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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

[WATCH] Ukrainian Flight 752 Video Shows Plane Shot Down by Iranian Missile

January 9, 2020

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In a report that was confirmed by The New York Times, a video has surfaced that shows a Ukranian plane being shot down by an Iranian missile. The 752 plane was shot down near the Tehran, Iran airport, wher... Read Article

White UFC Fighter Calls Martial Artist/Actor Michael Jai White A “B*h A N***a”

January 9, 2020

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Is Mike Perry just writing checks with his Twitter fingers that his ass can't cash? Last week, UFC fighter Mike Perry made some very disrespectful remarks to martial artist/actor Michael Jai White in respon... Read Article

HBO’s ‘The Shop: Uninterrupted’ Nominated for NAACP’s Outstanding Talk Series

January 9, 2020

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The NAACP announced its 51st annual NAACP Image Award nominees today and Uninterrupted’s flagship series, The Shop: Uninterrupted, produced in partnership with HBO, was nominated in the Outstanding Talk Series... Read Article

HERSource: HBO Sports to Debut ‘Women Of Troy’ Doc About USC Women’s Basketball Team

January 9, 2020

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HBO Sports and Bill Simmons’ Ringer Films have partnered with Triple Threat TV to debut the documentary film Women Of Troy, an illuminating tale of the historic and transcendent USC women’s basketball team of ... Read Article

Boosie Responds to Black College Backlash: “I’ll Wear Whatever I Want”

January 9, 2020

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Many HBCU and Greek fraternity critics had a lot to say about Boosie Badazz donning a sweater bearing the Kappa Alpha Psi at the Hawks-Rockets game last night, but now the Baton Rouge badass has responded and ... Read Article

Birdman Lands $1 Million Win Against Former Employee in Court Battle

January 9, 2020

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Bryan "Birdman" Williams has had his share of court battles, but he's managed to come out on top in his battle with his ex-employee. Back in 2018, Birdman was sued by his former employee, Nicolas Jose Pen... Read Article

[WATCH] The D.O.C. Reveals New Details About The Night Of His Near-Fatal Car Accident

January 9, 2020

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"Not the D.O.C., but similar to them letters 'cause no one can do it better.." -Jay-Z "P.S.A." Even with the accolades from Hip Hop's next generational leaders, Dallas-born emcee/songwriter Tracy Curry ak... Read Article

Beyoncé Preps Fans for the January Launch of adidas x IVY PARK

January 9, 2020

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https://youtu.be/hhMsewwy9s0 Kylie Jenner may not be with Adidas anymore but that's ok, they have Beyoncé. The promotion for the upcoming Ivy Park x Adidas collection has started. The line will be availab... Read Article

MF Doom Mourns the Death of 14-Year-Old Son

Happy 48th Birthday to the Legendary MF Doom!

January 9, 2020

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On this date in 1971, rapper Daniel Dumile also known as MF DOOM (Metal Face Doom), was born in London, England to his Trinidadian mother and Zimbabwean father. His family relocated to New York when Dumile was... Read Article

Florida Woman Caught With $1.2M Worth Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop

January 8, 2020

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A 27-year-old Florida woman was found with 12 kilograms of cocaine when she was pulled over for a simple traffic infraction. That small citation could now land her in prison for decades. Elizabeth Espinoza ... Read Article

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Launches College Freshman Instagram TV Series

January 8, 2020

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Former FLOTUS Michelle Obama has always been a spearheading a focus on education and now Ms. Obama's new show will feature four first year college students and how they deal with their experiences. The Year... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas and Kelis Got Married 15 Years Ago

January 8, 2020

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On this date in 2005, Queensbridge rap king Nasir Jones aka Nas and sultry Star Trak songstress Kelis Rogers tied the knot in Holy Hip-Hop matrimony in Atlanta, Georgia. The two got hitched at the Morningsi... Read Article

[WATCH] R. Kelly’s Girlfriend Brawl at His Trump Tower Condo in Chicago on His Birthday

January 8, 2020

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It went down at R. Kelly's Trump Tower apartment as Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage argued on Instagram Live, which resulted in the two exchanging blows. https://twitter.com/theonlyazriel/status/121499597... Read Article

Justin Bieber Reveals His Battle With Lyme Disease in New Documentary

January 8, 2020

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Pop star Justin Bieber will make public the very devastating news that he has been battling Lyme Disease over the past year in his new documentary. Dropping on January 27, Justin and his close associates di... Read Article