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NYC Graffiti Artist Matthew “ZEXOR” Rodriguez Dead At 25

December 14, 2019

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The New York City graff community and beyond is mourning the loss of Matthew "ZEXOR" Rodriguez, who passed away Thursday (Dec. 12) in New York. He was 25 years old. As the son of Brooklyn graffiti legen... Read Article

No One Will Be Charged For 70 Lbs. of Weed Found on Juice WRLD’s Jet

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December 13, 2019

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According to reports from law enforcement, it is highly unlikely that anyone will be charged for the 70 pounds of marijuana found on Juice WRLD's private jet following his sudden death in Chicago's Midway Airp... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Releases His Sixth Studio Album ‘God’s Son’ 17 Years Ago

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December 13, 2019

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God's Son, in 2002. This may be Nas' most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and hi... Read Article

Young Dolph Reveals Juice WRLD Was His Cousin

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December 12, 2019

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In another interesting twist to the tragic Juice WRLD story, Chi-Town born rapper Young Dolph unveils via social media that the late 21-year-old "Lucid Dreams" artist was his cousin. Dolph admits that h... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine Writes Apology Letter to Federal Judge Amid Dec. 18 Sentencing

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December 12, 2019

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Before his sentencing next week, 22-year-old Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine made sure to put a good word with the judge on paper. Tekashi, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez has admittedly severed all of ... Read Article

Harvey Weinstein Settles With Sexual Assault Accusers For $25M

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December 12, 2019

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According to a confirmed report from The New York Times, Harvey Weinstein has finally reached a settlement with his sexual assault accusers for a whopping $25 million. Weinstein and his lawyers landed the d... Read Article

R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Set to Sue Lifetime TV Over Promo for ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’

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December 12, 2019

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R. Kelly's ex-wife Drea Kelly wants to make it adamantly clear that she has nothing to do with the new documentary installment, Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning on Lifetime TV. Despite the request... Read Article

Will Smith and Chance The Rapper Debut ‘The Shop: Uninterrupted’ This Saturday on HBO

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December 11, 2019

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An all-new edition of the acclaimed unscripted series The Shop: Uninterrupted from HBO Sports and Uninterrupted premieres Saturday, December 14 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. Starring LeBron James, Maverick Carter... Read Article

Seven More Women Make Sexual Abuse Claims Against Cuba Gooding Jr.

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December 11, 2019

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For most of 2019, famed actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has been fighting several allegations of sexual abuse, but these problems have compounded, with seven more women claiming that Gooding sexually abused them. Ac... Read Article

[WATCH] 6 Dead Including Cop in Afternoon Standoff in NJ

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December 11, 2019

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In what appeared to be a scene out of the next new action flick, brazen broad daylight shooting in Jersey City on Tuesday, New Jersey left six people dead, including three civilians, one police officer and two... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Mobb Deep Dropped Their ‘Infamy’ LP 18 Years Ago

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December 11, 2019

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On this date in 2001, NYC kings of crime rhyme Mobb Deep released their fifth full-length studio album entitled Infamy on the Loud/Columbia imprint. As the QB duo's first album following their publicized be... Read Article

Kentucky Judge Accused of Having Threesomes With Lawyers in Her Chambers

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December 10, 2019

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According to a recent report from MetroUK, A judge in Kentucky allegedly has been using her power as a judge to pressure lawyers to have sex with her and a former lover. Judge Dawn Gentry has been accused o... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: ‘Scarface’ Debuts in Theaters 36 Years Ago

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December 9, 2019

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On this date in 1983, arguably one of the most influential motion pictures in the history of Hip Hop debuted on silver screens across the globe. For almost four decades, Scarface, starring Al Pacino, has been ... Read Article

Cassie and Hubby Alex Fine Give Birth to Baby Girl Frankie Fine

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December 9, 2019

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Singer Cassie and her new husband Alex Fine have just announced the birth of their baby girl who has the flyest name of the decade; Frankie Fine. Diddy's former girlfriend and her personal trainer/bull ridi... Read Article

Juice WRLD[UPDATE] Cops Say Rapper Swallowed Pills During FBI Search Trying To Hide Them

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December 9, 2019

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In a confirmed report, Juice WRLD swallowed several "Percocet" painkillers moments before his death in an attempt to hide the potentially deadly prescription pills from federal agents, who were going to condu... Read Article

Juice WRLD Team Says He Popped “Several Pills” Before the Seizure, 70 Lbs. Of Marijuana and Guns Found on Plane By Feds

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December 9, 2019

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According to a recent report from TMZ, members of the late Juice WRLD's road squad told authorities that the 21-year-old rapper had "popped several unknown pills" before suffering from the seizures that killed... Read Article

[WATCH] Video Shows Juice WRLD on Private Plane Moments Before His Death

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December 8, 2019

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A viral video posted by DJ Akademiks shows the late Juice WRLD on a private jet from California to Chicago, with the 21-year-old artist laughing and joking with friends as they board the jet headed for the Win... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Former NFL RB Larry Johnson Accuses Dwyane Wade Of Sacrificing His Son in Masonic Ritual

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December 8, 2019

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Conspiracy theory or truth of the hidden hand? Former NFL running back Larry Johnson has recently accused NBA star Dwayne Wade of planning to sacrifice his son in a secret societal, masonic ritual in exchan... Read Article

Tekashi and YNW Melly Got 1B Streams Each on Spotify While Behind Bars

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December 5, 2019

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Two of Hip-Hop's biggest stars reached a billi while behind bars in 2019. Tekashi 6ix9ine and YNW Melly have both been streamed a billion times on Spotify, which was reviewed at the end of the year and post... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy’s Brothers Arrested for Murder of Teen in Baton Rouge

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December 5, 2019

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According to a local news broadcast from Louisiana's WBRZ, NBA YoungBoy's teenage brothers have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old Baton Rouge teen. 18-year... Read Article

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NYC Graffiti Artist Matthew “ZEXOR” Rodriguez Dead At 25

No One Will Be Charged For 70 Lbs. of Weed Found on Juice WRLD’s Jet

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Releases His Sixth Studio Album ‘God’s Son’ 17 Years Ago

Young Dolph Reveals Juice WRLD Was His Cousin

Tekashi 6ix9ine Writes Apology Letter to Federal Judge Amid Dec. 18 Sentencing

Harvey Weinstein Settles With Sexual Assault Accusers For $25M

R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Set to Sue Lifetime TV Over Promo for ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’

Will Smith and Chance The Rapper Debut ‘The Shop: Uninterrupted’ This Saturday on HBO

Seven More Women Make Sexual Abuse Claims Against Cuba Gooding Jr.

[WATCH] 6 Dead Including Cop in Afternoon Standoff in NJ

Today in Hip-Hop History: Mobb Deep Dropped Their ‘Infamy’ LP 18 Years Ago

Kentucky Judge Accused of Having Threesomes With Lawyers in Her Chambers

Today in Hip-Hop History: ‘Scarface’ Debuts in Theaters 36 Years Ago

Cassie and Hubby Alex Fine Give Birth to Baby Girl Frankie Fine

Juice WRLD[UPDATE] Cops Say Rapper Swallowed Pills During FBI Search Trying To Hide Them

Juice WRLD Team Says He Popped “Several Pills” Before the Seizure, 70 Lbs. Of Marijuana and Guns Found on Plane By Feds

[WATCH] Video Shows Juice WRLD on Private Plane Moments Before His Death

SOURCE SPORTS: Former NFL RB Larry Johnson Accuses Dwyane Wade Of Sacrificing His Son in Masonic Ritual

Tekashi and YNW Melly Got 1B Streams Each on Spotify While Behind Bars

NBA YoungBoy’s Brothers Arrested for Murder of Teen in Baton Rouge