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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, 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 dropped 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 within the culture...

Kendrick Lamar Takes Billboard No. 1 Spot with “Not Like Us”

By Shawn Grant / May 13, 2024

Kendrick Lamar is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his...

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 45th Birthday to Andre 3000!

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2020

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Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip-Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000 turns 45 today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flows, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his movie...

[WATCH] White Woman In Central Park Calls 911 On Black Man For Asking To Leash Her Dog

Sha Be Allah

May 26, 2020

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Racism at its finest was recorded in the heart of New York City over Memorial Day weekend after a woman called the police on a Black man who asked her to put her dog on a leash in Central Park Amy Cooper, w...

Today in Hip-Hop History: ‘Menace II Society’ Movie Soundtrack Released 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 26, 2020

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On this date in 1993, Jive Records released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen-track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position on Billb...

Conway the Machine Detained While Leaving DJ Shay's Funeral

Conway The Machine Inspired By 11-Year-Old Buffalo Girl With Facial Paralysis

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2020

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When some people see the facial expressions of Griselda Records' Conway The Machine, they think that its a part of his persona, but it's actually an acute form of Bell's Palsy, which is basically facial paral...

112 and Jagged Edge VERZUZ Battle Set For Memorial Day

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2020

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As the Verzuz battles become the choice of entertainment for quarantined Hip Hop a reggae lovers, R&B aficionados are gearing up for the pandemic's first R& battle between Bad Boy's 112 and singing gro...

Tekashi’s Former Manager Shotti: Be Home Sooner Than You Think

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2020

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Since the November 2019 bust of the entire Nine Trey Bloods organization and Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine decided to turn against his crew, his manager Kifano "Shotti" Jordan has been silent until now. S...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Dropped His Last Album ‘The Art Of Storytelling’ 21 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Mostly produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of Redman, ...

Rapper KJ Balla Shot and Killed in Brooklyn

Sha Be Allah

May 24, 2020

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For the third time this year, Brooklyn is mourning the loss of another rapper after KJ Balla was gunned down on Friday in the East New York section of Brooklyn. He was 23 years old. According to reports, Ba...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Eminem’s Third Album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ Turns 20!

Sha Be Allah

May 23, 2020

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On this day two decades ago in Hip Hop history, Eminem released his third and most successful studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Executive produced by Dr. Dre and released under Aftermath/Interscope Rec...

[WATCH] Black Thought Speaks On Lyricists And Top 10 MC Lists With Fatman Scoop On IG Live

Sha Be Allah

May 22, 2020

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Every night at 7pm Fatman Scoop gets on IG Live with some of our favorite celebrities. His live show is lighthearted and comedic as the Fat Man likes to do. Check out the recent conversation with Black Though...

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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...

Tyler, The Creator Releases ‘BOYFRIEND’

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May 21, 2020

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On May 17, the anniversary of award-winning album IGOR, Tyler the Creator released his single "BOYFRIEND" via YouTube. He announced it on his Twitter account, saying: “for those who arent aware, on the PHYSICA...

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

Sha Be Allah

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...