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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...

#JoeBidenIsARacist And #YouAintBlack Trending Against Democratic Presidential Candidate

Rhett Butler

May 22, 2020

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Well that escalated very quickly as former Vice President Joe Biden has drawn the ire of the American Diaspora. https://twitter.com/Jacksonlzz/status/1263862903951839233?s=20 The Democratic Presidenti... Read Article

[WATCH] Couple Abandons 6-Year-Old Girl At Queens Intersection For ‘Crying Like A B****’

Courtneyb

May 22, 2020

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A Long Island mom and her boyfriend were charged with abandoning her 6-year-old daughter Emma at a busy Queens intersection then tossed a bag with the girl’s belongings out the window before driving off. Pr... Read Article

[WATCH] Black Thought Speaks On Lyricists And Top 10 MC Lists With Fatman Scoop On IG Live

Sha Be Allah

May 22, 2020

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Every night at 7pm Fatman Scoop gets on IG Live with some of our favorite celebrities. His live show is lighthearted and comedic as the Fat Man likes to do. Check out the recent conversation with Black Though... Read Article

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Admits On Air Wishing He Had Listened To Colin Kaepernick Earlier

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Team Owners Introduce Incentives For Hiring Coaches of Color

Rhett Butler

May 22, 2020

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The NFL has been criticized forever about its lack of diversity in coaching and executive positions. However, on Tuesday, the league’s 32 owners took steps to increase diversity in the league’s leadership rank... Read Article

Happy Birthday to Compton Legend MC Eiht!

Sha Be Allah

May 22, 2020

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Today (May 22) marks the 48th birthday of Compton-born gangster rapper MC Eiht. Known for his role in the 1993 cult classic film, Menace II Society, MC Eiht created an entire body of work out of his experienc... Read Article

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Courtneyb

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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!’

Rhett Butler

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

Rhett Butler

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Rhett Butler

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Rhett Butler

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’

Rhett Butler

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

Sha Be Allah

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