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[WATCH] G. Dep Says Technology Is Making It Hard To Adjust After Prison Life

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After serving over 13 years behind bars for murder, former Bad Boy artist G. Dep admits that paying for items...

Rick Ross Responds to Birdman Supporting Drake During Rap Beef

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Birdman made a public statement about Drake during his array of beefs. Hitting Instagram, Birdman posted a message. "@ChampagnePapi I'm...

Pras Denied First Attempt At Overturning Political Conspiracy Conviction

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

According to several confirmed reports, the first attempt to have the federal conspiracy conviction overturned for Pras of The Fugees...

Rick Ross Claims Drake Got Nose Job, Drake Says Ross Is On Weight Loss Drugs

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After a week of back and forth on wax between Drake and Rick Ross, things seem to have gotten a...

Museum of Graffiti Hosts Traveling Exhibition “Sneaker Stories” Presented By Modelo

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

The Museum of Graffiti proudly announces the launch of "Sneaker Stories," presented by Modelo, a groundbreaking exhibition that delves into the historical ties and...

Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Released The Controversial Visuals For ‘Hate Me Now’ 25 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens legend Nas released the video for his hit single, "Hate Me Now."...

Happy 50th Birthday to Da Brat!

By Sha Be Allah / April 14, 2024

Da Brat aka Shawntae Harris was born in Joliet, Illinois on this day 50 years ago. The Grammy-nominated rapper/actress/radio host...

Caitlyn Jenner Considering California Senate Run

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July 17, 2017

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Caitlyn Jenner said on Sunday that she has 'considered' running for one of California's US Senate seats because she likes "the political site of it". The Olympic gold medalist and transgender activist said t... Read Article

Australian Shot And Killed By Police In Minneapolis

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July 17, 2017

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police officers have shot dead an Australian woman who reportedly called 911 after hearing a noise near her home in Minneapolis. Minnesota’s public safety department said a woman was shot in Minneapolis aft... Read Article

Heroin And Cocaine Possession No Longer A Felony Under Oregon Bill

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July 14, 2017

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Possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine will no longer be punishable by a jail term in Oregon. Under a new bill treatment will be prioritized with the offence reduced from a felony to... Read Article

Donnie Wahlberg Leaves $2K Tip For Waffle House Waitstaff

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July 14, 2017

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New Kids on the Block star Donnie Wahlberg is making waves in Charlotte, N.C. after he left a major tip for some workers at a local restaurant. In a post on his Facebook page yesterday, Wahlberg posted a sel... Read Article

Watch The Floyd Mayweather VS. Conor McGregor Press Conference In NYC

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July 14, 2017

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For some, this match will determine which s the better fighting style; mixed martial arts or professional boxing. For most, they just want to see who would win between the Pretty Boy and the Irish hammer. Fl... Read Article

Quentin Tarantino Exploring New Movie On Manson Family

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July 13, 2017

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Quentin Tarantino is quietly starting to put together his latest project, and is talking to A-list actors for what is promising to be a unique take on the Manson Family murders. The project, whose title is u... Read Article

Clyde Drexler On ’95 Bulls Had MJ Not Retired: We Would’ve Beat Them Like They Stole Something

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July 13, 2017

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Last month, TNT Inside The NBA analyst and former NBA player Kenny Smith told Scoop B Radio that his 1994 Houston Rockets would have beaten the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals even if Michael... Read Article

Kid Rock Announces He’s Running For Senate In Michigan

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July 13, 2017

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Kid Rock says he’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan – or at least he wants his fans to think so. The rocker, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, confirmed via Twitter that the website KidRockForSenat... Read Article

Mopreme Shakur Details 2Pac’s Secret Relationship with Madonna

Sha Be Allah

July 12, 2017

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In a tenured interview with DJ Vlad, Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur goes into depth about his brother's undercover tryst with pop megastar Madonna at the height of both of their careers. He also details the beh... Read Article

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2 Chainz, Mike Will, T-Pain Talk Biggie’s Legacy On A&E’s “Biggie: The LIFE OF NOTORIOUS B.I.G.”

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July 12, 2017

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A&E Network will premiere the definitive documentary “Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.” as the inaugural project airing under the recently relaunched ‘Biography’ banner. The three-hour, deeply personal biog... Read Article

Trump Says Don Jr. is “Innocent” Despite Email Scandal

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July 12, 2017

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The US president, Donald Trump, has described the storm over his son’s meeting with a Russian lawyer as “the greatest witch-hunt in political history” and “sad!” In a typically combative tweet, Trump praised... Read Article

Iceberg The Size Of Delaware Breaks Off From Antartica

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July 12, 2017

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A 2,200-square-mile (5,800-square-kilometer) chunk of ice has separated from the Larsen C ice shelf. The new iceberg is one of the largest ever recorded. Scientists who have been observing the growing crack ... Read Article

Mr. Papers Talks “Transitions,” Working With Kevin Gates & Co-Parenting With Lil’ Kim

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July 11, 2017

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Jeremy Neil, better known to his following as Mr. Papers is a Bronx, NY lyricist that is on the rise. With the recent success of current Bronx lyricists Mysonne, Remy Ma and Fat Joe, Mr. Papers is excited t... Read Article

Nevada Gov. Endorses “State Of Emergency” To Address Shortage Of Legal Marijuana

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July 11, 2017

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Nevada's governor has endorsed a state of emergency declared for recreational marijuana regulations, after the state's tax authority declared that many stores are running out of weed. The Nevada Tax Commissi... Read Article

A$AP Rocky Reportedly Signs New Deal With Under Armour

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July 10, 2017

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Under Armour has reportedly tapped A$AP Rocky to become the brand's new face alongside actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. According to Susquehanna Financial Group anal... Read Article

Prodigy Memorial Mural In QB Being Permanently Removed Due To Ongoing Vandalism

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July 10, 2017

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According to art publication East Coast Renaissance, the mural that was painted in memory of Albert "Prodigy" Johnson of the legendary duo Mobb Deep, is being permanently removed from its current location becau... Read Article

Kool G Rap Avoids Injury In Shooting In Norway Nightclub

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July 10, 2017

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A shooting over the weekend in Oslo, Norway that claimed four victims was a blessing in disguise for Nathaniel Hall aka Kool G Rap, who escaped the international melee without injury. After G Rap, a member o... Read Article

U.S. Army Soldier Accused Of Killing Wife, NY State Trooper

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July 10, 2017

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A U.S. Army soldier is accused of shooting and killing a New York State Police trooper who was responding to a domestic dispute. The suspect, identified as Justin Walters, 32, surrendered without incident a... Read Article

‘True Blood’ Star Nelsan Ellis Dead At Age 39

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July 9, 2017

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Nelsan Ellis, the actor who starred in HBO's True Blood as Lafayette Reynolds, has died, his manager Emily Gerson Saines, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 39. "Nelsan has passed away after complication... Read Article

Migos Removed From Delta Flight, Manager Claims Racial Profiling

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July 8, 2017

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ATL's favorite trio Migos was removed from a Delta flight on Friday, just hours before a concert, and their manager is reportedly accusing the airline of racial profiling. Migos were on a flight from Atlanta... Read Article