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Today in Hip-Hop History: Outkast Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’ 30 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop History: Outkast Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’ 30 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 26, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history three decades ago, OutKast, the duo that helped pioneer putting southern Hip Hop...

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Today In Hip Hop History: 50 Cent Dropped His ‘Guess Who’s Back?’ Mixtape 22 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: 50 Cent Dropped His ‘Guess Who’s Back?’ Mixtape 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 26, 2024

Today in 2002, 50 Cent released Guess Who's Back?, his first official mixtape following the Power of the Dollar LP...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Killed In Car Crash 22 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop History: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Killed In Car Crash 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date in 2002, the frontwoman of legendary R&B/Hip Hop trio TLC, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was killed in...

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Apple TV+ Releases The Trailer For ‘The Big Cigar’, Series About Black Panther Party Leader Huey P. Newton

Apple TV+ Releases The Trailer For ‘The Big Cigar’, Series About Black Panther Party Leader Huey P. Newton

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for The Big Cigar, the highly anticipated limited drama series that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey...

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Governors Ball 2024 Schedule Announced, SZA, 21 Savage, Sexxy Red, Post Malone And More

Governors Ball 2024 Schedule Announced, SZA, 21 Savage, Sexxy Red, Post Malone And More

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Governors Ball 2024 is taking place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York City on June 7-9 and today...

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Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 29 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed as a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple...

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Kentucky Congressman Commits Suicide After Denying Sexual Misconduct Allegations

December 14, 2017

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Kentucky state Representative Dan Johnson, who was facing sexual assault accusations, died in a probable suicide on Wednesday, according to the Bullitt County, Kentucky Coroner. Johnson, 57, also the leader ... Read Article

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Racist Who’s Says She “Hates Oriental” Is Thrown Out Of Starbucks

December 14, 2017

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Starbucks says you're free to say what you want, just not in our stores. University student Annie An was reviewing an essay with her tutor in their native tongue when a middle-aged white woman interrupted th... Read Article

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III Points Brings Wu Tang Clan, Bjork For 5th Annual Art Basel Concert Series

December 14, 2017

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III Points caps off 2017 with a successful Art Basel Concert Series. The fifth installment of the annual series brought Björk and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as more than 7,500 fans over the course of the week, to Ma... Read Article

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#BlackLivesMatter Premiere Advocate DeRay McKesson Sues Fox News For Defamation

December 14, 2017

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Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson is suing Fox News and network host Jeanine Pirro, alleging that she made "false and defamatory statements" about him while discussing the Black Lives Matter movement. Mck... Read Article

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PBS Suspends Tavis Smiley Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

December 14, 2017

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PBS will no longer distribute Tavis Smiley following what a spokeswoman called "multiple, credible" allegations of sexual misconduct uncovered by a recent investigation into the late-night show host's behavior,... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Releases His Sixth Studio Album ‘God’s Son’ 15 Years Ago

December 13, 2017

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God's Son, in 2002. This may be Nas' most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his... Read Article

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Reality TV Star/Trump Adviser Omarosa To Leave White House Next Month

December 13, 2017

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Omarosa Manigault Newman, the former 'Apprentice' contestant who works as an adviser for President Donald Trump, is reportedly leaving the White House next month. According to reports, Omarosa “resigned yest... Read Article

Nina Simone, Bon Jovi Tapped For 2018 Rock N’ Roll HOF Inductions

December 13, 2017

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90s rockers Bon Jovi, British bands Dire Straits and the Moody Blues, the late Nina Simone and The Cars will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, organizers said on Wednesday. The rock-heavy 2018 l... Read Article

Google Launches Artificial Intelligence Research Center In China

December 13, 2017

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Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Wednesday it is opening an artificial intelligence (AI) research center in China to target the country’s local talent, even as the U.S. search firm’s products remain bloc... Read Article

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U.S. Military Will Accept Openly Transgender Recruits Beginning Jan. 1

December 12, 2017

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Following a federal court ruling, the Pentagon has confirmed it will allow openly transgender individuals to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1. The Trump administration had resisted that deadline in court... Read Article

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Swizz Beatz is on a Mission to “Free The Artist” with his No Commission Art Show

December 11, 2017

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“Everyone’s always talking about how they support the artists, but when you really dive deep into it, they’re always taking something from the artist’s side pocket, the artist’s front pocket,” legendary produce... Read Article

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Jeezy Announces The “Cold Summer” Tour In Preparation For The Release Of ‘Pressure’ LP

December 11, 2017

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Grammy nominated multi-platinum rap superstar Jeezy builds up to the December 15th arrival of his highly anticipated new studio album Pressure, with today’s announcement of the “Cold Summer Tour” set to open at... Read Article

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BREAKING: Pipe Bomb Explosion In Times Square, One Arrested

December 11, 2017

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The New York City police department on Monday confirmed reports of an explosion in Manhattan on Monday. New York City officials confirmed reports that one person is in custody. Multiple reports say the suspe... Read Article

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UN Ambassador Says Women Who Accused Trump Of Sexual Misconduct Should Be Heard

December 11, 2017

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Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said on Sunday that any woman who has felt violated or mistreated by a man has every right to speak up, even if she is accusing President Donald Trump. ... Read Article

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Comedian Hannibal Buress Arrested During Art Basel After Argument With Miami Police

December 11, 2017

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Comedian Hannibal Burress has been arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge after getting into a heated argument with cops in Miami. Burress, 34, was arrested on Saturday at about 10.30pm, police said. P... Read Article

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Jeezy And Diddy Tear Up Miami In New “Bottles Up” Video

December 10, 2017

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From the Rolls Royces to the cigar lighting and bussing' bottles of Ciroc, Jeezy and Diddy aka Puff Daddy do it up big in the new visual for "Bottles Up". Just a teaser from the Snowman's forthcoming 'Pressure'... Read Article

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Coinbase CEO Warns Against “Irresponsible” Bitcoin Investments

December 10, 2017

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We can’t say we weren’t warned. A new signpost was added to the crazy financial ride known as bitcoin on Friday when Coinbase, arguably the best-known bitcoin broker on the market, sent a warning message to ... Read Article

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Roy Moore: Last Time America Was “Great” Was During “Slavery”

December 10, 2017

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Roy Moore, the Alabama Senate candidate under fire for alleged sexual misconduct with teenage girls when he was in his 30s, apparently believes America was a better place at a time when slavery was still legal.... Read Article

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THIS WEEKEND! Thirstin Howl The 3rd And The Lo Lifes Presents Love And Loyalty Weekend At Miami Art Basel 2017

December 8, 2017

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Like we always do around this time... The good guys from the Lo-Lifes Family Miami and Lo Lifes general Thirsting Howl The 3rd are kicking off their Love And Loyalty Weekend festivities today that will last ... Read Article

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Eve: My Husband Told Me That His Father Doesn’t Like Black People

December 8, 2017

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Ruff Ryder's First Lady Eve was initially afraid to meet her husband Maximillion Cooper's parents because he jokingly told her his father didn't like African-Americans. The Who's That Girl hitmaker's in-laws... Read Article