Jada Pinkett Smith, Her Mom & Willow Smith To Host Facebook Talk Show
(AllHipHop News) Facebook is adding a new original talk show to the platform. Jada Pinkett Smith is hosting Red Table Talk along with her daughter Willow Smith and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris. “I just had to take a minute to tell you how excited I am – and Willow and my mom – how excited […]

Machine Gun Kelly To Star As Tommy Lee In Netflix’s Mötley Crüe Biopic
(AllHipHop News) Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker is adding another movie to his IMDb résumé. Variety reports the Cleveland native is set to play Tommy Lee in the Netflix biopic about 1980s-era rockers Mötley Crüe. The movie is based on the 2001 autobiography The Dirt*: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band*. Jeff Tremaine […]

Rich The Kid Explains Why He Signed A Deal With Interscope Records
(AllHipHop News) “Y’all n-ggas still signing deals? Still? After all they done stole, for real?” raps Jay-Z on his 4:44 song “Moonlight.” The question of why musicians continue to enter into contracts with major labels has become a regular inquiry in the culture. DJ Smallz caught up with Rich The Kid to find out why […]

Joey Bada$$ Covers Prince’s “When Doves Cry” With “When Thugs Cry”
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ is known for spitting bars on projects like 1999, B4.Da.$$, and All-Amerikkkan Badass. The 22-year-old recording artist decided to display his singing talents in triple j’s Like A Version series. Joey covered the classic 1984 Prince song “When Doves Cry” for the Australian radio station. Instead of performing the […]

Cardi B Reflects On Her Rise In The Tidal Doc ‘I’m Here Muthaf*ckas’
(AllHipHop News) By all accounts, Cardi B was one of the breakout stars of 2017. Hitting #1 on the Hot 100 chart, breaking Billboard records, and recording with top acts were just a few of the New Yorker’s memorable moments from last year. Cardi also partnered with Jeremy Scott to be the featured performer at […]

Migos Talk ‘Culture II’ Album, “MotorSport” Single, The Grammys & More
(AllHipHop News) Migos are set to drop their third studio album Culture II on January 26. Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo did an interview with Beats 1 Radio’s Ebro Darden to talk about the project. The Atlanta-based rap group also chatted about Pharrell producing “Stir Fry.” They then discussed the creation of the “MotorSport” single with […]

Yams Day 2018 Ended Early Due To Violence
(AllHipHop News) Unfortunately, Yams Day 2018 was cut short after a brawl broke out at the Bronx’s New York Expo Center. According to reports, the melee included chairs being thrown and bats being used as weapons. There were rumors circulating online that Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was somehow involved and possibly even stabbed or shot. The […]

Kodak Black Raided, Arrested And Charged With 7 Felonies
(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black is in trouble again and he now has 7 more felonies to add to his rap sheet. The rapper was arrested in Broward, Florida and slapped up with several criminal charges like two counts of possession of weapon or ammunition by a felon, grand theft of a firearm and child neglect, […]

New Documentary Highlights “Coach Snoop” With Teens and Football
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg is the subject of a new Netflix documentary chronicling his charitable activities with the Snoop Youth Football League “Coach Snoop” is an 8 episode series, concentrating on the Long Beach rapper’s time on the field, as he coaches a team of teenagers in the Snoop Youth Football League. “Music gave me […]

Pharrell, N.E.R.D. Headline NBA’s Halftime Show
(AllHipHop News) The NBA continues to tap into the creativity of rapper Pharrell Williams for the 2018 All-Star festivities. Pharrell and N.E.R.D. have been announced as the entertainment for this year’s Halftime Show. Former Black Eyed Peas member Fergie will sing the National Anthem for the United States, while the Barenaked Ladies will vocalize the […]

EXCLUSIVE: Producers In Legal War Over Two Of 50 Cent’s Hits
(AllHipHop News) A nasty lawsuit has broken out between two producers, who are fighting over royalties earned from a couple of 50 Cent’s biggest hits. According to a lawsuit filed in New York, producers Phillip “Bang Out” Pitts and Teraike “C. Styles” Crawford are in a legal tussle over the production credits for “Disco Inferno” […]

Gucci Mane Turning Hit Autobiography Into A Movie
(AllHipHop News) Rap star Gucci Mane may have a limited filmography, but that is about to change. The rapper, who has bit roles in movies like “Spring Breakers” and “Birds Of A Feather” is about to be the star of his own flick. According to Gucci, his best-selling book “The Autobiography of Gucci Mane” will […]

DJ Khaled Tight-lipped Jennifer Lopez And Cardi B Collaboration
(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled refused to reveal any details about the rumored Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B collaboration when he was asked about the project. The 42-year-old producer spoke to Entertainment Tonight on the set of his new TV show “The Four” where a reporter pleaded with him to tease some details of the reported […]

Publishers Throw Money At Kendrick Lamar For Rights To Music
(AllHipHop News) Rap star Kendrick Lamar is fielding offers from a number of music publishers, who want to manage his lucrative catalog. Kendrick, who has moved over 9.5 million units since his debut album Section 8.0, is currently winding down a deal with Warner/Chappell Music. According to Billboard, the rapper’s contract is about to expire, […]

Soulja Boy Sued By Driver Over Unauthorized Music Video Footage
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Soulja Boy is facing legal action from a Las Vegas chauffeur who has objected to the unauthorized use of his image in a recent music video. Kamilah Daily filed suit against the “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” hitmaker, real name DeAndre Way, after discovering the hip-hop star had allegedly filmed footage of the […]

Common Announces New Musical Group August Greene
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rap star Common has linked up with award-winning pianist Robert Glasper and drummer Karriem Riggins to form a brand new group called August Greene. The trio realized their chemistry was real, after they collected an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, thanks to their song “Letter to the Free” from […]

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Turn Down $5 Million Baby Photos
(AllHipHop News) Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have turned down millions of dollars for exclusive photos of their newborn daughter. The couple, who is already parents to eldest daughter North, four, and Saint, two, welcomed their third child in the early hours of Monday. Kim and Kanye have already fielded requests worth up to $5 […]

Cardi B Passes Beyoncé For Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart Record
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B now stands alone as the only female artist to have five songs in the Top 10 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at the same time. She currently sits at #1 (“Finesse” with Bruno Mars), #3 (“No Limit” with ASAP Rocky and G-Eazy), #4 (“Motorsport” with Migos and Nicki Minaj), #7 […]

Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic World Tour” Earns $200 Million
(AllHipHop News) Bruno Mars is still riding high off the triumphant 24K Magic album. The project helped the 32-year-old singer-songwriter collect 6 Grammy nominations and multiple platinum RIAA Awards. Billboard is now reporting that the international tour in support of 24K Magic grossed close to $200 million. So far, the “Finesse” vocalist has headlined 115 […]

Rapper Birdman Ordered To Surrender Mansion Keys In Loan Dispute
(AllHipHop News) Embattled hip-hop mogul Bryan “Birdman” Williams has been ordered to hand over the keys to his Miami, Florida mansion after defaulting on a $12 million loan. The Cash Money Records boss purchased the luxury estate in 2012 for $14.5 million and took out a loan against the property from officials at EMG Transfer […]
