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Bilal, Questlove, Common And Robert Glasper Announce New Live Album ‘Live at Glasshaus’

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

Next week (5/10), Grammy-winning and Philly-bred psychedelic-soul legend Bilal will announce his newest project, Live at Glasshaus, a live album featuring an all-star backing band consisting of Common, Questlove, Robert Glasper,...

Today In Hip Hop History: Jaz-O Dropped His Debut Album ‘Word To The Jaz’ 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

On this date in 1989, Brooklyn emcee Jaz-O released his debut LP, Word To The Jaz, on the EMI USA...

Lil Tjay Arrested By Feds In Miami Airport On His Birthday

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

Several reports have confirmed that Bronx rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border...

Journalist And NYC Influencer Dallas Penn Dead At 54

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

The Hip-Hop community is saddened by the unexpected passing of Hip-Hop journalist and NYC culture influencer Dallas Penn. His wife,...

Camron Says He and Mase Have An Album Together, But They Can’t Put It Out

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

According to Dipset head honcho and It Is What It Is podcast's Camron, claims that he and co-host Mase have...

Today In Hip Hop History: Kwame Dropped His Sophomore LP ‘A Day in the Life: A Pokadelick Adventure’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

On this date in 1990, Queens native Kwame Holland released the second album of his career, A Day in the...

Remy Ma Partners With Parti.com For PPV Rap Battles During F1 Weekend In Miami

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

Remy Ma, the Grammy-nominated artist and pioneer in the hip-hop industry, is set to captivate audiences with an electrifying weekend...

R&B Sensation Tinashe Sued By Australian Producer for Stealing Music

Sha Be Allah

May 21, 2020

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According to a report from TheBlast, R&B songstress Tinashe has been named in a federal lawsuit, accused of copyright infringement and fraudulent representation for allegedly stealing music from an Austral... Read Article

Roddy Ricch Cops 7 Diamond Championship Rings For Crew Following Grammy Win

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May 21, 2020

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Compton rapper Roddy Ricch copped his entire crew diamond-encrusted rings that resemble sports championship rings after bringing home the golden phonograph for his Grammy win. Created by celebrity jeweler E... Read Article

‘In The House’ Actress, Maia Campbell, Arrested in Illegal Street Racing Bust In ATL

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May 21, 2020

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According to confirmed reports, former actress Maia Campbell was one of 44 people arrested in an illegal street racing bust in Atlanta. The 43-year-old former thespian is best known for her role on In The H... Read Article

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Happy Birthday Notorious B.I.G.! (R.I.P.) 10 Memorable Biggie Verses

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May 21, 2020

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Today, "the greatest rapper of all time" was born; Brooklyn’s own Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G. Smalls had the game on lock before an unknown suspect gunned him down on March 9, 199... Read Article

BET to Host Annual Award Show Virtually

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May 20, 2020

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The show goes on. COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of many events, festivals, and celebrations, but not The BET Awards. The annual award show will be hosted virtually amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. BET will... Read Article

Fat Joe: I Don’t Think Anyone Can F*** With Eminem In Verzuz Battle

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May 20, 2020

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While choppin' it up on the Drink Champs livestream with N.O.R.E., DJ EFN and Lenny S about the possibility of a DMX vs. Eminem Verzuz battle, Fat Joe made his opinion very clear cut; nobody can eff with Mr. M... Read Article

50 Cent: Street Artist LushSux Needs An A** Whooping Bad

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May 20, 2020

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An Australian street artist has been painting some really "creative" images of 50 Cent and the G-Unit general isn't too happy about it. Earlier this month, the muralist painted an image of Fif's face with d... Read Article

L.A. Seeking to Reopen All Businesses and Economy By 4th of July

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May 20, 2020

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According to a report from Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles County is looking to lift lockdown restrictions and reopen its economy by July 4. L.A. has set an official date for a "safe reopening" of its econo... Read Article

‘Ink Master’ Star Daniel Silva Hit With Murder Charge in Death of Corey LaBarrie

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May 20, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, a well-known tattoo artist from reality contest show Ink Master was charged with second-degree murder in the vehicular death of YouTube star Corey LaBarrie. 26-year-o... Read Article

Happy 48th Birthday to ‘The Dragon’ Busta Rhymes!

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May 20, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, we celebrate the birth of one of the most flamboyant and ostentatious personalities in Hip Hop. Today in 1972, the legend Busta Rhymes was born in Brooklyn, New York. The 11... Read Article

[WATCH] Charlamagne Tha God Says African-Americans Should Buy Firearms So They Don’t Die Like Ahmaud Arbery

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May 19, 2020

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Look at Charlamagne talking like Brother Malcolm! In a shocking statement that bewildered both MSNBC host Alex Witt and Al Sharpton, Power 105 radio personality stated that he wished that shooting death vic... Read Article

[WATCH] 2017 Bodycam Footage Shows GA Police Failed Attempt to Tase Ahmaud Arbery

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May 19, 2020

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Everyone from common citizens to celebrities has weighed in on the shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery caught on video, however, new footage has emerged that may show a cause of why a former Glenn Coun... Read Article

The Source Magazine Mourns the Passing of Graffiti Legend “KANG” KEZ5 YKK

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May 19, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, infamous NYC graffiti writer KEZ5 YKK died last week on Mother's Day in Bushwick, Brooklyn just 24 hours after being released from the hospital. He was 45 years old.&nbs... Read Article

‘Twilight’ Actor Gregory Boyce Dead at Age 30 From Apparent Overdose

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May 19, 2020

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According to a statement on social media from his mother, Twilight actor Gregory Boyce and his girlfriend were found dead in their apartment in Las Vegas. Boyce was 30 years old. Even though an official... Read Article

[WATCH] Trump Aide: China Used Travelers to ‘Seed Coronavirus Infections

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May 19, 2020

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While scientists and government officials are trying to find a solution to contain the deadly COVID-19 virus, the Trump administration insists that China needs to take responsibility for the pandemic faced by ... Read Article

[WATCH] LL Cool J Says He’s Down For Verzuz Battle With Nas

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May 19, 2020

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With Swizz Beatz seemingly playing the role of Don King in the Verzuz world of battles of the hits, the matchups and the challenges keep on coming, but this potential Queens-boro battle between the generations... Read Article

Five Members of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Security Team Indicted For NYC Robbery Including Former NY Detective

Billboard Removes Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Chart History

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May 18, 2020

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is the king of trolling and beef. Since his release from prison early last month, the colorful rapper has picked up where he left off in 2018. He has already got into it with several rappers al... Read Article

FDA: Trucks Used to Store Bodies of Coronavirus Victims Can Still Be Used for Food Transport

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May 18, 2020

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With many states reopening and lifting their stay at home restrictions, some people are skeptical of the government's objective of keeping the country's citizens safe. The record number of deaths during the pa... Read Article

New Canadian Study Reportedly Says Marijuana May Prevent The Coronavirus

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May 18, 2020

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According to a study being conducted at Canada's University of Lethbridge, scientists are now theorizing that certain marijuana strains could possibly prevent COVID-19 infection. Researchers at the Calgary ... Read Article

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Usher Criticized For Saying Nicki Minaj is a ‘Product of Lil Kim’

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May 18, 2020

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After a brief chop-up session with Swizz Beatz on Instagram Live, which including a conversation about the Nelly vs. Ludacris Verzuz battle and the wifi issues faced by the Country Grammar rapper. Swizz opened... Read Article