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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...

EXCLUSIVE: Javale McGee Explains How To Become A Millionaire Off Bitcoin

By Shirley Ju / April 15, 2024

Javale McGee is so much more than a basketball player. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, the 36-year-old clocks in at 7...

Gunna Announces New Album Titled ‘One of Wun’

By Shirley Ju / April 15, 2024

It's an exciting day for Gunna fans. The 4x Grammy-nominated recording artist announced today that he'll release his highly-anticipated new...

The People of New York v. Donald Trump: First Criminal Trial of U.S. President Begins

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Donald Trump will once again negatively make history. Today (April 15), Trump will be the first former president to stand...

Beyoncé Holds No. 1 Spot with ‘Cowboy Carter,’ J. Cole Debuts at No. 2

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter pushed away J. Cole's Might Delete Later to hold down another week on top of the Billboard...

J. Cole’s “7 Minute Drill” Officially Removed from Streaming

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

And just like that, J. Cole's diss to Kendrick Lamar is gone from streaming. Following up on his statement from...

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...

HOT 97’s Street Soldiers Town Hall Meeting Hosted By Lisa Evers In The South Bronx [RECAP]

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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On Thursday, Hot 97, along with Street Soldiers host Lisa Evers, hosted their annual Town Hall Meeting in the South Bronx to support embattled NYCHA residents in the fight for basic human rights. A panel hea... Read Article

Treach Believes Tupac’s Rape Accuser Just Wants Fame

Brad Washington

February 2, 2018

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On Monday (Jan. 29), Ayanna Jackson, the woman who accused Tupac Shakur of raping her back in 1993, was interviewed by DJ Vlad in which she detailed the night of the alleged sexual assault. She explained the ch... Read Article

Can NFL, Super Bowl Adapt To The TV Ratings Decline?

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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As the NFL heads into its biggest day of the year, there’s an elephant in the room: declining TV ratings and what they mean for the league’s longterm prospects. The NFL’s Nielsen ratings were down by 13% in the... Read Article

San Francisco To Expunge All Marijuana Convictions And Arrests Dating Back To 1975

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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Thousands of San Francisco residents convicted of marijuana offenses since 1975 will see those convictions dismissed or reduced under an effort announced on Wednesday by the city’s district attorney. Califor... Read Article

NYS Prison Inmates To Receive Free Computer Tablets

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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New York plans to join the growing number of states that have distributed tablet computers to prison inmates so they can better communicate with family members and boost their educational opportunities while in... Read Article

Philadelphia Eagles Will Come On The Field To Meek Mill’s ‘Dreams And Nightmares’ Intro For Super Bowl LII

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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It's official. The un-official rally cry for the Philadelphia Eagles during their run to the Super Bowl will now be the song that the Birds will play when they run on the field on February 4. The track ... Read Article

H&M Plans to Close Select Stores Following Decline in Sales

Haleemakhan

February 1, 2018

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As if Paris Hilton imitating Kim Kardashian in the latest YEEZY campagin shoot wasn't enough, here is another one: H&M has been a center of a big controversy ever since their new campaign for kids was re... Read Article

Happy 43rd Birthday To Outkast’s Big Boi!

Sha Be Allah

February 1, 2018

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On this day in 1975, Andre Antwon Patton, who is best known as Big Boi, one half of the legendary ATL duo Outkast, was born. Patton has morphed into one of the biggest rappers/actors of this generation. With... Read Article

Two Shot In Los Angeles Middle School, 12 Year Old Girl In Custody

Sha Be Allah

February 1, 2018

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Two 15-year-old students were hospitalized and a 12-year-old student was taken into custody after shots were fired inside a middle school classroom Thursday morning at a campus northwest of downtown Los Angeles... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Fugees Release Their Debut ‘Blunted On Reality’ LP 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 1, 2018

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On this date in 1994, crew members Wyclef Jean, Pras and a young, talented Lauryn Hill otherwise known as The Fugees formulated their first album entitled Blunted On Reality on Hip Hop indie imprint Ruffhouse R... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: FEMA Will Continue To Ship Food And Water To Puerto Rico Despite Previous Reports

Sha Be Allah

January 31, 2018

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The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said on Wednesday it would continue providing water, meals and other essentials to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico despite earlier reports its humanitarian mission in ... Read Article

SC Governor Declares Super Bowl LII Sunday “Stand Up For Your Flag” Day

Sha Be Allah

January 31, 2018

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This Sunday won't just be Super Bowl Sunday, according to South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. It will also be a day to stand for the National Anthem, so McMaster has declared the day “Stand for the Flag Super B... Read Article

The Backstory Behind Tiffany Haddish’s Selfie With Beyoncé Will Leave You Laughing Hysterically

Jamisha Daniels

January 31, 2018

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Last month Tiffany Haddish posted a photo to her Instagram with Beyoncé accompanied by the caption, "@beyonce was telling me that my wig was slipping.... ? But for real she told me to have fun and I DID! #SHERE... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Releases Tracklist For ‘Black Panther: The Album’

Jamisha Daniels

January 31, 2018

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Marvel's Black Panther is one of the most anticipated films of 2018, the film is directed by Ryan Coogler with a star studded cast full of black excellence. At the top of year is was announced by Anthony "Top D... Read Article

Ex-NBA Player Rasual Butler And Wife Killed In Single-Car Accident

Sha Be Allah

January 31, 2018

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According to a report from TMZ, ex-NBA star Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle were killed in a single car crash in Studio City, CA this morning. 38-year-old Butler is said to have lost control of his ... Read Article

New Study Suggest Vaping Could Cause Cancer, Heart Disease

Sha Be Allah

January 31, 2018

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Vaping could cause cancer and heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers found that nicotine inhaled from e-cigarettes can be converted into chemicals that damage DNA. The team from New York Uni... Read Article

Facebook Is Banning All Ads Promoting Cryptocurrencies Including Bitcoin

Sha Be Allah

January 31, 2018

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Facebook is banning all ads that promote cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, in an effort to prevent people from advertising what the company is calling “financial products and services frequently associated w... Read Article

Trump Signs Order To Keep Guantanamo Bay Open

Sha Be Allah

January 31, 2018

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he signed an order to keep open the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which his predecessor, Barack Obama, unsuccessfully tried to close. “I just ... Read Article

‘Glee’ Star Mark Salling Found Dead From “Apparent Suicide” While Awaiting Sentencing On Child Porn Charges

Sha Be Allah

January 30, 2018

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Glee actor Mark Salling was found dead near Los Angeles weeks before he was scheduled to be sentenced for possessing a huge library of child porn, his attorney confirmed. He was 35. The cause of death was no... Read Article

No Limit’s C-Murder Declares Hunger Strike In Louisiana’s Angola State Prison

Sha Be Allah

January 30, 2018

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C-Murder, brother to No Limit Records CEO Percy "Master P" Miller and lieutenant to the legendary New Orleans squad, announced today that he will be spearheading a hunger strike in Angola State Prison due to al... Read Article