Kendrick Lamar Ends Successful Week On SNL

(AllHipHop News) Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar made his first appearance on Saturday Night Live last night as the special musical guest. K-Dot hit the stage with a live band to perform “Swimming Pools (Drank)” and “Poetic Justice” during the episode which was hosted by Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Kendrick’s debut performance on the celebrated program […]

Hip-Hop Star LL Cool J Chats With Oprah On New Episode Of "Next Chapter"

(AllHipHop News) Superstar rapper/actor LL Cool J allowed media mogul Oprah Winfrey into his home, during an interview that will air on the OWN Network. LL Cool J will be featured in an episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” which will reveal a number of intimate details about the rapper’s career. During the interview, LL discusses […]

“Starter Wives Confidential” Cast Talk Past Relationships With DMX, Floyd Mayweather, Maino, and Funk Master Flex

(AllHipHop News) Last night (January 24), TLC hosted an intimate press screening of their upcoming docu-series “Starter Wives Confidential” at the INC Lounge in Times Square, in the heart of New York City. The “Starter Wives Confidential” reality television show gives viewers a glimpse into the fascinating and complicated lives of celebrity ex’s. At the screening […]

Rap Star Eve Defends Beyonce’s Lip Synching Fiasco, Controversy Continues

(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia Hip-Hop star Eve has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Beyoncé’s lip-synching scandal during President Barack Obama’s inauguration. Conflicting reports continue to swirl as to whether or not Beyoncé was singing live, or using a pre-recorded track. While the backing Marine Band has admitted to playing along with a pre-recorded track, Beyoncé […]

New J. Dilla Lands In Stores February 5, In Anticipation Of Album “Music From The Lost Scrolls”

(AllHipHop News) New music from legendary producer J. Dilla will land in stores next month, just in time to honor his birthday (February 7, 1974) and his passing (February 10, 2006). The family of the late J. Dilla, born James Yancey, is preparing for the full length release of Music From The Lost Scrolls Vol.1 […]

Rap Star David Banner Helps Jasiri X Launch “One Hood Media Academy”

(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rappers/activists Jasiri X and Paradise “The Arkitech” Gray of X-Clan have launched a new program called the One Hood Media Academy, to help young African-American men. The goal of the One Hood Media Academy is to assist the students in analyzing media messages, while developing creative skills to produce their own content. […]

Rapper A$AP Rocky Trounces Competition To Land #1 Album In U.S.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper A$AP Rocky’s full-length album Long.Live.A$AP is the #1 album in the country today (January 23). According to Neilsen SoundScan, A$AP Rocky’s debut album moved 139,000 copies in its first week in the stores, easily besting the closest competitor, which was children’s album Kidz Bop 23. Kidz Bop 23 managed to sell 78,000 […]

Mobb Deep’s Havoc Announces New Album “13”; Drops New Track With Royce Da 5’9

(AllHipHop News) Queens Hip-Hop star/ Mobb Deep founding member Havoc has announced a new album titled 13. The album is being billed as the follow-up to Havoc’s 2007 full-length album, The Kush. The first single from Havoc’s new album 13 is titled “Tell Me to My Face,” which features Detroit rapper Royce Da 5’9. Production […]