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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 into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today...

[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 Sons 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...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

Officer Testifies Home Invader Told Eminem He Was There to Kill Him

Eminem’s ‘Music To Be Murdered By – Side B’ Projected To Be Em’s First Non #1 Album

Sha Be Allah

December 21, 2020

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Earlier this week, Eminem surprised his fans by dropping his Music To Be Murdered By - Side B, but the album wasn't received as well as expected. With features rom Skylar Grey, DJ Premier, Ty Dolla $ign, Dr... Read Article

Lil Baby Says He “Never Wanted To Be A Rapper” in New Documentary Trailer

Sha Be Allah

December 21, 2020

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For someone that never wanted to be a rapper, Lil Baby has seen more success than some who have dreamed of being rap artists all their lives. After acquiring the Artist of the Year Award from Apple Music, L... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: DMX Dropped His Third LP ‘…And Then There Was X’ 21 Years Ago

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December 21, 2020

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On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled ...And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, ... Read Article

Happy 52nd Birthday to Graffiti Living Legend COPE2 KD!

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December 20, 2020

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One of the most infamous graffiti artists of the 20th century is celebrating his 52nd born day today and he goes by the name of COPE2, founder of the world-famous KINGS DESTROY crew. Born Fernando Carlo on ... Read Article

Last-Minute Gifts for Hip-Hop Fans

Zoe Zorka

December 20, 2020

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With less than a week until Christmas, you might be scrambling for last minute gifts for people on your list. While there's certainly no shortage of new electronics on the market, a personal gift is almost alw... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Snoop Dogg’s ‘The Last Meal’ LP Turns 20 Years Old!

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December 19, 2020

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On this date in 2000, West Coast rap giant Snoop Dogg released his fifth full-length studio album entitled The Last Meal, which was released on Master P's Dirty South, independent powerhouse, No Limit Records,... Read Article

Rape Charges Against Mystikal Dropped Due to Lack Of Evidence

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December 18, 2020

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According to a recent report from local news report KSLA, rape charges from a 2017 incident have been dropped against No Limit Soldier Mystikal due to lack of evidence. A grand jury indicted Mystikal, whos... Read Article

DMX is Reportedly Set to Join Cast of 'Chronicles of a Serial Killer'

Happy 50th Birthday DMX! Top 10 Anthems From “The Dog”

Sha Be Allah

December 18, 2020

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It's only one Dark Man Unknown and today is his birthday! Born Earl Simmons on this day in "Money Earnin'" Mount Vernon in 1970, DMX has become one of the largest names in Hip Hop as well as entertainment,... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Released His Fifth LP ‘Stillmatic’ 19 Years Ago

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December 18, 2020

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On this day in 2001, the self-crowned "King of New York" released his fifth studio LP, Stillmatic. During Nas's musical absence the power in New York had shifted and Jay-Z had stepped up and eclipsed Nas as th... Read Article

“Mexican Kim Kardashian” Joselyn Cano Dies From Botched Butt Surgery

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December 17, 2020

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According to several reports, the "Mexican Kim Kardashian" Josely Cano died on December 7 in Columbia from a failed butt lift surgery. She was 29 years old. Cano, the IG influencer with over 13 million foll... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Bobby Shmurda Arrested In Gang Sweep 6 Years Ago

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December 17, 2020

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On this date in 2014, Brooklyn rap phenom Bobby Shmurda and a dozen of his GS9 affiliates were arrested on several charges including murder and kidnapping. Currently serving the last year of his seven-year ... Read Article

[WATCH] Dave East Tells Raekwon About The Influence of ‘OB4CL’ On Millennial Emcees

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December 17, 2020

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For many people within Hip Hop circles, Raekwon The Chef's debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx LP is the epitome of a perfect album among artists and critics alike. Harlem Def Jam signee Dave East sits down with Rae... Read Article

French Montana and VEVO Release Performance Visuals for “FTMU” for VEVO’s Original Content Series

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December 17, 2020

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Vevo announces French Montana as the next artist in their Ctrl.At.Home series with a performance of “FTMU” premiering today. Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians makin... Read Article

[WATCH] Murder Suspect Escapes Prisoner Transport SUV at McDonald’s

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December 17, 2020

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Looks like murder suspect Leon Taylor might just be home for X-Mas after his daring escape from a police transport van in Indiana. Surveillance footage shows the 22-year-old Taylor’s daring escape from poli... Read Article

[WATCH] Layzie Bone’s Son Kills ‘Like Father Like Son’ Freestyle

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December 17, 2020

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In an exclusive freestyle for Why TV, Jeremy Howse, who is also the son of Bone Thugs N Harmony member Layzie Bone, kills today's rap generation with his "Like Father Like Son" freestyle. While showing differe... Read Article

Method Man Releases Annual Ugly X-Mas Sweater, Host Virtual Meet and Greet

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December 17, 2020

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Legendary Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man releases his annual Ugly Christmas Sweater for the holidays. The sweater features Method Man as Santa with the historic white iris eye open other closed with the ic... Read Article

Philadelphia Rapper Brygreatah Shot Today in His Hometown

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December 16, 2020

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Even though very few details are known about the incident, it has been confirmed that up and coming Philly rapper Brygreatah was shot today (December 16) in the City of Brotherly Love. His condition is still n... Read Article

[WATCH] AR-Ab Reportedly Stabbed By Mentally Ill Cellmate

Sha Be Allah

December 16, 2020

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According to AR-Ab's brother Lik Moss during his interview on Da Interrogation Room, the Philly rap favorite was stabbed while in prison and his brother says he's in a more "vulnerable" state following the att... Read Article

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Penguin Random House Launch New Publishing Imprint

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December 16, 2020

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In several confirmed reports, literary giant Penguin Random House has announced its launch of Roc Lit 101, a publishing imprint with Jay-Z's Roc Nation that promises to publish "genre-defying literature" by so... Read Article

[WATCH] Chicago PD Loses Fight To Keep Footage Private Of Wrongful Arrest Of Naked Black Woman

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December 16, 2020

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After returning home from a day at work and stepping out the shower, an innocent woman was in terror when officers broke into her home during an illegal break in. The video was released Monday after a ... Read Article