Rapper Young M.A. Flaunts Weight Loss
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Young M.A. is 20 pounds lighter after cutting meat and liquor out of her diet. The “Ooouuu” hitmaker took to Instagram to show off her new slim physique, revealing she wanted to change her life. “To all my supporters that keep saying I lost weight… yes it was on purpose lol (laugh […]

Nas And Nicki Minaj Break Up
(AllHipHop News) One of the most exciting romances has come to an end, according to sources. Nas and Nicki Minaj – also known as Nasika – have decided to go their separate ways and break up as a couple. The pair had been dating since last May or June and recently there were rumors than […]

Mary J. Blige Joins Black-out Movement At The Golden Globes
(AllHipHop News) Mary J. Blige has added her name to the growing list of leading ladies who will be wearing black to the Golden Globes. The R&B star, who is nominated for her role in “Mudbound,” has revealed she’ll be joining Gal Gadot, Meryl Streep, and Saoirse Ronan among the actresses taking part in a […]

Ciara Strips Down For Provocative Bedroom Shots Taken By Husband
(AllHipHop News) Ciara has gone nearly naked for a series of provocative pictures taken by husband Russell Wilson. The “Goodies” singer, who gave birth to her second child, her first with Russell, in April, showed off her incredible post-baby body in the images, which were taken in the pair’s bedroom. In the shots, Ciara wore […]

Fetty Wap’s Pregnant Girlfriend Hospitalized
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fetty Wap is staying by his pregnant partner’s hospital bedside after her water broke three months early. “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” reality show star Alexis Skyy was admitted to a medical center in Georgia early on Tuesday and she and Fetty are currently awaiting the premature birth of their daughter, their […]

Chief Keef High On Eight Different Drugs At Time Of DUI Arrest
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Chief Keef was under the influence of eight different drugs when he was arrested in Miami, Florida last spring, according to a new toxicology report. The “Love Sosa” hitmaker was taken into custody for driving under the influence (DUI) by Florida police officers in April, after the cops allegedly witnessed him take […]

Vinyl Album Sales Grow For 12th Straight Year In 2017
(AllHipHop News) 2017 was a great year for streaming services. According to industry data, the number of streams increased by 50.3% from 2016. However, an “old” music format is still gaining traction from consumers. Billboard reports vinyl album sales hit 14.32 million units in 2017 which was a 9% rise from the previous twelve months. […]

Fans Sue Live Nation For Alleged Injuries From Future Concert Stampede
(AllHipHop News) According to TMZ, Catrina Washington and Shauntay Harris are suing the event promotions company Live Nation and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The plaintiffs claim they were injured during a so-called stampede at a Future concert last May. The website reports: In the docs, Washington and Harris say fireworks were used during the performance, setting […]

Drake, Future & Kendrick Lamar Among Most Streamed Artists Of 2017
(AllHipHop News) Music streaming saw a 50.3% increase from 2016 to 2017, according to BuzzAngle Music data published by Variety. Some of Hip Hop’s biggest talents benefited from listeners’ 377 billion streams last year. For the second year in a row, Drake was the most streamed artist of ’17. The OVO leader is the only […]

Kendrick Lamar & Top Dawg To Produce ‘Black Panther: The Album’
(AllHipHop News) Two weeks ago, Kendrick Lamar used the premiere of his “LOVE” music video to hint that he would be involved in a soundtrack connected to the forthcoming Black Panther movie. It has now become official that the Compton emcee will be involved in the creation of a project connected to the Marvel Studios […]

2 Chainz Blasts Governors Ball Music Festival Over The Event’s Flyer
(AllHipHop News) The official line-up for the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival was announced yesterday. Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Halsey, N.E.R.D, and Khalid were given top billing on the event’s flyer. It appears 2 Chainz took offense to being listed in the middle of the promotional artwork. The rap veteran’s name […]

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Damn’ Named RIAA’s Top Certified R&B/Hip Hop Album
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar is in a good position going into Grammy Night on January 28. He’s up for 7 awards, including Album Of The Year for DAMN. The 2x Multi-Platinum album has already earned a prestigious honor from the Recording Industry Association of America. DAMN was named the RIAA’s Top Certified R&B/Hip Hop Album of […]

Bruno Mars & Cardi B Pay Homage To ‘In Living Color’ With “Finesse”
(AllHipHop News) Grammy-winning singer Bruno Mars recruited Grammy-nominated rapper Cardi B for the remix to his “Finesse” song. The Atlantic Records duo also got together to film a video for the track off 24K Magic. Mars directed the visuals which recreate scenes from the 1990s sketch comedy series In Living Color. Cardi raps during a […]

Talib Kweli Sues Over Rape Allegations
(AllHipHop News) Hip-hop star Talib Kweli is suing bloggers at a website who published a story alleging he raped a 14-year-old girl. The 42-year-old rapper, full name Talib Kweli Greene, is taking legal action against the writers behind Turtleboy Sports, a website founded by bloggers in 2013, according to documents obtained by U.S. website The […]

Angela Simmons Is Single For 2018
(AllHipHop News) Hip-hop icon Reverend Run’s daughter, Angela Simmons, rang in 2018 as a single woman after parting ways with the father of her baby boy. The fashion designer and reality TV star is thought to have split from Sutton Tennyson several months ago, and as she prepared to kick off the New Year, Angela […]

Catholic League Boss Calls Out Jay-Z Over Video For Family Feud
(AllHipHop News) A leading official at the Catholic League has slammed Jay-Z’s new “Family Feud” video, calling the promo “gratuitous” and “exploitative.” The star-studded film was released exclusively on the “99 Problems” hitmaker’s streaming service Tidal on Friday and in the footage, he is seen walking into a church, hand-in-hand with his daughter Blue Ivy. […]

Dave East Reveals Release Date & Cover Art For ‘Paranoia 2’
(AllHipHop News) Back in September, Dave East revealed he would be releasing a sequel to his 2017 EP Paranoia: A True Story. There is now an official release date associated with part 2. “#PARANOIA2 OTW!!! 1.16.18,” tweeted the Harlem emcee on Tuesday night. The first Paranoia included contributions from Jeezy, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, […]

Kenyon Martin On Lil B’s Curse: He Don’t Mean Sh*t, He’s A Nobody
(AllHipHop News) Whether you believe in the “Based God Curse” or not, Lil B’s alleged ability to hex people has become a regular conversation in sports culture. NBA franchises have even thanked the Bay Area rep for not cursing them. Lil B recently offered his blessing to numerous basketball teams, and he warned the Denver […]

Eminem Tapped To Headline Governors Ball Music Festival 2018
(AllHipHop News) One day after news broke that Eminem will be one of the headliners for the 2018 Coachella Music Festival, the word is out that the Hip Hop legend will also top the bill for this year’s Governors Ball Music Festival. Founders Entertainment announced the lineup for the eighth annual edition of the NYC […]

Atlantic Records Accused Of Using “Mixtape” Label To Avoid Payments
(AllHipHop News) Many modern music producers have been very vocal about the lack of proper compensation for their work. That financial frustration led to Sonny Digital suggesting the need for a producer’s union, Southside slamming Interscope Records, and Metro Boomin blasting Atlantic Records’ APG Division. Atlantic is now facing more accusations of unfair actions. Longtime […]