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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...

U.S. Border Patrol Seize $1.3B in Meth, Cocaine, Heroin Hidden in Speakers Headed for Australia

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February 11, 2019

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According to CNN, US Customs and Border Patrol have executed a record-breaking drug bust, uncovering over $1.3 billion in illegal drugs, including methamphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, which was all headed for... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Erykah Badu Dropped Her Debut LP ‘Baduizm’ 22 Years Ago

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February 11, 2019

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On this date in 1997, the debut album from neo-soul queen Erykah Badu entitled Baduizm was released on Universal Records through the Kedar imprint. This LP catapulted the Texan songstress into the Grammy Award-... Read Article

Former ‘106 And Park’ Host A.J. Calloway Suspended From ‘Extra’ Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation

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February 11, 2019

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According to several confirmed reports, Extra host A.J. Calloway has been suspended from his job indefinitely by Warner Brothers Television as they conduct "an internal review to determine whether there had bee... Read Article

[WATCH] ‘How High 2’ Star DC Young Fly Cannot Name the Rappers in the Original Film

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February 11, 2019

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How did you get this job anyway? New millennial artist and social media influencer DC Young Fly is feeling the burn today after not being able to name Redman and Method Man as the stars of the original How H... Read Article

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[WATCH] Elevator Surveillance Footage Of Bow Wow Leaks, Shows Him In Jealous Rage

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February 9, 2019

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After mugshots of Bow Wow and his girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie surfaced online, showing Bow Wow with multiple scratches on his face from an obvious physical altercation, many people believed that the veteran rapper... Read Article

Cops Say 21 Savage Was Found With Fully Loaded Glock at Time of Arrest

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February 8, 2019

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With the case surrounding 21 Savage and his recent immigration issues following an arrest on Super Bowl Sunday becoming more of a national issue rather than just another isolated arrest of a rapper. Accordin... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: WTC’s Ghostface Killah Released His ‘Supreme Clientele’ LP 19 Years Ago

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February 8, 2019

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On this date at the turn of the millennium, Ghostface Killah of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan released his second full-length album, Supreme Clientele. This album was the anticipated four-year follow-up to his cri... Read Article

Chicago PD Intend to Charge Jussie Smollett if a False Report Was Filed

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February 8, 2019

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Oh, what a tangled web we weave... Jussie Smollett is in the hot seat after there have been several reports that the openly gay actor may have possibly filed a false report to police. If that's the case, the... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Lyrical Legend Big Pun Passed Away 19 Years Ago

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February 7, 2019

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On this date in 2000, the Hip-Hop community was both shocked and saddened by the untimely death of lyrical giant Christopher "Big Pun" Rios. As the premiere artist for Fat Joe's Terror Squad, Pun became the fir... Read Article

Quality Control's Pierre "Pee" Thomas Denies Allegations of Malpractice in Migos Lawsuit

[WATCH] Spice 1 to the Migos: ‘How Are You The Greatest When You Dress Like F*gs?’

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February 6, 2019

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Spice 1 has some words for ATL rap sensations Migos for making the statement that they were the greatest rap group of all time

Jay-Z Hires Lawyer, Demands Immediate Release of 21 Savage

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February 6, 2019

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Hovito has decided to come to the aid of 21 Savage. According to confirmed reports, the Hip-Hop mogul has hired high-profile attorney Alex Spiro to defend the rapper, whose recent immigration issues could le... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Ex-GF Claims He Maliciously Abused Her Throughout Their 7-Year Relationship

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February 6, 2019

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Tekashi's credibility and ability to survive during his inevitable prison sentence continues to come more into question as domestic violence rumors surface from his longtime girlfriend. Sara Molina, the moth... Read Article

[WATCH] Liam Neeson Claims He’s NOT Racist After Stating He Planned To KILL A Random ‘Black Bastard’

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February 6, 2019

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Well, at least you know what's on his mind! Actor Liam Neeson has been making an attempt to clean up a statement he made regarding an alleged rape of a friend by a Black man and it's not going over well. ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 50 Cent Drops His Debut ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ LP 16 Years Ago

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February 6, 2019

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On this date in 2003, 50 Cent released his second and most critically acclaimed album to date Get Rich Or Die Tryin on Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. After his street certifie... Read Article

‘Power’ Creator Courtney Kemp to Develop ‘Dirty Thirty’ Corrupt Cop Drama With Lionsgate Films

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February 5, 2019

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Power producer and writer Courtney Kemp offers up another series where the bad guys look cool. HBO has put into development a new drama series from Power creator Courtney A. Kemp about a group of dirty cops ... Read Article

21 Savage’s Birth Certificate Surfaces Online

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February 5, 2019

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After the sudden arrest of 21 Savage in Atlanta on Super Bowl Sunday, there have been several reports that Savage, whose given name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was born in the British-controlled island of Dom... Read Article

Metro Boomin, Quavo, Cardi B, Post Malone And More Join #Free21Savage Movement

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February 5, 2019

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After ATL-based rapper 21 Savage was arrested by ICE agents on Super Bowl Sunday, many notable Hip-Hop personalities took to their respective platforms to show their support for the 26-year-old emcee who appear... Read Article

Super Bowl LIII Had the Lowest Rating of the Past Decade

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February 4, 2019

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Whether it is just a disinterest due to the current state of world affairs or the protest of the NFL at large due to Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protest against police brutality, but this year's Super Bowl was ... Read Article

Jury Deliberations Set to Begin for Mexican Cartel Boss ‘El Chapo’

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February 4, 2019

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it's the moment of truth for Joaquin Guzman... Jurors began receiving instructions on federal law before beginning deliberations in the trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who the government claims to be the... Read Article

Demi Lovato Deletes Her Twitter After Backlash From 21 Savage Tweet

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February 4, 2019

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While the Hip-Hop community is scratching their head over the recent detaining and possible deportation of rap sensation 21 Savage, singer Demi Lavato's joking remarks about the situation has brought her tweeti... Read Article