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Hip-Hop Icons Simone I. Smith and Misa Hylton Collaborate on Denim & Diamonds Collection

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

In a fusion of urban style and timeless elegance, Simone I. Smith Jewelry has teamed up with fashion visionary Misa...

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the...

[WATCH] Ray J Reveals Brandy Intervened Following Face Tattoo Saga

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

Ray J, the multifaceted entrepreneur and entertainer, recently found himself at the center of a social media storm following the...

Adrienne Bailon Opens Up About Costly Fertility Journey: ‘Easily Over a Million’

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

Adrienne Bailon, former Cheetah Girls singer and co-host of "The Real," has candidly revealed the staggering cost she and her...

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed as a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple...

WATCH: Amanda Seales Says She Does Not Feel Protected by Issa Rae

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Amanda Seales is the latest person to hit Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay and speak her mind. During her visit...

Kid Cudi Cancels ‘INSANO’ Tour After Breaking His Ankle

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Fans looking forward to seeing Kid Cudi will have to wait for another time. The star has canceled his Insano...

Autopsy Ordered For Woman Who Died Four Days After Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2021

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According to news affiliate KUTV in Salt Lake City, a Utah woman died just four days after being administered her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and now there is an investigation being conducted about her... Read Article

[WATCH] Stacey Dash Apologizes For Racially Charged Political Comments

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2021

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If there were really a such thing as a racial draft, Black people would've traded Stacey Dash a long time ago. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, the actress opened up about the backlash she rec... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Scarface Dropped His Fourth LP ‘The Untouchable’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Geto Boys frontman and Texas legend Scarface released his fourth solo LP, The Untouchable. Released on Rap-A-Lot Records, this album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It... Read Article

Rapper and Activist Obe Noir Shot To Death In Houston

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2021

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Another life has been taken in the Hip Hop community using senseless violence, with the shooting death of rapper, activist, and former professional basketball player Xavier Thompson aka Obe Noir in Houston on ... Read Article

FBI Arrests U.S. Capitol Rioter After Trying To Hide In Africa

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2021

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According to a report from The New York Post, a United States citizen accused of participating in the deadly U.S. Capitol riots in January was arrested in New York after being deported from Kenya. 32-year-o... Read Article

[WATCH] Timbaland’s Wife Gives Him His Original Beat Machine For His Birthday

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2021

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Real love is forever and super producer Timbaland's wife shows that she is in the know about what her hubby loves too. For the Beat God's 49th born day, his wife Monique blessed him with the piece of ingenu... Read Article

Happy 49th Birthday To Super Producer Timbaland! Top 5 Timbaland Smash Hits

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2021

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When the phrase 'super producer' is uttered, not many names come to mind. Names like: RZA, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, and Kanye West are among the high ranks that have earned... Read Article

Feds Unveil Evidence Against Casanova’s Co-Defendant To Deny Bail

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2021

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According to an exclusive report from VladTV, federal prosecutors continue to attempt to keep all of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation members behind bars as they reveal more details about the feds claim is... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Notorious B.I.G Shot and Killed in Los Angeles 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2021

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On this day in 1997, Brooklyn native and Hip Hop legend Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in LA. 20 years ago Wallace left Puff Daddy'... Read Article

[WATCH] Kodak Black Tells At-Risk Kids “The Skreets Ain’t Where It’s At!”

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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An exclusive video obtained from TheBlast.com shows Kodak talking to a group of at-risk teens giving them some words of wisdom; "The skreets ain't where it's at!" Speaking to. group of children in Albany Ge... Read Article

Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial For George Floyd’s Death To Be Televised

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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According to a recent report from Deadline.com, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial for killing George Floyd will be aired on live television. Chauvin has been charged with manslaughter and... Read Article

HERSource: Ciroc, Combs Enterprises And Culture Creators Honor 50 Inspiring Women With ‘Empowered Women’ Platform

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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Today, CÎROC and Combs Enterprises are proud to announce the continuation of its Empowered Women platform. Empowered Women, first launched in 2016 by Combs Enterprises’ women-led executive team, uplifts, spotl... Read Article

[WATCH] Google Nails It Again: Honoring ‘The First Women’ For Women’s History Month

Courtneyb

March 8, 2021

Google just announced that this past year, the world searched for “the first woman” more than ever before. In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, the most notable search engine is celebrating some of the most no... Read Article

Kanye’s New Yeezy 450 Cloud Whites Sell Out In Under A Minute

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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Kanye continues to wow the world of pop culture as his Yeezy brand gets more and more popular, selling out of the new adidas 450 Yeezy Cloud White sneakers in less than a minute this past weekend. The shoes... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Hires First Black Woman Referee

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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In a social media post from @NFLOfficiating, the NFL announced their objective in breaking down walls of diversity and hired its first Black woman to officiate professional football games. Maia Chaka is the... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Gangstarr Dropped Their Fourth LP ‘Hard To Earn’ 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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On this day twenty seven ago, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal aka Guru and DJ Premier dropped their fourth album aptly entitled Hard To Earn. As one of Gangstarr's most circulated, but underrated projects... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Film ‘New Jack City’ Premiered In Theaters 30 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2021

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On this day in the cult-classic crime thriller, New Jack City, arrived in theaters across America. The story of the rise and fall of Nino Brown and the Cash Money Brothers has continued inspired Hip ... Read Article

[WATCH] TikTok Star Kennedy Murray Slays Dedication For Women’s History Month

Courtneyb

March 7, 2021

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TikTok star and fashion model Kennedy Murray dropped an epic dedication video for Women's History Month. Known for her epic renditions of positive uplifting videos on social media, Kennedy's knack for makeu... Read Article

Sniper Gang’s Jackboy Arrested For Illegal Gun Possession In Florida

Sha Be Allah

March 7, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, Sniper Gang rapper Jackboy was arrested and charged with gun possession in February following a traffic stop. Jackboy, who made the news in January after crashing his Lamborg... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Drops “Keep Their Heads Ringin'” From The ‘Friday’ Soundtrack 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 7, 2021

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On this date in 1995, Dr. Dre, along with producer Sam Sneed, put together the lead single "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" from silver screen hood favorite Friday. Within two months, the Death Row Records-owned sin... Read Article