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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, the 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 released 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 in hip-hop 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...

[WATCH] Actor Jason Mitchell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations on ‘The Breakfast Club’

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November 5, 2019

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Actor Jason Mitchell, who was fired from his management company, The Chi series and the Netflix series Desperados because of the sexual misconduct accusations made against him, speaks about the controversy in h...

Today In Hip-Hop History: ‘Belly’ Released in Theaters 21 Years Ago

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November 4, 2019

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On this day in film history Hype Williams' 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere (Nas). The tw...

Today In Hip Hop History: Lil Wayne’s Debut Album ‘The Block Is Hot’ Turns 20!

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November 2, 2019

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On this date twenty years ago, Dwayne Carter Jr. set out on his solo musical journey and dropped his first album The Block Is Hot on the Cash Money/Universal imprint. With in-house production exclusively from t...

The Source Magazine Remembers Mobb Deep’s Prodigy On His Born Day

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November 2, 2019

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KHUbvGhfEQ The Mind Squad would like to send a supreme posthumous salute to Albert "Prodigy" Johnson, the lyrical half of the "Infamous" Mobb Deep. Two years ago, the Hip-Hop...

[VIDEO] Famous Dex Suffers Epileptic Seizure During Show In LA

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November 2, 2019

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WARNING: The following video may be sensitive to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Famous Dex suffered a violent seizure during a show at 1 OAK in West Hollywood early Friday morning. Accordin...

Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty in Bar Fight, No Jail Time

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November 1, 2019

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The famed UFC fighter made it out of court today with a mere slap on the wrist. Conor McGregor, the UFC star who was charged with assault after punching a man at the Marble Arch Pub in Dublin, struck a priva...

Ray J’s Bike Sharing Company ScootEbike Projected to Make Over $200M in 2020

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November 1, 2019

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Brandy's brother is out to get that bag! William Norwood Jr. aka Ray J and his Raytroniks Corporation signed a deal with LoopShare, a ride-sharing company that specializes in sustainable urban transportation...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Released His Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ 31 Years Ago

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November 1, 2019

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On this date thirty-one ago, Hip-Hop's greatest storyteller Slick Rick dropped his debut LP The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick on the Def Jam imprint. MC Ricky D came on the scene with the "Original Human Be...

Rap Snacks Chips Now Available In Over 4200 Walmart Stores Across The Country, Announces Partnership With Slutty Vegan

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October 31, 2019

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Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack of Hip Hop,” has partnered with Walmart to bring the hit snacks to over 4,200 Walmart stores across the country. This is the next step to making Rap Snacks available to more fans...

Christian Rapper Lecrae Reacts to Kanye Album and Talks Dove Award Boycott

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October 31, 2019

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With the arrival of Kanye's new album, Jesus Is King, Christian-based emcee Lecrae's socials were lit with fans, supporters, and media outlets requesting his reaction to Kanye's latest release. He decided to se...

Minnesota Twins’ Nick Gordon Shows His Musical Versatility On “Bistro”

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October 31, 2019

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When Orlando, FL, native Flash G (Nick Gordon, Minnesota Twins) isn’t on the field playing major league baseball, he is in the studio creating music. With the major trend of athletes crossing over into the musi...

Floyd Mayweather, Master P Making Wooter Apparel Shine

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October 31, 2019

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Wooter Apparel had one goal in mind when the company was founded in New York City in June 2014 by Alex Aleksandrovski, David Kleyman and Alex Kagan: make quality clothes at a great price for sports lovers. T...

Parents Warned About THC Edibles Disguised As Halloween Candy

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October 31, 2019

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While everyone is gearing up for their Trick or Treating excursions tonight, authorities are warning parents to beware of marijuana-laced goodies that might be mistakenly passed out to children during their rou...

Today In Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Drops His ‘The Dynasty: Roc La Familia’ LP 19 Years Ago

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October 31, 2019

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On this date at the turn of the millennium, Jay-Z and his Rocafella cohorts released the only crew album of his career, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. Along with Memphis Bleek and the State Property clan from ...

R. Kelly's Lawyer Doesn't Deny Client Had 'Sexual Contact' With Aaliyah

R. Kelly Skips Federal Court Due To Toe Infection

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October 30, 2019

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According the R. Kelly's Lawyer Steven Greenberg, the R&B legend missed his court date today in Chicago because if an infection on one of his toenails that had to be removed. The singer was concerned that so...

adidas Skateboarding Commemorates Mark Gonzales Iconic Wallenberg Ollie With New Aloha Super

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October 30, 2019

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adidas Skateboarding reboots the Aloha Super silhouette with a new colorway that pulls inspiration from Mark “Gonz” Gonzales’ groundbreaking ollie of the now-famous four-block at San Francisco’s Raoul Wallenber...

[VIDEO] T.I. On ‘The Breakfast Club’: Iggy Azalea Started “Acting Different” When She Learned Of Her White Fanbase

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October 30, 2019

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The self-proclaimed King Of The South has always had a lot to say. During his visit to NYC and Power 105's The Breakfast Club, T.I. discussed his new "Expeditiously" podcast, Kanye West's new gospel album, h...

Man Arrested For Selling Over $100M in Bootleg Footwear

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October 30, 2019

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In an almost decade-long fraud scam, a Queens man was arrested in a federal counterfeit ring after bringing over $100M worth of fake shoes into NYC. Federal prosecutors filed a complaint against Hai Long Hua...

John Legend to Deliver Inspirational Album 'Bigger Love' on Juneteenth, Calls it His 'Best Work'

John Legend Rewrites ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ Without Controversial Date Rape Lyric

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October 29, 2019

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Neo-soul pioneer John Legend will be including the remake to the classic Christmas hit "Baby, It's Cold Outside" on his new Christmas album this year, but Legend is going to tweak the song just a bit to satisfy...

Florida Teen Charged With Assault For Punching Man Dressed Like Donald Trump

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October 29, 2019

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Even the lookalikes can get it! A 14-year old girl was charged with assault in Naples, Florida after she punched a man who was dressed as Donald Trump while he waited in line to enter the Naples Haunted Gros...