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Jhené Aiko, Jordin Sparks, Alex Isley, And More Celebrated At The Inaugural Mom Honors

By Sha Be Allah / May 6, 2024

In anticipation of Mother's Day, The Purple Agency hosted its inaugural Mom Honors event, on May 1, 2024, in partnership with Sleep Soul and Culture Creators. Mom Honors took...

[WATCH] Finesse2Tymes Admits That He Is Struggling With Weight Loss

By Sha Be Allah / May 6, 2024

Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes has recently embarked on a weight loss journey at the beginning of this month and he admits...

Happy 56th Birthday To MC Serch!

By Sha Be Allah / May 6, 2024

MC Serch was one of the first Jewish emcees to be established in Hip Hop and today he turns 56!...

SOURCE SPORTS: Rich Kleiman and David Grutman Host the Boardroom x Coinbase Miami Brunch

By Shawn Grant / May 6, 2024

Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman and Groot Hospitality Founder David Grutman joined forces to host the exclusive Boardroom x Coinbase Miami...

Rick Ross Reacts to Drake’s “The Heart Pt. 6”: ‘You Looking Bad’

By Shawn Grant / May 6, 2024

Rick Ross is giving his reaction to "The Heart Pt. 6." Hitting Instagram, Rozay spoke about the song, which features...

WATCH: Tom Brady Checks Comedian Jeff Ross for Cracking Massage Joke on Robert Kraft

By Shawn Grant / May 6, 2024

Tom Brady was the subject of a roast on a Netflix live special. Jokes flew about him, his failed marriage,...

J. Cole Reportedly Advised by ScHoolboy Q to Exit Kendrick Lamar Beef

By Shawn Grant / May 6, 2024

J. Cole infamously bowed out of beefing with Kendrick Lamar. The forfeit came after dropping the "7 Minute Drill" diss...

Historic Abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s Bicentennial Celebration Set For March

Kim SoMajor

February 25, 2022

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The bicentennial birthday celebration of a trailblazing abolitionist and global icon of freedom is set to place next month in Maryland. The celebration will begin on Mar. 10, which has been recognized as Harr... Read Article

Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother: “Thank You To Everyone Who Supported Us”

Kim SoMajor

February 24, 2022

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Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones is thankful the Department of Justice brought federal hate crimes against the three white men who were convicted of killing her son. Arbery's mother, father and ... Read Article

President Biden Promises To Hold Russia Accountable Amid Ukraine Invasion

Kim SoMajor

February 24, 2022

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President Biden is promising the world will hold Russia accountable. In a statement late Wednesday night, Biden said his prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they "suffer an unprovoked and unjustified att... Read Article

NFTs From The Breakfast Club And Cordae On Green Music Platform OneOf

Sha Be Allah

February 23, 2022

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Tuesday morning, OneOf announced their exclusive partnership with influential morning radio show The Breakfast Club hosted by Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy. Six different drops of NFTs, inspired ... Read Article

Casanova Says He’s Been In Solitary Confinement For A Month

Sha Be Allah

February 23, 2022

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Brooklyn rapper and accused gang member Casanova 2x has been in federal custody since December 2020 on drug and racketeering charges and has been very vocal about his lack of support from his friends in and ou... Read Article

National Museum Of African American Music Celebrates One Year

Kim SoMajor

February 23, 2022

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The National Museum of African American Music in Nashville has been open for just over a year and they're celebrating. According to museum officials, there have been 110-thousand visitors from countries a... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: The Roots Released Their Fourth LP ‘Things Fall Apart’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 23, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, The Roots released their fourth studio album Things Fall Apart. This project is considered by many publications at the Roots "breakthrough" album, gaining them coverage in major... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Biz Markie Dropped His Debut Album ‘Goin’ Off’ 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 23, 2022

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On this date in the infamous year of 1988, the "Human Orchestra" Biz Markie released his debut full-length album Goin' Off on Cold Chillin'/Warner Brothers Records. Produced exclusively by legendary Queensb... Read Article

Guilty Verdict Delivered In Federal Hate Crimes Trial Against Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers

Kim SoMajor

February 22, 2022

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Three white men have been found guilty in the federal hate crimes trial connected to the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. The men were already convicted and sentenced in January of m... Read Article

Happy Birthday Allah! 7 Facts That You May Not Know About The Founder Of The 5% Nation

Sha Be Allah

February 22, 2022

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Many people may have heard of the "Five Percenters" or the teachings that stem from this cultural phenomenon born in the ghettos of America, but there are very few who are familiar with the origins of the 5% N... Read Article

[WATCH] Dame Dash Releases Country Music “You’re So Fine”

Sha Be Allah

February 22, 2022

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Besides starting Roc-A-Fella Records, founding arguably the greatest rapper of all time and losing it all within a ten year span, what else hasn't Dame Dash done? Country music! Released on Valentine's Day,... Read Article

Rodney Jerkins To Kanye West: Kris Jenner’s BF Stole Music From Me

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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Kanye has been on a roll on social media, from going at Pete Davidson to making a public list of everyone he has beef with, the music and fashion mogul wants the world to know who he has problems with. Now, We... Read Article

Third Young Dolph Suspect Released for Unknown Reasons, Whereabouts Unknown

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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At the beginning of the year, Shundale Barnett and Justin Johnson were arrested together in Indiana for the murder of Young Dolph, but shortly after, authorities in Indiana released Barnett, who was charged wi... Read Article

UK Youtube Channel SBTV Founder Jamal Edwards Dead At 31

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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According to a report from Vlad TV, Jamal Edwards, the founder of UK Youtube Channel SBTV, has died from unknown causes. He was only 31 years old. A statement from Vlad read, "Jamal and I started our Youtub... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Dropped His ‘Safe + Sound’ Album 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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On this day in 1995, Compton's own DJ Quik released his third album entitled Safe + Sound. Released on Profile Records, it peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Gold by t... Read Article

The Cast of “Martin” Reunites For a 30th Anniversary TV Special

Kim SoMajor

February 20, 2022

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The previously no-way-it-would-happen Martin television show reunion is really on the way. Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II have reunited for the 30th anniversary tv s... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Larry Davis Killed in Shawangunk Prison 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 20, 2022

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Some say he was 50 Cent before 50 Cent. Some called him "the Robin Hood of The Ghetto", while the establishment dubbed him "the crack city terminator." In the hood, his solution is considered the only possible... Read Article

Daunte Wright’s Mom Devastated At Sentencing: ‘White Woman Tears Trumps Justice’

Courtneyb

February 19, 2022

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The Asian American judge Regina Chu who sentenced former officer Kim Potter to two years in prison for killing Daunte Wright choked up as she described the difficulty deciding on a sentence for Potter. Ch... Read Article

Brooklyn Woo Gang Members Charged in $4.3M COVID-19 Relief Scheme

Sha Be Allah

February 18, 2022

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A recent report from The New York Post has confirmed that the federal prosecutors have charged almost a dozen "Woo Gang" members and affiliates from Brooklyn for illegally obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, whic... Read Article

Bun B & Cory Mo Enlist Talib Kweli, Tobe Nwigwe & David Banner in “Hesitate” Video

Kim SoMajor

February 18, 2022

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Texas legend Bun B and Houston producer, Cory Mo join forces with Talib Kweli, David Banner and Tobe Nwigwe on “Hesitate.” "Hesitate" arrives as the first single with an accompanied video from their upcomin... Read Article