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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...

Aaliyah's Mother Postpones Day of Remembrance ‘Due To The Behavior Of An Individual’ Who Visited Her ‘Resting Place To Promote A Book’

ICYMI: Aaliyah Estate Releases Statement Over “Unauthorized Projects”

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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Aaliyah's estate is responding after an online account claimed they were releasing the late singer's music. On Wednesday, the Estate of Aaliyah Haughton shared a statement in which they detailed how ... Read Article

ICYMI: August 11 is Officially Recognized as “Hip Hop Celebration Day”

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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The culture of Hip-Hop can now be honored on a national level. On July 29, the U.S Senate passed a bill that will recognize August 11 as “Hip Hop Celebration Day.” According to the Senate Periodical Press G... Read Article

ICYMI: Nas Shares “King’s Disease II” Tracklist Set to Drop 8/6

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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Nas King's Disease II reveals match ups with Eminem, EPMD and more. Rap legend Nas is still building his legacy as the GRAMMY Award-winning emcee is set to drop his King's Disease II album this Fr... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: N.W.A. Dropped Their Second LP ‘Straight Outta Compton’ 33 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2021

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On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin' Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the hee... Read Article

ICYMI: Angela Bassett Secures The Bag as TV’s Highest-Paid Woman of Color Drama Actor

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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Angela Bassett continues to break barriers. During the Civil Rights movement, Gil Scott-Heron said the revolution will not be televised, Bassett is helping to prove him wrong. Actor Angela Basset... Read Article

ICYMI: LeBron Calls Jadakiss The Most Underrated Rapper Of All-time

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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I'm not sure if the four-time NBA champion LeBron James knows much about being underrated, but it's clear that he knows a little bit about music. James often shares the music he listens to on his Inst... Read Article

Monaleo Tobe Nwigwe Houston Rappers for Ivy Park Rodeo

Beyoncé Uses Houston Rappers in Ivy Park AD Campaign

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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Beyoncé's clothing line honoring Black cowboys features fellow Houston rappers. The Ivy Park collection campaign features actor Glynn Turman (House of Lies, The Wire, A Different World) a real life c... Read Article

ICYMI: The LOX Honored By Yonkers Receives Key to the City

Kim SoMajor

August 8, 2021

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Since The LOX's Hip-Hop heroics in the Verzuz battle between them and Dipset, the Yonkers trio has been getting lots of attention. And as a result of their triumphant efforts, The LOX announced ... Read Article

Beyoncé Launches Clothing Line Honoring Black Cowboys

Kim SoMajor

August 7, 2021

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Beyoncé has created a clothing line honoring Black cowboys. The "Ivy Park Rodeo" collection from Adidas was launched Friday featuring the Houston music superstar, seen above in crop top, and denim ch... Read Article

The LOX Honored By Yonkers Receives Key to the City

Kim SoMajor

August 7, 2021

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Derez De’Shon Drops First Solo Record of 2021 with “In My Feelings”

Kim SoMajor

August 7, 2021

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Derez De’Shon just shared his first solo release of 2021 with "In My Feelings" video. Atlanta rapper Derez De’Shon takes his time with releasing music. Which makes sense since he always gives us transparen... Read Article

Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop Featured In The New York Times

Sha Be Allah

August 7, 2021

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The New York Times just published an extensive piece on the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap, featuring key insights from members of the project's executive committee, such as Chuck D and 9th Wonder. ... Read Article

Kanye West’s Yeezy Gap Red Puffer Coat Sells Out Overnight Raking Up $7M

Kim SoMajor

August 7, 2021

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The Yeezy Gap Puffer jacket was gone within minutes. While Kanye West didn't drop DONDA last night on August 6, he did drop something. The music and fashion mogul took the fashion route and dropped some gea... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Jadakiss’ Debut Album ‘Kiss Tha Game Goodbye’ Turns 20 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

August 7, 2021

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After the landslide win and overwhelming praise as one of the games' Top 5 DOA, what better time to celebrate Jada's 20-year-old debut LP! On this date two decades ago, Jason Phillips aka Jadakiss released ... Read Article

Jay-Z And Kanye West Reportedly Dropping ‘Watch The Throne 2’ At The End Of 2021

Sha Be Allah

August 6, 2021

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According to a tweet from social media influencer Justin Laboy, the track played by Kanye at his DONDA listening event featuring Hov is reportedly a prequel to another Kanye/Jay-Z project already in the works.... Read Article

Sprayground Partners with Wyclef Jean for Their Biggest Collection Yet

Kim SoMajor

August 6, 2021

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Wyclef Jean joins Sprayground for the release of their 100-piece backpack capsule collection. Sprayground, founded by David Ben David in 2011, is known for their innovative streetwear brand and is set to k... Read Article

[WATCH] Kanye Ends DONDA Event By Levitating Out Of Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Sha Be Allah

August 6, 2021

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Yeezy has been carefully prepping his new album while confining himself to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium and his closing performance of the DONDA album will be just as unforgettable. From his pushing back th... Read Article

NAV Recruited Jadakiss Two Weeks Prior to The Verzuz Battle

Kim SoMajor

August 6, 2021

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NAV says Jadakiss will be on his new album. Jadakiss broke the internet after The Lox defeated Dipset in the Verzuz battle, but NAV must've seen the future because before the hoorah, the Canadian rapper rec... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: YO! MTV Raps Debuted on MTV 33 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 6, 2021

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33 years ago on this date, MTV premiered the first episode of the Hip Hop generated video show, YO! MTV Raps. Everybody has their own personal memory of MTV Raps. Whether it was during the era of comedians ... Read Article

LeBron Calls Jadakiss The Most Underrated Rapper Of All-time

Kim SoMajor

August 6, 2021

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