Pam Grier Developing A Biopic About Herself
(AllHipHop News) Actress Pam Grier is developing a biopic about her life and career. The Jackie Brown star published her memoir, “Foxy: My Life in Three Acts,” in 2011 and she is now looking to bring her story to the big screen. A script has been written by Bennie Richburg and comedian and actor Jay […]

Kendrick Lamar Added To Grammy Lineup
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar will showcase why he’s nominated for seven Grammys during the upcoming awards ceremony this month. Kendrick is up for major awards like Record Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, and Album Of The Year amongst others, will hit the stage as a featured performer during the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. […]

Game’s Father Dies Unexpectedly
(AllHipHop News) The Game is mourning the loss of his father, who died unexpectedly in his sleep earlier today. According to reports, George Taylor was found in his home in Apple Valley, California after a family member found him unconscious in his bedroom. Taylor, who was 65-years-old, was rushed to a local hospital, where he […]

YouTube Acquires Eminem’s Battle Rap Film “BODIED”
(AllHipHop News) Eminem is heading to the Sundance Film Festival, sort of. The rapper’s new film “BODIED” has been acquired by YouTube, in a high-profile deal which will see the film make its Sundance Film Festival premiere this year. According to the film’s synopsis: “BODIED” is a satirical story of Adam Merkin, a progressive grad […]

Rapper Future To Take Charge Of Superfly Revamp Soundtrack
(AllHipHop News) Rap superstar Future has signed on to reimagine soul legend Curtis Mayfield’s Superfly soundtrack for the 1972 film’s upcoming revamp. Mayfield masterminded the music for the original cult blaxploitation crime drama, which was directed by Gordon Parks, Jr. and starred Ron O’Neal as an African-American cocaine dealer searching for a better life, and […]

A$AP Ferg Partners With Hennessy For New Campaign
(AllHipHop News) A$AP Ferg is making power moves, thanks to a new deal with Hennessy. Rapper A$AP Ferg has joined forces with bosses at liquor brand Hennessy for a new promotional campaign. The star has partnered with the Cognac company for a cocktail kit called The Hennessy Uptown, inspired by the 29-year-old’s unique style. The […]

Jeezy’s Stake In Avión Worth Millions After Company Gets Acquired
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Jeezy just scored a fortune, after the remaining stake in the tequila brand he invested in was purchased today (January 17). Avión was acquired by the multi-billion dollar global spirits brand Pernod Ricard according to reps for the company. Representatives for Avión said Founder Ken Austin, President Jenna Fagnan, and Jeezy […]

50 Cent Compares Kanye’s Ego To Trump’s and Disses His Career
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent was the guest of honor on the Conan O’Brien’s show last night, and the Queen’s rapper did not mince his words, as usual. 50 was on the set of “Conan” promoting his new movie “Den of Thieves” when he addressed some previous controversial statements while making a few new ones. The […]

YG, Nipsey Hussle To Face Off – On The Court During “The Boogie”
(AllHipHop News) YG, 4 Hunnid Records, Goldenvoice & True Religion have announced details for the “The Boogie” during All-Star Weekend. YG’S 1st annual event is a one day event, jammed packed with multiple events throughout the day and night. The “Daytime Boogie” will kick off at 11am in the parking lot area of The Shrine […]

Eminem, Childish Gambino & The Roots Tapped For Pre-Grammy Concerts
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop stars Eminem and Childish Gambino are among the acts to perform at a series of shows ahead of the 2018 Grammy ceremony. Those Citi Sound Vault concerts are scheduled for Irving Plaza from January 24 to January 28. Besides Em and CG, music fans can catch Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, […]

Bruno Mars & Cardi B’s “Finesse” Hits The Top 5 On The Hot 100
(AllHipHop News) It only took two weeks for the “Finesse” remix to break into the Top 5 of Billboard‘s Hot 100. Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s retro collaboration opened on the chart at #35 before climbing to #3 in its first full week of tracking. This gives Mars’ his 15th Top 10 single. Cardi now […]

Lil Xan Talks Getting Advice From Kendrick Lamar
(AllHipHop News) It appears Kendrick Lamar is embracing his role as a veteran in the Hip Hop game by sharing tips with newcomers. Fellow California-raised performer Diego “Lil Xan” Leanos recently revealed a conversation he had with K. Dot. “He gave me some advice over the phone, ’cause my manager, Stat Quo, was part of […]

Jay Rock Talks New Album, ‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack & Black Hippy
(AllHipHop News) A new project from Jay Rock is coming. The first taste from the LP came in the form of the track “King’s Dead” which features Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake. Besides being the lead single for Jay Rock’s upcoming full length, the record will also appear on Black Panther: The Album. The […]

Dave East Releases “The Hated” Short Film Featuring Nas
(AllHipHop News) Dave East started off the week by dropping his latest musical effort P2. Following the release of the project on Tuesday, the Harlemite took it back to his 2017 EP by releasing The Hated later that same day. The 10-minute short film is inspired by the song of the same name off Paranoia: […]

Diddy Donates $200,000 To French Montana’s Unforgettable Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs is committing $200,000 to Bad Boy artist French Montana’s Unforgettable Healthcare Campaign. Diddy’s Cîroc French Vanilla brand raised $100K, and the mogul matched that contribution with another $100,000. Previously, French Montana and music superstar The Weeknd donated a total of $400,000 to help bring maternal health care to 300,000 people […]

Company Wants To Seize Wyclef’s Assets Over $500,000 House
(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has been ordered to pay almost $500,000 for allegedly failing to pay up in a legal battle over his foreclosed Florida property. The former Fugees star bought the Miami Beach mansion in 2004, taking out a $2 million mortgage through a company he owns with several friends. However, the property was […]

Oprah Praises Ava DuVernay For Work On Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time”
From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic. The story takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. “A Wrinkle in Time is a story about a girl named Meg […]

O’Shea Jackson, Jr. Planning Beats Album
(AllHipHop News) Ice Cube’s actor son O’Shea Jackson, Jr. is quietly planning to become the next Dr. Dre by turning out an album of beats. The “Straight Outta Compton” star is making waves as an actor in Hollywood after starting out as a rapper in his teens – but he tells Access Live he hasn’t […]

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Welcome New Addition To The Family
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West are celebrating the birth of their third child. The couple welcomed a baby girl into the world early Monday morning. The baby girl, who weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces, was delivered via a surrogate after Kim had problems attempting to conceive the child […]

Crackle Releases Official Trailer For 50 Cent’s “The Oath” TV Series
(AllHipHop News) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is executive producing Crackle’s original scripted drama The Oath. A new trailer for the series hit the internet this week. The show about gang culture stars Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Cory Hardrict (American Sniper), Katrina Law (Training Day), Arlen Escarpeta (The Magicians), J.J. Soria (Animal Kingdom) and Sean Bean […]