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[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

Exclusive: Ryan Trey Reflects on New Deluxe Album Release and Creative Journey

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

Emerging R&B artist Ryan Trey doubled down in March with the release of the deluxe version of his stellar November...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents, and they...

NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large-Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

According to several news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud...

RZA Gives Statement About Azealia Banks Incident In Russell Crowe’s Hotel Room

Sha Be Allah

October 20, 2016

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After a day of accusations of assault and racial slurs thrown by rapper Azaelia Banks at veteran actor Russell Crowe, the RZA, the link that brought these two souls together who otherwise would've never met, ha... Read Article

Style Sector: An Exclusive Fashion Interview with Lil Durk

Venus Rose

October 20, 2016

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Highlighting this week's street fashion in Hip-Hop; Style Sector meets up with Chicago rapper Lil Durk, for an exclusive interview and editorial on his personal style. TheSource.com: What does style mean... Read Article

On The Rise: Ray Reed the The Uberman Keeps It Real

Ontoneyo

October 19, 2016

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It common practice for rappers to sensationalize their life to draw in fans, hell Ice Cube didn't have a '64 Impala when he wrote Boyz-N-the Hood, but the ones who keep it brutally honest are few and far betwee... Read Article

Style Sector: Introducing SHERMAИ|PRESTOИ ‘HYPE’ Campaign

Venus Rose

October 19, 2016

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Style Sector spotlights this week's fashion collection called ‘H Y P E’ which is a platform propelled by SHERMAИ|PRESTOИ. This brand has partnered with emerging artists in New York City bridging the synergy bet... Read Article

Lupe Fiasco Was Pulled Over By The NYPD

Omari White

October 19, 2016

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Was it just the cops doing their job or was it the hip hop police back on the prowl to harass your favorite emcee's? According to sources, Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco was pulled over by the New York Police Dep... Read Article

Style Sector: Latest Street Fashion Style Guide

Venus Rose

October 18, 2016

Check out this week’s catalogue of the latest trends in street fashion featuring some popular brands below FILA RUNNER BASEBALL HAT CALVIN KLEIN BASEBALL HAT STOCK FA16 SNAPBACK NYC EC N... Read Article

Nas Receives Icon Award At 2016 Revolt Conference

Sean Chandler

October 18, 2016

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It's been quite a positive year for Mr. Nasir Jones. Aside from his protégé Dave East being heralded as the next big thing from the east coast and gaining popularity every day, more recently (10/15) God’s Son w... Read Article

Trinity Gay, Daughter Of U.S. Olympian Fatally Shot In Kentucky

Kerria B. Henderson

October 16, 2016

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Earlier this morning Trinity Gay, the 15 year old daughter of Olympian sprinter, Tyson Gay sadly lost her life. Trinity was shot in her neck at a Cook-Out restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, according to WKY... Read Article

Queens Graffiti Legend BRUZ Passes Away

Sha Be Allah

October 15, 2016

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It has been reported that NYC graff king Vincent "BRUZ" Girolamo passed away last night. The details to what caused his death has still not been confirmed. BRUZ, a Rego Park, Queens native, was well known wi... Read Article

First Look: Official Behind-The-Scenes of FHB’s “Regular” Bankroll Fresh Video Tribute

Milca P.

October 13, 2016

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Obscurity is in. The latest trend to make its passage through music has been the act of concealing an artist's identity, focusing on the creation of music and the cultivation of a seemingly untouchable force... Read Article

Download M1 Of Dead Prez and Bonnot’s Free “B.M.W.” Mixtape

Sha Be Allah

October 13, 2016

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Still on his daily detail of bangin' on the system, Mutulu Olugbala aka M1 of the legendary dead prez duo drops this free mixtape with Italian producer Bonnot entitled 'Between Me And The World'(B.M.W.). Featur... Read Article

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Says Hillary Clinton Was Not In NYC During 9/11…

Sha Be Allah

October 13, 2016

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani has gotten on the campaign trail for presidential hopeful Donald Trump and has obviously forgotten about the most pivotal moment in his political career. And who was next to him w... Read Article

[VIDEO] Wyld Stylaz – Guarantee

Omari White

October 13, 2016

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As they prepare the release of their upcoming EP titled Overdraft, Wyld Stylaz set out to remind us that everything that has to do with them is a Guarantee! 2Dee & Haze deliver catchy, yet lyrical rhymes wh... Read Article

‘Martin’ Actor Tommy Ford Dies at 52

Yvelette Stines

October 12, 2016

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Tommy Mykhal Ford made his transition today after his family made the decision to take him off of life support. The actor most known for his role on the show Martin was recovering from knee replacement surgery.... Read Article

[VIDEO] Chonique Sneed – On My Time

Omari White

October 12, 2016

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LA native, Chonique Sneed, a true renaissance woman in every sense of the word, has been entertaining the masses since she was a little girl. She's used her insurmountable talent to help everyone from Christina... Read Article

Kevin Heart Honored With Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Yvelette Stines

October 11, 2016

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It has been a big year for Kevin Heart, and the greatness continues. Earlier this year he was named the highest paid comedian of 2016 by Forbes in July, he got married, and is noted as one of the hardest workin... Read Article

Messiah Releases Inspirational Video “We Still Swim” Feat. Elsun Bless

Yvelette Stines

October 11, 2016

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With everything going on in the world today, music is a wonderful art from to uplift, create change, and inspire. Artist, educator, and activist Messiah is using his extraordinary talents as a platform to crea... Read Article

Nipsey Hussle Hosts Voter Registration Drive in Los Angeles

MoClassified

October 11, 2016

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Back in April, YG and Nipsey Hussle released their anti-Trump anthem, FDT, which raised awareness on the importance of voting in this upcoming election to ensure forward motion of our country. Now, as we near N... Read Article

Style Sector: Denim Looks for Street Fashion

Venus Rose

October 11, 2016

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Style Sector presents an editorial of modern looks mixing trendy denim pieces featuring a street fashion enthusiast in New York City. ... Read Article

Drake Takes the Record for the Most AMA Nominations

Tanaja Hill

October 11, 2016

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After topping charts all summer, Drake is back at it again setting a new record for the most American Music Award nominations since 1984. After 32 years, Drake's 13 nominations have exceeded Michael Jackson's r... Read Article