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September 15, 2016

An 18 year old high school student in Chicago was killed in a drive-by shooting yesterday after his school sent him him and another student home for violating the school's dress code. Two 18 year old Excel A... Read Article

Sandra Bland’s Family Settles For $1.9 M In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

September 15, 2016

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According to the family's attorney Cannon Lambert, the family of Sandra Bland has reached a $1.9 million settlement on Thursday in their wrongful death lawsuit against Waller County, Texas and the Waller COunty... Read Article

Jay Z: “The War On Drugs Is An Epic Fail”

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September 15, 2016

Jay Z has teamed up with the New York Times to deliver a scathing short film about the War on Drugs. In the short film, Hov breaks down how the War on Drugs started, how its policies "epically" failed and ho... Read Article

#TyreeKing: Police Fatally Shoot 13-Year-Old Armed with BB Gun

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September 15, 2016

Nearly two years after the tragic shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, killed after Cleveland officers mistook his toy gun for a firearm, police have shot and killed a 13-year-old boy after he allegedly dr... Read Article

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Lil Wayne Reportedly Refusing To Allow Cash Money To Release ‘Tha Carter V’

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September 15, 2016

Despite claims that Lil Wayne's claims that Cash Money was refusing to release Tha Carter V, a new report from TMZ claims the rapper is the one withholding the album. According to the site, Weezy is in sole ... Read Article

Meek Mill’s Cousin Was Fatally Shot In Philadelphia

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September 14, 2016

Meek Mill's 21-year-old cousin Angelo Colon was killed in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Colon was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. Meek took to Instagram to remember his cousin, writing: "... Read Article

Marvel Has Unveiled More Hip-Hop Variant Covers Based on Chance The Rapper, Wu-Tang Clan and More

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September 14, 2016

Marvel first introduced its Hip-Hop Variants collection back in 2015, reimagining 50 comic book covers as classic and contemporary rap album covers. The collection drew inspiration from A$AP Rocky's Long.Live.A... Read Article

DJ Mustard’s Newest ‘Cold Summer’ Project Features Young Thug, Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign and More

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September 10, 2016

Two years after the release of 10 Summers , DJ Mustard is set for the release of his latest Cold Summer project. Mustard took to social media at the beginning of September to reveal the incoming arrival of t... Read Article

Bobby Shmurda Accepts 7 Year Prison Sentence Plea Deal In Murder Conspiracy

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September 9, 2016

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Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda has just copped out in his murder conspiracy case and will receive 7 years in prison with an additional 5 years probation, according to TMZ.com. Shmurda, whose real name is Ackq... Read Article

NFL Players to Protest National Anthem This Opening Weekend

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September 9, 2016

With the NFL season finally underway, the American people are gearing up to celebrate opening weekend. Grills are prepped, jerseys are on, and fantasy rosters are set all across the country in preparation for S... Read Article

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Desiigner Arrested In NYC After Road Rage Incident

September 9, 2016

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According to a TMZ report, late last night , rising superstar and Brooklyn native, Desiigner, was arrested after being pulled over after a road rage incident. Desiigner was charged with criminal possession o... Read Article

Public Enemy, The Roots To Host Free Concert At The National Museum Of African American History

September 8, 2016

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Want to check out a historic concert free of charge? Go to DC before the end of the month. The Smithsonian Institute annoounced today that Public Enemy, The Roots, Meshell Ndegeocello, Living Colour and D.C.... Read Article

Black Lives Matter Protest Shut Down London City Airport

September 7, 2016

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Tuesday morning a group of nine Black Lives Matter protesters stormed the only runway at London City Airport, put up a tripod and locked themselves in together in an effort to bring their cause to light. Thi... Read Article

#KapSoBlack: The Latest In Black Twitter’s Support of Colin Kaepernick

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September 3, 2016

In recent days, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has made a wave of headlines following his refusal to stand during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality within the U... Read Article

Santa Clara Police Union Issues Ultimatum to 49ers over Colin Kaepernick

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September 3, 2016

It seems that a police officer's vow to "Protect & Serve" is a conditional notion, at least that what the case seems to be in Santa Clara, California. The police union has declared their presence will be mi... Read Article

Celebrities Join the Black Eyed Peas In Asking ‘Where Is the Love?’

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September 3, 2016

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With so many acts of violence and hatred staining the globe this year, it’s hard not to ask, “Where Is the Love?” Thirteen years after the Elephunk hit, Black Eyed Peas reunited members and joined forces with a... Read Article

[Interview] Nelly Talks Teaming Up With Bud Light

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September 3, 2016

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Putting on for St. Louis is one of the many things Nelly continues to do. The Diamond certified rapper has reached more milestones than one can count on their hands and toes, yet still maintains the "je ne sais... Read Article

Gabrielle Union Writes Moving Op-Ed Piece About Nate Parker’s Sexual Assault Case

September 2, 2016

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Nate Parker has been surrounded in controversy since it was discovered last month that he had previously been accused of rape 17 years ago. He is about to release in November his highly anticipated film Birth o... Read Article

Diddy Brings Out Big Names For The First Night Of The Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour

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September 2, 2016

Last night , was the first night of the Bad Boy Family Reunion tour, and Sean "Diddy" Combs brought out plenty of special guests to celebrate in Chicago. Chance The Rapper, Jeremih and DMX all made appearances ... Read Article

Samsung Is Recalling The New Galaxy Note 7 Due To Battery Problems