(AllHipHop News) Recently-unearthed video footage appearing to show embattled rapper XXXtentacion hitting a woman was filmed “in jest,” according to the star’s lawyer. The “Look At Me!” hitmaker is already under investigation relating to his 2016 domestic violence arrest, but prosecutors in Florida are now reportedly examining old cell phone footage, which emerged online this […]

(AllHipHop News) Throughout his three-decade career in music, Snoop Dogg has seen three projects (Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told) hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The 46-year-old pop culture icon achieved another milestone this week by leading the Top Gospel Albums chart. Snoop Dogg Presents: Bible […]

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has ended his working relationship with longtime manager Izvor “Izzy” Zivkovic. According to editors at Billboard.com, the hitmaker has taken the decision to end his working relationship with Zivkovic, a discreet figure in Kanye’s camp who avoided the spotlight. The Croatian born manager, who was considered to be a close confidant […]

(AllHipHop News) Legendary music star and BET “I Am Hip Hop” honoree Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell is now connected to an NATAS-nominated TV program. Viceland’s Rivals: The Boom Squad earned an Outstanding Long Sports Documentary nod at the 39th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. “Not in my wildest dreams would I ever think one of my […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fabolous ran into some relationship drama with his longtime girlfriend Emily B., last night (March 29). According to reports, Fabolous booked on domestic violence charges after he allegedly struck the “Love & Hip Hop: New York” star during an argument. Emily called the police on the rapper, who surrendered to cops with […]

(AllHipHop News) Joey Bada$$ now has a Hot 100 song on his résumé. The Pro Era frontman’s name appears on that Billboard chart for the first time as a result of a collaboration with XXXTentacion. XXX’s “Infinity (888)” currently holds the #83 spot on the Billboard chart. The cut is one of seven tracks from […]

(AllHipHop News) Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam’s career never seemed to be the same after she was flayed in the press following her middle-finger salute during the 2012 Superbowl halftime show. Besides the public backlash, the British recording artist professionally known as M.I.A. was also hit with a $16.6 million lawsuit from the NFL. The media-driven controversy […]

(AllHipHop News) Some Soul/R&B fans continue to question the authenticity of Bruno Mars making “black music.” The Grammy-winning vocalist recently became a trending topic when Twitter users began debating whether Mars was guilty of cultural appropriation. Bruno Mars has routinely acknowledged the musical forefathers – such as Babyface, Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis […]

(AllHipHop News) Sonny Digital has been very outspoken about financial issues associated with the music business. The beatmaker for Future’s “Same Damn Time,” 2 Chainz’s “Birthday Song,” and ILoveMakonnen’s “Tuesday” called for a union to protect producers. In a new interview with Montreality, Sonny discusses another economic concern in the industry. He claimed the illegal […]

(AllHipHop News) Tekashi69 promised Charlamagne Tha God that his sit down with The Breakfast Club would be watched by more people than any other interview in the radio show’s history. Nearly a week later, the episode with the Brooklyn rapper has quickly racked up over 6.6 million views on YouTube. That colossal total puts 6ix9ine […]

(AllHipHop News) Cardi B and Offset share more than just a loving relationship, which has reportedly produced an unborn child. Cardi recently inked a deal with Quality Control, the power label/management company which also counts Migos, Lil Yachty and Rich The Kid as artists signed to the company. The rapper, who was previously represented by […]

(AllHipHop News) The woman who accused rapper Nelly of rape has landed in the hospital over the intense publicity the case has been receiving. Monique Greene was briefly hospitalized last week citing “severe emotional distress” related to allegations and “the aftermath.” According to sources, a friend of Greene’s became concerned for her health after a […]

(AllHipHop News) Prosecutors sentenced DMX to one year in prison in his tax evasion case. The rap star admitted to hiding $1.7 million dollars in wages, from the years 2011-2013. “I was in a cloud,” DMX told the Judge. “I wasn’t thinking straight.” DMX hatched a scheme to use the bank accounts of surrogates instead […]

(AllHipHop News) Pharrell Williams has signed a new multi-year deal with bosses at his longtime publisher Sony/ATV Music. During his two decades with the company, Pharrell has enjoyed a string of hits as a songwriter, musician, and producer, and according to editors at Billboard magazine, he will now use that experience to mentor young songwriters […]

(AllHipHop News) Tyga has attempted to put an end to rumors he’s the father of Kylie Jenner’s baby with an impassioned plea on Twitter. Following the news that Kylie and rapper Travis Scott had welcomed their baby girl into the world on February 1, it was reported that Tyga, who split from the reality star […]

(AllHipHop News) Usher, Common and The Roots are to perform at the launch of a memorial to African-American victims of lynching. The stars will hit the stage to mark the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in Montgomery, Alabama next month on April 27. Bluesman Gary Clark, Jr., […]

(AllHipHop News) Ja Rule has decided to cooperate with a bankruptcy probe relating the failed Fyre Festival in the Bahamas last April. According to reports, Ja has agreed to work with the trustee representing The Fyre Festival, in order to avoid coming under his microscope. According to Gregory Messer, Ja agreed to cooperate in exchange […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Cardi B has asked the media to stop making sales predictions about her debut album Invasion Of Privacy because it is giving her “bad anxiety.” On Monday, the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker announced the title of her debut studio record and shared the artwork, which features her sitting in a yellow chair wearing […]

(AllHipHop News) Heineken has pulled a commercial for its light beer after it was criticized by Chance The Rapper for being racist. The hip-hop star took to Twitter on Sunday night to slam the TV commercial, which features a bartender sliding a bottle of alcohol down a bar, past black men and women, where it […]

By: ykyles Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) (AllHipHop News) Cardi B is preparing to let loose her debut album, Invasion Of Privacy, on April 6. The Bronx-raised entertainer is also promoting a nationwide competition connected with Tinder. The Twitter account for the dating app tweeted, “Is your school worthy? Start swiping if you want a performance by [Cardi […]