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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Bodyguard Offers $10K To His Assailants To Fight

By Sha Be Allah / March 25, 2023

After receiving one of the most publicized beatdowns caught on camera in the history of Hip Hop, disgraced Brooklyn rapper...

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G. Dropped His Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / March 25, 2023

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Diplomats’ Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ Turns 20 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / March 25, 2023

On this date two decades ago, Cam'ron's crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the...

Ticketmaster Hit With Class Action Suit For “Inflated” Drake Ticket Prices

By Sha Be Allah / March 24, 2023

Drake announced that his It’s All a Blur’ tour alongside 21 Savage would hit 29 different cities and were made...

[WATCH] DJ Envy Starts Debate For Saying 50 Cent Would Beat Lil Wayne In Verzuz Battle

By Sha Be Allah / March 24, 2023

On the most recent episode of Apple Music’s Rap Life Review featuring Lowkey, Nadaska, and Eddie Francis, two of the...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 31 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / March 24, 2023

31 years ago today, Chi Ali released his first and only album The Fabulous Chi-Ali. Chi-Ali first appeared on De...

Today in Hip Hop History: Arrested Development Dropped Their Debut Album ‘3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of…’ 31 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / March 24, 2023

On this day in Hip Hop history, Dirty South-based group Arrested Development released their debut album 3 Years, 5 Months,...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo Dropped Their Debut LP ‘Road to the Riches’ 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2023

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On this day in 1989, Corona, Queens rap and street legend Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo released their first album on the quintessential yet now-defunct Hip-Hop label Cold Chillin' Records. As esteemed members of... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 2Pac Dropped His Third LP ‘Me Against The World’ 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, the late Tupac Shakur released his third studio LP, Me Against the World. This album came at one of the most pivotal times in 'Pac's life and career. Recorded shortly after his ... Read Article

Jim Jones Says He and Cam’Ron Aren’t Seeing ‘Eye-to-Eye’ On New Track “Status Update”

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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Jim Jones and superproducer Hitmaka recently ushered out a new LP, Back In My Prime, which ironically boasts no features from his Diplomats crew. Still, Jim openly spoke on his strained friendship with Cam'Ron... Read Article

Rich the Kid, Moneybagg Yo, Jadakiss and More Headline 420 Gumbo Festival

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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Gumbo Brands, has become the largest black-owned international cannabis company in the world, has announced their "420 Gumbo Festival", with Rich the Kid, Moneybagg Yo and D-Block's Jadakiss as the festival's ... Read Article

South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Collapsing On Stage

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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According to several reports and video footage that surfaced, South African rapper and amapiano star Costa Titch died on stage after collapsing during a performance this past weekend. He was 28 years old. C... Read Article

[WATCH] Lil Baby Stars In All-New AXE Commercial

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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Today, AXE® and award-winning rap artist Lil Baby, premiere their new campaign, “The Fine Fragrance G.O.A.T.” The campaign celebrates the launch of the AXE Fine Fragrance Collection, a set of five fresh new sc... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneer Common!

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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On this date in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., the rapper, actor, and poet also known as Common was born in Chicago, Illinois. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist is not only an icon of Windy City's Hi... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘CB4’ Opened In Theaters 30 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2023

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On this date 29 years ago, Gusto and the gang shows us what gangsta Hip-Hop is all about. In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne and Charlie Murphy gave their own take of how things go down behind the scenes with... Read Article

Exploring Culture: Dreadlocks And Hip Hop

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2023

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The world of hip hop has influenced everything from clothing, hair styles and even vocabulary. Varying clothing styles including euro fitted to retro, vintage apparel and logo mania pieces are often featured b... Read Article

[WATCH] SOURCE SPORTS: Jake Paul Runs Away From Floyd Mayweather During Confrontation In Miami

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2023

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Wednesday night(March 8), boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Jake Paul had an in-person confrontation outside of the Miami-Dade Arena following the Heat's loss to the Cavaliers and it was caught on video. The... Read Article

Bishop Lamar Whitehead Faces New Federal Charges, Allegedly Fixed Bank Records

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2023

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According to a report from The New York Post, federal prosecutors allege in an indictment that controversial Brooklyn Bishop Lamar Whitehead illegally fixed his bank records in order to finance his million dol... Read Article

[WATCH] Never-Before-Seen Footage Of Rick Ross And All-Black Symphony At Red Bull Symphonic In Atlanta

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2023

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On Friday, November 4, Red Bull and Rick Ross made history in the cultural mecca of Atlanta, Georgia with the US debut of Red Bull Symphonic, an unprecedented collaboration of hip-hop and classical music featu... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Super Producer Timbaland! Top 5 Timbaland Smash Hits

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2023

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When the phrase 'super producer' is uttered, not many names come to mind. Names like: RZA, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, and Kanye West are among the high ranks that have earned... Read Article

New Memorial Mosiac of The Notorious B.I.G. Unveiled on Christopher Wallace Way

Shawn Grant

March 9, 2023

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A new memorial honoring the late The Notorious B.I.G. was unveiled on Thursday in Brooklyn. According to CBS News, New York City mayor Eric Adams helped in the reveal of the new mosaic memorial, located at ... Read Article

Diddy Salutes the Notorious B.I.G. On the 26th Anniversary of His Death: ‘There Will NEVER Be Another’

Shawn Grant

March 9, 2023

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Today (March 9) is the anniversary of the death of The Notorious B.I.G. Remembering his late friend, Diddy hit Instagram to salute the legend and show love. "There will NEVER be another. The GREATEST RAPPER... Read Article

Happy Birthday To The Firm’s AZ!

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2023

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On this date in 1972, Anthony "AZ" Cruz was born in Brooklyn, New York. Cruz, who became known as AZ as a shortened way to say Asiatic, his righteous attribute from the 5% Nation. AZ was first heard on Nas'... Read Article

Jim Jones and Hitmaka Set March 10 Release Date for ‘Back in my Prime’ Album

Shawn Grant

March 9, 2023

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Jim Jones and Hitmaka are ready to give you an album. The two have announced the release, Back in my Prime, for this Friday. The album is fully produced by Hitmaka, and Jones wants his fans to know "we got hit... Read Article

[WATCH] Salt-N-Pepa Revisit The Behind The Scenes Of The Making Of “Shoop”

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2023

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Iconic rap group Salt-N-Pepa take fans behind the scenes of the official music video for “Shoop,” in the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes. The exclusive content is part of Vevo’s celebration to honor the h... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G Was Shot And Killed In Los Angeles 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2023

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On this day in 1997, Brooklyn native and Hip Hop legend Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in LA. 26 years ago Wallace left Puff D... Read Article

Jadakiss Promotes Wellness Ahead of New Year: "Healthy Is Gangsta"

Jadakiss to Team with DJ Greg Street to Create ‘Kiss The South’ Mixtape

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2023

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Jadakiss is getting back to the raps. Hopping on social media, Kiss and DJ Greg Street from V103 Atlanta announced the Kiss The South mixtape. “Kiss The South, man. Jadakiss, Greg Street, I'mma come to the ... Read Article