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Wendy Williams Alleges 80s R&B Singer Sherrick Raped Her

By Sha Be Allah / January 15, 2021

In a shocking revelation before the release of her movie and documentary, famed talk show host Wendy Williams unveils the...

Today in Hip-Hip History: Gang Starr’s Sophomore LP ‘Step Into The Arena’ Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / January 15, 2021

On this date three decades ago, Chris Martin b.k.a the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam b.k.a the Guru (Gifted...

Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik’s Debut Album ‘Quik Is The Name’ Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / January 15, 2021

Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous...

MC Eiht Checks in On IG From Hospital Bed

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2021

On his most recent post on IG, West Coast veteran MC Eiht checked in with his fans via Instagram to...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Remembered in TV One Special ‘Unsung Presents: Music & The Movement’ Airing Jan. 18

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2021

TV One shines a light on Stevie Wonder and Gil Scott-Heron’s work to rally support to establish a holiday for...

[WATCH] King Von’s Sister Kayla and Cuban Doll Square Off in Atlanta

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2021

After a week of back and forth on social media between the two, Cuban Doll and the late King Von's...

GA Investment Manager Arrested at Capitol Hill Riots Commits Suicide

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2021

A 53-year-old investment manager who was suspected to have participated in the Trump-powered riots at Capitol Hill was found dead...

Tennessee Mom Kills Infant And Herself By Jumping From Highway Overpass

Sha Be Allah

January 6, 2021

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In a heartbreaking story, a Tennessee mother suffering from severe depression took her own life as well as that of her infant child by jumping from an overpass into traffic on Monday. 26-year-old Tonisha La... Read Article

Dr. Dre Says He’s “Doing Great” Following Aneurysm Scare

Sha Be Allah

January 6, 2021

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Yesterday, the Hip Hop world held its breath as pioneering super-producer Dr. Dre suffered from a brain aneurysm and was rushed to ICU in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors were able to stabilize Dre, who ha... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Busta Rhymes’ First Solo Single “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” Turns 25 Years Old!

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January 6, 2021

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On this date in 1996, Busta Rhymes of the almighty L.O.N.S.(Leaders Of The New School) crew dropped his very first single as a solo artist entitled Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check. The frontman of the four-man ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Bizzy Bone Robbed Of $35K Worth Of Jewelry In LA 12 Years Ago

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January 5, 2021

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On this date in 2009, Byron McCane II aka Bizzy Bone was finessed by two women while in Los Angeles, who managed to get one-fourth of the award-winning group Bone Thugs N Harmony into room 1165 of the Universa... Read Article

Kenosha Cop Will Not Be Charged in Jacob Blake Shooting

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January 5, 2021

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It was announced today that the white police officer that shot an unarmed Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin will not be charged with any crime as will none of the other police officers involved. Kenosha Cou... Read Article

Raz-B Claims B2K Blocked Him On Instagram to “Protect Pedophiles”

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January 5, 2021

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After years of very public discourse within B2K, one of the new millennium's most popular "boy bands," the beef seems to be reignited after Raz-B now claims that his group mates blocked him on IG to protect th... Read Article

Whole Foods CEO Says Americans Need Better Diets Instead of Healthcare

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2021

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The owner of Whole Foods has made a declaration that many already know, but few will actually take heed to; Americans need to eat better. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey has received a lot of backlash for his s... Read Article

First Case Of New COVID-19 Strain Confirmed in New York

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January 5, 2021

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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has confirmed that a man in upstate New York has tested positive for the new strain of COVID-19 that was first discovered in the UK. The man, who's in his 60s, works for Saratoga's N. F... Read Article

Proud Boys Leader Arrested For Burning #BlackLivesMatter Banner

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January 5, 2021

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A report from BBC News says that the leader of the right-wing group The Proud Boys has been charged with trespassing on the grounds of a Black church in Washington, D.C. before stealing its Black Lives Matter ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: “Rapper’s Delight” Becomes First Hip Hop Song to Reach Billboard 41 Years Ago

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January 5, 2021

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On this date in 1980, the monumental rap record known eternally as "Rapper's Delight", which was performed by the Sugarhill Gang, reached Billboard's Top 40, an unprecedented accomplishment for Hip Hop. Big... Read Article

Eminem Says He Had to “Relearn” How to Rap Due to Drugs While Making ‘Relapse’ Album

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January 4, 2021

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After his back and forth, on wax beef with Snoop Dogg, Eminem has found himself explaining the meaning of his "Zeus" track, which also contains an apology for Rihanna. The 48-year-old Mathers has now opened up... Read Article

NY Gov. Says He Will Not Be Vaccinated Until Black, Hispanic and Poor Are Vaccinated First

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January 4, 2021

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In a recent report concerning New York State and its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo takes a controversial stance; he will not take the COVID-19 vaccine until all races of p... Read Article

Bobby Shmurda's Mother Says he's in 'Good Spirits'

Bobby Shmurda Could Be Granted Conditional Release February 23

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January 4, 2021

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After the excitement behind Rowdy Rebel's release from prison on December 15, many were left wondering when his co-defendant and GS9 crew member Bobby Shmurda would be released as well. According to a new repo... Read Article

HBO’s ‘Charm City Kings’ Star Charged With New Year’s Murder Of Her Partner

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January 4, 2021

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According to a confirmed report, a star on HBO's Charm City Kings was arrested and charged with murder for killing her partner on New Year's Day in West Baltimore. Police in Baltimore detail Lakeyria Dought... Read Article

D.C. Prepares for Protests and Civil Unrest Ahead of Congress’ Electoral Vote Count

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January 4, 2021

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After at least two prior confirmations that Joe Biden will be the United States' 46th President, the last formality is the electoral college vote and officials in Washington, D.C. are stepping up efforts to en... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Queen Latifah Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame 15 Years Ago

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January 4, 2021

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On this date in 2006, Dana Owens, who is best known to the Hip Hop world as Queen Latifah, received a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the very first Hip Hop artist to receive the prestig... Read Article

[WATCH] Cardi B Stops Daughter Kulture From Hearing Her “W.A.P.” Song

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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After much communal controversy within Hip Hop over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's smash hit "W.A.P.", Cardi now seems to be on the parental advisory squad as she is seen on social media turning off the sal... Read Article

Benzino Tells Joyner Lucas “I’ll Have You Touched”

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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Former owner of The Source Ray Benzino and rapper Joyner Lucas ended 2020 with beef on social media after Lucas clowned Benzino for allegedly proposing a VERZUZ battle via Instagram between the two. A heate... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Murder Inc. Offices Raided By The Feds 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 3, 2021

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On this date in 2003, the federal government raided the offices of Hip Hop powerhouse Murder Inc., beginning a two-year-long case against Chris and Irv Gotti, who was forced to prove that their successful, mul... Read Article

NBA Young Boy Leaves Fans Concerned Following Recent Twitter Rant

Feds Investigate 2019 Shooting Involving NBA Youngboy

Sha Be Allah

January 3, 2021

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In 2019, a shooting involving millennial star NBA Youngboy shortly before the Rolling Loud Festival claimed a man's life and now federal authorities have decided to pick up the case. According to a recent r... Read Article