(AllHipHop News) A movie about slain African-American teenager Emmett Till is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taraji P. Henson (Empire, Proud Mary) is set to star as Emmett’s mother Mamie Till-Mobley. Henson’s TPH Productions is developing the motion picture as well. Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood) is currently attached […]

(AllHipHop News) SZA’s “The Weekend” is one of the most popular tracks off the singer’s Ctrl album. Evidently, the song about three different ladies sharing the same man is a relatable experience for some women. Wale decided to present the male perspective on complicated multiple relationships. On his “The Weekend Remix,” the MMG representative raps, […]

(AllHipHop News) Nipsey Hussle is preparing to release his Victory Lap album on February 16. Prior to the project hitting the internet, Nipsey teamed with Tidal for a mini-doc titled 10 Rings. “As we enter into this exciting new chapter in my life and career, this documentary will bring my fans, old and new, along […]

(AllHipHop News) Cardi B has once again cemented her name in the music history books. The Atlantic Records artist joins Beyoncé as the only women to have four songs in the Top 10 of Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at the same time. “Bodak Yellow” currently holds the #5 spot on the tally, and “Bartier […]

(AllHipHop News) Rumors began circulating the internet that Insecure creator Issa Rae may have curved Drake after the Golden Globes. Apparently, the two stars interacted following Sunday night’s event. E! News reports: One source says when Drake spotted Issa, he “made his whole group stop so he could go talk to her.” After “he asked […]

(AllHipHop News) Clifford “T.I.” Harris is one of the names announced as a member of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ official transition team. The rapper/actor is among the nearly 40 other people helping the city’s newly elected leader with certain initiatives. “I’m so pleased to have such solid leadership on my side to help navigate […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Earl Sweatshirt has canceled plans to tour Australia to mourn the death of his poet father. South African native Keorapetse Kgositsile, a noted writer, and political activist, passed away on January 3, days before Earl was due to head Down Under to perform as one of the opening acts for British pop […]

(AllHipHop News) Chuck D has reassured fans his house survived the recent wildfires in California, despite reports it had burned to the ground. His old Public Enemy bandmate Flavor Flav alleged in a lawsuit that Chuck’s mansion had fallen victim to the Thomas fire – the largest blaze in California history. However, a representative for […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Logic will hit the Grammy stage this year, during a performance with fellow first-timers Alessia Cara and Khalid. The trio of artists will perform alongside a group of suicide attempt and loss survivors selected by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Grammy-nominated artists will perform Logic’s “1-800-273-8255,” which earned him two nods […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Shyne has kicked off 2018 as a new dad. The “Bad Boyz” star and his partner welcomed a baby girl earlier this week and he shared the news with fans via Instagram. Alongside a photo of himself in medical scrubs, as he gazed at his newborn, he wrote, “Welcome our princess Naomi… […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rich The Kid has linked up with Champs Sports and Adidas for the new NMD “Camo” release. In a video promoting the new line, Rich The Kid gives a nod to his upbringing in New York and Atlanta, as well as his new home in Los Angeles. The new sneakers include reflective […]

(AllHipHop News) Eminem will be the main draw of the huge festival, which draws over 100,000 people annually to Dover, Delaware. The rapper will be joined by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, the Arctic Monkeys and The Killers this year. Other headliners for the 2018 festival include Logic, Martin Garrix, SZA, alt-J, Portugal. The Man, Foster […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has denied he slept with a woman who has won child support from the star after a court ruled he is the father of her teenage son. Wayne is adamant he is not the father of a 15-year-old boy, named Dwayne after him, and has signed a declaration in a bid […]

(AllHipHop News) Jesse Williams is joining the chorus of celebrities lashing out at H&M bosses over their controversial new clothing ad. The fashion retailer hit headlines earlier this week after an offensive campaign photo featuring a young black child wearing a green hoodie emblazoned with the words ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’, surfaced online. The […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper-turned-reality TV star Gunplay is facing allegations of assault after reportedly head-butting his ex-girlfriend in a bust-up early on New Year’s Day. The “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” star stands accused of becoming engaged in a heated exchange with Aneka Johnston at Florida adult club The Office, where she works as a stripper […]

(AllHipHop News) Russell Simmons is “vehemently” denying new rape allegations against him. Two new accusers filed criminal complaints against the hip-hop mogul with the New York Police Department last month, alleging he raped them in 1983 and 1991, respectively. One of the accusers, Sherri Hines went public with her claims on TV in America last […]

(AllHipHop News) Travis Scott and Quavo of Migos finally released their joint effort Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho last month. The two southern rhymers headed to Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week to perform a song from the collaborative set. Fellow Migos member Takeoff joined the duo known as Huncho Jack for a televised rendition of “Eye […]

(AllHipHop News) If early ticket sales are any indication, Black Panther is on pace to be a huge blockbuster. Deadline reports the Ryan Coogler-directed comic book movie is now Fandango’s best-selling Marvel Cinematic Universe entry for the first 24 hours of pre-sales. Black Panther surpassed 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. That MCU title went on […]

(AllHipHop News) K. Michelle has a song on her Kimberly: The People I Used to Know album titled “Kim K,” an obvious reference to reality show star Kim Kardashian. While speaking with Revolt, the R&B singer provided more commentary about the Kardashian /Jenner family’s connection to perceived cultural appropriation. “They can be black. I can’t […]

(AllHipHop News) Music superstar Aubrey Drake Graham and entrepreneur Brent Hocking announced their intention to file an initial public offering for the Virginia Black whiskey brand. The IPO is expected to begin at the end of 2018’s first quarter. “Virginia Black is the perfect combination of exceptionally good juice in exquisite packaging at an accessible […]