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[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...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

50 Cent Urges Quavo To Fire Back After Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” Diss

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

In an unexpected fashion that seemed harder than most rappers' recent diss tracks, Chris Brown dropped a scathing diss track...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Digital Underground’s Shock G Three Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

On this date in 2021, Gregory Jacobs aka Shock G of the legendary Digital Underground, passed away in his home...

‘Black Panther’ Sells More Advanced Tickets Than Any Other Marvel Movie

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2018

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It's looking like Marvel's Black Panther is shaping up to be a huge box office success. Tickets for the Ryan Coogler-directed film went on sale on Monday following the new trailer that was released and it has a... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Wu Tang Clan’s GZA Drops His Debut ‘Liquid Swords’ LP 22 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2018

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On this date in 1995, the head of the Wu's "Voltron" released his first solo LP "We form like Voltron and GZA happens to be the head." -Method Man After appearing as the closer on the Wu Tang's premiere s... Read Article

Largest Technology Show In The World Loses Electricity At Las Vegas Convention Center

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2018

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The power went out Wednesday in two halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show. At 11:15 a.m. local time on the second day of CES, power cut out in the... Read Article

“Sell Drugsz” Rapper Montana Millz Gets 3 Years For Heroin Trafficking

Sha Be Allah

January 11, 2018

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A Rhode Island rapper whose songs include "Sell Drugsz" and "Feds Watching" was sentenced this week to three years in federal prison for trafficking heroin and fentanyl. Michael Persaud, aka "Montana Millz,"... Read Article

Producer Sonny Digital Gives His Take On Labels Paying Producers

Brad Washington

January 10, 2018

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So far, 2018 has seen its fair share of coverage regarding the lack of appropriate pay for hip hop producers. Beatsmith’s such as DJ Mustard, TM88 and J.U.S.T.I.C.E League have helped drive the conversation for... Read Article

Harvey Weinstein Slapped At A Resort In Arizona

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January 10, 2018

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What did the five fingers say to the face? SLAP! Well, that's what a drunken restaurant goer did to disgraced film director Harvey Weinstein in a Scottsdale, Arizona eatery. Weinstein on Tuesday evenin... Read Article

Teacher Arrested For Asking Why Superintendent Is Getting A Raise

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January 10, 2018

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A Vermilion Parish middle school teacher was removed and subsequently arrested after speaking out during a school board meeting Monday night. The actions have sparked international outrage on social media and h... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Smif N Wessun Drops ‘Dah Shinin’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2018

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik release their debut album Dah Shinin' on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records. This was also the sophomore effort of t... Read Article

Warren Buffett On Bitcoin: It Will Definitely Come To A Bad Ending

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2018

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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett isn't joining in on the bitcoin craze. "I can say almost with certainty that they will come to a bad ending," the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said of cryptocurrencies ... Read Article

The Weeknd And G-Eazy Cut Ties With H&M Over “Monkey” Hoodie

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2018

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Musicians The Weeknd and G-Eazy have each cancelled partnerships with H&M, after the clothing retailer was accused of racism over a promotional image of a Black child dressed in a hoodie reading “coolest monkey... Read Article

Trump Addresses The Possibility Of Oprah Running For President

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January 9, 2018

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Trump is never afraid to throw shade so it's no surprise that he clapped back at the idea of 'Oprah 2020'. Recently, Oprah blew the world away with her Golden Globe acceptance speech sparking the idea that s... Read Article

‘Den Of Thieves’ NYC Private Screening(RECAP)

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2018

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Monday night over 256 celebs, media personalities, and movers and shakers filled the AMC Empire 25 theater in Times Square to attend a private screening of DEN OF THIEVES in NYC. Music and culture journalist C... Read Article

Happy 47th Birthday To MF DOOM!

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2018

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On this date in 1971, Daniel Dumile aka MF DOOM, the illustrious and elusive emcee/producer was born in London, England. Over the span of three decades, his influence on Hip Hop music on an international level ... Read Article

Disney admits to darkening white actors’ skin to “blend” in Aladdin scenes

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January 9, 2018

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Last time we heard anything from Guy Ritchie’s live-action version of Aladdin (which includes Will Smith in the Cast) was when Disney announced that it had created a totally new role for the caucasian Billy Mag... Read Article

Rick Ross, Mike Epps Casted for New Movie, 'The House Next Door'

Chuck Inglish Claims He Was Never Paid For Rick Ross’ “Party Heart” Beat

Brad Washington

January 8, 2018

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Last year, Rick Ross caused a firestorm with his song "Idols Become Rivals" geared toward Birdman not compensating producers. But according to producer Chuck Inglish, Rick Ross has some issues to settle, too. I... Read Article

Kevin Gates Lawyer States That The Rapper Will Help Troubled Teens Avoid His Mistakes

Brad Washington

January 8, 2018

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While the music world awaits the Wednesday (Jan. 10) release of Kevin Gates from prison, Gates is already making plans that will impact troubled teens. Hershel Rush, who is Gates' lawyer, spoke with TMZ abou... Read Article

Joey Bada$$ Announces “47 Minutes” Podcast To Be Aired By Tidal

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2018

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Last night, PRO ERA general Joey Bada$$ announced that he will be launching a new Tidal generated podcast titled "47 Minutes". The show, centered around Hip Hop culture, politics and spirituality, doesn't ha... Read Article

Roof Of Trump Tower On Fire Confirmed By NYFD

Sha Be Allah

January 8, 2018

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Crews have responded to a fire in a heating and cooling unit on the roof of Trump Tower in New York City, according to multiple reports. The call for the fire came just before 7 a.m., according to media. ... Read Article

H&M Under Fire After Posing Black Child in “Monkey” Sweatshirt

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January 8, 2018

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H&M is currently under much scrutiny, after having a black child pose in a green hooded sweatshirt that reads, "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle." Upon seeing the racist ad, many took to twitter to react. A... Read Article

Lupe Fiasco Says Kendrick Lamar Isn’t A Top Lyricist

Brad Washington

January 7, 2018

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Kendrick Lamar’s ambitious 2017 release Damn pushed the West Coast rapper to new heights. The album pushed over 600k units in the first week, and generated three top 15 singles. The project caused the conversat... Read Article