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[LISTEN] Lupe Fiasco Claims That Drake Is A “Better Rapper” Than Kendrick Lamar

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2024

During this relentless week of back and forth diss records from those who many claim to be the best in...

SZA to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that the esteemed Hal David Starlight Award for 2024 will be bestowed upon...

50 Cent Jabs ‘Hungry and Racist’ Rick Ross After Reading Drake’s Shade

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

It was only a matter of time before 50 Cent decided to dive into the Rick Ross and Drake beef....

Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar Threepeat on Top of Billboard Hot 100 with “Like That”

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar have claimed the three-peat on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with "Like That."...

Lupe Fiasco Thinks Drake is a Better Rapper Than Kendrick Lamar

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

Lupe Fiasco is weighing in on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef. His take may shock some in the Hip-Hop...

[WATCH] Ed Lover Confirms Steve Harvey’s Alleged Betrayal of Bernie Mac

By Courtneyb / April 16, 2024

In the world of urban legends within the Black community, few tales have sparked as much intrigue and speculation as...

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Founder DJ Kool Herc!

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2024

On this day in 1955, DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the Bronx...

Check Out Ohio’s Doobie And Krash Minati’s ‘Blues Brothers’ EP

Sha Be Allah

April 21, 2018

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Columbus, OH natives Doobie and Krash Minati release their brand new Blues Brothers EP. Tallying up a total of 6 tracks, the project is primarily produced from Doobie and Krash themselves, with a guest producer... Read Article

Former Mobb Deep Manager Suing For $500K Over Unpaid Work

Sha Be Allah

April 21, 2018

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A production company that claims to have oversaw the careers of Havoc and the late Prodigy of the legendary Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep is suing the group, alleging that they are owed over $500,000 in unpaid work. ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Beastie Boys Release Their ‘Check Your Head’ LP 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 21, 2018

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26 years ago today, Beastie Boys released their third studio album entitled "Check Your Head". This was a return to their punk rock roots after the few releases they had prior to this LP. They were back to play... Read Article

Cream Team Chicago Delivers “Key 2 Life” Track

Sha Be Allah

April 20, 2018

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Date With Destiny. Cream Team Chicago officially launches into orbit with their debut project “Key 2 Life." The ambitious eight track offering is chock full of anthems from the gospel tinged “Family” to the ins... Read Article

Super Producer & DJ Avicii Found Dead At 28

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April 20, 2018

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Music is mourning a great loss today after news recently broke that Swedish super producer and DJ Avicii is dead. TMZ reports a rep from the 28-year-old DJ's camp confirmed Avicii’s death, saying he died in ... Read Article

J. Cole 10 Greatest Sneaker Moments

Keenan Higgins

April 20, 2018

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Today, the hip-hop world is probably doing one of two things: smoking weed or listening to that new J.Cole album, simply titled KOD. The album — a sleek and powerful testament that tackles themes of drug... Read Article

Dancehall Sensation Dydy Drops “Special One” Feat. Ayo Jay

Sha Be Allah

April 20, 2018

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New York based, Jamaican singer/songwriter Dyrana, known as DyDy has been growing her social media following through her comedic videos for some time now, to then presenting her music to her fans with her pop a... Read Article

Atlanta Rapper Ralo has Apartment Complex Raided by the FBI

Roman White

April 20, 2018

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Atlanta rapper Ralo's apartment was raided by the FBI on Thursday for reasons that are not yet being publicly released. Ralo was not home at the time of the raid, because he was in jail in Dekalb County for a c... Read Article

Kanye West Dropping New Album June 1, Joint Album with Kid Cudi June 8

Roman White

April 20, 2018

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Social media went crazy on Thursday when Kanye West recently returned to Twitter, and made a few big announcements from his account. Starting off, Yeezy announced his own 7-track solo album will be released on ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: MF DOOM’s Debut Album ‘Operation Doomsday’ Released 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 20, 2018

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April 20, 1999 marks the day that the eclectic and iconic MF Doom launched his career with his debut record Operation Doomsday. Coming off of his time as half the former duo KMD, Doom wasn't ways the quirky ... Read Article

J. Cole Puts Mumble Rappers In Their Place On His New Album ‘KOD’ outro, ‘1985’

Brad Washington

April 20, 2018

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https://open.spotify.com/track/7EulRO07ZgchxqKUHb8Pvc?si=NGjOWXVITm2Axtc3dHeOCA J. Cole released his highly anticipated fifth album KOD Friday morning (April 20) and the 12-track project already has his fans... Read Article

Kanye West Announces His Upcoming Book “Break The Stimulation” On Twitter

Sha Be Allah

April 19, 2018

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Yeezy adds "author" to his accomplishment after announcing the release of his upcoming book. Famed rapper/producer Kanye West took to Twitter yesterday to share the forthcoming release of his philosophy book... Read Article

MTV Reboots ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ with League of Golden Era Legends for 30th Anniversary Concert in Brooklyn

Ime Ekpo

April 19, 2018

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Treasured hip-hop music video show Yo! MTV Raps will celebrate a milestone with a strictly nostalgic tribute concert at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on June 1 as the Yo! MTV Raps: 30th Anniversary Experience, an ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Mourned The Passing Of Gang Starr’s Guru 8 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 19, 2018

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On July 17, 1961 Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly 5 years ago today the late, great MC Guru lost his battle with melanoma, a form of cancer. April 19, 2010 was a tragi... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Releases His Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 19, 2018

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24 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP 'Illmatic'. Released on by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New ... Read Article

Nipsey Hussle Announces ‘Victory Lap’ Tour Dates

Roman White

April 19, 2018

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Following the release of his Victory Lap LP, Nipsey Hussle will be hitting the road in June for the Victory Lap tour. The rapper announced his scheduled tour dates late Wednesday night. The 11 city tour will... Read Article

Dax Drops “Home Of The Mpire” Visual

Sha Be Allah

April 19, 2018

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Back with the second visual off the controversial new project “B.R.O.W.N.” (Be Ready Or Win Never) Dax Mpire drops “Home of the Mpire”. With Purge like references and an actual flame thrower, this video is more... Read Article

Ohio Rapper Kadiz Makes Impact With “Holla” Visual

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April 18, 2018

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Kadiz is currently riding high off of the release of his critically acclaimed street album entitled “Hunger for Life.” The project serves as a musical diary of his life. “Hunger for Life" is cinematic, motivat... Read Article

EXCLUSIVE: NYC’s City Parks Foundation Announces The 2018 SummerStage Lineup Including Talib Kweli, Big Daddy Kane, Young M. A. And More

Sha Be Allah

April 18, 2018

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City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2018 season of SummerStage, New York City’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 performances to Central Park and 17 neighborho... Read Article

Teyana Taylor Surprises Her Nana With A Brand New Beamer

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April 18, 2018

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Words by Chelsea Deline Teyana Taylor left her Instagram fans drenched in tears as she surprised her grandmother “Nana” with a new car on her birthday as a retirement gift. After 52 years, Nana decided to... Read Article