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Drake Says He Wanted to Relax After Tour: ‘Now I Gotta Eat Until This Debate is Done’

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

Drake just wanted to chill. That's all. In text to Akademiks, Drake revealed he just wanted to come off tour...

Drake Uses AI Verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg to Diss Kendrick Lamar on “Taylor Made Freestyle”

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

Since Kendrick Lamar has yet to respond to "Push Ups," Drake has gone back to back. Hitting Instagram, The 6ix...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Passing Of Gangstarr’s Guru 14 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On July 17, 1961, Keith Edward Elam was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today the late, great...

[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...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Son’s Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

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...

ICYMI: Court Date Postponed For Young Dolph Murder Suspect’s Trial

Kim SoMajor

July 24, 2022

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A court date has been postponed for one of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., on Nov. 17, 2021 in Memphis. 32-year-old Cornelius Smith was expected in court last Monday, but... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Main Source Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Breaking Atoms’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 23, 2022

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On this date in Hip Hop history, Main Source, which included DJs Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and rhyming extraordinaire and production master Large Professor, dropped their debut album Breaking Atoms in 1991 on Wild P... Read Article

Beyoncé Taps Collaborators Jay-Z, Mike Dean, The-Dream and More on “Renaissance” LP Out July 29

Kim SoMajor

July 23, 2022

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Beyoncé shares the tracklist with song collaborators from her forthcoming project Renaissance. The album’s first single, “Break My Soul,” debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Currently sittin... Read Article

Redman Drops “So Cool” Video Off Long Awaited ‘Muddy Waters 2’ Project

Kim SoMajor

July 23, 2022

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Releasing his first visual “So Cool” off of his highly anticipated album Muddy Waters 2, Hip Hop legend Redman is offering music lovers a sneak peak to his forthcoming project which is slated to drop later thi... Read Article

“Griner Shouldn’t Be Political Pawn” WNBA Players Exec Director Terri Jackson To Biden Admin

Kim SoMajor

July 23, 2022

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Monday night, Women’s National Basketball Players Association Executive Director, Terri Jackson was interviewed on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Jackson spoke to Trevor about Brittney Grine... Read Article

[LISTEN] Saweetie & Omeretta The Great Backstage w/ Spotify LIVE! at #RollingLoud Miami

Kim SoMajor

July 23, 2022

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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rollin... Read Article

H.E.R. Cast As 1st Afro-Filipina To Play Belle In “Beauty And The Beast”

Kim SoMajor

July 22, 2022

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The multi talented musician H.E.R. has been cast to play Belle in a Beauty and the Beast 30th anniversary special. The Disney special will include brand new musical performances with never-before-seen sets and... Read Article

Spotify LIVE! To Host at Rolling Loud Miami 2022, Full Schedule

Kim SoMajor

July 22, 2022

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Ex Minneapolis Cop Thomas Lane Sentenced To 2 ½ Years For Holding George Floyd’s Legs

Kim SoMajor

July 22, 2022

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Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane is being sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for his role in George Floyd's murder two years ago during an arrest. 39-year-old Lane was convicted in feder... Read Article

[VIDEO] R&B Duo dvsn Samples Jay-Z on Provocative New Single “If I Get Caught”

Kim SoMajor

July 22, 2022

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R&B duo dvsn, consisting of singer Daniel Daley and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Nineteen85 unveil their provocative, new single “If I Get Caught” accompanied by an equally thought-provoking new video via... Read Article

TDE Vibes, Doechii Joins Forces With SZA on “Persuasive” Remix

Kim SoMajor

July 22, 2022

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Doechii and multi-platinum Grammy winner SZA join forces on the new remix of “Persuasive” released via Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records. Today marks the first collaboration of TDE’s female powerhouse... Read Article

Beyoncé Drops “Renaissance” Tracklist with Collaborators The-Dream, Jay-Z, Mike Dean and More

Kim SoMajor

July 22, 2022

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House Of Pain Release 30th Anniversary Edition Of ‘House Of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics)’

Sha Be Allah

July 22, 2022

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Tommy Boy Records celebrates the 30th Anniversary of House of Pain's debut album House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) with a deluxe digital edition, deluxe double LP limited edition on 180 gram white & ora... Read Article

[WATCH] Charleston White Calls For Death To Gangs: May They Die Like King Von, Nipsey Hussle, Drakeo The Ruler

Sha Be Allah

July 22, 2022

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In his typical non-apologetic fashion, social activist and controversial online personality Charleston White took to social media to disrespect every street organization/gang known in the U.S.. The 52-year-old... Read Article

Bobby Shmurda Affiliate Fetty Luciano Charged With Attempted Murder

Sha Be Allah

July 22, 2022

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According to a recent report from ABC 7 NY, GS9 member and Bobby Shmurda's pal Fetty Luciano was arrested on attempted murder charges following a triple shooting in Long Island earlier this month. 26-year-... Read Article

Lil Baby Partners With AXE To Create WHAXE Pack

Sha Be Allah

July 21, 2022

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Today, AXE and award-winning artist Lil Baby have announced their partnership which includes limited-edition WHAXE Packs - a curated selection of products inspired by Lil Baby and AXE - as ... Read Article

Snoop Dogg, Benny Blanco and BTS Collab Gets A Release Date

Kim SoMajor

July 21, 2022

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A Snoop Dogg, Benny Blanco and BTS collaboration is getting a release date. Benny Blanco, Snoop and the K-Pop stars posted announcements to their Twitter accounts Wednesday. https://twitter.com/ItsBennyB... Read Article

California Formally Returns Stolen Land Worth $75M Back To Bruce Family

Kim SoMajor

July 21, 2022

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A pristine stretch of beachfront property in Southern California is being formally returned to the family of a Black couple it was taken from nearly a century ago. Los Angeles county officials presented ... Read Article

Kim Kardashian Backs Gunna’s Release From Jail With #FreeGunna Tweet

Kim SoMajor

July 21, 2022

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Kim Kardashian is taking to the internet to declare that she wants Gunna released from jail amid his pending Rico charges. The 29-year-old YSL rapper was arrested in May on charges of racketeering, drug ... Read Article

Photo Of Lil Reese Behind Bars Surfaces Online

Sha Be Allah

July 21, 2022

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Chicago rapper Lil Reese has been in jail in Texas since May and now a recently revealed photo shows Reese, whose real name is Tavares Taylor, has made its way to the blogosphere. The 29-year-old drill rapp... Read Article