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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...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

The Ruff Ryder’s Biker Gang Shows up at DMX’s Hospital

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April 4, 2021

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DMX has been struggling since Friday night after suffering from an overdose, experiencing a heart attack and ending up in critical condition in the ICU of the White Plains Hospital. Two days later, the Ruff Ry... Read Article

[WATCH] Fat Joe Explains Why He Didn’t Attend Big Pun’s Street Naming Ceremony

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March 31, 2021

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The Hip Hop world and the Bronx in particular was thrilled at the news of a street naming ceremony for fallen rap king Big Pun last week. Fat Joe, the Terror Squad general who introduced Christopher Rios to t... Read Article

Notorious B.I.G’s Hubcap From Car He Was Shot In On Sale For $150K

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March 31, 2021

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According to a recent report from TMZ, part of the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G. is going on the market as one of the hubcaps from the GMC Suburban Biggie was riding in when he was shot and killed is now up f... Read Article

Brandy vs. Monica Kicks Off Peloton/Verzuz Partnership

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March 31, 2021

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As reported by Variety, Peloton and Verzuz unveiled their partnership this AM with their most popular matchup to date Monica v Brandy. Monica and Brandy broke all Verzuz records, generating more than 1 million... Read Article

[WATCH] Eddie Griffin Announces Premiere of Docu-comedy ‘Laughin’ Through Your Mask’

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March 30, 2021

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Eddie Griffin reflects on a year of COVID, social distancing, and social justice with the live presentation of his new ‘docucomedy’ special, Laughin’ Through Your Mask, premiering Thursday, April 1, 2021, as a... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Onyx Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Bacdafucup’ 27 Years Ago

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March 30, 2021

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On March 30, 1993, cousins Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz along their partners Sonny Seeza and Big DS to put out their debut album, Bacdafucup, on the newly created Rush Associated Labels.Primarily produced by... Read Article

Los Angeles Native YG Gives Away $10K Worth Of New “Block Runner” Sneakers At Skid Row’s Union Rescue Mission

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March 29, 2021

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LA Native, YG, launches 4Hunnid “The Flame” footwear brand as an extension of his 4Hunnid LA-based business. Yesterday, he showed up to Skid Row to give the $200 sneakers to homeless staying at the Union Rescu... Read Article

[WATCH] Uber Eats Driver Killed In Carjacking By Two Teen Girls In D.C.

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March 29, 2021

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A video that has now gone viral shows, two teenage girls, using a taser to carjack 66-year-old Uber Eats driver Mohammed Anwar, who died in a car crash shortly after the teenagers attempted to steal his car. ... Read Article

65 people Arrested at Illegal Marijuana Dispensary in Atlanta

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March 29, 2021

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According to a news report from Fox 5, Atlanta, 65 people were arrested in South Fulton County this past weekend in what is being described as a "drug grocery store" by authorities. Investigators say that v... Read Article

[WATCH] Melle Mel: Biggie Didn’t Influence or Impact Hip Hop Like 2Pac Did

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March 29, 2021

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Grandmaster Melle Mel of the iconic Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five spoke with The Art Of Dialogue about two of the most revered emcees of the 20th century, Tupac Shakur and Christopher "Notorious B.I.G... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s Released Their Second Album ‘He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper’ 33 Years Ago

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March 29, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the rapper turned actor Will Smith along with DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper. This was the first double album in Hip Hop in its original vin... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Freaky Tah Of The Lost Boyz Shot And Killed In Queens 22 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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It was a Sunday morning in 1999, where Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers of the legendary Lost Boyz was attending a party for a friend. Tragically, while leaving the party hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Queens, NY,... Read Article

‘Bad Girls Club’ Star Deshayla Harris Killed in Virginia Beach Shooting

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March 28, 2021

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Deshayla Harris, one of the stars in Oxygen's Bad Girls Club has been reportedly killed in Virginia Beach Friday night. She was only 29 years old. Deshayla aka Shay made her appearance in the 17th season of... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Big L Dropped His Debut Album ‘Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous’ 26 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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On this date twenty-six years ago, Big L dropped his debut and only full-length studio album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous on Columbia Records. Aside from, eloquently stated by The Source Magazine at ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Released ‘Return Of The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ 26 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard released his debut solo LP, Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Released by Elektra Records, Return of the 36 Chambers ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 37 Years Ago

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March 27, 2021

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On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and... Read Article

Guy From “Today I Got Time Cuz” Video Confirmed Dead At 22

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March 26, 2021

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After several conflicting reports, including a person claiming to be Vincent Brown saying that he was still alive, the young man who went viral for confronting someone saying, "Today I got time, cuz..", was sh... Read Article

‘Oz’ And Spike Lee Movie Actor Craig “Mums” Grant Dead At 52

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March 26, 2021

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According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, actor and poet Craig "Mums" Grant aka "Mums Da Schemer", who has been seen in several Spike Lee flicks and HBO's award winning series Oz, passed away on Wednesd... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Dies From AIDS 26 Years Ago

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March 26, 2021

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On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric "Eazy-E" Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Many are able to embody the persona of gang... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Busta Rhymes’ Debut Album ‘The Coming’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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March 26, 2021

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On this date a quarter-century ago, Busta Rhymes did the inevitable and released his highly anticipated solo album The Coming on Elektra Records. Even though the Leaders Of The New School were a celebrated ... Read Article