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Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Tupac’s Estate Issues Cease-and-Desist Letter to Drake Over AI-Voice in “Taylor Made Freestyle”

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has warned Drake for using an AI-generated voice of the late rap icon in his diss...

Cardi B’s Legal Team Allegedly Discovers Tasha K’s Hidden Trust In Africa

By Courtneyb / April 24, 2024

The ongoing legal battle between rapper Cardi B and gossip vlogger Tasha K has taken a surprising twist, revealing a...

Suge Knight Says 2Pac’s Voice Next to Snoop’s on Drake’s Diss Track Isn’t a ‘Good Look’

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Suge Knight doesn't like Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle" diss to Kendrick Lamar. Not because it attacked Lamar, but because it...

Ye Confirms He Punched a Man for Assaulting Bianca Censori: ‘He Had to Go to Bed Early’

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Ye has confirmed that he punched someone for assaulting Bianca Censori. During his visit to Justin LaBoy's The Download, Ye...

Halle Bailey Reveals She Has ‘Severe’ Postpartum Depression

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Halle Bailey is experiencing postpartum depression. In an exclusive to People, Halle revealed that she the experience, citing it as...

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...

Today In Hip Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Dies From AIDS 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2018

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Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That's thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. The difference between the two former when compared to the latter, is Eazy-E. A true entrepreneur, ... Read Article

Russell Simmons: I’m Going To Fk You Or I’m Going To Fk Your Son, Anonymous Woman Claims

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2018

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Say it ain't so, Rush... Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons is facing a new claim of sexual assault and accused of chillingly telling his alleged victim, "I'm going to f**k you or I'm going to f**k your son," rep... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Chi Ali Drops His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2018

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26 years ago today, Chi Ali released his first and only album The Fabulous Chi-Ali. Chi-Ali first appeared on De La Soul's single "Say No Go" and on Black Sheep's debut album, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, featur... Read Article

Craigslist Shuts Down Its Section Due To Sex Trafficking

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2018

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Craigslist, the classified ads site, has taken its personals section offline in the United States today. The action comes after the U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed an anti-sex trafficking bill that could hol... Read Article

Remembering Phife Dawg: Phife’s Classic Solo Track For A Tribe Called Quest’s “8 Million Stories”

Brad Washington

March 23, 2018

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Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest passed away March 22, 2016, but his legacy and influence live on. Yesterday (March 22) marked two full years since Phife died from Diabetes complications. Phife's witty but ly... Read Article

Remembering Phife Dawg! (R.I.P.) Phife’s Five Hottest Verses

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the second lyrical half of A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg was born. Born Malik Isaac Taylor in Queens, New York, the Five Foot Assassin is a part of one of the most influent... Read Article

DJ Khaled and Get Schooled Announce New Scholarship Under Major Keys Campaign

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2018

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Get Schooled national spokesperson and hip-hop mogul DJ Khaled today joined Viacom to announce Key to Social Change, an initiative that will empower high school and college students to make a positive impact in... Read Article

Sacramento Police Shoot Unarmed Black Man Holding Cell Phone

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2018

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Police officers in California fatally shot an unarmed man after mistakenly believing he was armed. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Stephon Clark. He left behind two young sons, according to med... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack Released 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Death Row Records in conglomeration with Interscope Records released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, ... Read Article

Source Exclusive: First Look at Dwayne Johnson’s Roaring New Film ‘Rampage’

Angela Wilson

March 22, 2018

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Dwayne Johnson is having quite the impressive best box office rush. From the jungles to the fast-paced street racing to the shores of Polynesia, the wrestler-turned-actor phenomenon is now battling a new breed ... Read Article

King Combs Group CYN Drops New Record “Motion Pictures”

Tanaja Hill

March 21, 2018

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In true CYN fashion, the collective (formed over 10yrs ago) always MOB's together as their crew of 15 members is ever expanding. CYNMOB, short for CYN 'Men Of Business" has been buzzing in the streets of the Ea... Read Article

Future’s “56 Nights” Was Released Three Years Ago Today

Brad Washington

March 21, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQX9RZoVk0s When Future dropped 56 Nights on March 21, 2015, it ended his five-month tour de force of three mixtape releases. The releases were self-commissioned after the neg... Read Article

Cruch Calhoun Releases New Video for his Single “Active”

Tanaja Hill

March 21, 2018

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Cruch Calhoun gets trippy for the audio and visual release of his new single "Active". In true Calhoun nature, he continues to grow as this video incorporates something new. "Active" simulates a video game an... Read Article

Happy Birthday 51st Birthday DJ Premier!

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a producer, DJ Premier has worked with: Big L, Big Daddy Kane, Bun B, Common, D'Angelo, Dr. Dre, Game... Read Article

Up in The Source: Casanova Talks Trading a Life of Crime for a Rap Career

Tiffany Hopkins

March 21, 2018

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He’s the new gem of New York City’s rap scene, and his name is Casanova. After a prison stint in 2016, the Brooklyn rapper released his hit single “Don’t Run” that received a remix from Young M.A, Fabolous, Dav... Read Article

Double Standard Justice? Black Police Officer Charged With Murder In Shooting Death Of Australian Woman

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2018

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The police officer who allegedly shot and killed Australian yoga teacher Justine Ruszczyk Damond in Minneapolis last year has been charged with third-degree murder, according to media reports. The officer, M... Read Article

Jhene Aiko Premieres Two Versions Of The Video For “Never Call Me”

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2018

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In her latest visual offering, Def Jam signee Jhene Aiko released two videos for her track "Never Call Me" featuring Dogg Pounder Kurupt on the help out. There is both an "Asian version" and a "Hood version... Read Article

Juelz Santana’s Detention Hearing Delayed Because of Jurisdictional Issues

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2018

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it's easy to go in, but hard as hell to get out. Juelz Santana's hearing for possession of a handgun after fleeing the security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport has been postponed because o... Read Article

Shooting At Maryland High School Injures 2 Students; Gunman Dead

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2018

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Two students were injured when another student opened fire at Great Mills High School in St. Mary's County, Md., according to Sheriff Tim Cameron. The shooter was confirmed dead after being taken to a hospital.... Read Article

Wu Tang Clan Sued By 60s Soul Group The Diplomats Over 2017 Song

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2018

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Three members of the 60s soul group The Diplomats are suing the Wu Tang Clan for allegedly using the melody, lyrics and rhythm of their 1969 song "I've Got The Kind Of Love" on the WTC's 2017 track 'People Say"... Read Article