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[WATCH] G. Dep Says Technology Is Making It Hard To Adjust After Prison Life

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After serving over 13 years behind bars for murder, former Bad Boy artist G. Dep admits that paying for items...

Death Row’s RBX Drops “Midnight Drive” Video Feat. MC Eiht And Sccit

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

Legendary Long Beach emcee, RBX, has teamed up with legendary Compton emcee, MC Eiht, to release a brand new single...

DJ Premier And Snoop Dogg Drop Visuals For Their Collaboration “Can U Dig That?”

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After releasing the single a few weeks ago, DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg have now released the video for “Can...

EXCLUSIVE: Javale McGee Explains How To Become A Millionaire Off Bitcoin

By Shirley Ju / April 15, 2024

Javale McGee is so much more than a basketball player. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, the 36-year-old clocks in at 7...

Gunna Announces New Album Titled ‘One of Wun’

By Shirley Ju / April 15, 2024

It's an exciting day for Gunna fans. The 4x Grammy-nominated recording artist announced today that he'll release his highly-anticipated new...

Georgia Man Sentenced For Adding Antifreeze To Baby’s Milk to Avoid Child Support

By Courtneyb / April 15, 2024

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempting to poison his newborn baby with antifreeze...

Styles P Weighs In on Kendrick Lamar and Drake Feud

By Courtneyb / April 15, 2024

Veteran rapper Styles P has added his voice to the ongoing feud between hip-hop heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and Drake, expressing...

Today in Hip-Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 26 Years Ago

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January 11, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. The album was originally released on November 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the ... Read Article

[WATCH] Young Dolph’s Alleged Killer Drops “Track Hawk” Video After Vowing To Turn Himself In

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2022

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After the U.S. Marshals and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offered up a combined award of $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of 23-year-old Justin Johnson, the alleged killer took to social m... Read Article

[WATCH] Netflix Announces ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Kanye West Documentary for Feb. 16

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January 11, 2022

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The full trailer for Kanye West's Netflix documentary, Jeen-Yuhs, is now available. Netflix announces the three-week event, which is 21 years in the making, will hit the streaming platform on February 16. ... Read Article

Jazz Musician, “Juicy” Creator James Mtume Passes Away at 76

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2022

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According to a report from Yahoo News and confirmation from his son Faulu, jazz and R&B musician James Mtume has passed away. He was 76 years old. Mtume is best known to the Hip Hop generation for contr... Read Article

Timbaland Criticized For Comparing The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ Album To Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2022

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There is no doubt that Canadian crooner The Weeknd has arguably put out the best R&B album of the year(even though we're only ten days in), but fans and critics alike are coming down on super-producer Timb... Read Article

‘Full House’ Dad Bob Saget Dead At 65

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January 10, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, Full House star Bob Saget died suddenly from unknown causes. He was 65 years old. The report states that Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in... Read Article

[WATCH] Will Smith Lets Out Fart During Workout With Miami Dolphins

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2022

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The Fresh Prince Will Smith can almost always guarantee a laugh so when he was invited to work out with the Miami Dolphins, but as guaranteed, a viral laugh followed the Philly-born rapper/actor all the way to... Read Article

The Recording Academy Reportedly Eyeing Las Vegas as Grammys Replacement Location

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January 10, 2022

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Could the Grammys take their 2022 show to Las Vegas? Billboard notes the MGM Grand Garden is a possible location for the ceremony. The Grammys were et for the Crypto.com arena before announcing their postponem... Read Article

Kanye West Splurges On New Wardrobe For Second Date With Julia Fox

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January 9, 2022

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Last week news broke that billionaire Kanye West began dating actress Julia Fox after his wife filed for divorce. This week Julia Fox tells Interview Magazine how Kanye gifted her with a hotel suite f... Read Article

The Search is Underway in Brazil Seven Dead, Three Missing After Boulder Collapsed On Tourists

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January 9, 2022

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The video shows the shocking moment when a large column of a boulder collapsed on tourist. According to reports, at least seven people are dead after a giant column of a rock fell on several tourist boats ... Read Article

Soulja Boy Teases New Docuseries “The Life of Draco” Set to Air Jan 21

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January 9, 2022

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Soulja Boy is singing a new tune in the rap industry. The "Rick & Morty" rapper says he is planning to put all of his rap beefs behind him going forward and focus on his acting career. He shared detail... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 27 Years Ago

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January 9, 2022

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin' on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records. This was also the sophomore effort of... Read Article

Brooklyn Rapper Bizzy Banks Arrested For Weapons, Drugs, Money Laundering

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2022

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According to several reports, drill rapper Bizzy Banks was arrested for several drugs and weapons charges after a SWAT team raided his Hackensack, New Jersey home Friday morning. The report states that the ... Read Article

Young Dolph’s Killer Says He’ll Turn Himself In Tomorrow

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January 9, 2022

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As previously reported, 23-year-old Justin Johnson is wanted for the shooting death of famed Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Less than a week after the FBi issued a warrant for his arrest and a reward for his capt... Read Article

Nas is Selling His Music Streaming Rights to Two Songs in New NFT Deal

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January 9, 2022

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Nas is expanding his reach in the cryptocurrency world with a new NFT deal. This week, Royal announced that they are teaming with the Queens icon to sell extended versions of NFTs called limited digital as... Read Article

ICYMI: Photos Show Alleged Shooter of Young Dolph Murder Wearing a “PRE” Pendant

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January 9, 2022

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Photos have surfaced online showing the man suspected of fatally shooting 37-year-old Memphis artist Young Dolph, wearing a PRE pendant and partying in a club with him. On Wednesday, the Tennessee Bureau o... Read Article

Houston Rapper D-Bando Dead From Complications Of COVID-19

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January 8, 2022

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According to a report from TheBoxHouston, H-Town producer and emcee D-Bando has become the latest in the Hip Hop community to lose their battle against the deadly COVID-19 this past Wednesday (January 5). B... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas And Kelis Got Married 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2022

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On this date in 2005, Queensbridge rap king Nasir Jones aka Nas and sultry Star Trak songstress Kelis Rogers tied the knot in Holy Hip-Hop matrimony in Atlanta, Georgia. The two got hitched at the Morningsi... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Ghostface Killah’s Debut Album ‘Ironman’ Was Certified Gold 25 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2022

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On this day in 1996, Ghostface Killah's released highly anticipated debut album Ironman was certified gold by the RIAA. With exclusive in-house Wu production from True Master and the RZA coupled with Raekwon T... Read Article

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

Sha Be Allah

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