In what is now the most talked-about conversation in the political history of this country, President Donald Trump told the governors that they were “weak” for not being willing to send the National Guard into the streets to neutralize the violence and looting that has predicated most of the protests around the country for the […]
It’s about time someone addressed the root of the economic plight that many are protesting around the country today. Black Entertainment Television founder Bob Johnson took to CNBC’s Squawk Box to call on the U.S. government to offer African Americans and the descendants of slaves in the United States a $14 trillion reparations plan in […]
According to several confirmed news reports, daughter of NYC mayor Bill De Blasio’s daughter was arrested at a protest in Manhattan on Sunday. 25 year old Chiara De Blasio was arrested for unlawful assembly around 10:30 pm on Sunday in Lower Manhattan, according to police sources. The police source said that Chiara was blocking traffic […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens rapper Ja Rule released his debut LP Venni Vetti Vicci. As the first release ofrom Irv Gotti‘s Murder Inc. record label, this project carried a lot of weight on its shoulders as the breakthrough for not only Ja Rule’s career but the career and integrity of Murder […]
On this day in 1988, Boogie Down Productions dropped one of the best and most influential albums of all time. It was widely seen as one of, if not the first, politically conscious efforts in Hip Hop KRS-One was initially popular for fueling the Juice Crew vs. BDP beef on wax and expanding intellectual Hip […]
Ever since 1992 with the beating of Rodney King in Los Angeles, being caught red-handed on video hasn’t always resulted in criminal convictions for police officers and 2020 in Minneapolis is no different. Hennepin County District Attorney Mike Freeman has announced via a press conference that his office does not have enough evidence to criminally […]
The Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album May 29, 1984, exactly 36 years ago today (May 29). The Brooklyn trio, comprised of Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock-Ski, and The Human Beat Box or “Buffy,” helped put beatboxing on the map, along with Doug E. Fresh. Considered by many to be an early ’80s Hip […]
Today in Hip-Hop History marks 28 years since the release of LL Cool J’s third studio LP, Bigger And Deffer, on Def Jam Records. Recorded in the legendary Chung King Studios in NYC between ’87-’88, this album is one of Hip Hop’s Golden Era classics, which yielded one of the genre’s prototype songs, “I Need […]
As tempers and emotions continue to explode across the country over the police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, video footage has surfaced of hundreds of police officers standing on guard outside of the home of Derek Chauvin. In shocking video footage recorded by local citizens, hundreds of National Guard soldiers can be seen lining […]
Has he ever heard of Kool G Rap? During an exclusive live chat on Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything”, Eminem answered a myriad of questions, but the most interesting was his pick for most underrated lyricist, which Mr. Mathers chose to keep “in-house”. Slaughterhouse’s own Crooked I was Em’s choice for most underrated rapper of all […]
According to UFC star Jon Jones, Minneapolis Police knew exactly what they were doing when one of their officers put 46-year-old George Floyd in a fatal chokehold, which resulted in his death. Now, the mixed martial artist is livid over the situation. Jones referred to pinning someone down at the neck with a knee is […]
According to a news report from TMZ, Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida has teamed up with his personal doctor to launch mobile testing sites at companies seeking to reopen following the more than a month-long lockdown due to the Coronavirus. Flo, along with his doctor and now business partner Dr. George Tabi, launched a $1.5 […]
During the lockdown due to the global pandemic, Verzuz battles have become a virtual, cultural escape for Hip Hop, R&B, and reggae fans around the world. The creators of the platform have now revealed their objective and why they turned down the money to maintain authenticity. Following up on the recent battle between reggae icons […]
After an apparent police-related killing in Minneapolis, MN that took the life of 46-year-old George Floyd, citizens of The North Star State have taken to the streets to show that they want justice. Even though four police officers were fired yesterday for the May 25 death of George Lloyd, citizens are still seeking justice, demanding […]
Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip-Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000 turns 45 today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flows, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his movie roles in films like Idlewild and Jimi: All Is by My Side. He has become a household name as a solo […]
Racism at its finest was recorded in the heart of New York City over Memorial Day weekend after a woman called the police on a Black man who asked her to put her dog on a leash in Central Park Amy Cooper, who is white, was politely asked by Christian Cooper, a Black man, to […]
On this date in 1993, Jive Records released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen-track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop albums. Along with singles, music videos were produced for the songs: “Straight Up Menace” by MC Eiht, and “Trigga […]
When some people see the facial expressions of Griselda Records’ Conway The Machine, they think that its a part of his persona, but it’s actually an acute form of Bell’s Palsy, which is basically facial paralysis. Conway has found an unlikely partner in his physical struggle in a Buffalo, New York-based fifth grader named Alanna […]
As the Verzuz battles become the choice of entertainment for quarantined Hip Hop a reggae lovers, R&B aficionados are gearing up for the pandemic’s first R& battle between Bad Boy’s 112 and singing group sensation Jagged Edge. It’s about to get seriously grown and sexy on the next VERZUZ Battle co-created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz live on Memorial […]
Since the November 2019 bust of the entire Nine Trey Bloods organization and Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine decided to turn against his crew, his manager Kifano “Shotti” Jordan has been silent until now. Shotti took to the Treyway IG account to give the fans and an update on his circumstance and with pride, Shotti declared, […]