Will Smith To Produce Biopic About Michael Jordan’s Baseball Career
(AllHipHop News) Will Smith is reportedly producing a biopic about Michael Jordan’s minor league baseball career. The NBA legend briefly retired from basketball in 1993 and went to play for the White Sox Double-A affiliate Birmingham Barons. The Tracking Board reports: In The Prospect, written by Ben Epstein, Michael Jordan uses a year as a […]

Lonzo Ball Launches Nas And Cash Money Inspired Apparel Collection
(AllHipHop News) Is Lonzo Ball still trolling Nas? Or is the Los Angeles Lakers rookie actually trying to pay homage to the Hip Hop icon? After telling the world no one listens to Nas anymore and rappers like Future and Migos are real Hip Hop, Ball was seen in New York City wearing a hoodie […]

Kendrick Lamar Tapped To Perform At College Football Title Game
(AllHipHop News) The 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship game is scheduled for January 8 in Atlanta. For the first time, a halftime show will be part of the televised event. Billboard reports Kendrick Lamar will be the music artist performing that evening. However, the DAMN album creator’s set will broadcast on ESPN from Atlanta’s […]

Nick Cannon To Create New Movie Starring Chris Brown, Evan Ross & More
(AllHipHop News) Versatile entertainer Nick Cannon will be writing, directing, and producing a new independent film titled She Ball, according to Variety. The Ncredible Entertainment head will also star in the movie along with Chris Brown, Evan Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, Rebecca De Mornay, Faizon Love, K.D. Aubert, Luenell, and Marla Gibbs “I’m very excited […]

Cardi B Announces ‘Bartier Bardi’ Single Featuring 21 Savage
(AllHipHop News) In a week that included her establishing a new Hot 100 record and appearing in two new music videos, Cardi B is set to top off the week with a new single. ‘Bartier Bardi’ featuring 21 Savage will arrive on Friday, December 22. The Bronx rapper was part of the visuals for the […]

Kevin Hart To Star As A Hitman In New Action-Comedy “On The Run”
(AllHipHop News) Kevin Hart has signed on to star as a hitman in action-comedy “On The Run.” The actor and comedian will play an assassin in Universal Pictures upcoming flick, and will also produce under his Hartbeat production company, according to The Hollywood Reporter. With a script from “Everybody Hates Chris” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” writer […]

Travis Scott and Saint Laurent Link For Limited Edition Album
(AllHipHop News) Travis Scott has partnered with Saint Laurent on a limited-edition album. The “Antidote” rapper fronted the French luxury fashion label’s spring/summer 2017 campaign, released in November 2016, which saw him sporting a slim-fit black suit and posing in the desert alongside other models. Continuing his relationship with the brand, Scott has now worked […]

Eminem Had To Learn How To Rap Again After Drug Addiction
(AllHipHop News) Eminem’s handlers were concerned his drug addiction hell had caused the star lasting “brain damage” because he almost forgot how to rap as he recorded his 2009 album Relapse. The “Lose Yourself” hitmaker forced himself to kick his longtime substance abuse habit after suffering a near-fatal drug overdose in 2007, and got back […]

Rape Accusers Put Russell Simmons On Blast During “Megyn Kelly Show”
(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Russell Simmons is under fire again, after two of his rape accusers appeared on the “Megyn Kelly Today” show to discuss their allegations against the Def Jam founder. Sherri Hines and Natashia Williams-Blach both gave detailed accounts of their encounters with Russell Simmons. Sheri Sher said she was just 18-years-old when […]

Nicki Minaj’s Brother Fights For Freedom After Rape Conviction
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Nicki Minaj’s brother has postponed his sentencing hearing in a bid to vacate his child rape conviction. Jelani Maraj was found guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child last month and now faces 25 years to life in prison. He was set to be […]

DJ Khaled Discusses ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ Role
This December, DJ Khaled will spread nothing but joy and success as he appears alongside Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee, Chrissie Fit and the rest of the Bellas in ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ . Check out this brand new featurette, “The Headliner,” with Khaled as he explains lending his expertise to the film and his experience working with […]

Complex Issues Statement About Joe Budden Leaving ‘Everyday Struggle’
(AllHipHop News) Everyday Struggle became a trending topic on Twitter this morning. Social media users began discussing the Complex News debate show after the program’s original host Joe Budden suggested he was in the middle of a contract dispute with the media company. “My contract is up… waiting to see how this plays out,” tweeted […]

Lil Kim Checks Fan Over Body Shaming Comments
(AllHipHop News) Lil Kim has hit back at a fan who body shamed her for wearing a tight catsuit. The rapper performed at a concert in New Jersey on Thursday evening sporting a tight PVC catsuit featuring bright blocks of pink, red and blue fabric, and posted several photos of herself posing in the outfit […]

Fetty Wap Sinks $100,000 Into Girlfriend’s Fashion Business
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fetty Wap has invested $100,000 in his girlfriend’s fashion business. The “Trap Queen” hitmaker surprised designer Yaya at her Omaj by NoiR clothing line launch party in New Jersey, after performing for her. Fetty told fans he was very impressed with his girlfriend’s creativity as he hit the microphone to announce his […]

MF DOOM Mourns The Passing Of His Teenage Son
(AllHipHop News) Condolences go out to the family and friends of Daniel “MF DOOM” Dumile. The legendary Hip Hop artist/producer lost his son on Monday. DOOM shared a touching message on his Instagram page about Malachi Dumile. The note reads: KING MALACHI EZEKIEL DUMILE 2/22/03 – 12/18/17 THE GREATEST SON ONE COULD ASK FOR. SAFE […]

Mystikal Pleads Not Guilty To Rape and Kidnapping Charges
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Mystikal pleaded not guilty to rape and kidnapping charges in a Louisiana court on Monday (December 18). The “Danger” singer, real name Michael Tyler, turned himself in to police in Shreveport in August after a warrant was issued for his arrest relating to an alleged sex assault in a casino in October […]

XXXTentacion Facing A Total Of 15 Felony Charges
(AllHipHop News) Rap newcomer XXXTentacion has been slapped with a further eight felony charges of witness tampering relating to his 2016 arrest for domestic violence. The troubled star was jailed in Florida on Friday (December 15) for violating his bail after prosecutors accused him of coercing the ex-girlfriend he’s accused of beating not to testify […]

Vince Staples Talks SoundCloud Rap, Lil Uzi, Lil Pump & Violent Lyrics
(AllHipHop News) What is SoundCloud rap? That’s a question Vince Staples posed during his interview with the In Sight Out podcast. The Big Fish Theory album creator turned the question back around on P**itchfork managing editor Matthew Schnipper when asked about the sub-genre. “What is that? Example? Is Lil Uzi Vert SoundCloud rap? I love […]

Joe Budden Leaves The ‘Everyday Struggle’ Show
(AllHipHop News) There is some confusion about the current status of Joe Budden on the Complex News show Everyday Struggle. DJ Whoo Kid sat in for Budden on Monday’s episode which led to fans wondering if the replacement was permanent. “[Joe Budden] will be back. He’s on baby duties this week. I’m not taking his […]

Patriots Owner Bob Kraft Talks Being A “Big Fan” Of Diddy
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ public plea to become the next majority owner of the Carolina Panthers had the music world, the sports world, and the business world talking about the successful entrepreneur. TMZ caught up with New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft to get his thoughts about Combs possibly joining the NFL elites. “I’m […]