(AllHipHop News) This week, Eric B & Rakim’s verified Twitter account felt the need to express feelings about the state of modern rap. The legendary Hip Hop group sent out two specific tweets about the “tragic” fall of the genre. “You are now witnessing the devolution of rap music. The death of poetry and smoothness, […]

(AllHipHop News) Actor Michael B. Jordan spent a lot of time alone, listening to speeches by political revolutionaries, as he prepared to portray the villain in the new “Black Panther” movie. The “Creed” star tackles the role of Erik ‘Killmonger’ Stevens in the action blockbuster, in which his exiled character becomes a black-ops soldier for […]

(AllHipHop News) British rock fans have expressed their fury over the Reading and Leeds festivals’ hip-hop filled line-up, led by Kendrick Lamar. The events, which share headliners and are held simultaneously over the same weekend in August, have long had a reputation as the U.K.’s rowdiest rock-focused festivals. In recent years, organizers have invited a […]

After arriving with a bang in late 2017, California rapper Saweetie has officially announced she’s signed to her own ICY label imprint in partnership with Artistry Records and Warner Bros. Records. The MC’s buzzing new single“ICY GRL” is available at all digital retailers now. “You know you have something special when an artist immediately connects […]

(AllHipHop News) Houston rap star Chamillionaire is hoping to revolutionize the social media space with his new app, Convoz. The Grammy Award-winning rapper who successfully transitioned into technology was an early investor in companies like Maker Studios and Cruise (acquired for $700 million and $1 billion respectively). Chamillionaire showcased the new Convoz app during UpFront […]

(AllHipHop News) The self-described King Of The South helped some Atlanta moviegoers experience the highly anticipated movie about the King of Wakanda. On February 12, Tip “T.I.” Harris headed to the Walmart store located on Cascade Road for a free Black Panther ticket-giveaway. More than 250 people of all ages and VIP guests got to […]

(AllHipHop News) In collaboration with the craft breweries Interboro of New York, Pipeworks of Chicago, and J. Wakefield of Miami, Run The Jewels will release their second craft beer. The February arrival of the Panther Like A Panther Stout follows 2017’s award-winning Stay Gold IPA. 2018 will also see the release of the Legend Has It Pilsner in April and the Down Double IPA in October. Additionally, RTJ is […]

(AllHipHop News) It’s been a decade since Chris Rock’s last full televised stand-up performance. The veteran entertainer is back with a new hour-long special for Netflix. Chris Rock: Tamborine debuted on the streaming service overnight. Bo Burnham directed the program which was filmed at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music. Netflix reportedly paid the comedic […]

(AllHipHop News) Nipsey Hussle is in album mode. His debut studio LP Victory Lap is set to arrive on February 16, and the California spitter spoke with Beats 1 Radio’s Zane Lowe about the project. In particular, Nipsey was asked about working with Kendrick Lamar for the “Dedication” single. He recalled how the collaboration came […]

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj fans put out an APB on their favorite artist after the leader of the Barbz’s social media absence. Her online followers have not seen a new post from Nicki since late December. Rumors began to circulate on why the Young Money star stopped social networking. Pregnancy, surgery, and other theories have […]

(AllHipHop News) A spring break Party featuring controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is drawing outrage from local citizens. Tekashi 6ix9ine is booked to play at Clayton’s Beach Bar in South Padre Island in Texas this March, but his criminal record and a reputation for violence have some questioning the venue’s booking practices. The rapper could face […]

**(AllHipHop News) NBA star LeBron James has signed on to produce the remake of a classic hip-hop movie. A new installment of “House Party” will hit theaters, thanks to a new agreement between LeBron’s company SpringHill Entertainment, and New Line Cinema. The latest film in the franchise will be written by “Atlanta’s” Steven Glover and […]

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West wants to claim the trademark to his Red October shoes, the final ones he designed for Nike before his switch to Adidas. Kanye and Nike bosses fell out in 2013 after a dispute over royalty payments and the delayed release of the Air Yeezy 2 Red October sneakers – which only […]

(AllHipHop News) Beyonce dad Mathew Knowles decided not to intervene when her marriage to Jay-Z was in trouble, as he didn’t want to be an overbearing parent. Rumors the superstar couple’s relationship had hit the rocks first emerged when video footage emerged of the singer’s sister Solange attacking Jay in an elevator after the Met […]

(AllHipHop News) Nelly’s lawyer is welcoming a criminal probe into Nelly after the rapper was accused of another sexual assault following a show in England last December. [News broke today that the Saint Louis rap star is being investigated by police in Essex, U.K., for allegedly masturbating in front of a woman and ordering her […]

(AllHipHop News) Yet another Kendrick Lamar led LP is set to land in the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Black Panther: The Album is expected to debut at #1 with over 100,000 first-week units. The TDE superstar curated the soundtrack, and he is credited on five songs on the project. SZA, Schoolboy Q, […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Nelly will have problems the next time he returns to the United Kingdom. According to reports, the rapper is being investigated for sexual assault, over an incident on December 5th, 2017. A woman, who is from the U.K., claims she was violated by Nelly after a show at Cliffs Pavilion in […]

(AllHipHop News) Big K.R.I.T. is the latest rapper to take part in BET’s “Rate The Bars” video series. The creator of 2017’s 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time album scored lyrics from several southern Hip Hop artists without knowing who wrote the particular bars. Scarface, David Banner, Lecrae, Big Boi, Slim Jxmmi, and Curren$y were […]

(AllHipHop News) Drake has scored a third week at the top of the U.S. charts with “God’s Plan.” The rapper becomes the first artist to log three weeks of more than 75 million U.S. streams with the same track. Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect,” which ended 2017 as America’s number one and began the new year on […]

(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross broke out back in 2006 with the platinum single “Hustlin’.” Twelve years later, the Maybach Music Group boss reflects on his business moves on Tidal’s Side Hustle. For the show, Ross sat down with Adelle Platon outside his Checkers restaurant in Miami. They also went to a Wing Stop location owned […]