Rapper Eve Missed Out On Investing In Vitaminwater
(AllHipHop News) Rapper-turned-TV-host Eve missed out on an opportunity to invest in popular sports drink Vitaminwater. The “Who’s That Girl” hitmaker was invited to work with an acquaintance developing the line several years ago, but she turned him down and now regrets her decision. “Years ago, when I was first coming up in the business […]

Is Rick Ross On Life Support Or Not?
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fat Trel has dismissed reports that Rick Ross is in life support. The DC artist said he had actually talked to the Maybach Mogul. Rick Ross was sent to the emergency room after falling ill in his Miami mansion. Early reports said it was a respitory matter then an ailment that was […]

Nas Backed Tech Company Ring Sells For A Billion
(AllHipHop News) Nas’ early investment in a technology company has potentially earned the rapper millions of dollars. The rap star’s Queensbridge Venture Partners was an early investor in Ring, which manufactures WiFi cameras and doorbells. Earlier this week, Ring announced it had been acquired for $1 billion by Amazon, creating a windfall for Nas” VC […]

Young Dolph Heading Back To CIAA After Last Year’s Shootout
(AllHipHop News) Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina are bracing for the return of Young Dolph to CIAA Weekend. According to reports, the Memphis rapper is due to make an appearance in the city over one year after being targeted in a violent shooting. Over 100 shots were fired at the rapper during a broad daylight […]

Big Sean To Build Luxury Entertainment Venue In Detroit
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Big Sean has outlined plans to build a luxury movie theater and concert venue in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. The “Bounce Back” hitmaker is known for giving back to his local community, and earlier this week, he joined forces with Paul Glanz, owner of theater company Emagine Entertainment, to announce a […]

DJ Khaled Joins French Montana’s #WeAreTheDream Education Campaign
(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled announced his support for French Montana’s “We Are The Dream” campaign which encourages DACA recipients to apply for college. The Grateful album creator took part in a PSA sponsored by MTV and Get Schooled. The #WeAreTheDream initiative connects undocumented young people with information and resources to help them seek higher education. […]

Fetty Wap Fined After Pleading Guilty To Drunk Drag Racing
(AllHipHop News) Fetty Wap has been ordered to pay a fine and attend a safe driving program after pleading guilty to drunk drag racing. The rapper was pulled over by police after he was spotted drag racing on the Gowanus Expressway in New York last November. The “Trap Queen” star was apparently speeding in his […]

N.O.R.E. Talks Lil Uzi Vert, The Generational Gap & Hip Hop History
(AllHipHop News) Back in 2016, Lil Uzi Vert experienced backlash from some Hip Hop purists when the newcomer refused to rap over a DJ Premier beat while on Hot 97. The moment was one of the most widely known examples of the so-called “generational gap” in Hip Hop culture. Rap veteran N.O.R.E. addressed the old […]

Jay-Z Tops Diddy On Forbes Cash Kings List For 2018
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has dethroned Sean “Diddy” Combs as the richest entertainer on the planet. Over the past year, Jay-Z’s net worth has increased to $900 million, putting him on top of Forbes list for the first time since the Forbes Five was created in 2011. Diddy clocked in at #2 with an impressive net […]

DJ Jazzy Jeff: Chance The Rapper Would Be A Good Fresh Prince On TV
(AllHipHop News) There’s been a lot of talk about a possible reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The original Quincy Jones-produced program starred the real-life rap duo of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Jazzy Jeff was recently asked which young rapper he would like to see step into Will Smith’s shoes as […]

SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ Album Earns Certified Platinum Status From The RIAA
(AllHipHop News) SZA may still feel conflicted about her Ctrl album, but it appears the fans are confident about the quality of the LP. The project is now certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Ctrl crossing the 1 million units mark was not SZA’s only new accomplishment. “Love Galore” (2x Platinum), “The […]

Jaden Smith Reveals Dates For His North American “Vision Tour”
(AllHipHop News) Jaden Smith is hitting the road this spring. The 19-year-old music artist kicks off his “Vision Tour” on April 4 in San Diego. The North American leg will extend through May 10. Other locales on the trek include Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, and Atlanta. Smith released his debut studio album, Syre, […]

Bizness Boi Talks Producing Swae Lee’s “Hurt To Look” Single
(AllHipHop News) Rae Sremmurd started off March by letting loose three songs from their forthcoming triple album. One of the records was the Swae Lee-led “Hurt To Look.” The Swaecation track was produced by Fwdslxsh, EY, and Bizness Boi. “I knew [Swae Lee] was working on Rae Sremmurd’s next project as well as Swaecation, so […]

DJ Khaled Recruits Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Future For “Top Off” Single
(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled is back at it again. The producer/executive is known for bringing together different artists for chart-topping collaborations. His latest team-up is “Top Off” featuring Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Future. Previously, Khaled combined Jay’s lyrics and Future’s flow on “I Got The Keys,” and the billion-dollar couple of Hov & Bey cooperated with […]

Tory Lanez Returns With Sophomore Album ‘Memories Don’t Die’
(AllHipHop News) Two years ago, Canadian Hip Hop artist Tory Lanez dropped his debut studio album I Told You. He’s back this week with his second official LP Memories Don’t Die. The project features Future, Wiz Khalifa, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Nav, and more. After its release, Lanez and the album title became trending topics on […]

Akon Ordered To Pay Up Over Rent Lawsuit
(AllHipHop News) Akon has been hit with a bill for $165,000 for allegedly failing to pay his rent. The “Locked Up” singer reportedly leased space on the 66th floor of the Empire State Building in New York from GTFM executives for his fashion line Aliaune Milano. According to legal documents, he agreed in July 2012 […]

Drake and Future Off The Hook In $25 Million Rape Lawsuit
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Drake and Future have been dismissed from a $25 million dollar lawsuit after a woman was raped at one of their concerts. The incident took place at their show on August 14, 2016, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. A woman only identified as “Jane Doe” filed the lawsuit, claiming the […]

Black Panther Becomes Marvel’s Third-highest Grossing Release
(AllHipHop News) “Black Panther” is Marvel’s third-highest grossing movie release at the U.S. box office. The Marvel-Disney superhero movie follows T’Challa/ Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) as he returns home as king of Wakanda only to find his sovereignty challenged by his long-time adversary Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). Directed by Ryan Coogler, “Black Panther” also […]

Rapper Desiigner Sued For Defamation
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Desiigner is facing a defamation lawsuit after taking aim at a businesswoman’s “college scams” on social media. Jessica Brown claims she helped the Panda hitmaker’s sister, Siera Selby, land a place at prestigious Howard University in Washington, D.C. through her company College Gurl, which educates students on how to pay for […]

Will Frank Ocean Appear On Rich The Kid’s ‘The World Is Yours’ Album?
(AllHipHop News) Frank Ocean is one of the most elusive musicians of the last decade. He rarely gives features to other artists, but a tweet from Rich The Kid suggests the Atlanta rhymer secured vocals from the R&B star. The @DailyRap Twitter account posted a tracklist for the forthcoming The World Is Yours album. Rich […]