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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...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Sons Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

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...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

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,”...

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...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Dropped ‘The Black Album’ 18 Years Ago

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November 14, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Brooklyn's own Jay-Z released he would-be retirement album The Black Album. Although there was virtually no pause between The Black Album and new Jay-Z music... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Prodigy Dropped His Debut Solo Album ‘H.N.I.C.’ 21 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2021

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On this day at the turn of the century, Prodigy, the lyrical half of the legendary QB duo Mobb Deep, dropped his debut LP, H.N.I.C., released under the Loud/Violator/Steve Rifkind Co./Infamous Records imprints... Read Article

ICYMI: YFN Lucci Calls Out Unnamed Friends on Instagram for Their Lack of Support

Shawn Grant

November 14, 2021

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YFN Lucci has something to say. Lucci is currently facing a trial but took some time to address those in his circle who didn't reciprocate his efforts. "Everybody I Ever Told I Love I SHOWED EM," he wrote. ... Read Article

[WATCH] Monster’s Ball Actor Coronji Calhoun Passes Away At 30-Years-Old

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November 13, 2021

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Coronji Calhoun, who played Halle Berry and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son in Monster's Ball, has passed from congestive heart failure. News of Coronji's passing spread after his mother started a GoFundMe campaign... Read Article

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Son Sentenced to Six Months In Jail For Stabbing Neighbor

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November 13, 2021

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According to a report from AP News, the son of Hall Of Fame basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was sentenced to six months in jail for stabbing his neighbor near his Southern California home with a hunting kn... Read Article

[WATCH] 100 Kids In Virginia Given Wrong Dose Of Covid Vaccine

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November 13, 2021

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A Loudoun County pharmacy is in hot water and ordered to stop admin after it incorrectly gave 5-to-11-year-olds the wrong dose of covid vaccine.Ted Pharmacy in Aldie administered the shots to 112 children on N... Read Article

Video Director Alleges Sean Kingston Punched, Pulled Gun On Him

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November 13, 2021

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According to a confirmed report from TMZ, a music video director has filed a police report, claiming that singer Sean Kingston punched him in the face before pulling a firearm on him and forcing him out of his... Read Article

Three 6 Mafia And Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Verzuz Battle Set For December 2

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November 13, 2021

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According to a post from the battle brand's verified IG page, two of the biggest Hip Hop groups of all time will face off in a Verzuz this upcoming December. Yesterday Verzuz announced that Cleveland-based ... Read Article

[WATCH] New Exhibit Trailer For ‘Tupac Shakur: Wake Me When I’m Free’ Museum Experience

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November 13, 2021

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The Shakur Estate has announced today tickets are on sale for the world premiere of Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free, a fully immersive, thought-provoking museum experience that explores the life and legacy... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Wu Tang Clan’s Ol Dirty Bastard Passed Away 17 Years Ago

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November 13, 2021

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Seventeen years ago today, the Hip-Hop community lost one of its most eccentric, yet essential personalities that the game has ever known. Russell Jones, better known to the world as Ol' Dirty Bastard, passed ... Read Article

[WATCH] Lil Nas X Scheduled To Appear On “Maury”

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November 12, 2021

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In a short clip to advertise the upcoming show, controversial country star Lil Nas X is set to appear on Maury next Wednesday in which the "Old Town Road" will confront his ex, dancer Yai Ariza, about having a... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Jay-Z Released His 7th Album ‘The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse’ 19 Years Ago

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November 12, 2021

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The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse was the seventh studio album released by rapper Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z. The album was released on November 12, 2002 on the Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings i... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: Tupac’s Debut Album ‘2Pacalypse Now’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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November 12, 2021

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On this day in 1991, one of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars, Tupac Shakur, released his first studio album 2Pacalypse Now. Although it didn’t take the Billboard charts by storm upon its original release, it was the ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Lil Kim’s Debut LP ‘Hard Core’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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November 12, 2021

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Today in Hip Hop History, Lil’ Kim released her debut album Hard Core on November 12, 1996. The Brooklyn-born pint-sized rapper changed the course of hip hop. Before Megan Thee Stallion bounced in a thon... Read Article

[WATCH] Snoop Dogg Talks Upcoming 2022 Super Bowl Performance, Def Jam With Roxanne Shante On SiriusXM

Sha Be Allah

November 11, 2021

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Snoop Dogg sat down with SiriusXM’s Roxanne Shante for a “New Music & Motivation” special on LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM. Roxane Shante and Snoop Dogg discuss h... Read Article

US B-Girl Logistx And B-Boy Amir Crowned 2021 Breakdancing World Champions

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November 11, 2021

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B-Girl Logistx from the USA and B-Boy Amir representing Kazakhstan have been crowned champions of the 2021 Red Bull BC One World Final. The highly anticipated annual event, which took place at E... Read Article

Kylie Jenner Defends Travis Scott Amid Criticism Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy

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November 11, 2021

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Many people have taken the route of criticizing Astroworld founder Travis Scott for the eight deaths and countless injured during this year's Astroworld festival, but Kylie Jenner has gone public to defend the... Read Article

Pleasure P’s Son Accused Of Shooting And Killing Man In Florida

Sha Be Allah

November 11, 2021

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According to a report from the Miami Herald, the son of Pleasure P from singing group Pretty Ricky is wanted by authorities in Florida after allegedly shooting and killing a 24-year-old man and leaving the bod... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Timbaland and Magoo Released Their First Collaborative LP ‘Welcome to Our World’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 11, 2021

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On this day in 1997, the Norfolk, Virginia-based duo of producing legend Timbaland and rapper Magoo released their first studio album Welcome To Our World. For a debut album, this LP was widely successful, goi... Read Article

YFN Lucci Calls Out Unnamed Friends on Instagram for Their Lack of Support

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2021

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