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Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents, and they...

NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large-Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

According to several news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud...

Happy 63rd Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Grandmaster Caz!

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

Curtis Fisher a.k.a Grandmaster Caz, one of Hip Hop's very first and most well known ghostwriters, turns 63 today. He currently works as...

Happy 53rd Birthday To Onyx’s Fredro Starr!

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

On this day in 1971, Fred Scruggs Jr., better known as Fredro Starr of the legendary Hip Hop group Onyx,...

Happy 54th Birthday To Hip Hop Legend Redman!

By Sha Be Allah / April 17, 2024

A very big Happy Birthday shout-out goes out to Hip-Hop legend and actor Redman. The Newark, NJ bred veteran turns...

WATCH: Rick Ross Asks Why Drake Let Birdman’s Miami Mansion Go Into Foreclosure

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

Rick Ross isn't an easy troll. Drake attempted to shade Rick Ross by saying he isn't as rich as him...

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[WATCH] Kodak Black On Breaking His Pill Addiction: ‘I Never Been This Happy In My Life’

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April 8, 2024

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South Florida rap standout Kodak Black took to Instagram to talk about his road to recovery, telling his fans and followers that he's back in the driver's seat when it comes to his abuse of prescription pills,... Read Article

Happy Birthday To “The Human Orchestra” Biz Markie! (R.I.P.)

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April 8, 2024

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On this day in hip-hop history, Biz Markie (real name Marcel Theo Hall), one of the most respected and successful DJs in hip-hop, was born. Growing up in Harlem, New York, The Biz has been moving the crowd wit... Read Article

[WATCH] Ghostface Killah Explains Why He No Longer Performs “All That I Got Is You”

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April 8, 2024

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Wu-Tang Clan swordsman Ghostface Killah has decided that out of his myriad of timeless classics, there will be one that he will never perform on stage again. “It just gets me sad,” Ghost said about his 1996... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Nas’ Third LP ‘I Am’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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April 6, 2024

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas' third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and was certified double platinum in the United States. The album... Read Article

GloRilla Releases New ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang’ Mixtape And Video With Megan Thee Stallion

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April 6, 2024

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Today, GRAMMY-nominated artist GloRilla (CMG/Interscope Records) releases her highly-anticipated, new mixtape, Ehhthang Ehhthang, which boasts big-name features, ranging from her long-awaited collaboratio... Read Article

Saigon And Onyx’s Fredro Starr Featuring Kool G Rap “Make Money”

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April 6, 2024

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In conjunction with the celebration of Hip-Hop’s landmark 50th anniversary, legendary rapper Saigon & and Swedish multi-platinum producer Fredro have joined forces to create a love letter to Hip-Hop.&... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous Sophomore LP ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Dropped 24 Years Ago

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April 4, 2024

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous L.P. released by the first "Latin to go platinum," entitled Yeeeah Baby, was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away just ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Gets Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 15 Years Ago

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April 4, 2024

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On April 4, 2009, Run-D.M.C. became the second rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five who were inducted in 2007. This honor came well deserve... Read Article

Lil Wayne To Debut New Single At Wrestlemania 40 In Philly

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April 3, 2024

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Lil Wayne will premiere a brand-new single at WrestleMania 40 this weekend in the City of Brotherly Love. Tunechi announced a surprise appearance on WWE RAW on Monday night (April 3). During a backstage seg... Read Article

Cassie Cooperating With Federal Authorities In Diddy Sex Trafficking Investigation

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April 3, 2024

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Diddy's former girlfriend, Cassie, has been reportedly cooperating with the feds concerning DIddy's federal sexual misconduct investigation and she is one among the other witnesses that authorities have questi... Read Article

Rod Wave and Lil Durk Connect for "Already Won" Video

Rod Wave Arrested For Possession Of Ammunition By A Convicted Felon

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April 3, 2024

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Several reports have confirmed that Florida rapper Rod Wave was arrested today (April 3) for possession of ammunition (bullets) by a convicted felon. Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was taken into... Read Article

[WATCH] 50 Cent Shows Off Boxing Skills After Stevie J Fight Challenge

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April 3, 2024

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After 50 Cent accused Bad Boy producer Stevie J of homosexuality because of his close association with Diddy during his sexual misconduct, sex trafficking, and rape investigation by federal authorities, the fo... Read Article

Quincy Celebrates King Combs Birthday: ‘They Can Try and Stop Us’

Shawn Grant

April 3, 2024

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Quincy shared a message for his brother Christian, aka King Combs, to celebrate his birthday. On Instagram, Quincy wrote, "They can try and stop us, but we are not STOPPIN THE COUPE." View this post... Read Article

After the federal authorities ran through Diddy's homes, Christian, known professionally as King Combs, was spotted in an intimate moment with his girlfriend on Instagram.

King Combs Hits the Streets to Celebrate His 26th Birthday

Shawn Grant

April 3, 2024

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Who cares about a raid? King Combs enjoyed his birthday on Monday night. Partying and enjoying his 26th birthday with the Cali Plug Group. In a video uploaded to Instagram, King Combs is iced out and shares... Read Article

The Gap Sues Kanye West Following Failed Partnership

Kanye West Sued By Former Employee Who Claims Racism, Anti-Semitism At Donda Academy

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April 2, 2024

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Music and fashion mogul Kanye West is facing yet another lawsuit; this time by an ex-employee of Yeezy and Donda Academy who claims that West had some weird plans for the students of Donda and even alleges tha... Read Article

Onyx’s Fredro Says JMJ Asked Him ‘Do You Sell Drugs?’ Before His Rap Career

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April 2, 2024

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In a recent interview with BagFuel, actor, and Onyx front man Fredro Starr said that the late Jama Master Jay was so astonished at the amount of money he was making pre-Onyx, that he asked him if he was slingi... Read Article

Ed Lover Says 50 Cent is ‘Stepping Over The Line’ With Diddy Jokes

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April 2, 2024

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On Friday's episode of Ed Lover's C'mon Son podcast entitled "DIddy Do It?" the Hip Hop living legend said that 50 Cent's continuous trolling of Diddy amid his sexual misconduct allegations has become way over... Read Article

Former Motown CEO Says She Will Not Testify Against Diddy

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April 2, 2024

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The ongoing saga of Diddy's sexual misconduct and sex trafficking allegations has taken some unexpected twists and turns, with several notables being named in the lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. The s... Read Article

Jermaine Dupri And Uncle Luke Talk To Apple Music About New Documentary, ‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’

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April 2, 2024

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Ebro Darden sits down with hip-hop legends Jermaine Dupri and Uncle Luke on Apple Music 1 to talk about the new Hulu documentary Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. They dive into the little-know... Read Article

Bandman Kevo Announces The Passing Of His 15-Year-Old Son

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April 1, 2024

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Chicago rapper Bandman Kevo revealed some very saddening news yesterday via social media; he announced that his 15-year-old son Kevian had been shot and killed and he's asking fans for help in finding his kill... Read Article