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Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft...

Pharrell Williams Pens Foreword For Celeb Photo Book ‘Big Shots!! Vol. 2’

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

n 2017, Phillip Leeds released the critically-acclaimed & wildly popular book BIG SHOTS! (Rizzoli). Described at the time as capturing a generation...

[WATCH] Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Argue About Who Has The Best Career On The Silver Screen

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

In a truthful, yet hilarious back and forth banter, G-Unit soldiers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda got into a heated...

UnitedMasters, Ally And Earn Your Leisure Kick Off Creator Investment Tour In Charlotte

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The highly anticipated Earn Your Masters experience is set to embark on its three-city tour, commencing in Charlotte, N.C., on April 27....

[WATCH] Scarface Recalls When Tupac ‘Blew His High’ With Police Prank

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

During a recent performance on his Behind The Desk Experience Tour, Dirty South Hip Hop legend Scarface paid tribute to...

Saweetie Exposes Quavo DM After He Mentions Her On Chris Brown Diss Record

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The back and forth on wax between R&B crooner Chris Brown and Migos member Quavo has taken another unexpected turn...

Artists From Defunct “5 Pointz” Graffiti Mecca Awarded $6.7 M In Federal Court

Sha Be Allah

February 13, 2018

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Just a few months after a jury ruled that Jerry Wolkoff, the developer behind the 5 Pointz site, had illegally whitewashed the work of dozens of artists, the judge on the case has now settled on a compensation ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: 2Pac Releases ‘All Eyez On Me’ LP 22 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 13, 2018

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22 years ago today, the Hip Hop legend 2Pac officially released his fourth album "All Eyez On Me" on Death Row Records and Interscope Records. The album featured five singles with two topping number one on t... Read Article

Moneybagg Yo Has Unveiled The Tracklisting For ‘2 Heartless’

Brad Washington

February 12, 2018

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Moneybagg Yo is expected to drop his latest project 2 Heartless on Wednesday, for Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) and he just unveiled the tracklisting for the project. The project is the follow up to last years' Hea... Read Article

San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Reuben Foster Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested Sunday for allegedly committing domestic violence and having illegal weapons. The 2017 first-round draft pick was also arrested and charged with seco... Read Article

State Of NY Sues Harvey Weinstein, Weinstein Co. Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued the Weinstein Company and Harvey Weinstein on Sunday alleging years of sexual harassment and misconduct by the movie producer, in a move that could jeopardize ... Read Article

‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Graces Time Magazine Cover, First Time Ever For Marvel Movie

Sha Be Allah

February 12, 2018

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Move over Iron Man, there's a new sheriff in town and his name is T'Challa. The upcoming Black Panther movie has made Marvel Cinematic Universe history by earning the cover of Time Magazine, which is a first... Read Article

Matt Barnes Announces Production For New Huey Newton Biopic Film

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February 12, 2018

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In December of 2017, Matt Barnes took to Instagram to announce his retirement from the NBA after a successful fifteen year stint. As apart of his announcement he made it very clear that his new goals involve be... Read Article

Don Cannon Says Lil Uzi Vert Can “Straight Rap” Like Meek Mill, He Just Chooses Not To

Brad Washington

February 11, 2018

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Lil Uzi Vert has built his name on hooks, melody and a penchant on songwriting. This type of style probably wouldn’t appeal to hip hop heads, but Don Cannon recently revealed that Uzi has the ability to do so. ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Kanye West Releases His ‘College Dropout’ LP 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2018

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On this date in 2004, Def Jam Records through the Roc-A-Fella imprint dropped the debut album of the uber talented producer/emcee Kanye West properly entitled College Dropout. The LP debuted at number two on th... Read Article

Jay-Z Leads Trayvon Martin “Peace Walk And Peace Talk”

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2018

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Hip Hop mogul Jay Z joined hundreds of marchers today for the sixth annual Peace Walk & Peace Talk. The rally honors victim of gun violence, including Trayvon Martin, a Miami Gardens native who was fatally shot... Read Article

Reebok Unites Two Style Icons: The Workout Plus Sneaker And Lil Yachty

Sha Be Allah

February 9, 2018

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On Wednesday, global fitness lifestyle brand Reebok joined forces with international rapper and brand partner Lil Yachty to host an unforgettable fashion and music experience celebrating the iconic Reebok Worko... Read Article

Queens HS Student Banned From Wearing His Real Name “Malcolm X” On Sweatshirt

Sha Be Allah

February 9, 2018

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All hie wanted was his name on his high school sweater. 17 year old Malcolm Xavier Combs wanted to get the name “Malcolm X” printed on the back of his senior sweater from Christ the King High School in Queen... Read Article

White House Senior Staffer Resigns After Domestic Abuse Allegations

Sha Be Allah

February 8, 2018

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Rob Porter, a White House staffer largely responsible for controlling the flow of information to President Trump, is resigning following allegations of domestic abuse. Two ex-wives have accused Porter of phy... Read Article

#BlackLivesMatter Activist Shot And Killed In Lousiana

Sha Be Allah

February 8, 2018

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A Black Lives Matter activist who went viral for trying to take down a Confederate flag during a protest on live TV was fatally shot in Louisiana on Tuesday, according to police. Muhiyidin Elamin Moye, who w... Read Article

Anderson .Paak Say That Dr. Dre Has A ‘Heavy Role’ With His New Project

Brad Washington

February 7, 2018

The critically acclaimed Anderson .Paak says his third solo effort is t expected to release this year. In 2016, .Paak had a banner year, releasing his second solo album as Anderson .Paak (previously Breezy Love... Read Article

Quincy Jones Says That Michael Jackson Stole Songs

Brad Washington

February 7, 2018

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Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones is perhaps the best artist/producer duo in pop history. But Jones memories of the deceased pop star wasn't always pleasant. Today, (Feb. 7) Vulture released a candid interview w... Read Article

Google Taps Nas For Exclusive Black History Moment

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February 7, 2018

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One of the most prolific emcees of our generation, Nasir "Nas" Jones partners with Google Arts and Culture as they launch their most extensive online collection of Black History and Culture at g.co/blackhistory... Read Article

Former Supreme Brand Ambassador Aaron Bondaroff Accused of Sexual Misconduct

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February 7, 2018

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Aaron Bondaroff has been accused of sexual misconduct by three different women. Bondaroff helped run Supreme’s first store in 1994 and in 2001 launched his own brand, aNYthing. In 2008, he co-founded the Moran ... Read Article

Jim Carrey Wants Everyone to “Dump” Facebook Stock, Says They “Profited” from Russian interference in the 2016 US Election

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February 7, 2018

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On Tuesday afternoon, actor and comedian Jim Carrey took to Twitter to his 17.5 million followers, and announced that he's selling his Facebook stock and deleting his Facebook page because of Russia. The Comedi... Read Article

North Carolina Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested For Robbing A Bank

Sha Be Allah

February 7, 2018

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A sheriff’s deputy in Davidson County, North Carolina, was fired Tuesday for allegedly robbing a bank in Rowan County, N.C. Davidson County Sheriff David Grice said Jeff Athey was accused of robbing the F&M ... Read Article