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[WATCH] Video Released Of Chicago Cop Shooting And Killing 13-Year-Old

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2021

In the midst of the country's worst history of police-community relations, a 13-year-old was shot and killed by Chicago Police...

Redman Drops New Track “80 Barz” Ahead of 4/20 VERZUZ Battle

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2021

Rap icon and Grammy Award-nominated heavyweight Redman is approaching the eve of what is sure to be one of the...

AR-Ab Sentenced To 45 Years For Running Drug Ring Involved In A Murder

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2021

According to several reports, Philly rapper Abdul West aka AR-Ab has been sentenced to 45 years behind bars for his...

Happy Birthday To Hip Hop Founding Father DJ Kool Herc!

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2021

On this day in 1955, DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the Bronx...

North Carolina HS Basketball Coach Killed Trying To Rob Mexican Drug Cartel

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2021

Reports out of North Carolina have confirmed that a high school basketball coach was shot and killed after he and...

Former Officer Kim Potter Will Be Charged With Manslaughter In Daunte Wright’s Death

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2021

According to a report from The New York Times, the officer who fired the fatal shots that killed 20-year-old Daunte...

Police Officer Who Shot And Killed Daunte Wright Has Been Identified

By Sha Be Allah / April 14, 2021

According to Minnesota NBC affiliate WCCO, the police officer who shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright has been identified as...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Freaky Tah Of The Lost Boyz Shot And Killed In Queens 22 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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It was a Sunday morning in 1999, where Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers of the legendary Lost Boyz was attending a party for a friend. Tragically, while leaving the party hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Queens, NY,... Read Article

‘Bad Girls Club’ Star Deshayla Harris Killed in Virginia Beach Shooting

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March 28, 2021

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Deshayla Harris, one of the stars in Oxygen's Bad Girls Club has been reportedly killed in Virginia Beach Friday night. She was only 29 years old. Deshayla aka Shay made her appearance in the 17th season of... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Big L Dropped His Debut Album ‘Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous’ 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 28, 2021

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On this date twenty-six years ago, Big L dropped his debut and only full-length studio album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous on Columbia Records. Aside from, eloquently stated by The Source Magazine at ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Released ‘Return Of The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ 26 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard released his debut solo LP, Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Released by Elektra Records, Return of the 36 Chambers ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 37 Years Ago

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March 27, 2021

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On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and... Read Article

Guy From “Today I Got Time Cuz” Video Confirmed Dead At 22

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2021

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After several conflicting reports, including a person claiming to be Vincent Brown saying that he was still alive, the young man who went viral for confronting someone saying, "Today I got time, cuz..", was sh... Read Article

‘Oz’ And Spike Lee Movie Actor Craig “Mums” Grant Dead At 52

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2021

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According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, actor and poet Craig "Mums" Grant aka "Mums Da Schemer", who has been seen in several Spike Lee flicks and HBO's award winning series Oz, passed away on Wednesd... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Dies From AIDS 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2021

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On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric "Eazy-E" Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Many are able to embody the persona of gang... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Busta Rhymes’ Debut Album ‘The Coming’ Turns 25 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2021

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On this date a quarter-century ago, Busta Rhymes did the inevitable and released his highly anticipated solo album The Coming on Elektra Records. Even though the Leaders Of The New School were a celebrated ... Read Article

Bhad Bhabie Auctioning Off Collaborative Artistic NFT’s For Her Iconic “Cash Me Outside” Meme

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2021

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From viral sensation to multi-platinum hip-hop phenomenon, 17-year-old Bhad Bhabie aka Danielle Bregoli is the only meme that made it. She is known worldwide for her mischievous flow, razor-sharp wordplay, and... Read Article

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces New Agreement On Marijuana Legalization

Sha Be Allah

March 25, 2021

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According to a report from the New York Post, state officials in the Empire State have agreed to legalize recreational marijuana. The report states that adults 21 years of age and older will be allowed to p... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Diplomats Released Their Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 25, 2021

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On this date in 2003, Cam'ron's crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointed Cam'ro... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G. Dropped His Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP 24 Years Ago

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March 25, 2021

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This day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, was... Read Article

[WATCH] Swizz Beatz Talks Why Dr. Dre Backpedaled Out Of Verzuz Battle

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2021

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The Verzuz battles, which have become a visual and audible cure to the pandemic woes for Hip Hop and R&B lovers, have also morphed into a platform of musical happenings all by itself. From the epic Jeezy v... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2021

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29 years ago today, Chi Ali released his first and only album The Fabulous Chi-Ali. Chi-Ali first appeared on De La Soul's single "Say No Go" and on Black Sheep's debut album, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing featur... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Jimmy Henchmen Receives Two Life Sentences For Murder Of G-Unit Affiliate Lodi Mack 6 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2021

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In 2014, James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond was convicted of the murder of a G-Unit affiliate, but the following year, the feared Hip Hop exec received two consecutive life sentences for ordering a hit on one of ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Arrested Development Dropped Their Debut Album ‘3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in The Life Of…’ 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, American rap group Arrested Development released their debut album 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in The Life Of.... Released during a time in Hip Hop where West Coast gangster ra... Read Article

[WATCH] Lawyer Says NBA YoungBoy Will Be Hit with RICO Charges

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2021

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One of the lawyers who closely covered the Tekashi 6ix9ine racketeering trial says he believes that NBA YoungBoy, who was detained today by federal authorities, will face a federal judge on RICO charges. Mo... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Eminem Becomes The First Rapper to Win An Oscar 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2021

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On this date in 2003, Hip Hop icon Eminem becomes the first rapper to win an Academy Award for his monumental "Lose Yourself' single from the soundtrack of his 2003 8 Mile silver screen debut. Ironically, M... Read Article

Sacramento Rapper Hot Boy Ju Shot and Killed In Hometown

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2021

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According to a report from NBC News affiliate KCRA, Sac Town rapper Hot Boy Ju was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in North Highlands, CA yesterday afternoon. California Highway Patrol received a cal... Read Article