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[WATCH] G. Dep Says Technology Is Making It Hard To Adjust After Prison Life

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After serving over 13 years behind bars for murder, former Bad Boy artist G. Dep admits that paying for items...

Rick Ross Responds to Birdman Supporting Drake During Rap Beef

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Birdman made a public statement about Drake during his array of beefs. Hitting Instagram, Birdman posted a message. "@ChampagnePapi I'm...

Pras Denied First Attempt At Overturning Political Conspiracy Conviction

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

According to several confirmed reports, the first attempt to have the federal conspiracy conviction overturned for Pras of The Fugees...

Rick Ross Claims Drake Got Nose Job, Drake Says Ross Is On Weight Loss Drugs

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After a week of back and forth on wax between Drake and Rick Ross, things seem to have gotten a...

Museum of Graffiti Hosts Traveling Exhibition “Sneaker Stories” Presented By Modelo

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

The Museum of Graffiti proudly announces the launch of "Sneaker Stories," presented by Modelo, a groundbreaking exhibition that delves into the historical ties and...

Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Released The Controversial Visuals For ‘Hate Me Now’ 25 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens legend Nas released the video for his hit single, "Hate Me Now."...

Happy 50th Birthday to Da Brat!

By Sha Be Allah / April 14, 2024

Da Brat aka Shawntae Harris was born in Joliet, Illinois on this day 50 years ago. The Grammy-nominated rapper/actress/radio host...

Belly & NAV Team Up for “Maintain”

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April 7, 2018

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Belly teams up with NAV for a new track titled "Maintain." The Canadian pair are two of the latest buzz-worthy artists rising from Canada. With Belly being signed to Roc Nation and NAV being XO's protégé, the s... Read Article

Roy Woods Announces Say Less UK & Europe Tour

Haleemakhan

April 7, 2018

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Roy Woods is currently on his Say Less North America Tour. His buzz has been ever since going up with a whole lot of fans embracing him in his new and improved demeanor with starstruck stage presence. OVO's you... Read Article

R&B Throwback Track Of The Week: Rihanna’s “Sex With Me”

Brad Washington

April 6, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KpVE1fBnQs Generally, there are three different categories of R&B/pop artists. There are those who can write and produce good material but overall lack the star power as ... Read Article

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Three Charged After 420 Grams Of Weed, Codeine, Xanax Found On Migos Tour Bus

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2018

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Three people were charged in North Carolina after police said they found drugs on a tour bus for Hip Hop trio Migos following a concert Thursday. According to Boone, NC Police, officers working security for ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Releases His Third LP ‘I Am’ 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2018

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas' third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and went on to be certified double platinum in the United States. ... Read Article

First Dr. Octagon Album Dropped Today After 22 Years

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April 6, 2018

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In 1996 the collaborative effort between Kool Keith, Dan The Automator and DJ Q-Bert resulted in the unconventional but widely regarded cult classic, Dr Octagonecologyst – A tale of an extra-terrestrial time tr... Read Article

Opioid Addiction Care Costs Employers $2.6B A Year

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2018

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A new report shows large employers spent $2.6 billion to treat opioid addiction and overdoses in 2016, an eightfold increase since 2004. More than half went to treat employees' children. The analysis release... Read Article

NYPD Fatally Shoot Unarmed, Bipolar Black Man Holding A Metal Pipe

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2018

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Police officers in New York City fatally shot an unarmed black man who was pointing what appeared to be a gun at them on Wednesday, police said. The object turned out to be a metal pipe with a knob on the en... Read Article

Kim Kardashian Shares First-Ever Photo Of Her And Ye’s Family Of Five

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2018

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Kim Kardashian has shared the first family portrait to feature the newest addition to the Kardashian-West family - baby daughter Chicago. On Wednesday afternoon the reality star, 37, uploaded a picture of he... Read Article

Zaia’s Debut EP “Drive” Set to Release Tomorrow

Tanaja Hill

April 4, 2018

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Tomorrow 20 year old Atlanta based rapper/songwriter Zaia is set to release his debut EP, Drive. Zaia says it's his first EP, but by the sound of it, you'd think he was a music industry vet already. Zaia is... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Album Released 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2018

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous LP to be released by the first "Latin to go platinum" entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away just... Read Article

[WATCH] Safaree Cries On Power 105 After Being Robbed At Gunpoint

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2018

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Anybody can get it. This was proved yesterday after Safaree appeared on Angie Martinez's show on Power 105 distraught after just being robbed at gunpoint by two armed assailants. See below as Meek Mill's arc... Read Article

3 Wounded In YouTube HQ Shooting In California. Shooter Commits Suicide

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2018

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A woman who had voiced complaints online about YouTube opened fire with a handgun at the tech company’s headquarters near San Francisco on Tuesday, wounding three people before shooting herself dead. It was ... Read Article

The Weeknd Suing Realtor Over ‘Starboy’ Trademark

Danielle Perry

April 3, 2018

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American singer The Weeknd is in a legal battle for exclusive trademark to the name of his Grammy-Award winning album, Starboy. According to the report by TMZ, a realtor named Eyum Talasazan filed for the "S... Read Article

Judge For Meek Mill Rejects Request To Consider New Sentence

Sha Be Allah

April 3, 2018

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The Philadelphia judge who has been the target of wrath from Meek Mill fans is standing her ground, saying she “committed no error.” She also again denied a defense request for bail. Common Pleas Court Judge... Read Article

[WATCH] Houston Man Shot In The Head On Facebook Live, Woman Taken Into Custody

Sha Be Allah

April 3, 2018

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A Texas man is fighting for his life after a Facebook Live post went all wrong. 26 year old Devyn Holmes is in critical condition after he was shot in the head on April Fools Day in a Houston parking lot. ... Read Article

Why Did Blac Chyna Wild Out At Six Flags?

Sha Be Allah

April 2, 2018

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Blac Chyna did not have a pleasant Easter Sunday with the kids. The Kardashian baby mama was seen getting into an apparent altercation at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, swinging around a p... Read Article

“Affluenza Teen” Ethan Couch Released From Jail After Serving Two Years For Four Drunk Driving Deaths

Sha Be Allah

April 2, 2018

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Ethan Couch, the young Texas man at the center of the so-called "affluenza" case, was released from jail this morning. Couch, now 20, was sentenced to two years in Tarrant County jail after violating his pro... Read Article

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Fabolous Thanks His Fans & Supporters At Concert, But Will They Be There For The Longhaul?

Brad Washington

April 2, 2018

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Fabolous is in hot water after allegations of domestic violence against the mother of his children, Emily B. Because of the allegations being claimed, he was arrested last Wednesday (March 28.) To make matters ... Read Article

Diddy Has Every Right To Be Mad At The Stephon Clark Autopsy

Brad Washington

April 2, 2018

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On the evening of March 18, 22 year-old Stephon Clark was gunned down by two members of the Sacramento Police Department. The two members of the police force shot Clark eight times-six times in the ba... Read Article