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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,”...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents, and they...

NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large-Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

According to several news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud...

Ed Sheeran Denies Stealing Marvin Gaye Song as Plagiarism Trial Is Underway

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2023

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Opening statements were set to occur Tuesday after a jury was chosen in a trial that mashes up Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” with Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” The heirs of Ed Town... Read Article

Tyrese’s Prayer Protest At Divorce Hearing Shut Down

Courtneyb

April 26, 2023

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This weekend, singer/Actor Tyrese Gibson called on fathers across the country to show up outside the courthouse in Atlanta for a protest prayer ahead of his divorce hearing. Unfortunately, Tyrese posted that h... Read Article

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Says DNA Evidence Will Clear His Client

Courtneyb

April 26, 2023

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Tory Lanez's sentencing for shooting Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion was delayed while Tory prepares to appeal his conviction. Last week, Tory shared a message on his Instagram with the LA District Attorney... Read Article

Mystikal'sRequesttoReduce$MillionBondwasDenied

Mystikal Remains In Jail As Rape Trial Is Delayed

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2023

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With no tentative trial date or bond to be released until trial, former No Limit rapper Mystikal continues to sit behind bars as his rape trial that was slated to begin in June has now been delayed. Accordi... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Outkast Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’ 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, OutKast, the duo that helped pioneer putting southern Hip Hop on the map, released their debut classic LP, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. This Dungeon Family masterpiece re... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: 50 Cent Dropped His ‘Guess Who’s Back?’ Mixtape 21 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2023

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Today in 2002, 50 Cent released Guess Who's Back?, his first official mixtape following the Power of the Dollar LP on the Full Clip Records indie imprint. It was this offering that would catapult Curtis Jac... Read Article

[WATCH] Denzel Washington Takes on the Italian Mob in ‘The Equalizer 3’ Trailer

Shawn Grant

April 26, 2023

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All Robert McCall wanted to do was move to Italy and live a peaceful, retired life. But no, the local mafia had to come and disturb his and the community's peace. That is the plot of The Equalizer 3, starring ... Read Article

SZA's Lists "Snooze," "Kill Bill," & More as Her Favorite Tracks From 'SOS'

SZA’s “Kill Bill” Takes Top Spot on Billboard Hot 100

Shawn Grant

April 26, 2023

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SZA has officially claimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. SZA's ascent to the top of the charts came behind the power of "Kill Bill." This is the first time SZA sits on top of the chart, taking the ... Read Article

[WATCH] Timbaland Says He’s Responsible For Discovering Ludacris

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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The I AM ATHLETE podcast launched its first episode of I AM HIP HOP with super-producer Timbaland where he discussed his illustrious career, but he also surprisingly claimed that he discovered famed rapper/act... Read Article

[RECAP] STEM YNN and NICEO CM Invade Scrapyard NYC Over The Weekend For The “Real Graff vs. Anti-Graffiti” Show

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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This past weekend, NYC graffiti enthusiasts as well as those lucky enough to be in town for the weekend had the opportunity to meet and greet two of the Rotten Apple's most prolific writers; NICEO CM and STEM ... Read Article

[WATCH] White Battle Rapper Gets Punched in the Face After Calling Opponent N-Word

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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A white battle rapper got the exposure he was not looking for after he was punched in the face by his opposition for calling his opponent a "n***a." William Wolf, who is white, spit a few solid bars at his ... Read Article

Former Louisville Officer Who Fatally Shot Breonna Taylor Hired as Deputy in Rural KY

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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A former Louisville police officer who fired the fatal shot that killed Breonna Taylor has a new job in law enforcement. This controversial hiring drew protesters to a rural Kentucky county northeast of the ci... Read Article

[WATCH] Rick Ross Offers Don Lemon a Job at Wing Stop After Being Fired From CNN

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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With news anchor Don Lemon's abrupt firing from CNN, rapper Rick Ross made light of the situation by offering the prime-time television host a job at his popular chicken wing establishment. After it was ann... Read Article

[WATCH] Teyana Taylor Shares She Was Disappointed Pharrell Didn’t ‘Protect Her’ As His Teen Artist

Courtneyb

April 25, 2023

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Teyana Taylor recently shared how she was disappointed with how little Pharrell pushed for her success when she was signed to him early on in her career. The R&B singer inked a deal with Pharrell’s Star... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed as a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple in the hardcore movement going on at this time in New York. This album helped New Y... Read Article

Suge Knight Alleges Snoop Dogg Obtained Death Row Records By Fraud

Sha Be Allah

April 24, 2023

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Last year, West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg announced that he was the new owner of the legendary, yet infamous Death Row Records, however, the label's former owner Suge Knight says that :"Tha Row" has fraudulent... Read Article

[WATCH] Tupac Discussed Plans to “Move Away From Music” in Rare ET Interview Months Before Murder

Sha Be Allah

April 24, 2023

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A previously unseen interview with the late Tupac Shakur was released yesterday (April 23,) where the pop culture icon talked about his plans to "move away from music." Entertainment Tonight shared the unse... Read Article

Nick Cannon Says His ‘Super Sperm’ Overpowers Birth Control Efforts

Shawn Grant

April 24, 2023

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Birth control ain't got nothing on the sperm from Nick Cannon. 12 babies deep, Cannon revealed that his large family is a result of his own brand of "super sperm." Speaking with Howie Mandel on Howie Mandel... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 33 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 24, 2023

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On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft "The Rhythm Provider" collectively known as X-Clan, released their debut LP To The East,... Read Article

[WATCH] BTS Of Tamika Scott And Method Man’s ‘Tonight’ Video: Song Debut’s At #3

Courtneyb

April 24, 2023

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Tamika Scott of Xscape has been in the headlines for the very much talked about reality show SWV & Xscape: Queens of R&B. Now, Tamika has released “Tonight” which already debuted at #3 on Apple Music. ... Read Article