UK Honors Late Great Producer J Dilla
(AllHipHop News) Various tributes took place this weekend (February 2 and 3) across London, UK to honor one of the greatest producers of all time, J Dilla aka James Yancey. J Dilla passed away in 2006 at the age of 32, after being hospitalized for pneumonia whilst battling Lupus. The Detroit born and raised artist […]
Rappers Make Picks for Super Bowl, Celebrate Festivities
HIP-HOP MAKES ITS PICKS FOR SUPER BOWL 47!!!
Trina Hosts Urban Ski Weekend Pajama Party
(AllHipHop News) Last night, Trina had a good time in the mountains of Gatlingburg, Tennessee while hosting “Urban Ski Weekend.” People from all over the country, and even a few locals came to the pajama party last night, and to kick it with Trina. Trina took pics all night with fans and passed out drinks […]
French Montana Hits the Road for First Headlining Tour
(AllHipHop News) Bronx bred rapper French Montana has finalized details for his first headlining tour, set to kick off on February 26 at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC. The Bad Boy/Interscope artist, who is also affiliated with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group, will hit 17 dates, zigzagging across the country to perform […]
Snoop Lion Premieres Video For "Reincarnated"
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Lion premiered the new video for his latest single “Lighters Up,” today (February 1). “Lighters Up” was produced by Major Lazer and Dre Skull and features Mavado and Popcaan. “We were searching for true reggae music,” Snoop Lion said of Reincarnated. “That’s what this record is all about. It’s about paying homage […]
Gunplay Reveals Collaborations With Pharrell And Big Sean For Def Jam Debut 'Medellin'
(AllHipHop News) Fresh off the release of his brand new mixtape, Cops N Robbers, MMG affiliate and Def Jam’s own Gunplay is piecing together producers and guests to appear on his debut album, Medellin. In an interview with HHDX, Gunplay revealed that he has collaborated on a track for Medellin with Pharrell titled “Steel Drums” and is also awaiting […]
Chief Keef's Manager Defends Troubled Rapper, Says He's Had A "Wake-up Call"
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Chief Keef has faced serious circumstances in his short music career. The 17-year-old is currently serving a 60-day sentence in juvenile detention on a gun charge. The presiding judge ruled that Keef had violated his probation after appearing in taped interview for Pitchfork at a gun range. [ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: […]
EXCLUSIVE: Kurupt Speaks on New Solo Album "Equinox"; Says DPG Album in the Works
(AllHipHop News) On Wednesday, AllHipHop.com sat down with one the West Coast’s most respected lyricists, Kurupt, to discuss his new music and the new DPG album in the works. During the interview, Kurupt elaborated on his mixtape “M.B.P. (Money B**ches Power),” which is hosted by DJ Nik Bean. According to Kurupt, he has a full length album […]
Drake Will Debut New Single On Grammy Night
(AllHipHop News) Besides artists picking up trophies and star-studded performances there will be one more major music moment on February 10. Billboard.com is reporting that YMCMB member Drake will be releasing a new song on the night of the Grammys. The track is titled “Started From the Bottom,” and it will be the first official […]
Donald Trump Goes at Mac Miller; Threatens to Sue via Twitter
(AllHipHop News) Real estate tycoon Donald Trump sent a series of legally threatening Tweets towards Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller today over the song “Donald Trump,” which has garnered Mac Miller over 75 million views today. Stating his claim on a piece of the pie from royalties associated with the song for using his name and […]
Molly: Affecting Kids and Hip-Hop
“Popped a Molly, I’m sweating.” (AllHipHop News) Perspiration levels are not the only thing the new drug of choice amongst rappers are affecting. Now it is kids. Child Psychiatry specialist, Dr. Dale Peeples claims “35% of popular songs contain drug references” and in one day a child can be exposed to these references roughly 84 […]
"Dr. Wiz Khalifa" To Hand Deliver Baby with Amber Rose at Home
(AllHipHop News) Recently Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood on Power 106 in Los Angeles to talk about a host of topics including Amber’s music and their decision to have a natural child-birth at home. “It consists of her being in a whole lot of pain, with no medicine, she’s gonna […]
18 Bullets: More Details Emerge On Rick Ross Shooting
(AllHipHop News) New details emerge in the recent drive-by murder attempt on Rick Ross. Fort Lauderdale Police state that 18 shots were fired during the assassination attempt. There is no official word on whether Ross fired a weapon before crashing his vehicle into an apartment building but police do say he played a major part in […]
Rapper Escapes Kansas City Shooting
(AllHipHop News) A meal might have saved a rapper from death. An unnamed rap artist narrowly escaped a shooting at a Kansas City recording studio on the 8100 block of Hickman Mills Drive which took the life of two individuals around noon of January 30th. After being dropped off at the studio by a friend around noon, […]
50 Cent Adds Boxing Promoter to His Resume
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions will team with Dibella Entertainment to promote an upcoming boxing event that will be featured on the March 1st edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. SMS’s Billy “The Kid” Dib will defend his IBF Featherweight title against Cuban Olympian and IBF’s number 3 ranked Luis Franco in the main event at MGM […]
Rap Mogul Steve Stoute Thanks Hip-Hop For Being Named Ad Executive Of The Year
REPRESENT REPRESENT! RAP MOGUL/ JAYZ’S PARTNER STEVE STOUTE NAMED ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR!
From Trouble Man To Funny Man: T.I. Stars In New Comedy Film 'Identity Thief'
(AllHipHop News) To his family, he’s Clifford Harris. To millions of fans he is T.I. On February 8th he will be Julian in the new movie, Identity Thief directed by Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon. T.I., co-stars with Arrested Development actor Jason Bateman and Bridesmaid actress Melissa McCarthy in a comedy about a businessman (Bateman) who has his identity stolen […]
Aaron McGruder Wants to Make 'Uncle Ruckus' Movie
ARE YOU READY FOR AN UNCLE RUCKUS MOVIE?
Eminem Produced Series 'Detroit Rubber' Debuts Online
(AllHipHop News) Multi-platinum Hip-Hop artist Eminem has conquered music and film, and now the Detroit-based rapper is turning his attention to the Internet. Em’s Shady Films and the multimedia entertainment studio Electus are producing the 6-part Web series “Detroit Rubber”. The weekly reality-based program will follow Rick Williams and Roland “Ro” Coit, the co-owners of […]
