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Cardi B Irate Over Chick-fil-A Order: “Don’t Play With My Food!”

By Shirley Ju / December 5, 2023

Cardi B is a superstar in her own right, but she's also human like the rest of us. This means...

Two Men Charged with Felony Assault of a Nardo Wick Fan in Florida

By Shawn Grant / December 5, 2023

The two men who attacked a fan of Nardo Wick outside a Tampa, FL nightclub have turned themselves in. According...

Yo Gotti Begins Business Studies at UCLA Anderson School of Management

By Shawn Grant / December 5, 2023

Yo Gotti is expanding his horizons with a business course at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Gotti has enrolled in...

[WATCH] Alicia Keys Reflects On The 20th Anniversary Of ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ With Apple Music

By Sha Be Allah / December 5, 2023

The incomparable Alicia Keys joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to discuss the 20th Anniversary of her Grammy-winning multi-platinum...

Jeannie Mai Found Out About Jeezy Filing for Divorce at ‘Same Time as the Rest of the World’

By Shawn Grant / December 5, 2023

Jeannie Mai hit The Jennifer Hudson Show and opened up about her divorce from Jeezy. During the episode, Mai revealed...

Joe Budden Responds to NBA Youngboy by Reading His Numbers: ‘I’m Way Bigger Than Him’

By Shawn Grant / December 5, 2023

Joe Budden and NBA Youngboy have gone back and forth over the past few days. Their rift began after Budden...

Opening Statements of Jonathan Majors Trial Delivered, Details of Incident Revealed

By Shawn Grant / December 5, 2023

The opening statements of Jonathan Majors' assault case were delivered on Monday (Dec. 4). The prosecutor would reveal details of...

LISTEN: Cardi B Doesn’t Leave Her House Unless It’s $1M For A Show

Shirley Ju

November 28, 2023

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Cardi B is a superstar, and she moves accordingly. Fresh off her viral video of sleeping through Thanksgiving day, an audio clip of the “Bongos” rapper surfaced online revealing she doesn’t leave the ... Read Article

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Rebrands Combs Enterprises to Combs Global as Business Portfolio Expands

Diddy Steps Down as Chairman of REVOLT Network

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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Following three separate lawsuits for sexual assault, Diddy has stepped down from his chairman position at Revolt Network. Combs representatives have confirmed the move to Variety. Following the announcemen... Read Article

Chicago Drill Blogger Made $25K as Informant in FGB Duck Murder Investigation

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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The FGB Duck murder trial is underway and the star witness has been identified as a blogger who has been paid nearly $25,000 to cooperate with federal law enforcement. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the b... Read Article

The YSL Trial: Defense Attorney’s Push for Mistrial Denied on Day One

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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The YSL Rico Trial is underway, and the opening day saw the defense attempting to receive a mistrial. According to court reporter Jewel Wicker, Young Thug's attorney Brian Steel, noted the prosecution had "... Read Article

Happy 49th Birthday To “The Ghost” Styles P!

Sha Be Allah

November 28, 2023

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NY crime rhyme vet David Styles, better known to the Hip Hop world as Styles P, turns 49 years young today. The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) co-founder along with Sheek Louch and Jadakiss began their caree... Read Article

Joe Budden Hints at Eventual Return to Rap, Says He Called Just Blaze for Beats

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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A Joe Budden return to music is in the future. Speaking on the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the rapper-turned-broadcaster revealed he hit up iconic producer Just Blaze for a beat. "I called Jus... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: Clipse Released Their Second LP ‘Hell Hath No Fury’ 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 28, 2023

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On this day in 2006, Virginia Beach's own Clipse released the sophomore LP Hell Hath No Fury. Coming a whole four years after their celebrated, chart-topping debut Lord Willin', Hell Hath N... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Queen Latifah Dropped Her Debut Album ‘All Hail The Queen’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 28, 2023

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On this date in 1989, Dana Owens aka Queen Latifah dropped her first full-length studio album All Hail The Queen on the now-defunct Tommy Boy Records. As the first artist on N.J. based Flavor Unit collectiv... Read Article

Chris Brown Responds to Anti-Semitic Accusations: ‘Ima Piru’

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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Chris Brown was spotted dancing to Ye's latest single, "Vultures," which carries a line that some label antisemitic. On the song, Ye boasts about having sex with a "Jewish B***h," which Brown turns up to ne... Read Article

‘Paid in Full 2’ on the Way: Dame Dash Cites Newark as Film Location

WATCH: Dame Dash Says He Had to ‘Fight’ JAY-Z and Lyor Cohen to Sign Kanye West

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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Dame Dash continues to pull the curtains back on the dealings of Roc-a-Fella Records. Speaking in an Instagram Live Session, Dash revealed he had to get a vote and "fight" to get Kanye West on the label. Who d... Read Article

Nelly Is The Reason Joeboy Fell In Love With Hip-Hop

Shirley Ju

November 28, 2023

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With Afrobeats taking over on a global scale, it’s only right we pay homage to the artists who are paving the way. Insert Joeboy, one of the biggest, rising African artists to date. Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria... Read Article

Charlamagne Tha God Says The Breakfast Club Would Continue if DJ Envy Left: ‘The Breakfast Club is Bigger Than Any of Us’

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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DJ Envy trended heavily throughout the fall due to his alleged role in a ponzi scheme. His cohost, Charlamagne Tha God, spoke with the Rap Radar podcast and revealed that if Envy was no longer part of the crew... Read Article

WATCH: Gayle King Says An Older Woman is Now Listening to JAY-Z Following Her Interview

Shawn Grant

November 28, 2023

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Gayle King is very proud of her JAY-Z interview on CBS. Speaking with Access Hollywood, King revealed that she received praise from numerous sources, including people who wouldn't traditionally listen to Hov. ... Read Article

Mase’s Reflection on Cam’ron’s Unwavering Support: A Baseball Bat and Brotherhood

Melissa Sanchez

November 27, 2023

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In the tumultuous world of hip-hop, where alliances and friendships are often tested, moments of unwavering support stand out as powerful symbols of camaraderie. One such unforgettable moment involves Mase and... Read Article

Drake Holds Off Taylor Swift in Return to Top of Billboard Album Chart

Shawn Grant

November 27, 2023

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Drake is back on top. Reloading his For All The Dogs album with the Scary Hours Pack, The Boy returned to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. The album moved 145,000 album-equivalent units in the week, a 1... Read Article

Beyoncé in Silver from Hair to Dress at ‘Renaissance’ Film Premiere

Shawn Grant

November 27, 2023

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Beyoncé continued the silver trend of the Renaissance tour at the premiere of her movie, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce. Hitting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Bever... Read Article

Blue Ivy Steals The Show in Icy Park Campaign

Blue Ivy Carter Used Critical Comments of Her Early ‘Renaissance’ Performances to Get Better

Shawn Grant

November 27, 2023

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Blue Ivy Carter became one of the biggest parts of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour. But she was supposed to be a one-time moment. The New York Times was in attendance at the Renaissance World Tour premiere... Read Article

Quavo Feeds 300 Families On Thanksgiving At ATL’s Huncho Farms

Sha Be Allah

November 27, 2023

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Migos' Quavo gave back to the needy in his hometown of Atlanta on Thanksgiving, giving over 300 families access to an entire garden and orchard via his Huncho Farms initiative. Quavo and his QuavoCares.org te... Read Article

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Happy Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert!

Sha Be Allah

November 27, 2023

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On this date in 1956, one of Hip Hop's original gatekeepers, Fred Crute aka Kool DJ Red Alert, was born on the Caribbean island of Antigua. Red Alert, a Hampton University alumnus, has become one of the least ... Read Article

WATCH: YE, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk and Bump J Perform “Vultures” in Dubai

Shawn Grant

November 27, 2023

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Kanye West, Lil Durk, Ty$, and Bump J TAKE OVER Dubai performing controversial anthem “Vultures”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Media Takeout (@chicagomediatakeout)... Read Article