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[LISTEN] NYPD Orders to Officers About Brooklyn Protesters: ‘Shoot Those Motherf**kers’

By Sha Be Allah / June 3, 2020

On a leaked police radio audio clip, NYPD officers responding to protesters at Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn's 77th Precinct eerily suggested...

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Wu-Tang Clan Release Their Epic ‘Wu-Tang Forever’ Double CD LP 23 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / June 3, 2020

On June 3, 1997, the Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game gave the world a double dose of their killer...

Trump Suggests Protesters Be Imprisoned for 10 Years

By Sha Be Allah / June 2, 2020

In what is now the most talked-about conversation in the political history of this country, President Donald Trump told the...

[WATCH] BET Founder Bob Johnson Calls for U.S. to Pay $14T in Reparations for Slavery

By Sha Be Allah / June 2, 2020

It's about time someone addressed the root of the economic plight that many are protesting around the country today. Black...

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Daughter Arrested In Manhattan George Floyd Protest

By Sha Be Allah / June 1, 2020

According to several confirmed news reports, daughter of NYC mayor Bill De Blasio's daughter was arrested at a protest in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Ja Rule Drops His ‘Venni Vetti Vecci’ Album 21 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / June 1, 2020

On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens rapper Ja Rule released his debut LP Venni Vetti Vicci. As the...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Boogie Down Productions Released Their Second LP ‘By All Means Necessary’ 32 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 31, 2020

On this day in 1988, Boogie Down Productions dropped one of the best and most influential albums of all time....

[WATCH] 2017 Bodycam Footage Shows GA Police Failed Attempt to Tase Ahmaud Arbery

Sha Be Allah

May 19, 2020

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Everyone from common citizens to celebrities has weighed in on the shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery caught on video, however, new footage has emerged that may show a cause of why a former Glenn Coun... Read Article

The Source Magazine Mourns the Passing of Graffiti Legend “KANG” KEZ5 YKK

Sha Be Allah

May 19, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, infamous NYC graffiti writer KEZ5 YKK died last week on Mother's Day in Bushwick, Brooklyn just 24 hours after being released from the hospital. He was 45 years old.&nbs... Read Article

‘Twilight’ Actor Gregory Boyce Dead at Age 30 From Apparent Overdose

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May 19, 2020

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According to a statement on social media from his mother, Twilight actor Gregory Boyce and his girlfriend were found dead in their apartment in Las Vegas. Boyce was 30 years old. Even though an official... Read Article

[WATCH] Trump Aide: China Used Travelers to ‘Seed Coronavirus Infections

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May 19, 2020

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While scientists and government officials are trying to find a solution to contain the deadly COVID-19 virus, the Trump administration insists that China needs to take responsibility for the pandemic faced by ... Read Article

[WATCH] LL Cool J Says He’s Down For Verzuz Battle With Nas

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May 19, 2020

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With Swizz Beatz seemingly playing the role of Don King in the Verzuz world of battles of the hits, the matchups and the challenges keep on coming, but this potential Queens-boro battle between the generations... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine is Reportedly Relocated After Neighbor Exposes Address

Billboard Removes Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Chart History

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May 18, 2020

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is the king of trolling and beef. Since his release from prison early last month, the colorful rapper has picked up where he left off in 2018. He has already got into it with several rappers al... Read Article

FDA: Trucks Used to Store Bodies of Coronavirus Victims Can Still Be Used for Food Transport

Sha Be Allah

May 18, 2020

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With many states reopening and lifting their stay at home restrictions, some people are skeptical of the government's objective of keeping the country's citizens safe. The record number of deaths during the pa... Read Article

New Canadian Study Reportedly Says Marijuana May Prevent The Coronavirus

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May 18, 2020

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According to a study being conducted at Canada's University of Lethbridge, scientists are now theorizing that certain marijuana strains could possibly prevent COVID-19 infection. Researchers at the Calgary ... Read Article

Usher Criticized For Saying Nicki Minaj is a ‘Product of Lil Kim’

Sha Be Allah

May 18, 2020

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After a brief chop-up session with Swizz Beatz on Instagram Live, which including a conversation about the Nelly vs. Ludacris Verzuz battle and the wifi issues faced by the Country Grammar rapper. Swizz opened... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Gangstarr’s Guru Dropped His ‘Jazzamatazz: Vol. 1’ LP 27 Years Ago

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May 18, 2020

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27 years ago on this day, the almighty Baldhead Slick, more commonly known as the "Guru" of Gangstarr, dropped his first solo project, Jazzamatazz, on Chrysalis Records. The album featured a slew of artists in... Read Article

[WATCH] Fat Joe Tells Ashanti That Ja Rule And Irv Gotti Wanted Jennifer Lopez For ‘What’s Luv’

Sha Be Allah

May 17, 2020

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Bronx rap icon Fat Joe had some startling info for Long Island songstress Ashanti; Murder Inc. wanted J Lo to song on her smash hit "What's Luv" featuring Ja Rule and himself. While chopping it up on Live w... Read Article

Universal Pictures Slated to Reboot Brian De Palma’s 1983 ‘Scarface’

Sha Be Allah

May 17, 2020

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Known for its "started from the bottom, now we're here" storyline, the iconic 1983 Scarface flick starring Al Pacino will be remade by Universal Pictures. Written by the Coen brothers Joel and Ethan, Scarfa... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Ice Cube’s First Solo LP ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ Turns 30!

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May 16, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic break up of N.W.A., this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success not only set the... Read Article

Travis Scott And LeBron James Partner To Create The Official Class of 2020 Grad Shirt

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2020

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As part of LeBron James’ continued support of the high school graduating class of 2020, the NBA Superstar has partnered with Hip Hop, Fashion Superstar Travis Scott to create the official class of 2020 Graduat... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Drops Their Third LP ‘Raising Hell’ 34 Years Ago

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May 15, 2020

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34 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Today Ru... Read Article

Princeton University Names Its First Black Valedictorian

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May 15, 2020

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2020 maybe a difficult pill to swallow with all of the unfortunate events occurring, however, for Nicholas Johnson, this year will be historic for him and his Ivy League school. The Canadian engineering maj... Read Article

[WATCH] WHO Official Claims That Coronavirus ‘May Never Go Away’

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2020

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According to a top official from the World Health Organization, COVID-19, the virus that has caused a global pandemic for the majority of the beginning of 2020, may never be totally eradicated. While speaki... Read Article

Boosie and Webbie Have Heated Argument On IG

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2020

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Louisiana rappers Webbie and Boosie have had an on again off again friendship for some tie now and a recent post on Instagram from Boosie has brought their unstable bond to a head. A video shoot pic of YFN ... Read Article

New Photo of Kodak Black Surfaces on Social Media

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2020

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After complaining about his treatment at Big Sandy Federal Prison in Kentucky, an image of a straight-faced, but husky Kodak Black has circulated online, prompting his supporters to continuously demand his rel... Read Article

Drake Drops His Top 5 DOA On Instagram, Includes Lil Wayne and Andre 3K

Sha Be Allah

May 14, 2020

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A common question that is regularly asked during interviews with most rappers is "Who is your top five rappers dead or alive?" Drake took some critics by surprise after revealing his top 5 DOA, however, he mad... Read Article