Mattel Creates Barbie Modeled After Transgender Actress Laverne Cox
By Nadijah Wilson On 29 May 2022 In New Releases
A new Barbie doll is being made in the likeness of transgender actress Laverne Cox. Mattel said Wednesday it worked directly with Cox to create a Barbie that fit in closely with her style. The limited-edition Tribute
Legendary Producer Mike Dean Executive Producing ‘Pigeons & Planes’ Compilation Album
By Nadijah Wilson On 29 May 2022 In New Releases
Exclusive – Legendary producer Mike Dean — who famously worked on Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Donda and Donda 2, among others — is stepping up in the name of Hip Hop culture. When Pigeons &
DJ Quik’s Son Arrested for Murder, Bail Set at $2M
By Nadijah Wilson On 28 May 2022 In New Releases
According to a report from NBC LA, David Blake Jr., son of Hip Hop legend DJ Quik and City of Compton Council Liaison, was arrested on Thursday(May 27) on suspicion of murder. A press release stated that
Yella Beezy Arrested in Connection with November 2021 Sexual Assault Charge
By Nadijah Wilson On 27 May 2022 In New Releases
Texas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and is being held on a $1 million bond. Yella Beezy is charged with sexual assault from an incident in 2021. Beezy was wanted on a warrant for a bond
B.o.B Is Unbothered By $3M Lawsuit From Former Management: ‘I Take My Business Seriously’
By Nadijah Wilson On 27 May 2022 In New Releases
Atlanta-bred artist B.o.B is preparing to sort out multi-million dollar litigation linked to unpaid royalties. On Thursday (May 26), TMZ Hip Hop obtained legal documents outlining a lawsuit filed by Round Hill Music and Artists Rights Management against
Today In Hip Hop History: ‘Menace II Society’ Movie Soundtrack Released 29 Years Ago
By Nadijah Wilson On 26 May 2022 In New Releases
On this date in 1993, Jive Records released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen-track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop albums.
Pepsi Decides to “Pass the Mic” on the Super Bowl Halftime Show
By Nadijah Wilson On 26 May 2022 In New Releases
After ten years, Pepsi will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime show. This year Pepsi sponsored what is considered Hip-Hop’s first Super Bowl halftime show, which started Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Mary J.
Rick Ross Plans to Drop Two Albums and is Shopping Label Offers
By Nadijah Wilson On 25 May 2022 In New Releases
Rick Ross dropped off Richer Than I Ever Been in December 2021, but is already ready to pop out two new releases. Speaking with Hot New Hip Hop, the Biggest Boss stated the two albums will be
Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Dropped His Last Album ‘The Art Of Storytelling’ 23 Years Ago
By Nadijah Wilson On 25 May 2022 In New Releases
On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Mostly produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of
Hazeline Taffe Heals The World With A New Album
By Nadijah Wilson On 24 May 2022 In FEATURES
Gospel singer-songwriter Hazeline Taffe shares her voice with audiences across the world through a recent album The Holy Awakening that encompasses ten brand-new tracks. Skilled at fusing the gospel/spiritual music with r&b, Hazeline arrives at beautiful melodies
