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[WATCH] Big Daddy Kane Blames Drake Fans For Ruining The Essence Of Hip Hop Battles

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

There is no doubt that Big Daddy Kane is one of the most prolific and respected emcees within the culture...

Travis Scott Announces More European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Travis Scott continues to command the global stage with his groundbreaking UTOPIA – CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR, having sold out all European tour...

[WATCH] Uncle Luke Talks Failed Attempts At Trying To Squash Beef Between Biggie And Tupac

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Speaking on Instagram Live over the weekend, Miami Hip Hop pioneer Uncle Luke delved into his unsuccessful efforts to try...

Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as "PMD", one half of EPMD EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New...

Today In Hip Hop History: Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

On this date in 2008, the Terror Squad's First Lady Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years behind bars in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

[WATCH] R. Kelly’s Tour Manager Says That The Singer Tried to Have Sex With Him

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2019

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With all of the controversy surrounding troubled R&B legend R. Kelly after the release of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary series, it's hard to imagine that the skeletons will ever stop coming out of the ...

50 Cent Announces Casting Call For Upcoming ‘BMF’ Flick

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2019

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In an otherwise normal IG post, which isn't often for the rapper/mogul 50 Cent, the Queens-bred exec calls on the public for actors for his upcoming series about the Detroit-based BMF drug organization. ...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas and Kelis Got Married 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2019

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On this date in 2005, Queensbridge rap king Nasir Jones aka Nas and sultry Star Trak songstress Kelis Rogers tied the knot in Holy Hip-Hop matrimony in Atlanta, Georgia. The two got hitched at the Morningsid...

Millions of Americans May Lose SNAP/Food Stamp Benefits if Government Shutdown Continues

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2019

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America is in disarray amidst the current government shutdown due to President Trump's insistence on building a wall along the United States' Southern border, but the people who will be impacted the most will b...

San Diego Police Shoot Nick Cannon’s Artist Ryan Bowers

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January 8, 2019

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The San Diego Police Department has revealed the victim of a police-involved shooting and it's been reported that the victim was an up and coming rapper named Ryan Bowers. Bowers is 23 years old. Media re...

SOURCE LATINO: President Trump To Talk About ‘Border Crisis’ In Televised Address

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January 8, 2019

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President Donald Trump will make his case to Americans on Tuesday that a “crisis” at the U.S. border with Mexico requires a wall in a prime-time address aimed at building support for a campaign promise that has...

LOOK! Tekashi 6ix9ine’s First Prison Pic Released By Rapper’s GF

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2019

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Looks like he's doing fine! The first pic of Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine in prison has surfaced after his gf posted a photo of the two together. The controversial Gummo rapper is currently incarcerate...

Tennessee Governor Grants Clemency To Cyntoia Brown

Sha Be Allah

January 7, 2019

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Governor Bill Haslam has granted executive clemency to Cyntoia Brown by commuting her life sentence. The governor's office announced the decision Monday morning. She will be released to parole supervision on...

Suspect Arrested and Charged in the Murder of 7-Year-Old Jazmine Barnes

Sha Be Allah

January 7, 2019

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Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a seven-year-old girl in Houston. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday 20-year-old Eric Black Jr. has been charged with capital murder. Black ...

Former ‘106 And Park’ Host A.J. Calloway Accused By Three Women Of Sexual Assault

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January 7, 2019

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Former 106 & Park co-host A.J. Calloway became the subject of another set of sexual assault accusations on Friday when the Daily Beast published the accounts of two anonymous women who said the TV personali...

The IRS Will Not Be Issuing Tax Refunds During Government Shutdown

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2019

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USA Today reported the partial government shutdown, caused by a deadlock in negotiations between President Donald Trump and Congress over border security, could cause the Internal Revenue Service to delay issui...

DeAndre Hopkins Donates NFL Playoff Check To Help Murdered Girl’s Family In Houston

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January 4, 2019

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In the wake of Jazmine Barnes' family mourning her horrific death, Houston Texans' DeAndre Hopkins has stepped in and pledged his playoff check to the Barnes family to help with funeral costs and support Sherif...

President Trump and Congressional Leaders Set to Meet About Border Wall, Government Shutdown

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2019

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As a partial U.S. government shutdown hit the two-week mark, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders prepared to meet today over ways to break an impasse pitting his demand for building a border wall a...

Gucci Mane, Lil Pump and Smokepurpp Form ‘Gucci Gang’ Super-group For Coachella

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January 3, 2019

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Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, and Smokepurpp have been revealed as members of a supergroup called "Gucci Gang," with the trio confirmed to perform at Coachella 2019. The iconic California festival yesterday revealed...

R. Kelly Threatens To Sue Over ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Documentary Series

Sha Be Allah

January 3, 2019

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This should be good. Set to premiere tonight on the Lifetime Network, Surviving R. Kelly could be the most-watched documentary series of 2019, but R. Kelly promises to keep the show off the air due to its of...

[WATCH] Trina Predicts ‘War’ With Trick Daddy In ‘Love And Hip Hop: Miami’ Trailer

Sha Be Allah

January 2, 2019

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Say it ain't so! Do the King and Queen of Miami Hip-Hop have authentic beef? Well, according to the Diamond Princess, it ain't all peaches and cream, which all will be revealed in this season of Love & H...

Uncle Murda Calls Out Travis Scott On “Rap Up 2018” For His Comments On Mike Brown Being Killed By Police

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January 2, 2019

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Besides being a shit starter in the rap game, Lenny Grant has always been outspoken against police brutality and he doesn't hold back when he hears that Travis Scott is pro-police. Besides the laughs for You...

Kanye West and Coachella Fall Out Over Performance Dispute

Sha Be Allah

January 2, 2019

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Yeezy and Coachella cannot see eye to eye, so no Yeezy at this year's festival. According to a report from TMZ, Kanye West will not be headlining the 2019 Coachella Festival as scheduled due to creative diff...

Jay Z and Beyonce Apeshit Everything Is Love

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Challenge Their Fans to Become Vegans

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January 2, 2019

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To begin the new year, mega power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z have placed a challenge before their allegiance of fans. The duo is challenging their fandom to try veganism. Both Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who co-wrote t...

Tekashi 6ix9ine Offers Up $1.5M In New Bail Package

Sha Be Allah

January 2, 2019

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The new year may just spring Tekashi from federal custody if $1.5 million and his word is enough for a judge to let him out until his scheduled hearing later this month. With the 22 year old rapper's trial n...