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Happy Birthday to Hip-Hop’s Angel Aaliyah (RIP)

January 16, 2020

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Today (January 16), the late beautiful songstress Aaliyah would have turned 39 years old. Although “Baby Girl’s” untimely death was during the peak of her music and acting career, Ms. Aaliyah Dana Haughton lef... Read Article

[WATCH] Diddy Celebrates Notorious B.I.G.’s Induction Into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame

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January 15, 2020

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Still reppin' for Biggie, Diddy takes to the streets of New York to celebrate the induction of the King of New York into the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame. In regular Sean Combs fashion, the Bad Boy founder was... Read Article

Dame Dash Sues WeTV For Not Keeping His Son Sober on ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’

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January 15, 2020

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Former Roc-A-Fella executive claims that WeTV purposely kept his son inebriated against his will in order to boost their ratings on their popular reality show Growing Up Hip Hop. According to a lawsuit obta... Read Article

Happy Birthday To The Late, Great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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January 15, 2020

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Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Born January 15, 1929, Civil Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would've turned 91 Years old today; as we celebrate the day of his birth almost 47 years a... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hip History: Gang Starr Drops Their Sophomore LP ‘Step Into The Arena’ 29 Years Ago

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January 15, 2020

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On this date almost three decades ago, Chris Martin b.k.a the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam b.k.a the Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) put together Gang Starr's second and possibly most memorable... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Drops Debut Album ‘Quik Is The Name’ 29 Years Ago

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January 15, 2020

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Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous Teachers, Quik was pioneering in helping to usher in the "gangsta rap" sound on a mai... Read Article

Smif-N-Wessun’s ‘Dah Shinin 25th Anniversary’ NYC Concert Recap

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January 15, 2020

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Smif-N-Wessun's Dah Shinin 25th Anniversary concert at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City rocked the city during an unforgettable show celebrating the classic album. Back in 1995, Steele and Tek collecti... Read Article

Royce Da 5’9”, Joell Ortiz, Pharoahe Monch And More Attend ‘Bad Boys For Life’ NYC Screening

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January 14, 2020

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Royce Da 5'9'', Joell Ortiz, Pharoahe Monch and more came out to view the highly anticipated film Bad Boys For Life. The sequel which stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence revisits a classic that finally offers... Read Article

[WATCH] Cam’ron Recalls Confrontation With Suge Knight In LA

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January 14, 2020

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On Superstar Jay's Shade45 talk show, Dipset capo Cam'ron reminisced about his golden past in the Hip Hop game, especially during a time when the East Coast and the West Coast couldn't just get along. Cam t... Read Article

Happy Birthday 55th Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

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January 14, 2020

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Born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters on this date in 1965 in London, England, Slick Rick is undoubtedly the best storyteller in the history of Hip Hop. From stories about his hectic lifestyle just "six minutes" ... Read Article

Lil Wayne Owns Up to Gold-Plated Gun and Drugs Found on Plane in Miami

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January 13, 2020

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Lil Wayne can't keep his hands off of illegal firearms and according to Miami-Dade Police and the FBI, the New Orleans-based rapper has admitted to owning a gold-plated pistol found in his luggage by investiga... Read Article

Trump Taunts Senator Cory Booker For Dropping Out Of Democratic Presidential Campaign

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January 13, 2020

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President Donald Trump crossed the line today in making fun of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, who announced that he was dropping out of the 2020 Presidential race. https://twitter.com/CoryBooker/status/12... Read Article

Steve Harvey’s Daughter Charged in Beverly Hills Hit-And-Run Case

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January 13, 2020

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According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Lori Harvey, daughter of comedian/TV host Steve Harvey, has been officially charged in her Beverly Hills hit-and-run case. Harvey has been ch... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Money, Power & Respect’ 22 Years Ago

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January 13, 2020

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On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy's steadily growing Bad Boy label... Read Article

Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef Turns 50!

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January 12, 2020

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On this date in 1970, Wu-Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island-based emcee is one of the Wu's most celebrated artists, with his Only Bui... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapsody Speaks To Black Men In New Video ‘Afeni’ Ft PJ Morton

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January 12, 2020

Already classified as a legend, North Carolina's own Rapsody released visuals to her song 'Afeni' ft. PJ Morton featuring a classic hip hop hook by the late Tupac. The Roc Nation-signed hard hitter is deliver... Read Article

Trick Daddy Arrested For DUI, Cocaine Possession In Miami

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January 11, 2020

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Police issues are nothing new for Trick Daddy. This time, possession of cocaine and driving under the influence landed him behind bars this weekend. According to the report from TMZ, Trick Daddy, whose real... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 24 Years Ago

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January 11, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. The album was originally released on November 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the ... Read Article

Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap Certified Platinum

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January 11, 2020

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Nipsey Hussle's Victory Lap just went platinum. Following his untimely passing Nipsey's sales and streams have drastically increased. His sales jumped from 1,000 to 14,000 in one week and his video streams ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Smif N Wessun’s Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ Turns 25!

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January 10, 2020

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin' on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records. This was also the sophomore effort of... Read Article

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Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

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Happy Birthday to Hip-Hop’s Angel Aaliyah (RIP)

[WATCH] Diddy Celebrates Notorious B.I.G.’s Induction Into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame

Dame Dash Sues WeTV For Not Keeping His Son Sober on ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’

Happy Birthday To The Late, Great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today in Hip-Hip History: Gang Starr Drops Their Sophomore LP ‘Step Into The Arena’ 29 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Drops Debut Album ‘Quik Is The Name’ 29 Years Ago

Smif-N-Wessun’s ‘Dah Shinin 25th Anniversary’ NYC Concert Recap

Royce Da 5’9”, Joell Ortiz, Pharoahe Monch And More Attend ‘Bad Boys For Life’ NYC Screening

[WATCH] Cam’ron Recalls Confrontation With Suge Knight In LA

Happy Birthday 55th Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

Lil Wayne Owns Up to Gold-Plated Gun and Drugs Found on Plane in Miami

Trump Taunts Senator Cory Booker For Dropping Out Of Democratic Presidential Campaign

Steve Harvey’s Daughter Charged in Beverly Hills Hit-And-Run Case

Today in Hip-Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Money, Power & Respect’ 22 Years Ago

Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef Turns 50!

[WATCH] Rapsody Speaks To Black Men In New Video ‘Afeni’ Ft PJ Morton

Trick Daddy Arrested For DUI, Cocaine Possession In Miami

Today in Hip-Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 24 Years Ago

Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap Certified Platinum

Today in Hip-Hop History: Smif N Wessun’s Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ Turns 25!