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Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft...

Pharrell Williams Pens Foreword For Celeb Photo Book ‘Big Shots!! Vol. 2’

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

n 2017, Phillip Leeds released the critically-acclaimed & wildly popular book BIG SHOTS! (Rizzoli). Described at the time as capturing a generation...

Spice 1 Feat. DJ Premier, CL Smooth And Mike Epps “Since The Day”

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

A true O.G. and undisputed West Coast Royalty, after three prodigious decades in the game, Spice 1’s longevity and influence...

Wendy Williams’ Ex Demands Cut from Lifetime Documentary

By Courtneyb / April 23, 2024

Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, made headlines on Friday as he arrived in court for...

[WATCH] Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Argue About Who Has The Best Career On The Silver Screen

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

In a truthful, yet hilarious back and forth banter, G-Unit soldiers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda got into a heated...

[WATCH] Scarface Recalls When Tupac ‘Blew His High’ With Police Prank

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

During a recent performance on his Behind The Desk Experience Tour, Dirty South Hip Hop legend Scarface paid tribute to...

Saweetie Exposes Quavo DM After He Mentions Her On Chris Brown Diss Record

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The back and forth on wax between R&B crooner Chris Brown and Migos member Quavo has taken another unexpected turn...

Quavo and Saweetie Cleared Of All Charges In Elevator Fight

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May 7, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, neither Quavo nor Saweetie will be charged in their elevator spat that was caught on a surveillance camera earlier this year after the L.A. City Attorney's Office refused to pre... Read Article

[WATCH] DMX Speaks About Healing His Relationship With Abusive Mother In Final Interview

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2021

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In what would turn out to be DMX's final interview, The Dog details him reconciling with his mother in TVOne's Uncensored series. In previous interviews, X told stories of the abuse he endured at. the hands... Read Article

[WATCH] Bobby Shmurda Gets New Harriet Tubman Tattoo

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2021

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Newly released Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda has recently added some ink to his body art repertoire and the recognizable face he had tatted on his arm this past week has more than one meaning. While in the ... Read Article

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Sold Out In Under One Hour

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May 6, 2021

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Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, and multi-platinum hip-hop artist Travis Scott are excited to announce that his Astroworld Festival has fully sold out in under an hour with over 100,000 total guests schedu... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Akademiks Says Keyshia Ka’oir Slept With Yo Gotti While Gucci Was Locked Up

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May 6, 2021

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As much as some fans and critics look at Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir marriage as #RelationshipGoals, Akademiks reminded people of the rumors of infidelity on the part of Ka'oir. Akademiks made it clear t... Read Article

Ma$e: “The Weakest Thing a Black Man Can Do Today is Join a Street Gang”

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May 6, 2021

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In the midst of the epidemic-like rise in gangs around the country, former Bad Boy artist Ma$e took a very unpopular, but public stance on gang culture among young Black males and its overall effect on their f... Read Article

Happy 34th Birthday Meek Mill!

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May 6, 2021

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Today (May 6) Meek Mill turns 34. The Philly rapper entered the game less than ten years ago, but has since risen to the top of the rap game with his four albums, Dreams and Nightmares, Dreams Worth More Than ... Read Article

Benny The Butcher And Harry Fraud Drop Visuals For “Overall” Feat. Chinx(RIP)

Sha Be Allah

May 5, 2021

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Mere months after releasing an undisputed AOTY contender for 2020 with Burden Of Proof and making his theatrical acting debut with Conflicted, Benny The Butcher is now undeniably a star. Upon its release, Bur... Read Article

Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Slated For Theaters In August

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May 5, 2021

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Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find he... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Rawkus Records Released The ‘Lyricist Lounge Volume One’ Album 23 Years Ago

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May 5, 2021

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On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that featur... Read Article

Black LGBTQ Teen Found Hanging From Tree In Massachusetts

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May 5, 2021

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According to a report from CBSN in Boston, a 16-year-old LGBTQ teenager was found hanging from a tree in a Massachusetts suburb and her prents allege that the police are keeping important information about her... Read Article

Online Brokerage Company Backed By Drake Valued At $4 Billion

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May 5, 2021

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According to a report from Business Insider, a Canada-based online brokerage company that is backed by hometown rap hero Drake is reportedly valued at $4 billion. Wealthsimple, the company that has other f... Read Article

Brooklyn Rapper Jeezy Mula Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison

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May 5, 2021

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According to several reports from posts on social media, Brooklyn rapper Jeezy Mula has been sentenced to 24 months \in prison following an investigation into his ties to the "Real Ryte" crew, a street organi... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Gang Starr’s Third LP ‘Daily Operation’ Dropped 29 Years Ago

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May 5, 2021

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Nothing beats a classic rap record and a few MCs were dropping them on the regular quite like legendary '90s rap duo Gang Starr. The group, consisting of Guru holding things down on the mic and DJ Premier hand... Read Article

YFN Lucci One of a Dozen People Named in 105-Count Racketeering Indictment

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May 4, 2021

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According to a report from CBS' Atlanta affiliate WSB-TV confined Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci sinks deeper into legal trouble as he's named as one among a dozen other people in a 105-count racketeering indictment... Read Article

Lil Wayne Pays Tribute To DMX At Trillerfest In Miami

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May 4, 2021

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Many artists who worked with DMX have paid their respects since his untimely passing and former Cash Money Records standout Lil Wayne paid tribute to the Ruff Ryder legend during this past weekend's Trillerfes... Read Article

Pop Smoke's Debut Album Reportedly Aims for No. 1 on Billboard Hot 200 8 Months After Passing

Pop Smoke’s Manager Says More Music Is On The Way

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May 4, 2021

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Pop Smoke changed the industry with his drill sound and unique flow. Pop Smoke, real name, Bashar Jackson was on the rise as one of New York's most influential superstars, beginning his career at the age of 20... Read Article

Memphis’ Moneybagg Yo Scores His First Career No. 1 On Billboard With ‘A Gangsta’s Pain’ Album

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May 4, 2021

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Moneybagg Yo secured his first career No. 1 album placement on the Billboard 200 chart with the release of his new full-length offering, A Gangsta’s Pain. The Memphis native’s album moved over 1... Read Article

Floyd Mayweather: My Sons Like To Smoke Weed So They Ain’t Going To Box

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May 4, 2021

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In the most recent episode of Wallo267 and Gillie Da King's podcast Million Dollaz Worth Of Game, renowned boxing champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather spoke about why he wouldn't allow his sons, who are 21 and 16... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers The Beastie Boys’ MCA Nine Years Later

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May 4, 2021

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It has been nine years since the passing of Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch aka MCA, but his legacy stands as a testament to why he should be recognized. This year will mark the ninth anniversary of... Read Article