(AllHipHop News) Drake’s latest song “God’s Plan” is heading to the top of the charts. The single, which is taken from his two-track EP, “Scary Hours,” has already racked up over 55 million U.S. streams, and is on pace to move over 110,000 downloads. The stats should put him on top of Billboard’s Hot 100 charts this week. Drake released “Scary Hours” on January 19. The release only features two songs, “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity” yet the EP broke records on both of the major streaming services upon its release. On Spotify, the EP became the most played ever in one day, by clocking over 4,326,679 million streams in 24-hours. Ditto for Apple, where “God’s Plan” scored 14 million streams in the same time span. The new single also gives the rapper his third #1 single in the U.K., where it is currently the biggest hit in the country.

(AllHipHop News) Migos recently proclaimed they were the best hip-hop group ever, and they are backing the controversial boast with some solid numbers. The group’s new album Culture II is on pace to move over 200,000 copies, with almost 40,000 of those being physical sales. The numbers are high enough to position the group at # 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart this week. The 24 track album which features guest appearances from Drake, Post Malone, Big Sean and others, is currently # 1 on Apple’s music charts. https://www.google.com/sorry/index?continue=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixqSXMoM1wI&q=EgQi24toGNqBg_kFIhkA8aeDS229BiUPSA_zmQMnkZiKsUz-dH3rMgFy

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne made a high-profile appearance at the annual AVN Awards over the weekend. The New Orleans rapper was the headlining act of the adult industry’s most high-profile awards show. The rapper, who just dropped his critically acclaimed and mixtape “Dedication 6,” hit the stage at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where entertainers took home awards performance in XXX movies like “A### Savages 3,” “Jews Love B#########,” “Justice League XXX.” Take a look a Lil Wayne’s performance at the AVN Awards. https://www.instagram.com/p/BegY9Q2hngl/?taken-by=lilweezyymfans ​https://www.instagram.com/p/BegZHiThYTq/?taken-by=lilweezyymfans https://www.instagram.com/p/BegZHiThYTq/?taken-by=lilweezyymfans

(AllHipHop News) In the past week, rappers T.I. and Nas were hit with massive tax bills from the IRS, and we can add one more mogul to that list. Master P is being targeted by the IRS, for refusing to pay a back tax bill of over $1.5 million dollars. The government is seeking to tax P on earnings he made from 2004 to 2008, which totaled over $1,500,000 bucks. The IRS is placing liens on multiple properties Master P owns, and they plan on seizing his assets in California if he doesn’t pay up ASAP. Earlier this week, it was revealed the IRS was seeking over $6 million dollars from T.I., while Nas is reportedly in the hole to the IRS to the tune of $359,000.

](AllHipHop News) Yo Gotti was at the center of some minor controversy in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee over the weekend. Gotti was one of several local influential Memphis natives to be highlighted on a billboard promoting the Shelby County School System. But the promotion featuring the rapper, who attended Trezevant High School, was short-lived. According to reports, Gotti’s billboard came down just 24 hours after it was posted, after the school was flooded with complaints. “The billboard isn’t an endorsement of Yo Gotti or his lyrics, but we wanted a figure in the community that kids could recognize and relate to,” a representative for Shelby County said in a statement. Officials thought it was a good idea to showcase the rapper since Yo Gotti has been a strong supporter of his alma mater, and other local area high schools. Take a look at the billboard below.

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z is ending a busy weekend, with some beef with the President of the United States. Hov was a guest on “The Van Jones Show” on CNN on Saturday. During Jay-Z’s 12-minute sit-down, he discussed a number of things, including his career, his family and of course politics, as the conversation centered on Trump’s infamous “s##thole” comments about African and Caribbean countries. “Everyone feels anger, but after the anger, it’s really hurtful because he’s looking down on a whole population of people and he’s so misinformed because these places have beautiful people,” Jay-Z said. “This is the leader of the free world speaking like this,” while labeling President Trump a “Superbug.” Jay-Z’s comments drew condemnation from President Donald Trump, who responded in the usual fashion, via during Twitter early this morning (January 28), citing the low African-American unemployment rate in the country. “Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED!” President Donald Trump said. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 28, 2018 Political pundit Joe Scarborough of the hit talk show “Morning Joe” also got involved in the debate by checking Donald Trump, whom he once supported. “Black unemployment is at record lows thanks to a massiveness declining trend started in 2010. Congratulations @BarackObama,” Joe Scarborough Tweeted. pic.twitter.com/yr5FmQA6a3 — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) January 28, 2018

“(AllHipHop News) A man Timbaland labeled a squatter is firing back at the producer, as a battle looms over Tim’s Miami mansion. Tim filed a lawsuit against William Zamora, whom he claims has been staying in his Miami mansion illegally. The two men almost entered an agreement for Zamora to purchase the $3 million dollar home, but the deal fell through. Timbaland claims William Zamora is supposed to be paying him $30,000 a month in rent, but instead, is staying in the house unauthorized and refuses to pay, or leave. In his countersuit, William Zamora noted that Timbaland had two outstanding liens against the house, which prevented a deal from going through. To make matters worse, Timbaland is aware that William Zamora had made over $300,000 worth of repairs to the mansion. According to William Zamora, Timbaland is trying to get over by selling the upgraded mansion behind his back. William Zamora is seeking to have Timbaland’s lawsuit tossed, and he also wants the producer to pay his legal fees.

(AllHipHop News) Migos are in New York City for the 60th annual Grammy Awards, and they’re wasting no time getting to work. The rappers just dropped their new album CULTURE II, a 24-track effort which features guest appearances from Drake, 21 Savage, Big Sean and others. Yesterday, Migos was at Bloomingdale’s, where the group debuted their CULTURE II Collection. Later in the evening, Migos hit the stage as the musical guest artists on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” where they performed their latest single “Stir Fry.” Tonight, Migos is planning a huge bash to celebrate the release of CULTURE II at Scores in downtown Manhattan. Take a look at some images from their in-store appearance at Bloomingdale’s, as well as their performance on “The Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon.” ​ ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Missy Elliot was honored last night in New York City by Essence Magazine. The superstar producer/artist was given the “Visionary Award” at the magazine’s annual Black Women in Music Event. Missy broke into tears when she was surprised with the award by Janet Jackson. Janet offered up a touching speech to Missy as she presented her with the award. “Some women sing. Some rhyme. Some rap. Some produce. Some choreograph. Some act. Some write hit songs. Some create whole new sounds. Some women are able to make their mark in one of these fields. But only one woman has made her mark in all of these fields. And not only made her mark but done so with boldness and courage,” Janet Jackson said. “Creativity is a beautiful thing. And when creativity flows so freely from a musical genius all we can do is express gratitude. I am so grateful for Missy’s beautiful soul.” Janet is the headlining artist at this year’s Essence Festival, which will take place in New Orleans from July 5-8th. Artists confirmed for this year’s Essence Festival include Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Xscape, H.E.R., The Roots featuring Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Snoop Dogg. Take a look at some pictures of Missy and Janet below. ​ ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Two of hip-hop’s most talented artists are coming together for a new release. According to Black Thought, he’s working on a new EP with 9th Wonder, according to The Roots’ frontman, who revealed the details during a screening of the movie “School Daze,” as part of his event series, Black Thought Cinema Presents. While Black Thought did not reveal too many details, he discussed the upcoming release with 9th during the screening.

(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black and his legal team have their sights trained on several police officers with the Broward County Sheriff’s, over the way they treated the rapper’s two-year-old son. Kodak’s house was raided on January 18th, by the Broward County Gang Unit. The raid was prompted by an Instagram video Kodak posted five days earlier, where the two-year-old child was shown to be in the presence of marijuana smoke and guns. When the cops raided his house later in the week, Kodak claims they ransacked his house and left the two-year-old child outside in the cold in just a diaper. Kodak’s lawyer told TheBlast that cops left the two-year-old “on the porch in a diaper and T-shirt staring at his father while he was in handcuffs, and did not get pants or shoes until Kodak’s legal team showed up and demanded the child be taken care of.” Kodak’s lawyer has deposed three of the officers who took part in the raid, which was supposed to be a simple probation check. The three officers are scheduled to be deposed on February 8th. Kodak Black remains behind bars until his next hearing on February 23rd Kodak is facing seven felony counts in connection with the raid, which turned up a small amount of marijuana and a stolen handgun.

(AllHipHop News) Nelly is firing back at his rape accuser, in a counter-lawsuit. The Saint Louis rapper is making good on his promise to sue Monique Greene for what he claims are false allegations. Monique Greene has claimed that Nelly raped her on his tour bus, after a stop in Washington, last October. Nelly’s lawsuit claims Monique Greene made her way into the VIP section, where she flirted with the rapper. Nelly admitted to having sex with the woman, although he claims it was consensual and police never pressed charges against him. According to the lawsuit, the woman became upset when one of Nelly’s backup dancers barged into an area on the bus, where they were having sex. Nelly’s lawsuit claims Monique Greene’s public allegations have damaged his public image, and also caused him to lose business and bookings.

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star 50 Cent has cut the price of his massive Connecticut mansion by half in a bid to offload the property, a decade after it was first listed. The “In Da Club” hitmaker purchased the 52-room Farmington estate for $4.1 million from boxer Mike Tyson in 2003 and poured millions into renovations. He then placed it on the market for $18.5 million in 2007 but took down the listing when it failed to attract a buyer, only to try again in 2015 following his bankruptcy filing. 50, real name Curtis Jackson, has now hired a new realtor to drum up some interest, recruiting “Million Dollar Listing” New York reality star and Douglas Elliman representative Fredrik Eklund, who has put the home up for sale for just under $5 million. The lavish house boasts 19 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, an indoor pool with a hot tub, as well as its own nightclub, a full gym, a home theater, a recording studio, and a basketball court. The news emerges eight months after a man was arrested for breaking into the property last May. 50 Cent, who was not at the sprawling pad at the time, joked about the incident on social media, quipping, “What my house got robbed, I thought I sold that MF (motherf##ker).” He was previously said to have found a buyer for the one-time party palace in March 2016 for $8.5 million, after the interested party expressed plans to turn it into an assisted living facility. But his representative subsequently clarified the claims, admitting that although there had been discussions, no contracts had been signed and the home remained for sale.

(AllHipHop News) An exclusive letter has been released, showing that the clerk of the court which sentenced Meek to 2 to 4 years in prison, asked the rap star for money. Wanda Chavarria slipped a letter addressed to “Mr. Williams” asking him to pay her son’s college tuition. Chavarria admitted she passed the note to Meek during his probation hearing in November, asking to fork over the money at Virginia Commonwealth University. “This will probably be my son’s last semester at VCU if the tuition isn’t paid for this year and unfortunately with my bad credit, I am unable to secure a loan or cosign a loan for my son,” the note obtained by TMZ.com reads. “Anything you can do is very much appreciated. Every little helps — please donate what you can to keep him attending VCU.” Meek Mill refused to fork over any money and Chavarria’s son is planning to graduate in May. The letter adds to a list of odd requests made of Meek Mill from the court which oversaw his probation from a 2008 gun and drug arrest. Meek Mill and his lawyers have insisted Judge Genece Brinkley asked him to rerecord a Boyz II Men tribute song in her honor, in addition to asking her to drop Roc Nation as his management.The rap star’s 2-to 4-year incarceration for a series us of minor infractions has sparked a nationwide debate on the criminal justice system. Artists, politicians and activists including T.I., Jay-Z, Rev. Al Sharpton and Colin Kaepernick have offered words of support for Meek, who is serving his time at State Correctional Facility in Chester, Pennsylvania. ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Beyonce and Jay-Z will be front row at the upcoming Grammy Awards, a seating plan for the event has revealed. The awards ceremony is due to take place at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday with preparations in their final stages. Beyonce and her husband have prime seats for the ceremony, as do Elton John and Lady Gaga, who will be sitting next to each other in the front row. Sam Smith, Miley Cyrus and Tony Bennett will be sitting right behind them. Bruno Mars and Rihanna also scored front row seats, with the latter sitting next to Kendrick Lamar, while Pink will be sitting next to John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen on the other side of the stage. Cardi B and hip-hop trio Migos will be a few rows behind them. According to reports, the ceremony is set to be kicked off with a stellar performance from Kendrick Lamar, U2, and comedian Dave Chappelle, although E! News noted it’s as yet unclear how the funnyman will slot into the collaborative slot.

(AllHipHop News) Detroit rapper Obie Trice is heading to court, alleging that he was beaten up by a security guard at a hotel. Obie filed a lawsuit against a Marriott in Detroit, alleging security guards with G4S Security attacked him because they did not believe he was staying in the hotel. The incident began in April of 2016 at the Renaissance Center, when Obie was checking into the Marriott with a female companion. She went to use the restroom, and when Obie, who had not booked a room yet, went to the concierge to check prices G4S Security guards followed him and a confrontation ensued. Obie claims he was brutally attacked by the hotel’s security and was battered and maced in the fight. “To make matters worse, while plaintiff was handcuffed, defendants choked plaintiff by pouring water all over his nose and mouth,” the lawsuit asserts. Obie Trice is suing the Marriott and G4S Security for negligent hiring, negligent infliction of emotional distress, false arrest and false imprisonment. The rapper is seeking no less than $25,000 in damages.

(AllHipHop News) Philly rapper Meek Mill may be locked up, but he still has the support of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles celebrated their win last Sunday, by hitting the field and dancing to Meek’s classic single ‘Dreams and Nightmares.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BeWrTxzBL6v/ The support is mutual, and Meek is unmistakably rooting for the home team, even as he sits behind bars for the next two years on charges he violated his probation. “I’m so proud of my Eagles for making the Super Bowl and representing the city of Philadelphia,” Meek Mill said in a statement issued from the State Correctional Institution Chester, PA where he is currently incarcerated. “It really lifted my spirit to hear the team rally around my songs and that’s why I make music – to inspire others and bring people together. But the Eagles have also motivated me with the way they’ve overcome tough situations and injuries to succeed this year,’ the rapper continued. There’s no question Meek would have been in Minnesota and on the field to watch the big game since the Eagles have also been practicing to Meek’s#### record “House Party” But he still plans to watch The Eagles take on the New England Patriots on February 4th on a TV in his jail cell. “I’m confident my guys are going to beat the Patriots and bring the Super Bowl trophy to Philly,” Meek predicted. https://www.google.com/sorry/index?continue=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15tx8SIl74Q&q=EgQ2uICCGLieg_kFIhkA8aeDS9PWDnHeFKqKpJ35M-ogyAR4Ws0sMgFy

(AllHipHop News) Two of Marion “Suge” Knight’s lawyers have been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the former mogul’s upcoming murder trial. The lawyers, Matthew Fletcher and Thaddeus Culpepper, were detained yesterday (January 25) by Los Angeles cops. Police accused Matthew Fletcher of being in a conspiracy with Suge to obtain fabricated statements for his upcoming murder trial. Suge is accused of using his Ford F-150 Raptor truck to injure Cle “Bone” Sloan and to kill Terry Carter after a confrontation that happened at a burger joint in Los Angeles during a taping for a commercial for the movie “Straight Outta Compton’ in January of 2015. Investigators say they have transcripts of Suge and Fletcher working together to pay as much as $25,000 to bikers for phony testimony, to affirm the victims were armed in the deadly encounter with Suge. “If we can get the two or three versions from the bikers on tape and we can get, we’re done,” Matthew Fletcher said. “It’s going home time. Right? That’s a fair … investment, you know, 20, 25 thousand dollars.” Suge’s other lawyer, Thaddeus Culpepper was also arrested last night (January 25). Authorities insist Thaddeus Culpepper tried to work with a source who turned out to be a sheriff’s department informant. Culpepper reportedly also offered to pay for eyewitness testimony, which would reflect positively on Suge. Matthew Fletcher is currently locked up on $1,000,000 bail while information about Thaddeus Culpepper’s bail condition is not known. Over the past several months, several of Suge’s associates have been arrested, jailed or subpoenaed for tampering with the case. In October of 2017, Suge’s ex-girlfriend Toi-Lin Kelly pleaded no contest to conspiracy to violate a court order and was sentenced to 100 hours of community service, for leaking a video to TMZ.com for $55,000, allegedly, with Fletcher’s help. Earlier this week, two producers associated with the docu-series “Death Row Chronicles” were issued subpoenas by a grand jury, for interviewing Suge while he is in jail. A judge has barred Suge from having any contact with anyone except a single attorney. The former Death Row Records CEO has constantly complained about his jail conditions since he was locked up in January of 2015. Suge Knight’s trial for murder is supposed to start on February 22. https://www.google.com/sorry/index?continue=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oi79OVyG1I&q=EgQi24toGIGHg_kFIhkA8aeDS8uhguaVnEXAfVXR_6Tl3am27LkjMgFy