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Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Tupac’s Estate Issues Cease-and-Desist Letter to Drake Over AI-Voice in “Taylor Made Freestyle”

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has warned Drake for using an AI-generated voice of the late rap icon in his diss...

Cardi B’s Legal Team Allegedly Discovers Tasha K’s Hidden Trust In Africa

By Courtneyb / April 24, 2024

The ongoing legal battle between rapper Cardi B and gossip vlogger Tasha K has taken a surprising twist, revealing a...

Suge Knight Says 2Pac’s Voice Next to Snoop’s on Drake’s Diss Track Isn’t a ‘Good Look’

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Suge Knight doesn't like Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle" diss to Kendrick Lamar. Not because it attacked Lamar, but because it...

Ye Confirms He Punched a Man for Assaulting Bianca Censori: ‘He Had to Go to Bed Early’

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Ye has confirmed that he punched someone for assaulting Bianca Censori. During his visit to Justin LaBoy's The Download, Ye...

Halle Bailey Reveals She Has ‘Severe’ Postpartum Depression

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Halle Bailey is experiencing postpartum depression. In an exclusive to People, Halle revealed that she the experience, citing it as...

Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft...

Pooh Shiesty Incites Ski Mask Trend, Prompts “Shiesty Mask” Ban

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January 7, 2022

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Even after dropping his "Federal Contraband" freestyle from behind bars, Pooh Shiesty had no idea that one of his favorite accessories would be considered contraband; the infamous "Shiesty" ski mask. In Shiest... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Kid Capri Says He’s “Sick As S**t” Battling COVID-19

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January 7, 2022

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Just as the Hip Hop community begins to breathe a sigh of relief after hearing the news of DJ Kay Slay being taken off the ventilator in his battle with the deadly COVID-19 virus, quintessential Hip Hop DJ Kid... Read Article

Unseen Photos Of Wu Tang Clan’s Million Dollar ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’ Album Released By U.S. Government

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January 7, 2022

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Just as the Wu has kept their careers and names out of the eye of the media, so have been the whereabouts of the WTC's last full length project, the highly publicized, million dollar Once Upon A Time In Shaoli... Read Article

DJ Kay Slay Awake And Off Ventilator Following COVID-19 Scare

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January 7, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports including an update from his brother, DJ Kay Slay's condition has improved since being hospitalized due to COVID-19 and he is now breathing on his own. After over a we... Read Article

Kodak Black Artist Syko Bob Arrested On Weapons, Drugs, DUI Charges

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January 7, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, Kodak Black affiliate Syko Bob was arrested and hit with drugs, weapons and DUI charges yesterday(January 5). There are few details regarding Syko's arrest, however, ... Read Article

Kanye West ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Documentary Premiere At Sundance Film Festival Derailed By Omicron Outbreak

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January 6, 2022

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Just as all other major events at the top of 2022 such as the Grammys, the Sundance Film Festival will be postponed due to the current Omicron variant outbreak, putting the premiere of Kanye West's Jeen-Yuhs d... Read Article

DJ Kay Slay Fighting Battle With COVID-19, Hip Hop Notables Send Prayers

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January 6, 2022

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With the current surge of the Omicron variant, COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed, packing emergency rooms and hospital beds across the country. In the Hip Hop community, more than a few have lost their battle wi... Read Article

U.S. Marshals Announce $15K Reward For Young Dolph Killer, Suspect’s IG Goes Viral

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January 6, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, the U.S. Marshals have named a suspect in the November 17, 2020 murder of Memphis rap favorite Adolph "Young Dolph" Thornton Jr. and have offered up a $15,000 reward for... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Busta Rhymes Released His First Solo Single “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” 26 Years Ago

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January 6, 2022

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On this date in 1996, Busta Rhymes of the almighty L.O.N.S.(Leaders Of The New School) crew dropped his very first single as a solo artist entitled Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check. The frontman of the four-man ... Read Article

2022 Grammy Awards Postponed Due to Omicron Surge in Los Angeles

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January 5, 2022

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According to a recent statement from the Recording Academy, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards scheduled for January 31, 2022, will be postponed because of the sudden uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in Los Angele... Read Article

Ukrainian Rapper Chopped Up, Fed To Rats By Wife After Having Affair

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January 5, 2022

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Alexander Yusko aka Andy Cartwright as he was known by his rap fans appeared to be a happily married family man with a newborn son, but after his wife allegedly murdered him and fed him to the rodents, Cartwri... Read Article

“Jessie D” of Hip Hop Harmonizers Force MDs Dead at 58

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January 5, 2022

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According to an official post from the Force MDs verified Facebook page which was posted on Thursday (January 4), Force MDs founding member Jessie Lee Daniels aka Jessie D has died. He was 58 years old. Daniel... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 42 Years Ago Sugar Hill Gang ‘Rapper’s Delight’ Becomes Hip-Hop’s First Top 40 Hit

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January 5, 2022

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On today's date, 42 years ago, "Rapper's Delight" became Hip-Hop's first Top 40 single. "Rapper's Delight" was released by Englewood, New Jersey's Sugarhill Gang in August of 1979. As one of Hip Hop's earlies... Read Article

[WATCH] Former Death Row Artist Talks About Being Around Biggie’s Alleged Killer

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January 4, 2022

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Former Death Row Records artist Danny Boy recently sat down with The Art Of Dialogue to talk about the Notorious B.I.G. murder in 1997, the person suspected of pulling the trigger that ended Biggie's life and ... Read Article

Report: B.G. to Be Released From Prison This Week

Gucci Mane Salutes Hip Hop Royalty Whodini With “Fake Friends” Track

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January 4, 2022

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ATL trap legend Gucci Mane has dug in the crates and come up with his own rendition of the classic Whodini track "Friends" called "Fake Friends", in which he tells his own stories of disloyalty from "friends i... Read Article

New Prison Photo Of Sheff G Posted On His IG

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January 4, 2022

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Last November, Michael Williams aka Sheff G, was arrested on second degree illegal weapons possession and sentenced to two years after pleading guilty. The charge stems from a car accident, where Williams was ... Read Article

Indiana Rapper Lil Devin Ambushed, Killed At NYE Party

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January 4, 2022

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According to a confirmed report from HipHopDX, Indiana up and coming rapper Devin Swain, who was known by his moniker Lil Devin, was shot and killed in a home invasion during a New Year's Eve party with his fa... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Murder Inc. Offices Raided By The Feds 19 Years Ago

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January 3, 2022

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On this date in 2003, the federal government raided the offices of Hip Hop powerhouse Murder Inc., beginning a two-year-long case against Chris and Irv Gotti, who was forced to prove that their successful, mul... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Hip Hop Invades WWE’s Day 1 With Migos, Westside Gunn At State Farm Arena In ATL

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January 3, 2022

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WWE celebrated the New Year by hosting its first PPV event on New Years Day at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Titled Day One, the event is the WWE’s first New Year’s themed event in over a decade an... Read Article

Brooklyn Rapper J $tash Commits Suicide After Killing A Mother In Front Of Her Children

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January 3, 2022

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According to a news report from Los Angeles' KTLA 5, rapper J $tash killed a mother of three children in front of them before taking his own life in a murderous, domestic violence attack in Tempe City, which i... Read Article