Hip Hop Heavyweight’s Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, And 2 Chainz Along With Special Guests Fabolous, Lil Kim, Trina, Boosie Badazz, And Dj Drama Relaunch The Historic “legendz Of The Streetz Tour” Formerly “feed The Streetz” This Fall

Hip Hop Heavyweight’s Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, And 2 Chainz Along With Special Guests Fabolous, Lil Kim, Trina, Boosie Badazz, And Dj Drama Relaunch The Historic “legendz Of The Streetz Tour” Formerly “feed The Streetz” This Fall #Socialites one of the biggest tours is coming this Fall with some of the biggest names! We … Read more

Did He Handle This Well? 2 Chainz Encourages Kids To “Keep Hustling” After They Tried To Sell Him Candy

Did He Handle This Well? 2 Chainz Encourages Kids To “Keep Hustling” After They Tried To Sell Him Candy Rapper 2 Chainz declined to accept candy from a few kids last night but he didn’t do it in a rude way… The rap star was walking into The Highlight Room at the Dream Hollywood hotel … Read more

Georgia State Police Shut Down 2 Chainz Escobar Restaurant Over COVID-19 Violations

Georgia State Police Shut Down 2 Chainz Escobar Restaurant Over COVID-19 Violations

Georgia State Police Shut Down 2 Chainz Escobar Restaurant Over COVID-19 Violations 2 Chainz ran into some trouble with the Georgia State Police after they shut down one of his Atlanta lounges, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, on Monday night (May 25) over COVID-19 violations. The “I’m Different” rapper was forced to close his popular joint … Read more

UPDATE: 2 Chainz Will Not Reopen His Atlanta Restaurants For Dine-In Service

UPDATE: 2 Chainz Will Not Reopen His Atlanta Restaurants For Dine-In Service Welp just less than 24 hours after announcing the reopening of 2 Chainz’s Atlanta restaurants, it looks like he’s not moving forward after all. RELATED: 2 Chainz Plans To Reopen Atlanta Restaurants For Dine-In Service As we previously reported, both of 2 Chainz’s … Read more

2 Chainz, YG & Offset Claim Victory In Lawsuit Alleging They Stole “Proud”

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2 Chainz, YG & Offset Claim Victory In Lawsuit Alleging They Stole “Proud” Looks like 2 Chainz, YG and Offset have claimed a victory after finding themselves at the center of a lawsuit, over their track “Proud,” filed by a New York rapper who claimed the rappers stole his lyrics and title to his 2015 song. … Read more

Platoon Releases Featured Song, ‘lil Fish, Big Pond’ By Artist, Tobe Nwigwe, From The Upcoming Apple Original Film And A24 Documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated”  

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Today Platoon releases Tobe Nwigwe’s new single ‘Lil Fish, Big Pond,’ from the upcoming Apple Original Film and A24 documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated.” The single is now available to stream on all major DSPs. Tobe Nwigwe is an enigma. The lyrics and tone of his music tell the story of a difficult upbringing as a … Read more

WATCH: Offset Buys Cardi B A New House For Her 29th Birthday!

WATCH: Offset Buys Cardi B A New House For Her 29th Birthday! On Monday, Cardi B brought in her 29th birthday with her hubby Offset, her family, and a bunch of celebrity friends. The rap star held a dancehall-themed party in Los Angeles and had everyone super turnt. Spice performed and even big stars showed … Read more

HU Exclusive: BET Experience 2018 Hosts Hip-Hop Night With Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle & Special Guests

Meek Mill at BET Experience 2018

If you missed out, we’ve got you covered! For its second night of Fan Fest Saturday (June 23), BET Experience 2018 hosted its Hip-Hop night at Staples Center filled with booty-shaking and head-bobbing hits from Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, A$AP Ferg and Nipsey Hussle. In addition, Playboi Carti, Kamaiyah, Lil Pump and Wondagurl hit the stage to run their smashes and keep the … Read more

HU Exclusive: Xscape & Migos Honored At The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

Migos at 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

Congrats to the winners and honorees! Hollywood Unlocked was on the scene as ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) hosted their 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards to honor Atlanta’s finest Thursday (June 21). In addition to awarding legendary R&B group Xscape with the Golden Note Award, culture-pushing rap trio Migos earned the trailblazing Vanguard Award. … Read more

Fans Remember Rich Homie Quan On What Would Have Been His 35th Birthday

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This Friday (Oct. 4) marks what would have been Rich Homie Quan’s 35th birthday. As previously reported, the hip-hop star died on September 5 from an accidental drug overdose, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Although he is no longer here, fans, friends, and family have vowed to keep his legacy alive. In … Read more

UPDATE: New Details Reveal Rapper and Producer BeatKing Died from a Pulmonary Embolism

New details have emerged regarding the passing of Houston producer and rapper BeatKing. A representative for the beloved entertainer spoke with TMZ, revealing that he died in a Houston hospital on Thursday after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Earlier that morning, BeatKing was at the Urban One/Radio One station for a morning takeover. At some point, … Read more

Are You Here For This? Lil Baby, Saweetie And Cynthia Bailey To Join Cast Of “BMF”

If you enjoy the hit drama series “BMF” on STARZ, then you’re going to be here for this news! This Thursday it was announced that a few familiar faces will be joining the cast of the show. Rappers “Lil Baby” and Saweetie along with “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia will be joining previously announced guest stars NE-YO … Read more

Uh Oh: Rapper Rich The Kid Arrested in Miami Beach During Bomb Threat at SLS Hotel

Rapper Rich the Kid found himself in the midst of a bomb threat incident during his stay at the SLS Hotel in South Beach, Miami. According to TMZ, he was arrested over his defiance towards law enforcement on Sunday night. As the news outlet notes, this unexpected turn of events unfolded during the highly anticipated … Read more

‘The Jason Lee Show’ Episode 30: DJ Vlad Wants Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Ceasefire, Talks Chrisean Rock & Beef With Joe Budden & Lil Durk

DJ Vlad Wants Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Ceasefire, Talks Chrisean Rock & Beef With Joe Budden & Lil Durk

Concluding part two of DJ Vlad’s sit-down on ‘The Jason Lee Show,’ Vlad continues spilling the tea with host Jason Lee! Picking up where things left off in part one, Vlad gets into his 15-year-long beef with Joe Budden, calls for a Nicki Minaj and Cardi B ceasefire, and talks Chrisean Rock and getting dissed by … Read more

Triller Set To Make Its Public Debut On The NYSE. But, what is Triller?

What do Swizz Beatz, Ashanti, Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby, BustaRhymes, 21 Savage, Keyshia Cole, Sean Garrett, Camille Hyde, Teddy Riley, Timbaland, Brandy, Moe Shalizi, Hit-Boy, Ghostface-Killah, French Montana, T-Pain, Russell Westbrook, Troy Carter, The Weekend, D’Angelo, Quavo (Migos), Boi-1da, Nelly, Ghazi Shami, Jagged Edge, James Prince, Joey Albanese, Lil Wayne, Marshmello, Takeoff (Migos), G-Eazy, Gladys Knight, Pitbull, Josh Richards, Alicia Keys, Rick Ross, Monica, Fat Joe, Metallica, Mack Maine, … Read more

Bia Reacts To Social Media Wondering Why Latto Was Rapping On ‘Whole Lotta Money’ Leak: ‘I Wrote The Pre And Verse, It’s Not Rocket Science’

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Bia attracted some unwanted attention on Twitter on Monday night after dozens of Latto’s songs leaked onto the social media platform, including what some say were reference tracks for other artists. In one particular tweet, the “It’s Giving” lyricist was heard rapping over Bia’s “Whole Lotta Money” track, which Bia released back in May 2021, … Read more

Pablo Escobar’s Hippos Legally Recognized As People By US Court

Pablo Escobar’s hippos have been legally declared as people in the United States. The animals are the first in the country’s history. RELATED STORIES: ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Sterilized At Pablo Escobar’s Private Zoo The declaration was made by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio after recognizing the 100 hippos as people. Reportedly, the … Read more

Lil Boosie Arrested And Charged With Inciting A Riot At One Of His Concerts

Lil Boosie was reportedly arrested Monday in connection to a fight that broke out at one of his concerts in Atlanta earlier this month.  RELATED STORIES: Woman Who Claimed Lil Boosie Was Her Daughter’s Father Says “It Was A Joke” The rapper was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property, inciting a riot, disorderly conduct, … Read more

Ohio Club Cited For Violating Covid-19 Health Orders After 500 People Attend Indoor Trey Songz Concert

Ohio Club Cited For Violating Covid-19 Health Orders After 500 People Attend Indoor Trey Songz Concert Welp, a nightclub in Columbus, Ohio has been cited for COVID violations of public health orders after they hosted a concert attended by around 500 people with no social distancing measures in place! RELATED: Georgia State Police Shut Down … Read more

Crowds Gather To Buy New Air Jordans In Atlanta After City Lifts Lockdown

Crowds Gather To Buy New Air Jordans In Atlanta After City Lifts Lockdown The new Air Jordans recently dropped and quickly sold out online. However, the Jordan 5 “Fire Red” was available in some stores including Jimmy Jazz’s at the Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta. RELATED: UPDATE: 2 Chainz Will Not Reopen His Atlanta Restaurants For … Read more

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says He Will End Stay-At-Home Orders Thursday

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says He Will End Stay-Home Orders Thursday Welp, as expected, Texas will reopen this week. Gov. Greg Abbott made the big announcement during a new conference this Monday and said the state’s stay-at-home order will expire on Thursday. RELATED: Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick On Reopening The Economy: ‘There Are More … Read more

HU Exclusive: Giving You The Keys To The World Premiere Of Queen & Slim

Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe have teamed up to produce “Queen & Slim” and Hollywood Unlocked was on the carpet for the world premiere! It’s a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde story as Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe take fans on an emotional rollercoaster that needs to be heard. This film follows the story of a … Read more

HU Exclusive: Chief Keef & Zaytoven Host ‘GloToven’ Album Listening Party

Chief Keef & Zaytoven GloToven

Chicago and Atlanta link up on GloToven. While coming together for another collaboration, Chicago’s Chief Keef and Atlanta’s Zaytoven reunite for their newest 12-track offering, GloToven. As the rapper and producer duo released their collaborative effort, Hollywood Unlocked exclusively covered Sosa and Zay’s album listening party, which brought out some familiar Hip-Hop faces. RELATED: 2 Chainz Confirms … Read more

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