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Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Happy 91st Birthday to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan!

By Sha Be Allah / May 11, 2024

One of Black America's last, real, unapologetic voices who survived the COINTELPRO strategies of the 1960s and 1970s to become...

21 Savage Seemingly Shows Support for Drake at LA Concert

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

In the midst of escalating tensions within the rap world, with Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy vs. many of...

Tems Unveils ‘Born In The World 2024’ Global Tour, Sets Debut Album for June 7

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Grammy Award-winning artist Tems has announced her highly anticipated Born In The World 2024 global tour, kicking off with a...

Chief Keef Announces ‘A Lil Tour’ Across the U.S.

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Chicago's own Chief Keef is hitting the road for his nationwide headlining tour, A Lil Tour, produced by Live Nation....

Coi Leray Drops New Single and Video “Lemon Cars”

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Coi Leray has unveiled her latest single, "Lemon Cars," produced by Melz of Ear Drummers, along with an accompanying music...

Disney admits to darkening white actors’ skin to “blend” in Aladdin scenes

Haleemakhan

January 9, 2018

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Last time we heard anything from Guy Ritchie’s live-action version of Aladdin (which includes Will Smith in the Cast) was when Disney announced that it had created a totally new role for the caucasian Billy Mag... Read Article

Rick Ross, Mike Epps Casted for New Movie, 'The House Next Door'

Chuck Inglish Claims He Was Never Paid For Rick Ross’ “Party Heart” Beat

Brad Washington

January 8, 2018

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Last year, Rick Ross caused a firestorm with his song "Idols Become Rivals" geared toward Birdman not compensating producers. But according to producer Chuck Inglish, Rick Ross has some issues to settle, too. I... Read Article

Times Up: Oprah Recognizes The Mother of The #MeToo Movement Recy Taylor at Golden Globes

Corey Copeland

January 8, 2018

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Imagine, the year is 1944. You are a 24 year-old Black woman living in Abbeville, Alabama. You're a young mother walking home from church and your aim is to return home so that you may execute your maternal ... Read Article

Kevin Gates Lawyer States That The Rapper Will Help Troubled Teens Avoid His Mistakes

Brad Washington

January 8, 2018

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While the music world awaits the Wednesday (Jan. 10) release of Kevin Gates from prison, Gates is already making plans that will impact troubled teens. Hershel Rush, who is Gates' lawyer, spoke with TMZ abou... Read Article

Joey Bada$$ Announces “47 Minutes” Podcast To Be Aired By Tidal

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2018

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Last night, PRO ERA general Joey Bada$$ announced that he will be launching a new Tidal generated podcast titled "47 Minutes". The show, centered around Hip Hop culture, politics and spirituality, doesn't ha... Read Article

Roof Of Trump Tower On Fire Confirmed By NYFD

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2018

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Crews have responded to a fire in a heating and cooling unit on the roof of Trump Tower in New York City, according to multiple reports. The call for the fire came just before 7 a.m., according to media. ... Read Article

H&M Under Fire After Posing Black Child in “Monkey” Sweatshirt

Jiggy Jones

January 8, 2018

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H&M is currently under much scrutiny, after having a black child pose in a green hooded sweatshirt that reads, "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle." Upon seeing the racist ad, many took to twitter to react. A... Read Article

Lupe Fiasco Says Kendrick Lamar Isn’t A Top Lyricist

Brad Washington

January 7, 2018

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Kendrick Lamar’s ambitious 2017 release Damn pushed the West Coast rapper to new heights. The album pushed over 600k units in the first week, and generated three top 15 singles. The project caused the conversat... Read Article

Lil Uzi Vert Teams With Southside and TM88 On New Track, “Mood”

Brad Washington

January 6, 2018

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Streaming has forever changed how record labels handle the profits for their artists, writers, and producers. Because the royalties are relatively low, musicians aren't getting their usual fair share from the h... Read Article

Travis Scott’s ‘AstroWorld’ Is Slated To Be Released In The First Quarter Of 2018

Brad Washington

January 6, 2018

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In 2017, Travis Scott enjoyed the best year of his career. Riding the wave of his 2016 album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, Scott enjoyed success from his own singles such as "Goosebumps" with Kendrick Lamar,... Read Article

Check Out The NYC Sneak Preview Of ‘Den Of Thieves’ This Monday

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2018

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While the rest of the general public have the chance to see Den Of Thieves, the action-packed, silver screen blockbuster starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. when it hits thea... Read Article

United Airlines Forced Landing In Alaska Because Of Feces Smearing Passenger

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2018

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A United Airlines flight was diverted to Anchorage on Thursday night after a passenger smeared the inside of the cabin with his own feces. United Airlines flight 895 from Chicago to Hong Kong was not even ha... Read Article

Watch Baka Not Nice’s New Video for “Money in The Bank”

Haleemakhan

January 5, 2018

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After signing with the OVO label this past year, Baka Not Nice is back with some new visuals for his "Money in the Bank" record. You catch the Toronto rapper confidently embracing some of the lavish things in l... Read Article

Serena Williams On Pulling Out Of Aussie Open: I Need A Little More Time

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2018

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Serena Williams announced she won't play the upcoming Australian Open as she is not 100% ready after giving birth just four months ago. The 23-time Grand Slam singles winner said, "After competing in Abu Dhabi ... Read Article

President Trump Threatens To Sue Steve Bannon Over ‘Fire And Fury’ Book

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2018

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President Trump is reportedly attempting to stop the publication of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Michael Wolff’s explosive new book about his campaign and presidency. It was reported Thursday... Read Article

8 Different Drugs Found In Chief Keef’s System During DUI Arrest In Miami

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2018

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According to Chief Keef, "You'll find weed in me." Well, thats not all that was found in the "Hate Being Sober" emcee. According to several media reports, Chicago rap favorite Chief Keef was discovered to... Read Article

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Nintendo Switch Is Fastest Selling Game Console Ever In U.S.

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2018

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Nintendo has managed to sell so many of its Nintendo Switch console that it’s become not only its own fastest-selling console, but also the fastest selling in the U.S. ever, beating the record set by the Wii ba... Read Article

Childish Gambino To Perform At The 2018 Grammy Awards

Brad Washington

January 4, 2018

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Childish Gambino's popularity reached new heights in 2017 with the release of his album, Awaken, My Love. The album, which was released in December of 2016, featured the critically acclaimed singles "Redbone" a... Read Article

“Bomb Cyclone” Winter Storm Explodes Over The East Coast

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2018

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A massive winter storm that will “in many ways resemble a hurricane” is expected to hit the East Coast of the US, bringing heavy snow and some of the coldest temperatures in more than a century. Weather expe... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar and TDE are Producing the Soundtrack for “Black Panther”

Haleemakhan

January 4, 2018

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Marvel's "Black Panther" is about hit the mainstream shortly as a big-budget Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster and retail merchandising phenomenon. There couldn't be a more appropriate musician to helm the soun... Read Article