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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Cars Seized by IRS in Florida

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

The IRS visited Tekashi 6ix9ine just two days after Tax Day. While his home likely received a visit due to...

Baby, Baby, Baby: Ashanti Announces She’s Engaged and Pregnant With First Child

By Shirley Ju / April 17, 2024

Congratulations are in order! We've all been overjoyed seeing Ashanti and Nelly rekindle the flame; now, the lovebirds welcome a...

NBA Youngboy Arrested on Drug, Weapons and Identity Fraud Charges

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

NBA Youngboy has once again been arrested. According to reports, Youngboy has been arrested by the Cache Country Sheriff's Office....

Sexyy Red Causes Split Social Media Reaction After Twerking in Front of Her Son

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

Sexyy Red celebrated her birthday and went out twerking. The issue in certain social media sectors is her son, who...

Happy 54th Birthday To Hip Hop Legend Redman!

By Sha Be Allah / April 17, 2024

A very big Happy Birthday shout-out goes out to Hip-Hop legend and actor Redman. The Newark, NJ bred veteran turns...

Chance the Rapper Says His Birthday Wish is for Young Thug to be Done with ‘Circus of a Trial’

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

Chance the Rapper had one wish for his 31st birthday: Free Young Thug. Hitting Instagram, Chance shared a message. “For...

Benzino Wants Rap Battle With Eminem, Says it Would be ‘Great for Hip-Hop’

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

With the whole rap world at each other's necks, you know Benzino would continue to bait Eminem. Speaking with TMZ,...

Fabolous And Jadakiss Hit The Roller Rink In “Theme Music” Video Featuring Swizz Beatz

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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Check out Freddy(Fabolous) and Jason(Jadakiss) suited and booted at the skating rink alongside their Ruff Ryders crony Swizz Beatz for their latest visual to "Theme Music" from their critically acclaimed Friday... Read Article

Moneybagg Yo Has Unveiled The Tracklisting For ‘2 Heartless’

Brad Washington

February 12, 2018

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Moneybagg Yo is expected to drop his latest project 2 Heartless on Wednesday, for Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) and he just unveiled the tracklisting for the project. The project is the follow up to last years' Hea... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Is Banning Cell Phones At His Concerts

Brad Washington

February 12, 2018

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With his status as an all-around performer increasing with each project, it appears Kendrick Lamar wants fans to witness it for themselves; not from a video. Lamar, per The Guardian, will not allow fans to reco... Read Article

NYFW Pyer Moss Debuts Epic Collab with Cross Colours

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February 12, 2018

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Words by Nick Slay Pyer Moss brought black pride, history, and beauty to his NYFW Show “American Also,” and we are so here for it. Black Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond who trademark is being fashion forward in h... Read Article

San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Reuben Foster Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested Sunday for allegedly committing domestic violence and having illegal weapons. The 2017 first-round draft pick was also arrested and charged with seco... Read Article

State Of NY Sues Harvey Weinstein, Weinstein Co. Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued the Weinstein Company and Harvey Weinstein on Sunday alleging years of sexual harassment and misconduct by the movie producer, in a move that could jeopardize ... Read Article

‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Graces Time Magazine Cover, First Time Ever For Marvel Movie

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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Move over Iron Man, there's a new sheriff in town and his name is T'Challa. The upcoming Black Panther movie has made Marvel Cinematic Universe history by earning the cover of Time Magazine, which is a first... Read Article

Matt Barnes Announces Production For New Huey Newton Biopic Film

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February 12, 2018

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In December of 2017, Matt Barnes took to Instagram to announce his retirement from the NBA after a successful fifteen year stint. As apart of his announcement he made it very clear that his new goals involve be... Read Article

Don Cannon Says Lil Uzi Vert Can “Straight Rap” Like Meek Mill, He Just Chooses Not To

Brad Washington

February 11, 2018

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Lil Uzi Vert has built his name on hooks, melody and a penchant on songwriting. This type of style probably wouldn’t appeal to hip hop heads, but Don Cannon recently revealed that Uzi has the ability to do so. ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Kanye West Releases His ‘College Dropout’ LP 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2018

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On this date in 2004, Def Jam Records through the Roc-A-Fella imprint dropped the debut album of the uber talented producer/emcee Kanye West properly entitled College Dropout. The LP debuted at number two on th... Read Article

Drake Goes in on Dude for Touching Girls in the Club

Video: BlocBoy JB Collabs With Drake On “Look Alive”

Brad Washington

February 10, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV-3s2wwC8c Up-start Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB released his new track, "Look Alive," Friday (Feb. 9) which features Drake. But soon afterward, JB released the visuals for the ... Read Article

Jay-Z Leads Trayvon Martin “Peace Walk And Peace Talk”

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2018

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Hip Hop mogul Jay Z joined hundreds of marchers today for the sixth annual Peace Walk & Peace Talk. The rally honors victim of gun violence, including Trayvon Martin, a Miami Gardens native who was fatally shot... Read Article

Reebok Unites Two Style Icons: The Workout Plus Sneaker And Lil Yachty

Sha Be Allah

February 9, 2018

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On Wednesday, global fitness lifestyle brand Reebok joined forces with international rapper and brand partner Lil Yachty to host an unforgettable fashion and music experience celebrating the iconic Reebok Worko... Read Article

Black Fashion Designer, Chicago Playground Wants To “Make Africa Great Again”

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February 9, 2018

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Words by Nick Slay During NYFW 2018, returning black owned urban clothing brand “Chicago Playground” expanded on its themes of Black excellence. Known for bomber jackets and sweaters that proudly touted black ... Read Article

Queens HS Student Banned From Wearing His Real Name “Malcolm X” On Sweatshirt

Sha Be Allah

February 9, 2018

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All hie wanted was his name on his high school sweater. 17 year old Malcolm Xavier Combs wanted to get the name “Malcolm X” printed on the back of his senior sweater from Christ the King High School in Queen... Read Article

2 Chainz Drops Surprise 4-Track EP ‘The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It’

Sha Be Allah

February 8, 2018

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2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rapper, “One of the Very Best Rappers Alive” (Noisey), host of Viceland’s Most Expensivest series, and one of the most-in-demand collaborators in the game, to... Read Article

White House Senior Staffer Resigns After Domestic Abuse Allegations

Sha Be Allah

February 8, 2018

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Rob Porter, a White House staffer largely responsible for controlling the flow of information to President Trump, is resigning following allegations of domestic abuse. Two ex-wives have accused Porter of phy... Read Article

#BlackLivesMatter Activist Shot And Killed In Lousiana

Sha Be Allah

February 8, 2018

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A Black Lives Matter activist who went viral for trying to take down a Confederate flag during a protest on live TV was fatally shot in Louisiana on Tuesday, according to police. Muhiyidin Elamin Moye, who w... Read Article

Why Alicia Keys Should See Vagina Monologues’ Creator Eve Ensler’s New Show

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February 7, 2018

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There are few spaces where the Hip-Hop generation can connect with Broadway, outside of the scope of either two of Lin Manuel’s hit musicals. In The Heights or Hamilton. Typically, we have look to something wit... Read Article

Anderson .Paak Say That Dr. Dre Has A ‘Heavy Role’ With His New Project

Brad Washington

February 7, 2018

The critically acclaimed Anderson .Paak says his third solo effort is t expected to release this year. In 2016, .Paak had a banner year, releasing his second solo album as Anderson .Paak (previously Breezy Love... Read Article