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Kanye West Decides To Call It Quits On Yeezy Porn

By Sha Be Allah / May 8, 2024

Kanye West has seemingly aborted his plan to open a pornography division of his Yeezy brand. As pointed out by Kurrco on Tuesday (May...

Today In Hip Hop History: T.I. Kicked Alfamega Off Grand Hustle Roster 15 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 8, 2024

On this date in 2009, T. I. was forced to boot a fellow Atlanta rapper off of his Grand Hustle...

The Source Magazine Remembers Chris Lighty Eleven Years Later On His Birthday

By Sha Be Allah / May 8, 2024

Even though Baby Chris didn't recognize his birthday, we do by celebrating his works even after his untimely death. Today...

Drake’s OVO Store In London Vandalized With Kendrick Lamar Lyrics Amid Beef

By Sha Be Allah / May 7, 2024

Earlier today (May 7), Drake's OVO store in London was vandalized in the midst of his beef with Kendrick Lamar....

Today In Hip Hop History: Public Enemy’s DJ Dropped ‘Terminator X and The Valley Of The Jeep Beats’ LP 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 7, 2024

On this date in 1991, the DJ that "speaks with his hands" dropped his own full length album shortly after...

Mashonda Tifrere Presents ‘I Never Really Knew You’ Exhibit Opening May 15 In Los Angeles

By Sha Be Allah / May 7, 2024

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Art Genesis founder Mashonda Tifrere has curated “I Never Really Knew You …,”...

Travis Scott Announces European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

By Sha Be Allah / May 7, 2024

Following his SOLD-OUT 2023 North American UTOPIA - Circus Maximus Tour and record-breaking No.1 album UTOPIA, Travis Scott's UTOPIA - Circus Maximus Tour is set to continue this summer...

President Trump To Impose Total Ban On German Luxury Cars

Sha Be Allah

May 31, 2018

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President Trump wants to impose a total ban on the imports of German luxury cars, according to a new report from German magazine WirtschaftsWoche. Several U.S. and European diplomats told the news outlets th... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine Banned For Life From Ace Of Diamonds Because Of Strip Club Brawl

Sha Be Allah

May 31, 2018

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One thing you can count on with controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine; that Brooklyn bullshit...he's on it! As if getting into a altercation with Casanova 2x's camp where shots were fired inside of Brooklyn'... Read Article

Louisiana’s Southern University Will Be First HBCU To Research Medical Marijuana

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May 31, 2018

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A historically Black university in Louisiana is trying to make its mark in the medical marijuana industry. Southern University and Agricultural and Medicinal College in Baton Rouge will launch a medical mari... Read Article

Spotify CEO Admits That Anti-Hate Policy Banning R. Kelly, XXXtencion Music Was “Rolled Out Wrong”

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May 31, 2018

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Spotify's CEO said Wednesday the music-streaming service could have done a better job informing the world about its playlist ban, conceding the company "screwed up." Earlier this month, Spotify initiated a n... Read Article

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Drake’s Dad Flips Out In Transphobic Tirade Against Wendy Williams

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May 31, 2018

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The Pusha T vs. Drake beef has recruited more warriors to the battleground. This time, it's Wendy Williams and Drake's dad. Dennis Graham responded to Williams' segment on the two rappers currently embroiled... Read Article

Parkland School Shooter Planned The Shooting On Cell Phone Video

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May 31, 2018

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In three chilling cellphone video clips, two of which appear to have been recorded on the day of the tragic Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Nikolas Cruz calmly outlines his plans of ki... Read Article

Police Bodycam Footage Shows Jersey Shore Beachgoer Getting Punched, Arrested

Sha Be Allah

May 31, 2018

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Wildwood, NJ Police on Wednesday released three separate body camera video clips from a violent arrest Saturday on the beach. The video shows Emily Weinman, 20, of Philadelphia, apparently refusing to give o... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Boogie Down Productions’ ‘By All Means Necessary’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

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May 31, 2018

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On this day in 1988, Boogie Down Productions dropped one of the best and most influential albums of all time. It was widely seen as one of, if not the first, politically conscious efforts in Hip Hop KRS-One ... Read Article

President Trump Says ‘Filthy’ Jay-Z Makes Him ‘Look Like The Most Clean-Cut Human Being On Earth’

Sha Be Allah

May 30, 2018

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On the campaign trail in Nashville, Tennessee, President Donald Trump didn't address the racist comment by actress Roseanne Barr, but instead directing his attention to Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z. People continued ... Read Article

The Discovery Channel’s ‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Blake Painter Dead at 38

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May 30, 2018

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Deadliest Catch star Blake Painter has died at the age of 38, E! News can confirm. A spokesperson with the Clastop County Sheriff's office says Painter's body was discovered by friends in his Oregon residen... Read Article

Kid Cudi Says He Wrote ‘Soundtrack To My Life’ From ‘An Ignorant Standpoint’

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May 30, 2018

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Rapper Kid Cudi released his cult-classic Man on the Moon: The End of Day in September 2009 and the albums second track, "Soundtrack To My Life" instantly became a fan favorite that has stood the test of time. ... Read Article

Netflix And ESPN Announce 10-Hour Michael Jordan Documentary Coming In 2019

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May 30, 2018

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ESPN Films and Netflix are teaming on The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary series about basketball icon Michael Jordan for premiere in 2019. Directed by Jason Hehir (The Fab Five, The ’85 Bears, Andre the G... Read Article

Samsung Reveals New Galaxy Note 9, Allegedly Kills iPhone X

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May 29, 2018

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, rumoured to be "crown" king of the smartphones in 2018, has leaked with some lofty specs befitting of phone royalty indeed. The iPhone X throne looks in real trouble of being taken. ... Read Article

[WATCH] Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Booed At Yankee Stadium On His Birthday

Sha Be Allah

May 29, 2018

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President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani attended a New York Yankees game on Memorial Day where he was wished a Happy Birthday and then resoundingly booed by most of the stadium. The 74-year-old former Mayor o... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Fat Boys Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 34 Years Ago

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May 29, 2018

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The Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album May 29, 1984, exactly 34 years ago today (May 29). The Brooklyn trio, comprised of Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock-Ski, and The Human Beat Box or "Buffy," helped... Read Article

19 Year Old Rising Basketball Star James Hampton Dies During Game At Nike Event In Virginia

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May 27, 2018

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According to several confirmed reports, a high school basketball player died Saturday night after collapsing while playing in an AAU event in Virginia. James Hampton, 19, was playing for Team United, a Charlott... Read Article

Happy 43rd Birthday To Andre 3 Stacks!

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May 27, 2018

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Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000, has a Birthday today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flow, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his... Read Article

ACLU: Border Agents Have Physically Abused Migrant Children

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2018

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A scathing report released this week alleges that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents neglected and abused more than 100 migrant children who were in their custody. The report, from the American ... Read Article

NYPD Blames 50 Cent And #GetTheStrap Hashtag For Harassment, Threats Of Violence

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May 25, 2018

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Everybody knows that 50 Cent has one of the hottest IG accounts on the Gram, but his antics are attracting the wrong kind of heat. Mainly the NYPD. 50 Cent gave his two cents on the current events by posting... Read Article

Eight Women Accuse Morgan Freeman Of Sexual Misconduct

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May 25, 2018

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Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is the latest Hollywood figure to face allegations of sexual misconduct. News giant CNN says they spoke with eight women who claimed to be victims of harassment by Freeman. ... Read Article