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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: Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

On this date in 2008, the Terror Squad's First Lady Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years behind bars in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Happy 91st Birthday to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan!

By Sha Be Allah / May 11, 2024

One of Black America's last, real, unapologetic voices who survived the COINTELPRO strategies of the 1960s and 1970s to become...

Happy Birthday to Compton Legend MC Eiht!

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May 22, 2020

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Today (May 22) marks the 48th birthday of Compton-born gangster rapper MC Eiht. Known for his role in the 1993 cult classic film, Menace II Society, MC Eiht created an entire body of work out of his experienc...

Today in Hip Hop History: Eric B. and Rakim’s Third LP ‘Let The Rhythm Hit Em’ Turns 30!

Sha Be Allah

May 22, 2020

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On this date in 1990, DJ Eric B. and Hip Hop's number one microphone fiend Rakim dropped LP number three entitled Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em. One of our most coveted Five Mic classics, Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em's ...

DMX On Verzuz Battle: Eminem Don’t Want It

Sha Be Allah

May 21, 2020

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As the matchups for Verzuz battles become a regular topic of conversation among music heads, the argument of who should go up against DMX is one either one of the two greatest to touch the mic; Eminem of Jay-Z...

HOT 97 and WBLS FoodBank for New York City Fundraiser Donates More Than 225K Meals for Community

Sha Be Allah

May 21, 2020

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WQHT-FM HOT 97, #1 for Hip Hop and WBLS-FM 107.5, #1 for R&B surpass original goals of 97,000 and 107,000 meals, respectively, for Food Bank For New York City with a whopping grand total of more than 225,0...

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Agree to Plead Guilty in College Bribery Case

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May 21, 2020

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It looks like Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, parents of Bella and Olivia, are going to be serving some time after getting caught being part of a bribery scheme with Rick Singer that allowed their daughte...

R&B Sensation Tinashe Sued By Australian Producer for Stealing Music

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May 21, 2020

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According to a report from TheBlast, R&B songstress Tinashe has been named in a federal lawsuit, accused of copyright infringement and fraudulent representation for allegedly stealing music from an Austral...

Roddy Ricch Cops 7 Diamond Championship Rings For Crew Following Grammy Win

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May 21, 2020

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Compton rapper Roddy Ricch copped his entire crew diamond-encrusted rings that resemble sports championship rings after bringing home the golden phonograph for his Grammy win. Created by celebrity jeweler E...

‘In The House’ Actress, Maia Campbell, Arrested in Illegal Street Racing Bust In ATL

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May 21, 2020

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According to confirmed reports, former actress Maia Campbell was one of 44 people arrested in an illegal street racing bust in Atlanta. The 43-year-old former thespian is best known for her role on In The H...

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Happy Birthday Notorious B.I.G.! (R.I.P.) 10 Memorable Biggie Verses

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May 21, 2020

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Today, "the greatest rapper of all time" was born; Brooklyn’s own Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G. Smalls had the game on lock before an unknown suspect gunned him down on March 9, 199...

BET to Host Annual Award Show Virtually

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May 20, 2020

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The show goes on. COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of many events, festivals, and celebrations, but not The BET Awards. The annual award show will be hosted virtually amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. BET will...

Fat Joe: I Don’t Think Anyone Can F*** With Eminem In Verzuz Battle

Sha Be Allah

May 20, 2020

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While choppin' it up on the Drink Champs livestream with N.O.R.E., DJ EFN and Lenny S about the possibility of a DMX vs. Eminem Verzuz battle, Fat Joe made his opinion very clear cut; nobody can eff with Mr. M...

50 Cent: Street Artist LushSux Needs An A** Whooping Bad

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May 20, 2020

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An Australian street artist has been painting some really "creative" images of 50 Cent and the G-Unit general isn't too happy about it. Earlier this month, the muralist painted an image of Fif's face with d...

L.A. Seeking to Reopen All Businesses and Economy By 4th of July

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May 20, 2020

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According to a report from Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles County is looking to lift lockdown restrictions and reopen its economy by July 4. L.A. has set an official date for a "safe reopening" of its econo...

‘Ink Master’ Star Daniel Silva Hit With Murder Charge in Death of Corey LaBarrie

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May 20, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, a well-known tattoo artist from reality contest show Ink Master was charged with second-degree murder in the vehicular death of YouTube star Corey LaBarrie. 26-year-o...

Happy 48th Birthday to ‘The Dragon’ Busta Rhymes!

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May 20, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, we celebrate the birth of one of the most flamboyant and ostentatious personalities in Hip Hop. Today in 1972, the legend Busta Rhymes was born in Brooklyn, New York. The 11...

[WATCH] Charlamagne Tha God Says African-Americans Should Buy Firearms So They Don’t Die Like Ahmaud Arbery

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May 19, 2020

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Look at Charlamagne talking like Brother Malcolm! In a shocking statement that bewildered both MSNBC host Alex Witt and Al Sharpton, Power 105 radio personality stated that he wished that shooting death vic...

[WATCH] 2017 Bodycam Footage Shows GA Police Failed Attempt to Tase Ahmaud Arbery

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May 19, 2020

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Everyone from common citizens to celebrities has weighed in on the shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery caught on video, however, new footage has emerged that may show a cause of why a former Glenn Coun...

The Source Magazine Mourns the Passing of Graffiti Legend “KANG” KEZ5 YKK

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May 19, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, infamous NYC graffiti writer KEZ5 YKK died last week on Mother's Day in Bushwick, Brooklyn just 24 hours after being released from the hospital. He was 45 years old.&nbs...

‘Twilight’ Actor Gregory Boyce Dead at Age 30 From Apparent Overdose

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May 19, 2020

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According to a statement on social media from his mother, Twilight actor Gregory Boyce and his girlfriend were found dead in their apartment in Las Vegas. Boyce was 30 years old. Even though an official...

[WATCH] Trump Aide: China Used Travelers to ‘Seed Coronavirus Infections

Sha Be Allah

May 19, 2020

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While scientists and government officials are trying to find a solution to contain the deadly COVID-19 virus, the Trump administration insists that China needs to take responsibility for the pandemic faced by ...