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Today In Hip Hop History: Method Man and Redman Released Their Joint Debut LP ‘Blackout!’ 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 28, 2023

On this date in 1999, Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man and Def Quad standout Redman collaborated on their first full-length...

Today In Hip Hop History: KRS-One’s ‘Return Of The Boom Bap’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / September 28, 2023

Blastmaster KRS 1 dropped his first solo album 30 years ago today. Sometimes the best way to do things is...

Happy 41st Birthday To “Hot Boy” Number One Lil Wayne!

By Shawn Grant / September 27, 2023

Today, we celebrate the 41st birthday of Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., also known as Lil Wayne. The premiere CMB artist...

Layzie Bone Asks For Privacy During Krayzie Bone’s ‘Unexpected Hospitalization’

By Sha Be Allah / September 27, 2023

Following the shocking news of the dire health status of BTNH's Krayzie Bone, Bone Thugs N Harmony co-member Layzie Bone...

Today In Hip Hop History: PMD Dropped His Debut Solo LP ‘Shadē Business’ 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 27, 2023

On this date in 1994, Parrish "PMD" Smith of the legendary Long Island rap duo EPMD released his first solo...

[WATCH] Max B Promotes New Merch From Prison

By Sha Be Allah / September 27, 2023

Ever since his incarceration for botched robbery turned murder in 2009 which earned him a 75-year prison sentence, Harlem rapper...

The Live & Die For Hip Hop Celebration Honoring Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly of Kriss Kross To Be Held In ATL This Weekend

By Sha Be Allah / September 27, 2023

Lifelong best friends Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith quickly became international music and cultural icons as the Hip Hop Duo...

Today In Hip Hop History: De La Soul’s ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

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September 21, 2023

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On this date in 1993, De La Soul dropped their third full-length studio album, Buhloone Mindstate.The legendary Long Island Hip Hop trio known as De La Soul showed and proved that the third time was the charm... Read Article

De La Soul Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ With Digital Deluxe Release and Exclusive Merch

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September 21, 2023

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Today, legendary hip-hop pioneers De La Soul mark a significant milestone, commemorating the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Buhloone Mindstate with a Digital Deluxe edition. Originally release... Read Article

[WATCH] Memphis Bleek Recalls Jay-Z’s Reaction To Him Asking For Beyoncé Concert Tickets

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September 20, 2023

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On the most recent episode of Drink Champs, former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Memphis Bleek talked about. the difficulty had encountered just. to get tickets to Beyoncé's concert and the response he got from H... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Marley Marl Dropped The Juice Crew Debut Album ‘In Control Vol. 1’ 35 Years Ago

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September 20, 2023

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The title of "super producer" should not be taken lightly. For every era of Hip-Hop, there is a man behind the keys set the tone. Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, RZA, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, The Neptunes, ... Read Article

A$AP Twelvvy Performs “You Know The Name” Vevo Ctrl

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September 20, 2023

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Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces A$AP Twelvyy as the next artist in their ctrl series with a performance of “You Know The Name" off his album, Kids Gotta Eat. "You Know The Na... Read Article

Slick Rick And JT Money Announced for Midnight at MuseZeuM Concert Series’ Halloween Special in Miami

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September 20, 2023

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Fresh off The Breakfast Club interview on Power 105.1, Salaam Remi announces Slick Rick as the next headliner of the Midnight at MuseZeuM concert series in Miami, FL on October 28th, 2023 at Miami Beach Bandsh... Read Article

[WATCH] Spotemgottem Arrested For Domestic Assault In Miami

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September 19, 2023

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Body camera footage from Miami Police shows Dade County rap star Spotemgottem speaking to officers who were called to the scene after a woman alleged that the rapper assaulted her before he left the area in hi... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Cam’ron Dropped His Sophomore ‘S.D.E.’ Album 23 Years Ago

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September 19, 2023

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On this date in 2000, Dipset general Cam'ron released his second album Sports, Drugs And Entertainment on Untertainment Records, which was owned by his former manager Lance "Un" Rivera. Originally titled Th... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane Dropped ‘It’s A Big Daddy Thing’ LP 34 Years Ago

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September 19, 2023

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On this day in 1989, Big Daddy Kane released his sophomore album It's a Big Daddy Thing on the Warner Bros./Cold Chillin label. Along with being a successful follow up to Kane's classic debut, this album was t... Read Article

[WATCH] Sexyy Red Continues Performance As Fight Breaks Out During Show

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September 18, 2023

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“SkeeYee” rapper Sexyy Red has been making a name for herself with her viral hit, but over the weekend, a brawl broke out at one of her performances and the meleé didn't even phase the young St. Louis rapstres... Read Article

Second Model Found Dead in Downtown Los Angeles Apartment In A Week

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September 18, 2023

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Reports have confirmed that Nichole “Nikki” Coats was found dead in her Downtown L.A. apartment, which is the second model to be found in DTLA within in a week. She was 32 years old. The young model's mothe... Read Article

Stephen Marley Drops ‘Old Soul’ LP, First Album In Seven Years

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September 18, 2023

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the 8x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Stephen Marley has released Old Soul, his first full-length project since 2016, available now on all digital platforms via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghett... Read Article

Jay-Z Adds “Dead Presidents” GS 300 Lexus To Book Of Hov Exhibit

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September 15, 2023

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Hip Hop billionaire Jay-Z made American history with the installation of his 'Book Of Hov' installation in the Brooklyn Public Library in the borough's Grand Army Plaza, which will be on display until the end ... Read Article

One Person Dead Following Shooting Near Sexyy Red Video Shoot

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September 15, 2023

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Reports have confirmed that a video shoot for Detroit rapstress Sexyy Red turned daily when gunfire erupted, injuring two people and killing one. The shooting occurred on Thursday (September 14) at the Oak... Read Article

Kodak Black Artist Syko Bob’s Mother Reportedly Shot and Killed in Florida

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September 14, 2023

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Several news reports have confirmed that Florida artist and Kodak Black's artist Syko Bob has lost his mother after she was shot and killed in Broward County. There are very little details about the shootin... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Drops His Sophomore ‘N***a Please’ LP 24 Years Ago

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September 14, 2023

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On this day in 1999, the late great Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan released his second LP Ni**a Please on the Elektra label. Before it's release, ODB was quoted saying that the then-untitled album had ... Read Article

Happy 50th Birthday To Queensbridge Rap Legend Nas!

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September 14, 2023

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Today marks the 50th birthday of one of hip-hop's most treasured lyricists, Nas. By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop h... Read Article

YSL Polo Has Charges Dropped In YSL RICO Case

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September 14, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that District Attorney in Fulton County has made the decision to drop all charges against YSL Polo, who was originally charged with two counts of first degree murder. Polo, whose... Read Article

Vic Mensa Reveals ‘VICTOR’ Album Features Tracklist

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September 13, 2023

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Vic Mensa officially shared an updated tracklist for his forthcoming sophomore album VICTOR (out this Friday). The new project will include features from Omari Hardwick, Jay Electronica, Common, Rapsody, DIXSO... Read Article

Metro Boomin To Perform At Red Bull Symphonic Alongside Full-Scale Orchestra and Conductor Anthony Parnther

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September 13, 2023

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Red Bull announced today that GRAMMY® Award-winning diamond-certified producer, DJ, and artist Metro Boomin will take the stage on October 26 in Los Angeles for a historic, one-night-only orchestral concert ex... Read Article