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Today In Hip Hop History: KMD Released Their Debut ‘Mr. Hood’ 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, duo KMD released their debut LP, Mr. Hood. Although it may not have...

Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Dropped Their Second LP ‘De La Soul Is Dead’ 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead. Being...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cam’Ron Released Third Solo Album ‘Come Home With Me’ 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

On this date in 2002, Dipset General Cam'Ron kept the Harlem legacy rolling when he dropped his third solo album...

[WATCH] Big Daddy Kane Blames Drake Fans For Ruining The Essence Of Hip Hop Battles

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

There is no doubt that Big Daddy Kane is one of the most prolific and respected emcees within the culture...

Travis Scott Announces More European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Travis Scott continues to command the global stage with his groundbreaking UTOPIA – CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR, having sold out all European tour...

[WATCH] Uncle Luke Talks Failed Attempts At Trying To Squash Beef Between Biggie And Tupac

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Speaking on Instagram Live over the weekend, Miami Hip Hop pioneer Uncle Luke delved into his unsuccessful efforts to try...

Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as "PMD", one half of EPMD EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New...

Today In Hip Hop History: Master P/No Limit’s ‘I Got The Hook Up’ Premieres In Theaters 23 Years Ago

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May 27, 2021

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On this day in 1998, Master P's No Limit imprint followed up their 1997 silver screen debut I'm Bout It with their sophomore effort I Got The Hook Up starring Master P and comedian AJ Johnson, who played Ezell...

Nas, Sacha Jenkins, Mass Appeal Team Up For ‘Hip Hop 50’ on Showtime

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May 27, 2021

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From its humble beginnings in a South Bronx community center room at 1520 Sedgewick Avenue to a billion dollar industry over the past 47 years, Hip Hop has earned its space in American pop culture. Now, almost...

[WATCH] Woman Driving With Two Children Shot In Road Rage Incident In D.C.

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May 27, 2021

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In a very shocking, but now viral video, a woman with two small children was injured after being shot in the shoulder during a road rage incident in the country's capital. Bumper to bumper traffic caused a ...

[WATCH] Sabrina Peterson Says She’ll Drop Lawsuit Against T.I. And Tiny If They Apologize Within A Week

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May 27, 2021

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Allegations of sexual abuse and rape have been thrown at Hip Hop couple T.I. and Tiny since March, where at least 30 women have accused the celebrity couple of drugging and raping them. 17 women have actually...

[WATCH] Jay-Z Says He Used to Forget His Lyrics While Performing

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May 27, 2021

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It has been known for well over two decades that Hov is one of the rare emcees who don't write their lyrics, but still recite them with fervor when in the booth. Even in the song "Welcome To New York City" fea...

Happy 46th Birthday To Outkast’s Own Andre 3000!

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May 27, 2021

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Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip-Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000 turns 46 today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flows, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his movie...

L.A. Radio Hosts Suspended For Racist Asian Impersonation

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May 26, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, a couple of radio hosts in Los Angeles have been suspended without pay after they broadcasted a skit where they pretended to interview a woman of Asian descent with a typical, p...

DMX’s Daughters Say His Estate Is Worth Less Than $50K, Sons Say Under $1M

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May 26, 2021

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In a recent report from the Daily News, it has been claimed that even though the late rap icon DMX released five consecutive number one albums between 1998 and 2003, the late rapper/actor's estate could be wor...

[WATCH] QC Artist Metro Marrs Arrested After Throwing $10K At Graduation

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May 26, 2021

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If publicity was the reason Quality Control artist Metro Marrs made it rain at his high school graduation, then he succeeded. Metro Marrs, the latest signee to Pierre "Pee" Thomas' Quality Control imprint...

Today in Hip-Hop History: ‘Menace II Society’ Movie Soundtrack Released 28 Years Ago

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May 26, 2021

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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 Billb...

Today In Hip Hop History: Screwed Up Click Member Big Floyd aka George Floyd Was Killed By Minneapolis Police One Year Ago

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May 25, 2021

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On this date last year, 46-year-old George Floyd was being arrested after being accused of using counterfeit money when he was murdered by former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, who is currently serv...

VH1 Black Ink’s Ceaser: “I’m No Abuser”

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May 25, 2021

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Founder of VH1's Black Ink Crew Ceaser Emanuel held a press conference on May 20, 2021 in New York, NY to address the lawsuit he recently filed to end defaming statemen...

[WATCH] Chicago Woman Says Rappers Made Song Confessing To Husband’s Murder

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May 25, 2021

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A report from CBS Chicago tells how the suspects 2020 murder could be unveiled after the victim's wife believes that the people who killed her husband have made a song confessing to the killing. Aaron Cart...

Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Set To Produce 900K Lbs. Of Cannabis In New Deal

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May 25, 2021

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According to a recent report by AllHipHop, Jay-Z's The Parent Company, which owns his Monogram cannabis brand, is set to merge with Glass House Group in a deal worth almost $600 million. The 10-year deal wi...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Dropped His Last Album ‘The Art Of Storytelling’ 22 Years Ago

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May 25, 2021

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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 Redman, ...

Arkansas Rapper Bankroll Freddie Shot, In Stable Condition

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May 25, 2021

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According to a story post on his IG, Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie was shot yesterday in his chin, but remains in stable condition. Freddie showed off the gunshot wound to his chin in his story with a bo...

Walmart Receives Backlash For Sending E-Blast With N-Word

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May 24, 2021

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Walmart has received some staunch criticism in the past for a racial incident and racism has reared its ugly head again in the superstore as countless Walmart shoppers received an e-mail blast with "Welcome To...

Happy Born Day To “The Overweight Lover” Heavy D (R.I.P.)

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May 24, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, "The Overweight Lover" Heavy D was born in Mandeville, Jamaica in 1967. If he were alive today, he'd be 54 years old. Heavy D, born Dwight Errington Myers, moved to Mount Ver...

[WATCH] Chuck D Offers To End Beef With Flavor Flav For PE Reunion

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May 24, 2021

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Ever since Chuck D announced that Flavor Flav was fired from PE and Flav returned fire with a lawsuit thrown at PE for appearing at a Bernie Sanders rally last year, things just haven't been the same for the l...

Malik Beasley Issues Public Apology To Family For Affair With Larsa Pippen

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May 24, 2021

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Following a very public affair that led his wife to file for divorce and almost ended his marriage, NBA player Malik Beasley offered up a public apology to his wife Montana Yao and son Makai for his affair wit...