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Today in Hip-Hop History: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Killed In Car Crash 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date in 2002, the frontwoman of legendary R&B/Hip Hop trio TLC, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was killed in...

Apple TV+ Releases The Trailer For ‘The Big Cigar’, Series About Black Panther Party Leader Huey P. Newton

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for The Big Cigar, the highly anticipated limited drama series that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey...

Governors Ball 2024 Schedule Announced, SZA, 21 Savage, Sexxy Red, Post Malone And More

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Governors Ball 2024 is taking place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York City on June 7-9 and today...

Hip-Hop Icons Simone I. Smith and Misa Hylton Collaborate on Denim & Diamonds Collection

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

In a fusion of urban style and timeless elegance, Simone I. Smith Jewelry has teamed up with fashion visionary Misa...

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the...

[WATCH] Ray J Reveals Brandy Intervened Following Face Tattoo Saga

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

Ray J, the multifaceted entrepreneur and entertainer, recently found himself at the center of a social media storm following the...

Adrienne Bailon Opens Up About Costly Fertility Journey: ‘Easily Over a Million’

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

Adrienne Bailon, former Cheetah Girls singer and co-host of "The Real," has candidly revealed the staggering cost she and her...

More Details Surface In Mystikal’s Rape Case, Now Faces Drug Charges

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August 4, 2022

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A new report has revealed that more details have emerged in Mystikal's rape case, which shows that drugs were involved in the physical altercation with a former girlfriend and that the NOLA rap legend could no... Read Article

Comedian J.B. Smoove Hosts New 6-Part Docu-Series “Funny My Way”

Kim SoMajor

August 4, 2022

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Funny My Way is a new original comedy docu-series narrated by comedian J.B. Smoove (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Almost Christmas). The six-part Audible Original pays homage to six ic... Read Article

Brittney Griner Closing Statement: “Had No Intent” To Break Russian Law

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August 4, 2022

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Brittney Griner gave a key statement in her trial just ahead of the verdict in her drug case being handed down later today. The Phoenix Mercury star pleaded for leniency in her closing statement. "I want to sa... Read Article

[WATCH] Ma$e Announces That He’s Joining Death Row Records

Sha Be Allah

August 4, 2022

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During an ultimately fatal feud between two coasts back in the mid to late 90s, Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records were the most powerful labels in Hip Hop music. Now, after a week of being in the forefront... Read Article

Demi Lovato's Alleged Dealer was Arrested for Guns and Drugs Months Before her OD

Demi Lovato Reveals Why She Changed Pronouns

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August 4, 2022

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Demi Lovato says she's back to using "she" and "her" pronouns again. The 29-year-old Pop singer made the announcement in an interview on the Spout Podcast. Lovato says she started using "they" and "them" ... Read Article

Legendary Producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins Launches Kids Music Writing Camp

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August 4, 2022

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Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, a multi-Grammy Award winning record producer, rapper, and songwriter, is looking to take on 10 music production protégés and spend 2 days in the studio with them. Darkchild is looki... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Snoop Dogg Released His Third Solo LP ‘Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told’ 24 Years Ago

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August 4, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Snoop Dogg released his third LP Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told, his first release on No Limit Records. Although met with mixed reviews from critics, this #1 al... Read Article

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Mystikal Held In Louisiana Jail’s General Population Amid Rape Allegations

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August 4, 2022

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As previously reported, No Limit Records signee Mystikal was arrested over the weekend in Louisiana for a number of serious alleged crimes, including rape, robbery and domestic abuse. Sources close to the stor... Read Article

Diane Warren Apologizes For Seemingly Shading Beyoncé

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August 3, 2022

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Diane Warren is apologizing for seemingly throwing shade at Beyoncé. On Monday, the Grammy-winning songwriter took to Twitter to ask how there could be 24 writers on a song, in reference to Beyoncé's Renaissa... Read Article

NY Senator Wants Defense Production Act Invoked To Boost Monkeypox Vaccine

Kim SoMajor

August 3, 2022

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Senator Kirstin Gillibrand says the Defense Production Act should be invoked to produce more monkeypox vaccine. With the CDC now confirming more than 6,300 monkeypox cases across 48 states, the New York Democr... Read Article

Nicki Minaj to Premiere Two New Songs From Album on 'SNL'

Nicki Minaj Responds To Tax Fraud Allegations Made By Alleged Ex-Assistant

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August 3, 2022

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Nicki Minaj is responding to the outrageous allegations made by a person claiming to be her ex-assistant. On Monday, “Kate Miller '' who claimed to be the GRAMMY nominee’s ex-assistant posted dozens of Instag... Read Article

Monica Lewinsky Suggests Beyoncé Remove 2013 “Partition” Lyric Referencing Her Affair with Clinton

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August 3, 2022

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Monica Lewinsky is asking Beyoncé to remove a lyric referencing her 1998 affair with former President Bill Clinton from the song “Partition,” released in 2013 . “He bucked all my buttons, he ripped my... Read Article

[WATCH] Chaka Khan: “I Don’t Need To Hear From Kanye” About Unauthorized “Through The Wire” Sample

Sha Be Allah

August 3, 2022

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According to soul songstress Chaka Khan, her and Kanye West won't be hugging it out anytime soon as the "AIn't Nobody" singer reveals that she's still upset about West using her voice on his 2003 hit "Through ... Read Article

[WATCH] Ma$e Admits He Regrets Feud With Cam’ron

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August 3, 2022

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On a recent episode of Gillie and Wallo's Million Dollaz Worth of Game, former Bad Boy artist delved into how buying his first iced-out Rolex is when his relationships began to turn sour. “When I got t... Read Article

Berner Becomes the First Cannabis Executive To Make the Forbes Cover

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August 3, 2022

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Gilbert MIlan Jr. aka Berner, has been one of the main faces of canna-business, which is why the San Francisco native became the very first exec in the cannabis industry to make the cover of the coveted Forbes... Read Article

[WATCH] Blueface And Chrisean Rock Caught On Video Fighting In Hollywood

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August 3, 2022

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These two are at it again. Blueface and his girlfriend Chrisean Rock got into a serious, knockout, drag-out fight in the streets of Hollywood that has authorities from the LAPD looking for the couple to pot... Read Article

Latin American Battle Rappers Says Red Bull Batalla Is The NBA For Spanish Freestyle Artists

Sha Be Allah

August 2, 2022

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In the world of battle rap, names like Smack White and competitions like Ultimate Rap League and Queen of the Ring are just as common, household names as Jay-Z and Drake are to mainstream Hip Hop. In Latin Ame... Read Article

[WATCH] Kid Capri To Wiz Khalifa: I Would’ve Swung On You

Sha Be Allah

August 2, 2022

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Last weekend, Wiz Khalifah was performing at a show in Los Angeles, where DJ Mike Danger and MC Tron deejayed for the "Black And Yellow" rapper. Something occurred where Wiz can be seen and heard going off on ... Read Article

[WATCH] Body Cam Video Of Kodak Black’s Drug Trafficking Arrest in Florida

Sha Be Allah

August 2, 2022

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As previously reported, Kodak Black was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Florida last month. Still, it was later proven that the Oxycodone pills found in his vehicle were prescribed to the ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Rob Base And DJ EZ Rock Dropped Their Premiere Single “It Takes Two” 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 2, 2022

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On this date in the summer of 1988, Harlem natives Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock released their monumental single "It Takes Two" on the Profile imprint. Produced by another Harlem native, Teddy Riley, who in unison ... Read Article