(AllHipHop News) “The Myers family is a close-knit family and always will be. Just the way Heavy liked it,” says Eulahlee Myers, mother of Dwight Myers better known as legendary rapper Heavy D. Earlier this week reports began to circulate that Heavy’s brother, Floyd Myers, was seeking to take control of the rapper’s entire estate, but according Eulahlee, all […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop group Slum Village is set to return with their first LP in three years. After several shake-ups, original member T3 joined with Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ and J Dilla’s younger brother Illa J to record Evolution. The latest project features guest appearances by Havoc of Mobb Deep, Blu, Raheem Devaughn, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Big […]
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar is one of the hottest young emcees in Hip-Hop today, but the Black Hippy member still looks to some of the old heads in the game for inspiration. K-Dot sat down with MTV’s Sway Calloway recently and revealed he appreciates the way Kanye West rolled out his new single “New Slaves.” Rather […]
(AllHipHop News) Even with a national scandal consuming the I.R.S. over the last week, the government agency still continued its pursuit of missing taxes from high-profile citizens. The latest celebrity to have to face the tax man is the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. According to TMZ, Blige is being accused of not paying all […]
(AllHipHop News) Last night Billboard magazine held their annual awards show in Las Vegas, and of course there were plenty of performers who took the stage. In case you missed the live broadcast yesterday, you can watch Miguel’s much-talked about stage dive, Nicki Minaj give her Young Money boss Lil Wayne a lap dance, Chris Brown […]
A direct line can be drawn between Blues and Hip-Hop. Legendary blues artists like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, John Lee H#####, and B.B.King helped lay the foundation of using music as a cathartic remedy for life’s ills. That same concept spawned some of the early founders of Hip-Hop culture to incorporate everyday struggles of poverty, […]
(AllHipHop News) Members of Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are speaking out about what they feel is a lack of respect for their mentor Eazy-E. “Some people seem like they are afraid to commemorate him due to how he died,” Bizzy Bone told TMZ. “But Bone never once has, nor will, stop commemorating him.” Eazy-E (born Eric Wright) died […]
(AllHipHop News) In the opening moments of his new Funny Or Die skit, Diddy proudly proclaims he is an “AbbeyHead”- a member of the fanbase of the critically acclaimed British show about an aristocratic family. The multimillionaire media mogul plays Lord Willcock, the series’ first black character and the new owner of “Downtown Abbey.” Prior to the spoof […]
(AllHipHop News) As Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta star Lil Scrappy’s difficult love life plays out on television, his legal troubles continue to play out in court. During a probation revocation hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors claim the 28-year-old rapper switched his urine during a drug screening. The drug testing is required under the conditions of Scrappy’s probation from marijuana […]
(AllHipHop News) Fashion conscious producer-performer Pharrell Williams is joining the team at the new Styled To Rock competition show on Style Network. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the ten-episode program is being executive produced by pop superstar Rihanna, and will feature 12 rising fashion designers battling to become a celebrity stylist. “Pharrell’s unique aesthetic and commitment to individuality combined […]
(AllHipHop News) Everyone knows Drake is a rapper who is a fan of many genres of music, so it is no surprise that the Young Money member tapped one of the biggest stars in R&B and one of the leading voices in Electronic to play his annual OVO Fest this year. Frank Ocean and James Blake […]
(AllHipHop News) Last night Kanye West premiered a new track at Adult Swim’s Upfront event at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Standing inside of a giant pyramid, the Chi-town emcee broke into his latest single. The untitled song is an EDM-inspired tune that features the lyrics “too many hoes in this house of sin.” Kanye performed […]
(AllHipHop News) News that 14-year-old Jaden Smith was hoping for complete independence from his parents broke earlier this week, but now Jaden and his father, Will Smith, are saying there is no chance that the young actor/rapper will be living on his own anytime soon. [ALSO READ: Jaden Smith Wants To Be Emancipated From Will & Jada] “I’m […]
(AllHipHop News) Future’s “Karate Chop” has been a topic of interest in Hip-Hop for the last several months due to the controversial lyrics by the song’s featured artist. Lil Wayne’s reference to Emmett Till, the African-American teenager who was brutally murdered by two white men in 1955, upset the Till family and eventually cost the Young […]
(AllHipHop News) Super-producer Dr. Dre (born Andre Young) and influential music executive Jimmy Iovine are using parts of their substantial fortunes to help cultivate the next generation of music business moguls. It was announced that the pair is giving the University of Southern California $70 million to create a new music academy. “The vision and generosity […]
(AllHipHop News) Concert goers who were wondering if they would have to experience that awkward moment when Future performs “Karate Chop” at a Lil Wayne headlining concert do not have to worry. The Atlanta autotuned crooner is no longer a part of Wayne’s “America’s Most Wanted Tour.” Fellow tour mate T.I. told DJ Scream on Hoodrich […]
(AllHipHop News) International superstar Will Smith recently revealed in an interview that his 14-year-old son Jaden wants to be emancipated from his parents. According to radaronline, Jaden asked that he be given legal independence for his 15th birthday so that he can live in his own private home. “He says, ‘Dad, I want to be emancipated.’ I know […]
(AllHipHop News) For the last week members of the Hip-Hop group Naughty By Nature have been engaged in a very public beef. The previously private dispute sparked headlines on May 7th when frontman Treach took to Twitter to announce that he had “fired” fellow Naughty partner Vinnie from the group. After revealing that Vinnie “sucker punched” him […]
(AllHipHop News) Chief Keef has been ordered to pay the mother of his daughter $2,600 a month in child support according to TMZ. The court ruled that Keef must also pay $500 for day care and $10,400 in back child support. There is another hearing set for next month to finalize the settlement. Keef fathered his child at the […]
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West’s life is pretty much like a movie. Every move the rapper/producer makes becomes instant news across the internet. Whether it’s dropping masterful music, delivering one of his classic rants, calling out a sitting president on national television, or tweeting two simple words, the lights are always on Kanye. With over a decade […]
