LA Prosecutors Seize Phone, Issue Subpoenas Over Suge Knight Interview
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Suge Knight was in more trouble, over an interview conducted for an upcoming documentary series. Suge Knight is currently being held on a $10 million dollar bail for running over and killing Terry Carter and attempting to murder Cle “Bone” Sloan in January of. Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and others were […]
Floyd Mayweather Sr. Wanted For Punching A Woman
(AllHipHop News) Some sort of domestic problem has Floyd Mayweather’s pop in the crosshairs of prosecutors. Police in Las Vegas are looking for Floyd Mayweather Sr., who is accused of assaulting a woman. The incident went down in September when Floyd Mayweather Sr. allegedly punched a woman during a fight. The legendary trainer then grabbed […]
50 Cent Considering New Game Based On Upcoming TV Series
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is planning a return to the gaming world, with a sequel to his video games The rap star has to hit games under his belt with “50 Cent: Bulletproof” and “50 Cent: Blood on the Sand.” 50 has been on the promotional circuit, hyping his new movie “Den of Thieves.” During […]
Nelly Rape Accuser Seeks Injunction Against Rapper’s Penis
(AllHipHop News) Nelly’s rape accuser is back in court, and this time she seeking an injunction – against the rapper’s penis. Monique Greene maintains Nelly raped her on a tour bus in Washington, in early October. However, Nelly was cleared when police declined to file charges against the rapper since Greene refused to press charges […]
Nas Hit With New Tax Liens In Georgia
(AllHipHop News) The state of Georgia have their sights set on Nas’ pockets. According to documents, Nas has been hit with another tax lien. This is one is for $309,671 for money he earned in 2013, while another lien claims Nas owes over $50,000. The government is seeking to collect the back taxes and plan […]
Rihanna Joins Elite Club With 50th Billboard Chart Top 40
(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 […]
USA Puts Up Billboard For Biggie Series At Intersection Where He Died
(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 […]
XXXTentacion Offers Up Cash And Prizes In Challenge To Fans
(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 […]
DJ Mustard Gives Up Lean After Fredo Santana’s Death
(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 […]
Too $hort Fires Back At Rape Accuser
(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 […]
Rapper Yung Berg Is A Wanted Man
(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 […]
Fabolous Compares 1990s Hip Hop To Modern-Day Hip Hop
(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 […]
Producer Accuses Drake Of Stealing ‘Scary Hours’ EP Cover
(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 […]
Jordan Peele Picks Up 3 Oscar Nominations For ‘Get Out’
(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, […]
Fetty Wap: Losing BET Best New Artist Award To Sam Smith Broke Me Down
(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 […]
Mary J. Blige Earns Oscar Nomination For Her Role In ‘Mudbound’
(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 […]
Star Calls Out Co-Host DJ Akademiks For “Clowning” Fredo Santana
(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 […]
Childish Gambino Signs With RCA Records & Plans To Release New Music
(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, […]
Camila Cabello & Young Thug Hit #1 On The Hot 100 Chart With “Havana”
(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 […]
50 Cent Says Making Hit Music Is “Not Rocket Science”
(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 […]
