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Jim Jones Demands VERZUZ Battle With Jadakiss Following The L.O.X. vs. Dipset

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2022

After the historic 2021 VREZUZ battle between two of NYC's hardest crews, Dipset and The L.O.X. where the boys from...

Happy 54th Birthday to Hip Hop Pioneer LL Cool J!

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2022

James Todd Smith, a.k.a. LL Cool J, nickname "Ladies Love Cool James"; born on Long Island, New York, January 14,...

Happy 56th Birthday Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2022

Born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters on this date in 1965 in London, England, Slick Rick is undoubtedly the best storyteller...

[WATCH] Kanye West Under Investigation for Allegedly Punching Autograph-Seeking Fan

By Sha Be Allah / January 13, 2022

The LAPD is currently investigating a misdemeanor battery case involving music and fashion mogul Kanye West, in which it is...

YNW Melly’s Manager Says He Will Be Home in 2 Months

By Sha Be Allah / January 13, 2022

It's been almost four years that jailed Florida rapper YNW Melly was charged in a double homicide where he was...

Former Death Row Artist CPO Boss Hogg Dead At 52

By Sha Be Allah / January 13, 2022

According to a confirmed report from AllHipHop, Lil Nation aka CPO Boss Hogg died earlier this week from an unconfirmed...

New Details Emerge About Second Young Dolph Murder Suspect

By Sha Be Allah / January 13, 2022

Ever since the initial reports started to emerge about the suspects in the Young Dolph murder, 23-year-old Justin Johnson has...

Jim Jones Demands VERZUZ Battle With Jadakiss Following The L.O.X. vs. Dipset

Sha Be Allah

January 14, 2022

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After the historic 2021 VREZUZ battle between two of NYC's hardest crews, Dipset and The L.O.X. where the boys from Y.O. annihilated the Harlem World crew, Dipset capo Jim Jones says he wants all the battle sm... Read Article

Happy 54th Birthday to Hip Hop Pioneer LL Cool J!

Sha Be Allah

January 14, 2022

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James Todd Smith, a.k.a. LL Cool J, nickname "Ladies Love Cool James"; born on Long Island, New York, January 14, 1968. LL Cool J signed to pioneer Hip Hop label Def Jam Records in 1984. His career took off wi... Read Article

Happy 56th Birthday Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

Sha Be Allah

January 14, 2022

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Born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters on this date in 1965 in London, England, Slick Rick is undoubtedly the best storyteller in the history of Hip Hop. From stories about his hectic lifestyle just "six minutes" ... Read Article

[WATCH] Kanye West Under Investigation for Allegedly Punching Autograph-Seeking Fan

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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The LAPD is currently investigating a misdemeanor battery case involving music and fashion mogul Kanye West, in which it is alleged that 'Ye knocked out a fan seeking an autograph early Thursday morning in L.A... Read Article

YNW Melly’s Manager Says He Will Be Home in 2 Months

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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It's been almost four years that jailed Florida rapper YNW Melly was charged in a double homicide where he was alleged to have killed two of his crew members, but according to his manager, Melly could be hitti... Read Article

Former Death Row Artist CPO Boss Hogg Dead At 52

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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According to a confirmed report from AllHipHop, Lil Nation aka CPO Boss Hogg died earlier this week from an unconfirmed cause. Boss Hogg, whose real name was Vincent Edwards, was 52 years old. Ushered into ... Read Article

New Details Emerge About Second Young Dolph Murder Suspect

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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Ever since the initial reports started to emerge about the suspects in the Young Dolph murder, 23-year-old Justin Johnson has been the primary suspect in the deadly shooting, but this week, two more people hav... Read Article

Justin Johnson Hires Lawyer Who Got Blac Youngsta Off In 2017 Young Dolph Shooting In Charlotte

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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Three people have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and now the first suspect, Justin Johnson, has hired the same attorney that managed to get Blac Youngsta's char... Read Article

TikTok Star Strangled To Death By Boyfriend Over Video Game

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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According to several confirmed news reports, a well-known TikTok personality was choked to death by his domestic partner, which began over an argument about a video game. The TikTok influencer, Rory Teasley... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Money, Power & Respect’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2022

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On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X. (Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy's steadily growing Bad Boy labe... Read Article

Third Man Arrested In Connection With Young Dolph’s Murder

Sha Be Allah

January 12, 2022

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Several media reports have confirmed that a third man has been taken into custody in connection to the November 17 murder of Young Dolph in Memphis. 27-year-old Shundale Barnett was charged by the U.S Marsh... Read Article

Casanova On Jay-Z’s Help In His RICO Case: “He Did Enough Already”

Sha Be Allah

January 12, 2022

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Accused Brooklyn rapper Casanova 2X has been fighting an attempted murder in his RICO case since November and says that Hov has done more than enough to help him with his case. Cas jumped on Twitter last ni... Read Article

Tupac’s Sister Takes Legal Action and Sues Executor & Trustee

Sha Be Allah

January 12, 2022

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All eyes are on a Petition filed in the Superior Court of The State of California by Tupac’s only sister, Sekyiwa ‘Set” Shakur. Several media reports have already confirmed this lawsuit, which involves a dispu... Read Article

Former UNLV Star Issues Statement After Trey Songz Rape Allegations

Sha Be Allah

January 12, 2022

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After taking to social media to post about being raped by R&B crooner Trey Songz, former UNLV b-ball star Dylan Gonzalez has issued another statement via Twitter detailing her allegations against Songz tha... Read Article

Happy 52nd Birthday To Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef!

Sha Be Allah

January 12, 2022

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On this date in 1970, Wu-Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island-based emcee is one of the Wu's most celebrated artists, with his Only Bui... Read Article

[WATCH] Woman Clowned For Returning Nelly’s Bag With $300K, Receives $100 Reward

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2022

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Several reports have confirmed that Nelly lost a duffle bag containing a whopping $300,000, but to his good fortune, a dedicated fan returned the bag, with all of of its contents, back to Nelly. For that reaso... Read Article

Young Dolph’s Alleged Killers Arrested In Indiana

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2022

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According to a report from TMZ, 23-year-old Justin Johnson and 32-year-old Cornelius Smith were arrested today (January 11) for the murder of Young Dolph in Memphis last November. Johnson, who also goes by... Read Article

[WATCH] Nas’ “Made You Look” Soundtracks ‘Bel-Air’ Drama’s First Trailer

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2022

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The official trailer for Bel-Air, the drama reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has reached the blogosphere and a Nas smash single made the cut. "Made You Look", the first single from Nas' 2002 God's Son... Read Article

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

Sha Be Allah

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