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Key Takeaways From the Ninth Day of Trump’s Historic Hush Money Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 1, 2024

Whelp, another first went down in the first trial of a former POTUS. Donald Trump received his first punishment from...

[WATCH] Donald Trump Held in Contempt of Court For Violating Gag Order

By Courtneyb / May 1, 2024

Former President Donald Trump's legal woes have taken a turn as he faces consequences for violating a gag order imposed...

PartyNextDoor Announces “Sorry I’m Outside Tour”

By Shawn Grant / May 1, 2024

PartyNextDoor is set to embark on his highly anticipated Sorry I'm Outside Tour, produced by Live Nation. The 20-city tour...

Lucky Daye Announces ‘Algorithm’ Album and Tour

By Shawn Grant / May 1, 2024

GRAMMY award-winning R&B sensation Lucky Daye has set the stage for his highly anticipated album, Algorithm, which will be released...

Shenseea Unveils Sophomore Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’

By Shawn Grant / May 1, 2024

Jamaican sensation Shenseea is set to drop her highly anticipated sophomore album, Never Gets Late Here, on May 24th via...

UMG Recordings Moves to Block Extension in Diddy Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

By Courtneyb / May 1, 2024

The legal battle surrounding embattled music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has taken another turn as his co-defendant, UMG Recordings, moves...

Madison Garden Miracle: Tyrese Maxey Keeps 76ers Alive with Logo Three-Pointer

By Shawn Grant / May 1, 2024

Tyrese Maxey's star continued to rise on Tuesday night in New York City as he delivered a Playoff career-high performance....

[WATCH] Young Dolph’s Alleged Killer Drops “Track Hawk” Video After Vowing To Turn Himself In

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January 11, 2022

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After the U.S. Marshals and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offered up a combined award of $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of 23-year-old Justin Johnson, the alleged killer took to social m... Read Article

[WATCH] Netflix Announces ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Kanye West Documentary for Feb. 16

Shawn Grant

January 11, 2022

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The full trailer for Kanye West's Netflix documentary, Jeen-Yuhs, is now available. Netflix announces the three-week event, which is 21 years in the making, will hit the streaming platform on February 16. ... Read Article

Jazz Musician, “Juicy” Creator James Mtume Passes Away at 76

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January 10, 2022

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According to a report from Yahoo News and confirmation from his son Faulu, jazz and R&B musician James Mtume has passed away. He was 76 years old. Mtume is best known to the Hip Hop generation for contr... Read Article

Timbaland Criticized For Comparing The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ Album To Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

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January 10, 2022

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There is no doubt that Canadian crooner The Weeknd has arguably put out the best R&B album of the year(even though we're only ten days in), but fans and critics alike are coming down on super-producer Timb... Read Article

‘Full House’ Dad Bob Saget Dead At 65

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January 10, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, Full House star Bob Saget died suddenly from unknown causes. He was 65 years old. The report states that Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in... Read Article

[WATCH] Will Smith Lets Out Fart During Workout With Miami Dolphins

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January 10, 2022

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The Fresh Prince Will Smith can almost always guarantee a laugh so when he was invited to work out with the Miami Dolphins, but as guaranteed, a viral laugh followed the Philly-born rapper/actor all the way to... Read Article

The Recording Academy Reportedly Eyeing Las Vegas as Grammys Replacement Location

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January 10, 2022

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Could the Grammys take their 2022 show to Las Vegas? Billboard notes the MGM Grand Garden is a possible location for the ceremony. The Grammys were et for the Crypto.com arena before announcing their postponem... Read Article

Kanye West Splurges On New Wardrobe For Second Date With Julia Fox

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January 9, 2022

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Last week news broke that billionaire Kanye West began dating actress Julia Fox after his wife filed for divorce. This week Julia Fox tells Interview Magazine how Kanye gifted her with a hotel suite f... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 27 Years Ago

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January 9, 2022

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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

Brooklyn Rapper Bizzy Banks Arrested For Weapons, Drugs, Money Laundering

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January 9, 2022

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According to several reports, drill rapper Bizzy Banks was arrested for several drugs and weapons charges after a SWAT team raided his Hackensack, New Jersey home Friday morning. The report states that the ... Read Article

Young Dolph’s Killer Says He’ll Turn Himself In Tomorrow

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January 9, 2022

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As previously reported, 23-year-old Justin Johnson is wanted for the shooting death of famed Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Less than a week after the FBi issued a warrant for his arrest and a reward for his capt... Read Article

Houston Rapper D-Bando Dead From Complications Of COVID-19

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January 8, 2022

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According to a report from TheBoxHouston, H-Town producer and emcee D-Bando has become the latest in the Hip Hop community to lose their battle against the deadly COVID-19 this past Wednesday (January 5). B... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas And Kelis Got Married 17 Years Ago

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January 8, 2022

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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

Today In Hip Hop History: Ghostface Killah’s Debut Album ‘Ironman’ Was Certified Gold 25 Years Ago

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January 8, 2022

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On this day in 1996, Ghostface Killah's released highly anticipated debut album Ironman was certified gold by the RIAA. With exclusive in-house Wu production from True Master and the RZA coupled with Raekwon T... Read Article

Pooh Shiesty Incites Ski Mask Trend, Prompts “Shiesty Mask” Ban

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January 7, 2022

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Even after dropping his "Federal Contraband" freestyle from behind bars, Pooh Shiesty had no idea that one of his favorite accessories would be considered contraband; the infamous "Shiesty" ski mask. In Shiest... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Kid Capri Says He’s “Sick As S**t” Battling COVID-19

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January 7, 2022

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Just as the Hip Hop community begins to breathe a sigh of relief after hearing the news of DJ Kay Slay being taken off the ventilator in his battle with the deadly COVID-19 virus, quintessential Hip Hop DJ Kid... Read Article

Unseen Photos Of Wu Tang Clan’s Million Dollar ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’ Album Released By U.S. Government

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January 7, 2022

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Just as the Wu has kept their careers and names out of the eye of the media, so have been the whereabouts of the WTC's last full length project, the highly publicized, million dollar Once Upon A Time In Shaoli... Read Article

DJ Kay Slay Awake And Off Ventilator Following COVID-19 Scare

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January 7, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports including an update from his brother, DJ Kay Slay's condition has improved since being hospitalized due to COVID-19 and he is now breathing on his own. After over a we... Read Article

Kodak Black Artist Syko Bob Arrested On Weapons, Drugs, DUI Charges

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January 7, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, Kodak Black affiliate Syko Bob was arrested and hit with drugs, weapons and DUI charges yesterday(January 5). There are few details regarding Syko's arrest, however, ... Read Article

Kanye West ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Documentary Premiere At Sundance Film Festival Derailed By Omicron Outbreak

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January 6, 2022

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Just as all other major events at the top of 2022 such as the Grammys, the Sundance Film Festival will be postponed due to the current Omicron variant outbreak, putting the premiere of Kanye West's Jeen-Yuhs d... Read Article