(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has made chart history in America by becoming one of only eight artists to score 50 or more Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hits. Her latest offering, “Lemon,” jumps up from 50 to 40 on the new countdown, breaking a tie for 49 top 40s with Madonna. Rihanna has now had as […]

(AllHipHop News) Apparently, USA Network’s is pulling out all the stops to promote their new scripted series “Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.” A huge billboard has been erected at the intersection of Wilshire and Fairfax. The strategically-placed advertisement is where Biggie was gunned down in March of 1997, in front of […]

(AllHipHop News) Florida rapper XXXTentacion is reaching out to his fans, to help them better their lives. XXXTentacion has announced he has launched the #THEHELPINGHANDCHALLENGE. The rapper is challenging his fans to post themselves doing positive deeds and helping other people. The winner will receive a PlayStation 4, an Xbox One, $1,000 and a first […]

(AllHipHop News) The recent rash of deaths in hip-hop is prompting one of the game’s biggest producers to give up lean. DJ Mustard posted a picture of himself pouring a pricey bottle of Promethazine and Codeine down the drain, vowing to give up his habit. “It’s over. It’s over, f##k this s##t,” DJ Mustard said […]

​(AllHipHop News) Rapper Too $hort has threatened to sue the woman who has accused him of sexual battery. Teana Louis filed papers in Los Angeles on Friday, claiming the hip-hop star sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions in 2016. She alleges he forced her to have oral and a### sex against her wishes. Teana claims […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Yung Berg has become a wanted man again after skipping a court date in Miami, Florida. The troubled 32-year-old found himself in trouble with authorities back in October, when police were called to his hotel room to investigate an altercation. They discovered two marijuana joints in his possession, and took him into […]

(AllHipHop News) Jadakiss and Fabolous connected with Mass Appeal for an Around the World video interview. The clip opens with Fab talking about the differences between Hip Hop of the 1990s and Hip Hop of today. “I always looked at the 90s where it was so many different genres and different styles. A lot of […]

(AllHipHop News) It’s 2018 and Drake is still being accused of creative theft. The OVO Sound head dropped the two-song EP Scary Hours over the weekend to mostly positive reactions. There is at least one person that is taking issue with the project. Electronic producer Rabit went on Instagram to suggest Drake’s cover art is […]

(AllHipHop News) Jordan Peele is a triple nominee for this year’s Academy Awards. The Get Out filmmaker/producer found out this morning he was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. Additionally, his thriller got a nod for Best Picture. Get Out is competing against Call Me By Your Name, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, […]

(AllHipHop News) Fetty Wap dominated the Billboard charts in 2014-2015. Over that period, the New Jersey native saw his first three songs reach the Top 10 of the Hot 100 which was the first time a rapper achieved that feat since Chingy in 2004. When award season came around, Fetty and some of his followers […]

(AllHipHop News) Congratulations go out to the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. The 2018 Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, and Mary J. Blige was selected for the Best Supporting Actress category. Blige’s turn in the Netflix period piece Mudbound puts her up against Allison Janney (I, Tonya), Hong Chau (Downsizing), Laurie Metcalf (Lady […]

(AllHipHop News) The Complex News debate program Everyday Struggle returned yesterday with a new host. Veteran radio personality Troi “Star” Torain replaced Joe Budden on the panel. In his very first episode, the self-described hater came out swinging hard at co-host DJ Akademiks. The final segment featured the commentators discussing the recent passing of Chicago-raised rapper […]

(AllHipHop News) Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover had some of his fans concerned they would not be getting a lot more music from the ATLien. Last June, he announced at the Governors Ball festival, “I’ll see you for the last Gambino album.” The next Gambino LP will be delivered via RCA Records, according to Variety. Glover, […]

(AllHipHop News) Camila Cabello and Young Thug’s “Havanna” earned both performers their first #1 single on the Hot 100 chart. The Latin pop/rap collaboration spent seven nonconsecutive weeks at #2 before reaching the pinnacle. “Havanna” got a bump after Cabello released her debut solo album Camila on January 12. The former Fifth Harmony member’s project opened […]

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is adamant that simplicity is the key to making hit music. The rapper, real name Curtis Jackson, released single “In da Club” back in January 2003, with the catchy tune quickly becoming an international hit. Reflecting on the 15th anniversary of his debut, Fif told said it was easy to make […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Tyga has reportedly been dating the woman who made a sex tape with Wiz Khalifa for several months. The “Rack City” hitmaker and British Playboy model Carla Howe, who filmed explicit footage of her having intercourse with Wiz in 2014, began seeing each other last year. “They started talking last March when […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Skepta has reportedly enjoyed a string of secret dates with Naomi Campbell. The British supermodel and grime artist were spotted enjoying each others company at lavish Paris Fashion Week: Men’s parties last Thursday and Friday. Naomi and Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Junior Adenuga, were introduced by mutual friends, and an […]

(AllHipHop News) The organizers of the WOO HAH! Festival are offering rap and a unique hip-hop vacation. Organizers have announced the headliners for the annual festival, which will include performances by A$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Action Bronson and Smokepurpp. This July, the three-day WOO HAH! Festival will take over the Beekse Bergen Safari Park, where […]

(AllHipHop News) Diddy is still peeved that Janet Jackson’s infamous ‘Nipplegate’ wardrobe malfunction completely overshadowed his performance at the Super Bowl. The 48-year-old rapper took to the stage alongside Nelly at the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show in 2004, with a performance he says took six months to prepare. However, the evening also saw the […]

(AllHipHop News) Government leaders in China are making moves to ban hip-hop music from television and radio airwaves. Authorities with the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television of the People’s Republic of China are attempting to stop the spread of the genre and other forms of expression they have deemed vulgar. According […]