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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

WATCH: Amanda Seales Says She Does Not Feel Protected by Issa Rae

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Amanda Seales is the latest person to hit Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay and speak her mind. During her visit...

Kid Cudi Cancels ‘INSANO’ Tour After Breaking His Ankle

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Fans looking forward to seeing Kid Cudi will have to wait for another time. The star has canceled his Insano...

‘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

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Perform “Empire State of Mind” In Times Square

Sha Be Allah

October 10, 2016

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Last week, Alicia Keys' Bryant Park show wowed her fans, but it was her "Forty Deuce" show on Sunday that forever etched her in Times Square history. Keys brought out special guests throughout her performanc... Read Article

Premiere: Erick Sermon produces King Myers’ new single, “I Need”

Shaq Cosse

October 7, 2016

Exclusives, Uncategorized

Long Island is making a major comeback into the hip-hop world in 2016, and King Myers is definitely aiding in that process. This time around, he liberates a soulful cut titled "I Need" which features an R&B... Read Article

Premiere: Jaw Gems Drops Video for “Party Slave”

Ontoneyo

October 6, 2016

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On the heels of their latest release, Jaw Gems dropped the video for "Party Slave," the newest single from 'HEATWEAVER.' In the tradition of grand, chill wave jazz, the song begs for a trippy, peculiar visual c... Read Article

Lil Soulja Slim drops video for C Murder assisted “Heard of Us” [Source Exclusive]

Shaq Cosse

October 6, 2016

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Rapper, Soulja Slim, has been resting in peace for over a decade now. When Slim was gunned down in front of his Mother’s New Orleans home in 2003, Lil Soulja Slim was just a kid. Lil Soulja remembers his Pops w... Read Article

Dyson Alexander-Tap My Phone (Prod. Go Grizzly)

Omari White

October 5, 2016

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Teenage hip-hop sensation Dyson Alexander burst on to the scene back in 2014 with his kid friendly single "Poppin Bottles," which caught the ear of local DJ's and tastemakers - eventually causing the record to ... Read Article

Check Out Prince Sole’s “For You” Mixtape

Omari White

October 5, 2016

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Bay Area Native Prince Sole drops his new project titled "For You". This is the lead up mixtape to his upcoming album "Hope All Is Well". The project embodies an abundance of samples that we all know and love, ... Read Article

The Few – Moves (feat. Ro Akin & Bmx Beesy)

Omari White

October 5, 2016

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A particular group of people who seldom follow the current but go against the grain. Rare in its kind. A creative group known as The Few is ready to show the music industry why they are masters in their ... Read Article

Tony Sunshine-Close

Omari White

October 5, 2016

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Former Terror Squad artist Tony Sunshine is back with an amazing crossover Caribbean chick banger called “Close”. This hit was produced by industry veterans Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson and Trilogy for Platinum B... Read Article

‘Family Guy’ Reenacts Jay-Z And Solange Elevator Fight In Cartoon Spoof

Sha Be Allah

October 4, 2016

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Talkng about digging up old bones! The animated sitcom seres Family Guy felt it would serve as great situation comedy to recreate the entire onslaught Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z received from his sister-in-law and ... Read Article

Check Out Masfresco’s Highly Anticipated EP Titled “Mo Betta”

Omari White

October 4, 2016

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The wait is finally over. With the NBA regular season just roughly 4 weeks away, hoop fans are gearing up for a exciting and competitive season for the ages. Along with the hoop season ready to debut is new ... Read Article

Check Out Episode 4 Of “Trappin Anonymous”

Omari White

October 4, 2016

Digital Entertainment, Exclusives

It's been a pretty long wait but he's back with another sick addition to an already dope podcast series. @Christylezz released another installment of his successful podcast series entitled "Trappin Anonymous... Read Article

Hugo Kafumbi – Life in the Congo

Omari White

October 3, 2016

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Congolese bred emcee Hugo Kafumbi has a story to tell and the world needs to listen. His single "Life In The Congo" gives listeners a first hand opportunity to experience life in a young mans perspective of ... Read Article

Wade – Broke So Long (Prod. by Boo On The Tracks) [Source Exclusive]

Shaq Cosse

October 2, 2016

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23 Year Old South Louisianan Indie Artist, Wade, Born On The East Side of New Orleans, uses vivid imagery and thought provoking storytelling to convey relatable life lessons through song and rhythmic melodies t... Read Article