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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...

Today in Hip Hop History: Eric B. and Rakim’s Third LP ‘Let The Rhythm Hit Em’ Turns 30!

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May 22, 2020

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On this date in 1990, DJ Eric B. and Hip Hop's number one microphone fiend Rakim dropped LP number three entitled Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em. One of our most coveted Five Mic classics, Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em's ... Read Article

DMX On Verzuz Battle: Eminem Don’t Want It

Sha Be Allah

May 21, 2020

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As the matchups for Verzuz battles become a regular topic of conversation among music heads, the argument of who should go up against DMX is one either one of the two greatest to touch the mic; Eminem of Jay-Z... Read Article

HOT 97 and WBLS FoodBank for New York City Fundraiser Donates More Than 225K Meals for Community

Sha Be Allah

May 21, 2020

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WQHT-FM HOT 97, #1 for Hip Hop and WBLS-FM 107.5, #1 for R&B surpass original goals of 97,000 and 107,000 meals, respectively, for Food Bank For New York City with a whopping grand total of more than 225,0... Read Article

[WATCH] ‘Little Women: Atlanta’ Star’s Funeral Live Streamed Due to COVID Pandemic

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May 21, 2020

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Little Women: Atlanta cast members attended the funeral for castmate Ashley Ross, known to fans of the reality show "Ms. Minnie". Minnie passed from injuries following a "hit and run car accident in Atlanta, G... Read Article

R&B Sensation Tinashe Sued By Australian Producer for Stealing Music

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May 21, 2020

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According to a report from TheBlast, R&B songstress Tinashe has been named in a federal lawsuit, accused of copyright infringement and fraudulent representation for allegedly stealing music from an Austral... Read Article

Roddy Ricch Cops 7 Diamond Championship Rings For Crew Following Grammy Win

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May 21, 2020

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Compton rapper Roddy Ricch copped his entire crew diamond-encrusted rings that resemble sports championship rings after bringing home the golden phonograph for his Grammy win. Created by celebrity jeweler E... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Can Ohio State Bring Fans Back in the Arena To Sports? They Say ‘Yes!’

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May 21, 2020

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Sports is back, somewhat, with the three UFC fights in Jacksonville as America's first foray back into live televised sporting events. However, no fans were allowed to fights. https://twitter.com/KyleRowla... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Player Says He Was Sexually Harassed During Flight

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May 21, 2020

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An NFL player had a disturbing United Airlines flight and is now suing the airline. He alleges that he was sexually harassed, assaulted and violated by a female passenger on a February flight from Los Angeles ... Read Article

‘In The House’ Actress, Maia Campbell, Arrested in Illegal Street Racing Bust In ATL

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May 21, 2020

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According to confirmed reports, former actress Maia Campbell was one of 44 people arrested in an illegal street racing bust in Atlanta. The 43-year-old former thespian is best known for her role on In The H... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Dallas Cowboys’ Aldon Smith Reportedly Reinstated by NFL

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May 21, 2020

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Looks like Dallas Cowboys' Aldon Smith is back! The defensive end has been granted conditional reinstatement by the NFL after he was issued an indefinite suspension. Smith, 30, allegedly was in violation o... Read Article

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Happy Birthday Notorious B.I.G.! (R.I.P.) 10 Memorable Biggie Verses

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May 21, 2020

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Today, "the greatest rapper of all time" was born; Brooklyn’s own Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G. Smalls had the game on lock before an unknown suspect gunned him down on March 9, 199... Read Article

Fat Joe: I Don’t Think Anyone Can F*** With Eminem In Verzuz Battle

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May 20, 2020

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While choppin' it up on the Drink Champs livestream with N.O.R.E., DJ EFN and Lenny S about the possibility of a DMX vs. Eminem Verzuz battle, Fat Joe made his opinion very clear cut; nobody can eff with Mr. M... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: WWE Star Shad Gaspard Body Found On Venice Beach

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May 20, 2020

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A body has washed up on Venice Beach, where former WWE star Shad Gaspard was swept out to sea by a riptide over the weekend. The body matches the description of Gaspard. https://twitter.com/RickeySmiffDoe/... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Horace Grant Says Michael Jordan Lied in ‘The Last Dance,’ Calls Him A ‘Snitch’

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May 20, 2020

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What in the Tekashi 6ix9ine is going on in the basketball world? Former Chicago Bulls star, Horace Grant fired shots at Michael Jordan. https://twitter.com/ESPN1000/status/1262881217956818945?s=20 Gran... Read Article

50 Cent: Street Artist LushSux Needs An A** Whooping Bad

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May 20, 2020

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An Australian street artist has been painting some really "creative" images of 50 Cent and the G-Unit general isn't too happy about it. Earlier this month, the muralist painted an image of Fif's face with d... Read Article

L.A. Seeking to Reopen All Businesses and Economy By 4th of July

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May 20, 2020

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According to a report from Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles County is looking to lift lockdown restrictions and reopen its economy by July 4. L.A. has set an official date for a "safe reopening" of its econo... Read Article

‘Ink Master’ Star Daniel Silva Hit With Murder Charge in Death of Corey LaBarrie

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May 20, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, a well-known tattoo artist from reality contest show Ink Master was charged with second-degree murder in the vehicular death of YouTube star Corey LaBarrie. 26-year-o... Read Article

Happy 48th Birthday to ‘The Dragon’ Busta Rhymes!

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May 20, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, we celebrate the birth of one of the most flamboyant and ostentatious personalities in Hip Hop. Today in 1972, the legend Busta Rhymes was born in Brooklyn, New York. The 11... Read Article

Manhattan D.A to Reexamine Malcolm X's Murder Convictions Following Release of Netflix Documentary

Malcolm X Would Have Been 95 Years Old Today and His Message is Louder Than Ever

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May 19, 2020

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Social activist and spiritual leader, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X, would have been 95 years old today. As we approach his centennial, it is appropriate to point out how relevant his ... Read Article

[WATCH] Charlamagne Tha God Says African-Americans Should Buy Firearms So They Don’t Die Like Ahmaud Arbery

Sha Be Allah

May 19, 2020

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Look at Charlamagne talking like Brother Malcolm! In a shocking statement that bewildered both MSNBC host Alex Witt and Al Sharpton, Power 105 radio personality stated that he wished that shooting death vic... Read Article