Hip hop entertainment news
Here are some recent hip hop entertainment news stories:
Music
- Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre's new album: The highly anticipated album, titled "Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg," was released on August 7. The album features Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and other notable artists.
- Cardi B's debut album: Cardi B's debut album, "Invasion of Privacy," was released on April 6 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Travis Scott's Astroworld: Travis Scott's third studio album, "Astroworld," was released on August 3 and features collaborations with artists such as The Weeknd, Sheck Wes, and James Blake.
Touring and Live Performances
- Jay-Z and Beyoncé's On the Run II tour: The power couple kicked off their highly anticipated tour on June 6 and will perform in cities across North America and Europe.
- Kendrick Lamar's The Damn. tour: Kendrick Lamar's tour in support of his album "DAMN." concluded on September 2, with performances in cities across North America and Europe.
- Travis Scott's Astroworld: Wish You Were Here tour: Travis Scott's tour in support of his album "Astroworld" kicked off on August 3 and will continue through November.
Awards and Nominations
- 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards: The 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards were held on October 16, with winners including Cardi B, Drake, and Nicki Minaj.
- 2018 MTV Video Music Awards: The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 20, with winners including Childish Gambino, Bruno Mars, and Camila Cabello.
- 2019 Grammy Awards: The 61st Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 10, with winners including Cardi B, Childish Gambino, and Kacey Musgraves.
Business and Legal
- Drake's record deal with Universal Music Group: Drake signed a new record deal with Universal Music Group in June, reportedly worth over $100 million.
- Kanye West's feud with Drake: Kanye West and Drake have been involved in a highly publicized feud in recent months, with both artists trading diss tracks and insults on social media.
- Lil Wayne's lawsuit against Cash Money Records: Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit against Cash Money Records in May, alleging that the label owes him millions of dollars in unpaid royalties.
Other News
- XXL's 2018 Freshman Class: XXL magazine announced its 2018 Freshman Class in June, featuring artists such as Lil Baby, Gunna, and Megan Thee Stallion.
- Hip hop's impact on fashion: Hip hop's influence on fashion was celebrated at the 2018 Met Gala, with many celebrities and designers incorporating hip hop-inspired elements into their outfits.
- The rise of hip hop in Asia: Hip hop has been gaining popularity in Asia in recent years, with artists such as G-Dragon and BTS achieving international success.