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[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

Exclusive: Ryan Trey Reflects on New Deluxe Album Release and Creative Journey

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

Emerging R&B artist Ryan Trey doubled down in March with the release of the deluxe version of his stellar November...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents, and they...

NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large-Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

According to several news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud...

Happy Birthday To L.O.X.’s Styles P!

Sha Be Allah

November 28, 2018

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NY crime rhyme vet David Styles, better known to the Hip-Hop world as Styles P, turns a tenured 434 years young today. The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) co-founder along with Sheek Louch and Jadakiss began t... Read Article

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SOURCE EXCLUSIVE RECAP: Ubersoca 2018 Was A Blast!

NDSmith

November 27, 2018

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As the 3rd annual Ubersoca Cruise sailed to Labadee, Haiti. The ship cultivated the ultimate interactive experience aboard the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas as passengers embraced the energy and spectacle of Caribbean carnivals worldwide.

Kim Kardashian Says She Was High On Ecstasy When Her and Ray J Made Sex Tape

Sha Be Allah

November 26, 2018

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With the Kardashians, there's a never-ending labyrinth of stories that are proof of why they belong on television. On Sunday night's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian revealed that s... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: No Limit’s Soulja Slim Shot and Killed 15 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 26, 2018

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On this day in 2003, James Tapp Jr., who is better known to the Hip Hop community as Soulja Slim, was shot and killed in front of his mother's residence the night before Thanksgiving in his hometown of New Orle... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Ludacris Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Word Of Mouf’ 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 26, 2018

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On this day in 2001, Ludacris released his second full length album, Word of Mouf. This LP was ridiculously successful, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 281,000 copies in the first week. It... Read Article

President Trump’s Wiki Page Hacked, Photo Replace With D**k Pic

Sha Be Allah

November 24, 2018

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President Donald Trump’s Wikipedia page was edited to replace the president’s image with a penis on Thursday. Usually, the main image of the president on his Wikipedia page shows him smiling against a backd... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: RZA’s ‘Bobby Digital In Stereo’ Turns 20 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

November 24, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the leader of the world renowned Wu Tang Clan released his first solo album Bobby Digital In Stereo. This project came late in RZA’s career after the success of the Wu Tang C... Read Article

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[WATCH] Tekashi 6ix9ine Caught On Video Allegedly Ordering Hit On Chief Keef’s Cousin

Sha Be Allah

November 24, 2018

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In the latest to unfold in the drama of Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, a video has emerged online that possibly may further implicate Tek in some serious federal crimes, including an alleged murder for hire. ... Read Article

Feds Claim Tekashi’s Estranged Crew Members’ Plans To “Super Violate Him” Brought About His Arrest

Sha Be Allah

November 21, 2018

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While controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is facing the rest of his natural life behind bars, the story behind the cause of his arrest may prompt the 22 year old emcee to reconsider his affiliations. ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan Dropped ‘The W’ Album 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 21, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the Wu Tang Clan releases their third studio LP The W. As the follow up to the immensely successful Wu Tang Forever, this album fell a little short of its predecessors succe... Read Article

Jim Jones Teases Dipset Movie Amid Juelz Santana's Release

Exclusive: This is What It’s Like To Ride Around Harlem on a Tour Bus With Dipset

Keenan Higgins

November 20, 2018

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The only thing better than getting a new Dipset album this week would have to be riding on a double-decker bus with all The Diplomats as your tour guide — Juelz, Jim, Freekey Zekey and even Killa Cam himself ta... Read Article

[WATCH] NBA Youngboy Passes Out Twice During Show In Atlanta

Courtneyb

November 17, 2018

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Last night, rapper NBA Youngboy apparently passed out onstage during his performance at The Mansion Elan in Atlanta then again in the crowd. The notorious rapper was in the middle of performing when he appea... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Released His Sophomore Solo Album ‘The Chronic 2001’ 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2018

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On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16 year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful ov... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: MF DOOM Dropped His Fifth LP ‘MM…FOOD’ 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2018

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On this date in 2004, MF DOOM dropped his fifth full length studio release MM..FOOD. Put out on the underground Rhymesayers Entertainment label, some songs from the project were previously released under the na... Read Article

U.S. Imposes Sanctions For Journalist Killing, Saudis Seek Death Penalty

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2018

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The United States imposed economic sanctions on 17 Saudi officials on Thursday for their role in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor sought the death penalty for... Read Article

Manual Recount Ordered In Senate Race In Florida

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2018

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Florida election officials on Thursday ordered a hand recount of ballots in the closely fought U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and his Republican challenger, Governor Rick Scott, after... Read Article

Cam Newton To Provide 1,200 Underprivileged Kids Thanksgiving Dinner

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2018

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton plans on making his annual "Cam's Thanksgiving Jam" bigger and better than ever. Last year, the eclectic Panthers player fed over 800 children at his annual Charlotte-based eve... Read Article

Ghostface Killah Announces New Double LP Remix Project ‘Ghost Files’, Releases ‘Watch ‘Em Holla’ Feat. Raekwon, Masta Killa And Cappadonna

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2018

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As part of the milestone celebration of their landmark debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which was released on November 9th, 1993, Staten Island officially proclaimed that November 9th will hencefor... Read Article

SCOPE/Miami Art Basel To Exhibit ‘Young Thug As Paintings’

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2018

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During Miami Art Basel, Young Thug is teaming up with Netherlands-based artist, Hajar Benjida for their SCOPE Miami Beach installation, "Young Thug As Paintings," an iteration that Benjida originated on Instagr... Read Article

Tee Grizzley Releases His ‘Off Parole’ Documentary

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2018

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Tee Grizzley has shared a new documentary titled Off Parole highlighting the past 30 months in the parole system and the count down to a new chapter of freedom in his life and career. The documentary follow... Read Article