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, […]

Issa Rae Responds To Rumors She Curved Drake At Golden Globes Party

(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 […]

T.I. Joins Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Transition Team

(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 […]

Logic Heading To The Grammy Stage For The First Time

(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 […]

Rapper Shyne Is A Dad

(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… […]

Jesse Williams Slams H&M Bosses Over Controversial Ad

(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 […]

Russell Simmons Says He’s Being Extorted; Denies New Rape Claims

(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 […]