Hip-Hop: Last News

Nicki Minaj has thanked EVE for her “groundbreaking” honesty and not succumbing to the “pressure to compete” with her.Last week, EVE released her first tell-all memoir Who’s That Girl?: A Memoir and spoke about her time on set filming the 2016 cult classic, Barbershop: The Next Cut. The First Lady of Ruff Ryderz said Minaj, who also starred in the film, earned her respect during the shoot.“I’ve lived through what happens when women project their own insecurities onto other women,” she wrote (per The Neighborhood Talk).

Shyne, former protégé of Diddy, has claimed the rapper “destroyed” his life amidst the Bad Boy label founder’s arrest for sex crimes.The rapper (real name Moses Barrow) was previously signed to Bad Boy Records. However, Barrow was implicated in a shooting on December 27, 1999, when Diddy, his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and Barrow went to a nightclub.

was fatally shot at South Los Angeles’ Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant. The artist had been dining at the restaurant with his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang.Freddie Lee Trone was identified as a person of interest weeks later, with Trone’s 17-year-old son also being arrested for acting as an alleged getaway driver.

Nicki Minaj has thrown shade at the employees of Atlantic Records that have been laid off this week, quipping that “UPS are hiring”.On Thursday, Variety reported that an expected wave of departures of executives and staff at Atlantic Music Group had begun, with up to 170 people thought to have been affected. Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl has called it a “new dynamic structure for the label group”.Minaj, however, has apparently not been overwhelmed with sympathy for those laid off, writing on X on Thursday: “Dear fired executives & A&R’s: Don’t be mad, UPS is hiring. Also, feel free to submit your resumes for a job @ #HeavyOnIt,” referring to her own record label.Dear fired executives & A&R’s: Don’t be mad, UPS is hiring.

LL Cool J and Flavor Flav were asked about their thoughts on the arrest of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at the Black Music Action Coalition gala in Los Angeles this week.The fourth annual awards gala was hosted at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday (September 19), where the likes of Usher, LL Cool J and Gunna were honoured.The event was held just two days after rap mogul Diddy was arrested in New York and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution. It followed a string of sexual misconduct allegations filed against him over the past year.He has since been denied bail, with the latest reports claiming that he had been placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial.Speaking to Sky News on the red carpet, LL Cool J replied “no” when asked if he had any thoughts on the high-profile arrest or allegations, before adding: “I feel for his children, the rest I can’t speak on, that’s what we’ve got a court system for.

Tekashi 6ix9ine is being sued for revenge porn allegations.The 27-year-old rapper – real name Daniel Hernández – was sued by his ex-girlfriend Jorgina Lulu Guillermo Diaz on Thursday (September 19) on allegations that he posted revenge porn of her online and physically and emotionally abused her during the course of their relationship.A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Tekashi beat, drugged and stole from Diaz, per Rolling Stone. The listed causes of action in the suit are nonconsensual pornography, battery, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.“Defendant has waged an appalling campaign of abuse against her – seeking to dominate, control, and harm her; alienate her from her family and friends; and rob her of hundreds of thousands of dollars of her hard-earned money,” the suit says.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been placed on suicide watch as he awaits his trial for his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case.On Monday (September 16), the rapper and music mogul was arrested in Manhattan, New York following a string of sexual misconduct allegations filed against him over the past year. He was then charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to legal documents on Tuesday (September 17).The indictment also revealed some of the items that were said to have been seized from Combs’ house raids which occurred back in March.

Will Smith is set to be a producer on a new feature film biography of the legendary hip-hop pioneer Queen Latifah.As confirmed by Deadline, the film will be one of a group of new biopics produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment that will focus on iconic stars of the genre.Latifah herself will work as a producer on the film alongside Smith, and has shared her excitement about the project by saying, “We all came into this industry together and Hip-Hop has shaped each and every one of us.”“Hip-hop’s impact has expanded beyond just music and has created a lasting impression on culture and society overall. It is a dream to be able to collaborate with friends and colleagues that have not only a shared understanding but are able to tell these stories that were the backdrop of our lives.”Smith added: “When you bring talented people and teams together, you can create something truly special.

Sexyy Red brought out Ice Spice as a special guest at the Brooklyn stop of her ongoing ‘Sexyy Red 4 President’ headline tour. Watch footage of that moment below.Last Tuesday (September 17), Red brought out Spice to perform her breakout 2023 single ‘Deli’, taken from Spice’s debut EP ‘Like.. ?’, in front of a hometown crowd.

Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar leading the way.For this year’s list, it is Megan Thee Stallion who leads the way, racking up an impressive 12 nods across the nominations. Among the categories she is up for awards in are Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Collaboration, Best Live Performer, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Artist Of The Year.For the first time since the category was introduced in 2020, there are just as many female artists up for the Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year nominations – these include Megan, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and GloRilla.While Megan is leading the pack with 12 nods, Kendrick Lamar is a close runner-up, racking up 11 nominations this year.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail in his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case.On Monday, the rapper and music mogul was arrested in Manhattan, New York following a string of sexual misconduct allegations filed against him over the past year. He was then charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution according to legal documents on Tuesday (September 17).If convicted, he could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life.

recently deceased rapper.Yesterday (September 17), Rich Homie Quan was laid to rest at his funeral, which was live-streamed and viewed by over 50,000 fans. Following the funeral, the Atlanta City Council announced that the day would be mark the first-ever Rich Homie Quan Memorial Day.Council member Michael Julian Bond said: “We have a proclamation, which is the honour that the city can present to any man, woman, place or thing… At just 23-years-old, Rich Homie Quan took the music industry by storm by recording the 2008 smash ‘Stay Down’.

Tyler, The Creator has signed up to appear in Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie’s upcoming new film about a famous ping-pong player.The A24 movie will see Tyler make his feature film debut, having previously delved into acting lending his voice to the animated series Big Mouth in 2022.Directed and co-written by Safdie, Marty Supreme also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, and in July it was announced that Timothée Chalamet was also on board to be involved as both an actor and a producer.As per Variety, the film is set to be inspired by professional ping pong player Marty Reisman.Reisman who was known as the “wizard of table tennis” began his career hustling in Manhattan, playing ping pong for bets and prize money. From 1947-2002, he played professionally, winning 22 ping pong titles and five bronze medals at the World Table Tennis Championships.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to legal documents.The rapper and music mogul is expected to appear before a judge later today (September 17), where the charges will be read. If convicted, he could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life.Diddy was arrested in New York on Monday (September 16) after being indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan.

Nicki Minaj has reminisced on the first time she met Foxy Brown, telling fans that she thought she was “the prettiest”.Brown celebrated her 46th birthday on September 6, and Minaj honoured the hip-hop revolutionary’s big day while on stage at the Pittsburgh “Gag City” stop on her highly-acclaimed ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’.The designated tour DJ, DJ Boof, played some of Brown’s music including her seminal track, ‘Get You Home’ with Blackstreet. Minaj also encouraged her fans to wish “King Fox” a happy birthday online.While scrolling through X/Twitter, Minaj found a tweet made by one of her Barbs which praised Brown’s beauty. The fan wrote: “#HBDKINGFOX LIKE JUST LOOK AT HER @NICKIMINAJ.”Minaj replied to the fan, tweeting: “Like?!?!! FROM BIRTH!!!! BIRTH!!! [The] first time I met her on The Come Up DVD I couldn’t stop complimenting her.

Pharrell Williams has shared his opinion on musicians and their political endorsements revealing that he sometimes gets annoyed by them.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary musician and producer discussed his upcoming biopic Piece By Piece and opened up about his aversion to politics and his views on music playing a big role in the upcoming presidential election.The ‘Get Lucky’ hitmaker shared that he is “much more of a federal employee. I believe in merited civil service,” and explained: “I’m more of a humanitarian.

Pharrell Williams has responded to a PETA protester who invaded a screening of his upcoming biopic, Piece By Piece.Last Tuesday (September 10), Williams showed his highly-anticipated biopic at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). At the event, an animal rights activist on behalf of PETA interrupted the festivities and held a sign that read: “Pharrell: Stop Supporting Killing Animals for Fashion” – referring to his role as the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton.She also shouted: “Your Louis Vuitton collection… Pharrell’s collection is made from their blood.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been arrested in New York following a string of sexual misconduct allegations filed against him over the past year.Per a Variety report, the rapper and music mogul was arrested on Monday (September 16) after being indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan. The charges against Diddy have yet to be made public.In a statement to Variety, Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said: “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr.

Nicki Minaj is working on a new album, ‘Pink Friday 3’ – find out more below.Yesterday (September 16), the ‘Starships’ rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that her previously announced deluxe edition of ‘Pink Friday 2’ is being scrapped in favour of ‘Pink Friday 3’.Last month, the rapper confirmed that deluxe’s release for September 13, saying it would come with more than three but fewer than seven new songs. The deluxe was delayed, and has now been axed altogether.However, some of the new songs from the deluxe edition will make its way onto ‘Pink Friday 3’, according to Nicki Minaj. She wrote on social media: “Instead of doing a DELUXE to ‘Pink Friday 2’, I’ve decided to do a brand new album.

Skepta premiered a new track with Kanye West at a fashion show for his brand MAINS last night (September 14). Check it out below.Dubbed ‘Cash Cow’ by fans, the unreleased track has been teased since mid-August, when West first shared a snippet during a ‘Vultures 2’ listening party in LA.Last night, Skepta shared a new teaser of the song during a fashion show for his brand MAINS.

LL COOL J has spoken about the reaction he got when he revealed his intention to record a new album.In an interview with Variety published yesterday (September 13), the veteran rapper – real name James Todd Smith – talked about how people reacted to his desire to work on ‘The FORCE’, which was eventually released on September 6. It marks his first studio album in eleven years.“When I told people, ‘Yo, I wanna do a culturally relevant album’ in the midst of all these [younger artists], people looked at me like I had nine heads,” Smith told the publication.“They looked at me like I was a hydra – a hydra! – looking at me crazy like that, not because of any ill will, but just ‘How can you do that?’”The rapper, who turned 56 this year, followed through with the project, which was mainly produced by A Tribe Called Quest‘s Q-Tip.