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Today In Hip Hop History: Chinx Drugz Shot And Killed In Queens 9 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 17, 2024

Chinx Drugz, a rising rap star out of Queens, was shot and killed on this date in 2009. Chinx, who...

Today In Hip Hop History: Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow Arrested On 140-Count Indictment Against Alleged Gang Members One Year Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 17, 2024

On this date in 2023, Brooklyn drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow are of over 32 alleged gang members...

Happy Heavenly Birthday To Grandmaster DJ Roc Raida! (R.I.P.)

By Sha Be Allah / May 17, 2024

The Source Magazine remembers DJ Roc Raida , who would've celebrated his 52nd birthday today. Known for his amazing turntable...

Torae Renews Contract At SiriusXM

By Sha Be Allah / May 16, 2024

Torae has renewed his contract for his popular radio shows across SiriusXM, “The Tor Guide” on Hip-Hop Nation, and “That...

Rich Homie Quan Subpoenaed By State To Testify In Young Thug/YSL RICO Trial

By Sha Be Allah / May 16, 2024

Several reports have confirmed that Atlanta rap mainstay Rich Homie Quan has been called to testify in the YSL RICO trial...

Today In Hip Hop History: Nice And Smooth Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 16, 2024

On this date in 1989, the Bronx-based Hip-Hop group Nice And Smooth released their self-titled debut LP on the now-defunct...

Today In Hip Hop History: Special Ed Released His Debut Album ‘Youngest In Charge’ 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 16, 2024

On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Special Ed dropped his debut LP Youngest In Charge on Profile Records. The...

Milwaukee Cop Who Shot And Killed Sylville Smith Receives Online Death Threats

Sha Be Allah

August 18, 2016

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A Milwaukee police officer was being targeted by online threats Tuesday from people who say he fatally shot the black man whose death has sparked violence in the city. Police haven't released the name of the...

Carmelo Anthony Visits Rio Favelas, Plays Basketball With Neighborhood Children During Olympic Downtime

Sha Be Allah

August 17, 2016

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There's no doubt about it. Carmelo Anthony is for the children. With free time before the USA Men's Olympic basketball team's next game against Argentina, which is scheduled for today, the Knicks star and cu...

The Game Says That He Had Sex With Three Of The Kardashians

Sha Be Allah

August 16, 2016

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Talk about a three pointer! In his latest release, titled "Sauce," LA rapper The Game boastfully spit, "then I f----- three Kardashians, hold that thought." He was once rumored to be dating Lamar Odom's es...

Poll By Rock The Vote, USA Today Says 1 Out Of 5 Young Voters Support Donald Trump

Sha Be Allah

August 15, 2016

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When asked who they would vote for if the presidential election was held today, 56 percent of voters age 35 and under said they would vote for Hillary Clinton while 20 percent said Donald Trump, according to a ...

50 Cent Spits His Favorite Verse…And Guess Who’s Verse It Is

Sha Be Allah

August 14, 2016

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Usually one to toot his own horn, Fif gives respect where respect is due when he spit was is admittedly his favorite Hip Hop verse of all time on his ThisIs50.com website vlog. Here's a hint; "There's one li...

Simone Manuel Speaks On Racism, Police Brutality After Winning Gold Medal

Sha Be Allah

August 12, 2016

Not only did Simone Manuel make history and break racial barriers by becoming the first African American to win a gold medal in an individual event, which for her was the 100 meter frestyle, she broke the silen...

DEA Says That Marijuana Will Remain Illegal As Schedule 1 Drug

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August 12, 2016

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Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced that it was not rescheduling marijuana, in effect, refusing to recognize marijuana's medicinal benefits. But in what is viewed as a victory for the marijuana ref...

Antoine Fuqua In Talks To Remake Scarface, Set in Los Angeles

Sha Be Allah

August 11, 2016

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Universal Pictures plans for director Antoine Fuqua to direct the remake of Brian De Palma's 1983 crime film Scarface, which itself was remade from the 1932 film by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson, Deadline.com...

Ohio Police Officer Hospitalized After Subway Employee Drugged His Drink

Sha Be Allah

August 11, 2016

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A lunch break to Subway ended with a Layton City, Ohio police officer being treated for ingesting illegal drugs after a restaurant employee spiked his drink, according to police. Tanis Ukena, 18, is in custo...

TheCollegeOfHipHop.org Launches App To Educate Students On Arts And Entertainment

Sha Be Allah

August 11, 2016

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TheCollegeOfHipHop.org recently launched an program to help students interested in Hip-Hop to gain knowledge and understanding of the arts and entertainment business. The program has an accompanying app and see...

Former NBA Star Dennis Rodman Says He “Broke His Penis” Three Times

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August 9, 2016

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·In a video for the Viceland show "Party Legends," NBA on and off course stand out Dennis Rodman describes three times in which he injured his penis, including an instance in which he saw "blood everywhere." F...

Today In Hip Hop History: Sean Price Passes Away At 43 One Year Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2016

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The Hip Hop community will never forget the feeling that permeated the atmosphere the morning that everyone woke up to find out that Sean Price aka Hussain Sayyid aka Ruck of the famed Boot Camp Clik duo Heltah...

Dr. Sebi Dies In Police Custody In Honduras

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August 8, 2016

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According to several news outlets, world renowned natural herbalist and healer Alfredo Darrington Bowman, better known as Dr. Sebi, died in Honduras over the weekend after having complications while battling pn...

White Neighbor Arrested In Arson Death Of N. Tonawanda NY’s Only Black Firefighter

Sha Be Allah

August 6, 2016

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Support for the only black volunteer firefighter in an upstate New York town continues to pour in after he lost his home to suspected arson within days of receiving a letter containing racial slurs. A judge ...

Appeal Court Rules Judge Was Wrong to Overturn Korryn Gaines' $38M Verdict

Korryn Gaines’ 5 Year Old Son Who Was Shot By B-More Police, Speaks From Hospital

Sha Be Allah

August 6, 2016

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"They shot me on purpose", stated a 5 year old from his hospital bed after being wounded by gunshots from Baltimore Police that ultimately killed his mother, Korryn Gaines. Gaines, 23, barricaded herself in...

Michelle Obama Set To Throw Barack Obama A Star-Studded 55th Birthday Party

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August 5, 2016

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This year POTUS is celebrating many milestones as he turns 55 and is closing out his two-term presidency. What better way to celebrate than by turning up The White House one last time? According to reports, ...

SC Church Shooter Dylann Roof Attacked In Prison

Sha Be Allah

August 5, 2016

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Dylann Roof, the alleged Charleston church shooter, was assaulted in a jail shower by a fellow inmate yesterday. The prisoner, Dwayne Marion Stafford, 25, allegedly left his cell and ran to where Roof was s...

Diana Gordon Reveals “Becky With The Good Hair”

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August 4, 2016

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Ever since Beyoncé released her Lemonade album, there has been major speculation of the identity of "Becky with the Good Hair". Social media jumped to conclusions and accused many celebrities of holding the tit...

“Training Days” Graffiti Show Sponsored By Bowery Boogie Uncapped (RECAP)

Sha Be Allah

August 3, 2016

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Hosted by Bowery Boogie Uncapped and curated by Rebel Knowledge, the "Training Days" graff show, which was held in LES NYC, attracted a large spectrum of art fans from across the city; some who could appreciate...

Today In Hip Hop History: Poor Righteous Teachers’ ‘Pure Poverty’ LP Turns 25

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August 3, 2016

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On this date in 1991, Trentonians Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom and DJ Father Shaheed followed up their debut album Holy Intellect with their sophomore smash Pure Poverty, which was released under Profile R...