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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...

Today In Hip Hop History: KRS-One Releases His ‘Return Of The Boom Bap’ LP 27 Years Ago

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September 28, 2020

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Blastmaster KRS 1 drops his first solo album 27 years ago today Sometimes the best way to things is to just do it yourself. This is the realization that KRS, the general of the Boogie Down Productions crew,... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Digable Planets’ Released Their Debut Album ‘Reachin’ (A New Refutation Of Time And Space)’ 27 Years Ago

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September 27, 2020

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Jazz has again begun to find its way into mainstream Hip-Hop. With the success of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly, more artists have started to incorporate the classic brass and string jazz sound. On this... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Shyne’s Eponymous Debut Album Turns 20 Years Old!

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September 26, 2020

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On this date in 2000, Bad Boy Records premiere artist Jamal "Shyne" Barrow released his self-titled debut album on the ever-popular Bad Boy imprint under the leadership of BB honcho, then known as "P. Diddy." ... Read Article

BLK to Host HBCU Virtual Homecoming October 9th

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September 25, 2020

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In honor of the college Homecoming season, dating and lifestyle app BLK is hosting the first-ever HBCU Virtual Party Classic. A division of the Match Group, BLK is the largest dating and lifestyle app for... Read Article

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YNW Melly’s Next Court Appearance Not Until 2021

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September 25, 2020

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According to a confirmed report, YNW Melly, will not appear in court for his double murder trial until the top of 2021. Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is scheduled to appear at the Broward County ... Read Article

Action Bronson’s ‘Only For Dolphins’ LP Out Today

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September 25, 2020

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Action Bronson has released his new album Only For Dolphins via Loma Vista Recordings. Leading up to the release of his first full-length project since 2018 Bronson has made an impressive array ... Read Article

Happy 40th Birthday to the “King Of The South” T.I.!

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September 25, 2020

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Happy born day to Mr.Clifford Harris Jr. aka T.I.! Throughout the years, T.I. has become one of the most relevant forces in hip-hop. Besides his music career, T.I. is an actor, spokesperson for the AKOO clo... Read Article

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Kanye West: I’m Wearing Jordans Until I Get Board Seat At Adidas

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September 24, 2020

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Kanye's most recent Twitter rant is focusing on his deals with his YZY brand with GAP and his famed Yeezy brand with adidas. Kanye has officially declared that he is not releasing anything with GAP and he'... Read Article

Future’s Artist FXXXXY Dead At 25 From Routine Medical Procedure

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September 24, 2020

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Several reports have confirmed that Maudell Watkins, who is better known as Future's Freebandz Records' artist FXXXXY, passed away from complications while undergoing a routine medical procedure. He was 2... Read Article

[WATCH] Conway The Machine’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert

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September 24, 2020

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Conway and Griselda always ensure their rabid fan base is always happy and fed. Conway has already put his mark in 2020 with collaborative projects with Alchemist (LULU). Big Ghost Ltd (No One Mourns The Wick... Read Article

Breonna Taylor's Family Remembers Her on What Would've Been Her 28th Birthday

Louisville Protesters Set Fire Outside Courthouse, Shoot Two Cops Following Breonna Taylor Decision

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September 24, 2020

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Following a grand jury's decision to not indict any of the officers involved in the Breonna Taylor killing by Louisville Police, protesters took to the streets of Kentucky's largest city. Also, two police o... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: ATCQ Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Low End Theory’ 29 Years Ago

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September 24, 2020

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On this date in 1991, Queens emcees Q-Tip and the late Phife Dawg along with their DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad released the group's second full-length studio album Low End Theory. The sophomore jinx definitely ... Read Article

Public Enemy’s New Album ‘What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?’ Out September 25

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September 23, 2020

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Public Enemy will release their latest album What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? this Friday, September 25. The legendary group’s first release for Def Jam Recordings in ov... Read Article

Future’s Freewishes Foundation Secures Assistance For Senior Adults Impacted By Covid-19

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September 23, 2020

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Future and his Freewishes foundation have been in overdrive since Covid 19 hit. They initiated the first Mask On campaign back in March that serviced around 100,000 doctors, healthcare workers, patients and ... Read Article

Snoop Dogg Launches Online Voter Registration Drive #VoteWithSnoop with Rock The Vote and 1 VoteCloser

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September 23, 2020

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Today, entertainment icon, entrepreneur, and social activist Snoop Dogg has teamed up with two voting advocacy groups, Rock The Vote and 1 VoteCloser, as well as social justice initiative OneOpp to launch an o... Read Article

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Bloomberg Pays Fines for 32K Florida Felons to Restore Their Right to Vote

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September 23, 2020

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According to a report from The Hill, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg has helped raise over $16 million to pay the fines of over 32,000 felons in Florida in order to grant them their right to vote, according... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: OutKast Released ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ 17 Years Ago

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September 23, 2020

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Since DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper in 1988 the double LP has become a Hip Hop staple. The sheer volume and intensity or work that goes into such an album has made and brok... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Is Lakers’ All-Star Anthony Davis The Best Scorer in NBA?

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September 22, 2020

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Anthony Davis’ shot at the buzzer in Game 2 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals last night gave the Los Angeles Lakers a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Lakers point guard, Rajon Rondo had the a... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Redman Dropped Debut ‘Whut? Thee Album’ 28 Years Ago

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September 22, 2020

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On this date in 1992, Brick City, NJ's own Reggie "Redman" Noble dropped his debut solo release Whut? Thee Album on the Def Jam imprint. Produced primarily by the legendary EPMD's Erick Sermon, Whut? introd... Read Article

[WATCH] Irv Gotti Speaks On Why Tupac Really Had Beef With Jay-Z

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September 21, 2020

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In a recent sit down with Fat Joe for his IG Live "Joprah Show, the DITC veteran sat down with Murder Inc.'s Irv Gotti and spoke extensively about Jay-Z, who he said had real-life beef with Tupac because of an... Read Article