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Future Joins Jay-Z, Eminem, and More with Billboard No. 1 Albums Achievement

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

With We Still Don't Trust You taking the top spot on Billboard 200, Future has joined JAY-Z, Eminem, Kanye West,...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

50 Cent Urges Quavo To Fire Back After Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” Diss

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

In an unexpected fashion that seemed harder than most rappers' recent diss tracks, Chris Brown dropped a scathing diss track...

Kid Cudi Shines at Coachella Despite Broken Foot, Announces Engagement

By Courtneyb / April 22, 2024

Kid Cudi made a triumphant return to the Coachella Valley Music Festival in Indio, California, on Sunday, delivering a mesmerizing...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Digital Underground’s Shock G Three Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

On this date in 2021, Gregory Jacobs aka Shock G of the legendary Digital Underground, passed away in his home...

Future and Metro Boomin Take No. 1 Again with ‘We Still Dont Trust You’

By Shawn Grant / April 22, 2024

We Still Don't Trust You is taking the top of the Billboard charts. According to Billboard, the second album in...

DJ Akademiks Shares “Taylor Made Freestyle” Without 2Pac and Snoop AI Verses

By Shawn Grant / April 22, 2024

Drake's diss to Kendrick Lamar, "Taylor Made Freestyle," was an AI treatment, evoking the voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg....

Happy 51st Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Masta Killa!

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August 18, 2021

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On this date in 1970, the Wu-Tang Clan's Jamel Irief was born in Brooklyn, New York and as fate would have it, morphed into being the most inconspicuous member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. Many emcees, DJ... Read Article

Porsha Williams Claims Louisville Officers Tried to Snatch Her Nose Ring Out

Twitter Backs RHOA Porsha Williams After Falynn Guobadia Reveals She’s Expecting a Baby with New BF

Kim SoMajor

August 18, 2021

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The RHOA entanglement drama continues on. Former Real Housewives of Atlanta castmate Falynn Guobadia revealed that she and her boyfriend, Jaylan Banks, are expecting their first... Read Article

T-Pain Reveals List of 19 Collaborators He’s Agreed to Do Records With

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August 18, 2021

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T-Pain reveals his collaborators list with Tech N9ne, Erica Banks, Yung Bleu, Jimmie Allen, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. Ever since T-Pain found his DM's the Nappy Boy crooner has been in high demand. On Tu... Read Article

World’s Largest Breaking Competition Makes Its Final Stop In Houston Before The Finals

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August 17, 2021

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On Saturday in the world-famous Warehouse Live venue in H-Town, the city and state of Texas’ most prolific b-boys and b-girls gathered for Red Bull BC One’s Houston Cypher, the site of the event’s semi-finals.... Read Article

Trippie Redd Will Not Be Charged In Domestic Assault Case

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August 17, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, Trippie Redd can breathe a little easier after his aggravated assault charge in Atlanta stemming from 2018 has been dropped. Prosecutors at the Fulton County District Attorne... Read Article

Jay-Z Confirms Leaving New York Permanently To Live In Los Angeles

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August 17, 2021

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"Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z has officially left the state of New York. Jay-Z confirmed in an ongoing lawsuit with photographer Jonathan Mannion, that he is now an official resident of California and has... Read Article

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New York City’s Homecoming Week Wu-Tang Clan, Big Daddy Kane & More Concerts in All Five Boroughs

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August 17, 2021

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New York City's Homecoming Week of free concerts continues today on Staten Island with a live show featuring members of Wu-Tang Clan. Raekwon and fellow Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah will take the stage ... Read Article

Camila Cabello Joins “The Voice” S21 as Battle Advisor

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August 17, 2021

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Camila Cabello is joining The Voice. On Monday, NBC announced who will be joining judges Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton as Battle Advisors on Season 21 of The Voice. Cuban... Read Article

Lil Wayne Details Childhood Suicide Attempt

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August 17, 2021

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Lil Wayne shares his challenges with mental health including a childhood suicide attempt. The five-time Grammy-winning artist appeared on TV host Emmanuel Acho's "Uncomfortable Conversations" interview ser... Read Article

Drake Thanks Kanye West Ahead of 'So Far Gone' Streaming Release

Drake Sets Highest Spotify Record in History of Streaming

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August 17, 2021

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Drake is sitting at the top of all artist for Spotify streaming records. Drake is the first artist on Spotify to have 150 songs with over 100 million streams each. You can't say the Canadian rhymer is over ... Read Article

[WATCH] Damon Wayans Challenges Dave Chappelle to First-Ever Comedian Verzuz Battle

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August 17, 2021

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This past weekend, veteran actor and comedian Damon Wayans took to the airwaves in Houston to call out famed funnyman Dave Chappelle to challenge him in the first-ever comedian Verzuz battle. During his vis... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep Drops Their Fourth LP ‘Murda Muzik’ 22 Years Ago

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August 17, 2021

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On this day in 1999, Mobb Deep released their fourth LP, Murda Muzik. Coming after a three-year pause and numerous release date push-backs, Murda Muzik did everything but disappoint. Peaking at #3 on the Billb... Read Article

[WATCH] Lizzo Breaks Down In Tears On IG Over Fat-Shaming And Racist Comments

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August 17, 2021

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The release of Lizzo's "Rumors" featuring Cardi B caused a lot more controversy than celebrating after the popular singer went live and received fat-phobic and racist comments on her IG Live, bringing her to t... Read Article

[WATCH] Quavo Embarrasses Fan In Brooklyn Basketball Game

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August 16, 2021

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Even since he cracked a home run during the MLB All-Star celebrity game, Quavo has been spotlighted for his exceptional athletic ability. Recently, the Migos member took his b-ball skills to Brooklyn and took ... Read Article

[WATCH] Horrific Video Shows Child Protective Services Seizing Newborn From American Idol Finalist

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August 15, 2021

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No matter what page you turn to in the news these days, there's always another confusing heartbreaking story. As a black woman living in America, it's sometimes hard to remain smiling and optimistic in a count... Read Article

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ICYMI: Michael B. Jordan Set to Star in Denzel Washington Directed Film “A Journal for Jordan”

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August 15, 2021

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Michael B. Jordan will play the lead in the new Denzel Washington directed film. Yesterday the official trailer for A Journal for Jordan was released. Actor, Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Fruitvale Statio... Read Article

ICYMI: De La Soul’s Catalog Finally Coming to Streaming Services

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August 15, 2021

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Fans of De La Soul are in luck, their music will now be on all DSP's. The group announced Tuesday that their catalog, most of which has never been legally available on streaming services, will ... Read Article

ICYMI: Meg Thee Stallion Shares What’s Behind Her Drive and Why She Keeps Her Circle Small

Kim SoMajor

August 15, 2021

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Meg Thee Stallion, no new friends, opens up in new interview. Megan Thee Stallion has millions of fans, three Grammys and a new album in the works. The real H-Town hottie has received praise from music’s bi... Read Article

Britney Spears is Reportedly 'Afraid' of Her Father, Refuses to Perform After Failing to Remove Him From Conservatorship

ICYMI: Britney Spears’ Father Agrees To Finally Step Down From Conservatorship

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August 15, 2021

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Jamie Spears is finally removing himself from his pop star daughter's conservatorship. TMZ reported Jamie Spears filed paperwork saying while he doesn't legally have to step down from Britney's conse... Read Article

ICYMI: Health Official Says Lollapalooza Was Not a Super Spreader Event

Kim SoMajor

August 15, 2021

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You more than likely did not get COVID-19 from attending Lollapalooza. According to reports, Chicago Public Health Commission Dr. Allison Arwady said her office expected about 200 cases before Lollapalooza... Read Article