Rapper PnB Rock Threatened With Legal Action Over Canceled Performance

(AllHipHop News) Rapper PnB Rock is facing potential legal action after canceling a show at Hampton University without returning the deposit. The “Fleek” hitmaker was supposed to perform at the University in Virginia in October but he never hit the stage despite being paid a $7,500 deposit. Bosses at promotions company Well nVested and Hampton […]

Chris Brown Forced To Surrender Monkey To California Authorities

(AllHipHop News) Chris Brown has been forced to surrender his pet capuchin monkey to authorities after failing to obtain a permit for the exotic animal. The singer angered animal lovers last month when he posted a picture of his three-year-old daughter Royalty holding Fiji, a baby primate. Several concerned members of the public notified officials […]

Lil Pump Heading To Croatia For Fresh Island Festival

(AllHipHop News) The Fresh Island Festival has announced the second wave of artists heading to the annual hip-hop concert this July. The Fresh Island Festival, which is Croatia’s biggest hip-hop events, has announced that Lil Pump and Stefflon Don will be hitting the stage this year. Previously announced artists include Goldlink, Statik Selektah, Tim Westwood, […]

PBS To Air Nas’ Documentary With National Symphony Orchestra

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, Queens-bred rapper Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of his landmark album Illmatic, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Next month, PBS will air “Nas Live From The Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop” as a special part of their “Great Performances” series. The documentary chronicles Nas’ rise from the Queensbridge housing projects, […]

Wiz Khalifa Hosted A Swanky “Supper” With Spotify During CES

(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was the guest of honor at Spotify’s swanky dinner during CES this week. Wiz hosted the “Spotify Supper” at the Hakkasan at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where the Consumer Electronics Show is taking place. Each year, tens of thousands of techies, businesses, advertisers, and celebrities descend upon […]

Jim Jones and Chrissy Try To Save Their Marriage On A Reality Show

(AllHipHop News) Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones is the latest rapper heading to marriage boot camp. The rapper and his wife Chrissy Lampkin will appear on “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition,” in an attempt to rehabilitate their relationship. Jimmy’s mother Nancy AKA “Mama Jones” is also slated to appear on the show. […]

Rihanna, Pharrell Williams Applaud Serena Williams’ “Lemon” Dance Vid

(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has thanked Serena Williams for “brightening” her day after the tennis ace filmed a video for Vogue magazine dancing to the singer’s new N.E.R.D. collaboration, “Lemon.” New mom Serena graces the latest U.S. cover of the fashion bible with her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and as part of the coverage, the […]

Taraji P. Henson & John Singleton Attached To Emmett Till Movie

(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 […]

Wale Releases His Own Version Of SZA’s “The Weekend”

(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, […]