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Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft...

Pharrell Williams Pens Foreword For Celeb Photo Book ‘Big Shots!! Vol. 2’

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

n 2017, Phillip Leeds released the critically-acclaimed & wildly popular book BIG SHOTS! (Rizzoli). Described at the time as capturing a generation...

[WATCH] Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Argue About Who Has The Best Career On The Silver Screen

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

In a truthful, yet hilarious back and forth banter, G-Unit soldiers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda got into a heated...

UnitedMasters, Ally And Earn Your Leisure Kick Off Creator Investment Tour In Charlotte

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The highly anticipated Earn Your Masters experience is set to embark on its three-city tour, commencing in Charlotte, N.C., on April 27....

[WATCH] Scarface Recalls When Tupac ‘Blew His High’ With Police Prank

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

During a recent performance on his Behind The Desk Experience Tour, Dirty South Hip Hop legend Scarface paid tribute to...

Saweetie Exposes Quavo DM After He Mentions Her On Chris Brown Diss Record

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The back and forth on wax between R&B crooner Chris Brown and Migos member Quavo has taken another unexpected turn...

SOURCE SPORTS: Alabama Senator Says NFL Rookies Should Avoid Talking Politics

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April 29, 2021

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Sounds a lot like Laura Ingraham's "shut up and dribble comment to Lebron James. While NFL players such as Colin Kaepernick have sacrificed their careers for social and political stances, an Alabama Senator... Read Article

Funk Flex Gives Props To Drake For Founding The Sing-Rap Flow

Sha Be Allah

April 29, 2021

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in a recent interview with HotNewHipHop, New York City radio mainstay Funkmaster Flex spoke about the sing-song rap style that has been popularized in the game and says that the up-and-comers should salute Dra... Read Article

DJ Khaled’s Upcoming Album Will Have Jay-Z And Nas On Same Song

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April 29, 2021

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DJ Khaled pulls off the ultimate collaboration. "The album is 100% done." Over the past month, DJ Khaled has continued to build the anticipation for his 12th studio album. The Grammy Award winning producer... Read Article

[WATCH] Will Smith And Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Daughter Willow Opens Up About Being Polyamorous

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April 29, 2021

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On the most recent episode of Red Table Talk with her mother Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith opened up about being polyamorous and is opposed to conventional marriage. The 20-year-old Smith says of her in... Read Article

Ty Dolla Sign Drops West Coast-Inspired Video “By Yourself” Starring Tiffany Haddish, Jhene Aiko And Bryson Tiller

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April 29, 2021

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Ty Dolla $ign shares a new music video for "By Yourself" ft. Jhené Aiko, Bryson Tiller & Mustard. Directed by Alex Bittan and Ty Dolla $ign himself, the visual stars Tiffany Haddish as an undervalued partn... Read Article

King Von Single Posthumously Goes Platinum

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April 29, 2021

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It has been 5 months since the passing of Chicago rapper, King Von. The "Crazy Story" rapper was involved in an altercation outside of an Atlanta nightclub that resulted in the rapper being fatally shot. Prior... Read Article

TDE CEO Top Dawg Hints At Upcoming Release On May 7

Sha Be Allah

April 29, 2021

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In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith (CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment) sent the internet into a storm after tweeting a cryptic message hinting at an upcoming release on May... Read Article

Kodak Black Enters Guilty Plea In Sexual Assault Case

Sha Be Allah

April 29, 2021

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According to a report from AllHipHop.com, Kodak Black has finally reached a plea deal in his pending sexual assault case stemming from an incident five years ago. Originally charged and indicted for first-d... Read Article

Happy 51st Birthday To Hip Hop Mogul Master P!

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April 29, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, we celebrate the birth of one of rap's most successful icons. With a net worth of about $800 million, Percy 'Master P' Miller is a pinnacle of work ethic, determination, and fin... Read Article

Funeral Plans Set For Digital Underground’s Shock G In Tampa

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April 28, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, the funeral arrangements for Hip Hop legend Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs are scheduled for this Saturday in Tampa, Florida, with members of the iconic group Digital Underground plan... Read Article

[WATCH] Louisiana State Rep. Advises To Teach “Good” Of Slavery

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April 28, 2021

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In a debate over a bill about education, one of the Louisiana State Representatives suggested that schools teach the "good" of slavery, which was quickly challenged by one of his colleagues. Rep. Ray Garofa... Read Article

DJ Premier and Animus Exclusive ‘Golden Era Future’ NFT Drop Available For Public Auction TODAY

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April 28, 2021

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Since the moment he arrived, the music of DJ Premier has been the cornerstone of hip-hop’s sound. One of the industry’s most respected and active auteur, the three-time Grammy-Award winner, is a conduit for ar... Read Article

Kodak Black’s Artist Syko Bob Injured In Daytime Shootout In South Florida

Sha Be Allah

April 28, 2021

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According to a report from the Sun-Sentinel, three people were injured in a broad daylight shootout in Broward County, Florida yesterday and one of the victims was Kodak Black's artist Syko Bob. A witness t... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Big Pun Dropped His Debut Album ‘Capital Punishment’ 23 Years Ago

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April 28, 2021

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23 years ago on this date, Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher put out his first LP, Capital Punishment, on Loud Records. Released by Fat Joe and the Terror Squad on Loud Records, Pun's highly anticipated alb... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Ruff Ryders’ Debut Album ‘Ryde Or Die Vol.1’ Dropped 22 Years Ago

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April 27, 2021

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On this date in 1999, the label known as Ruff Ryders Entertainment dropped their first Full-length studio release aptly titled Ryde Or Die Vol.1, which the label released alongside the Interscope imprint. W... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Former Tampa Bay Bucs LB Geno Hayes Dead At 33

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April 27, 2021

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According to a confirmed report from ESPN, former Tampa Bay linebacker Geno Hayes had died after his battle with liver disease. Hayes was only 33 years old. Just last month, Hayes informed ESPN that he was ... Read Article

[WATCH] DMX’s Ex-Wife Tashera Simmons and His Fianceé Desiree Share Moment During Memorial

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April 27, 2021

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One of the most memorable moments of DMX's memorial service in Brooklyn's Barclay Center was the farewell speech given by his ex-wife Tashera Simmons. Married to the troubled rapper/actor for a tumultuous, yet... Read Article

Kanye West’s “Grammy Worn” Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes Sell For $1.8M

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April 27, 2021

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Talk about a profit margin! Music mogul and fashion icon Kanye West has sold a pair of his original Yeezys created by Nike that he wore during the Grammys sold for a whopping $1.8 million to a Music mog... Read Article

[WATCH] Drag-On Curses Out Security For Stopping Him At DMX Memorial

Sha Be Allah

April 27, 2021

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The Ruff Ryders showed up and showed out for DMX's memorial in Brooklyn; everyone from Dee and Waah to the hundreds and possibly thousands of motorcyclists with the elaborate "Double R" emblem on their vests. ... Read Article

[WATCH] NY State Honors DMX With “Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons” Day

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2021

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Following DMX's unforgettable memorial service at Brooklyn's Barclay Center over the weekend, the New York State Senate has declared "DMX Day," which will fall on X's born day, December 18. The news was act... Read Article