negative and disgusting […]

Meek Mill Files To Have Judge Removed From Case
(AllHipHop News) Attorneys for incarcerated rapper Meek Mill have filed a motion to have the judge in his probation violation case removed. The “Dreams and Nightmares” hitmaker was sentenced to serve two to four years in prison in November for violating the terms of his probation relating to a 2008 firearms case. Meek, real name […]

PRhyme, 2 Chainz & The Roots Perform “Flirt” On ‘The Tonight Show’
(AllHipHop News) The East Coast, the Midwest, and the South combined forces on The Tonight Show stage. Detroit’s Royce da 5’9″ and New York City’s DJ Premier linked with Atlanta’s 2 Chainz and Philadelphia’s The Roots to run through the “Flirt” record. The song appears on Royce and Premo’s PRhyme 2 album which dropped on […]

Tink Reveals Release Date For ‘Pain & Pleasure’ EP
(AllHipHop News) Tink is back. After parting ways with Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group, the Illinois-raised rhymer is ready to release the Pain & Pleasure EP on March 30. “I need all my supporters to mark the date! This is for US,” posted Tink on Instagram. The “Million” musician was expected to drop her ThinkTink debut […]

Nas And Kelis Agree To Joint Custody Of Son
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Nas and his ex-wife Kelis have reportedly agreed to share legal and physical custody of their son. The MC accused his ex of only allowing him visitation with their son Knight when it was convenient for her last year, and he asked a judge to put an official custody schedule in place […]

Chance The Rapper Takes Issue With Kevin Hart’s ‘SNL’ Superhero Sketch
(AllHipHop News) In 2017, Chance The Rapper scored good reviews for his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. The “Wayne Thanksgiving” sketch starring and co-written by the Chicagoan collected over a 1 million views on YouTube. Leslie Jones, Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd, and Beck Bennett joined Chancelor in the skit where local residents tell Bruce […]

Q-Tip To Star As Miles Davis In A Play Titled ‘My Funny Valentine’
(AllHipHop News) Q-Tip (Brown Sugar, She Hate Me) is tapping back into his acting skills for an upcoming play performance. The A Tribe Called Quest member will star as the iconic jazz trumpeter Miles Davis in My Funny Valentine. Author/playwright Nelson George (Hip Hop America, Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson) posted about the […]

BET Set To Bring Back ‘Freestyle Friday’ Competition
(AllHipHop News) Freestyle Friday was one of the most popular segments on the now-canceled 106 & Park show. The rap battle competition is returning. BET is bringing back the lyrical display in a new format. Four live studio sessions will take place in New York City, Toronto, London, and Los Angeles with one finalist selected […]