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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...

Jill Scott Praises Chris Brown’s Talent Amid Controversy

By Courtneyb / April 23, 2024

In a recent social media post, Jill Scott sparked a debate by praising Chris Brown's talents while responding to criticisms...

Future Joins Jay-Z, Eminem, and More with Billboard No. 1 Albums Achievement

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

With We Still Don't Trust You taking the top spot on Billboard 200, Future has joined JAY-Z, Eminem, Kanye West,...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

Nicki Minaj’s Former “Hoodstars” Group Member Shot In The Head

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January 21, 2018

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Tragedy had struck one of rapstress Nicki Minaj's former group members after 7even-Up of the group Hoodstars was shot in the head in Brooklyn. 7even-Up, whose real name is Jaquin Royall, was shot several tim... Read Article

Overseas Troops Will Miss NFL Championships Due To Government Shutdown

Sha Be Allah

January 21, 2018

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Both the Republicans and the Democrats have failed the troops on this one. As “nonessential” government activities shut down due to the Republican-controlled Congress’s failure to come up with a budget, so d... Read Article

Jay-Z To Receive Special Award From Gay And Lesbian Alliance

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January 20, 2018

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This year's GLAAD Media Awards will be presenting a special honor to Sean "Jay-Z" Carter for the LGBT message in the song "Smile" from his 4:44 album, which focused on his mother's struggle with identifying her... Read Article

Air Force Cancels All Athletic Events During Government Shutdown

Sha Be Allah

January 20, 2018

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All games cancelled Air Force announced Saturday that it would cancel all athletic events as a result of the government shutdown. The ruling was immediately effective and wiped out Saturday’s scheduled home ... Read Article

2 Chainz And Snoop Dogg To Host Celebrity Hip Hop Basketball Game During All Star Weekend

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January 20, 2018

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This week, Mr. Hairweave Killer himself announced via Instagram that he and Snoop Dogg were prepping for this year's NBA All Star Weekend with a Hip Hop celebrity basketball game featuring all of the industry's... Read Article

MTN DEW ICE Launch In Brooklyn Featuring Fabolous And Jadakiss, Wu Tang Clan

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January 20, 2018

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This week at The Villian in Willy B, Brooklyn, the good folks at Mountain Dew presented the launch of their new MTN DEW ICE drink, featuring MTN DEW-powered ice sculptures, free snacks and drinks sponsored by D... Read Article

Chicago Rapper Fredo Santana Dead At 27

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January 20, 2018

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Chicago rapper and cousin to Chief Keef, Fredo Santana, died this morning from a fatal seizure, He was 27 years old. Santana, whose real name is Derrick Coleman, had appeared in Drake's video for Hold On, We... Read Article

TV Crew Arrested For Allegedly Bringing Fake Bomb Through Newark International Airport

Sha Be Allah

January 19, 2018

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Seven members of a cable television network were arrested Thursday after they tried to sneak through a security checkpoint at the Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, with a fake explosive device, ... Read Article

Jada Pinkett-Smith Announces Launch Of Facebook Watch Series At Sundance Film Festival

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January 19, 2018

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Announced at Sundance Film Festival, Jada Pinkett Smith will host a talk show on Facebook Watch called Red Table Talks with her daughter, Willow, and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris. Jada posted a video to sha... Read Article

Sexual Molester Plays Victim Following Testimonies In USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

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January 18, 2018

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Larry Nassar, the disgraced former USA Gymnastics Team doctor who has pleaded guilty to molesting seven girls, told Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina that he did not want to listen to his vic... Read Article

San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard Out Indefinitely With Quad Injury

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January 18, 2018

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Earlier Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs announced that small forward Kawhi Leonard will be out of action for an “indefinite period of time.” Leonard has been dealing with a lingering quad injury that has bu... Read Article

Wells Fargo Online Customers Charged Twice For Bills

Sha Be Allah

January 18, 2018

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Now, what are the banks going to do when THEY overdraft? Customers of Wells Fargo bank who are signed up for automatic online bill pay said they were getting double-charged on Wednesday for transactions, in ... Read Article

Jackee Harry Confirms ‘Sister, Sister’ Reboot: “I’m Excited”

Angela Wilson

January 18, 2018

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"Sister, sister! Never knew how much I missed ya!" After speculation and rumors, Hollywood veteran Jackee Harry has confirmed there will be a "Sister, Sister" reboot 20 years after its debut. Harry, who play... Read Article

Cardi B Breaks Beyoncé Record As First Woman With Five Simultaneous Hits on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Chart

Ime Ekpo

January 18, 2018

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Cardi B has officially broken the Beyonce' held record as the first female artist to simultaneously have five hit records on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard chart. Just last week, the "Bodak Yellow" rapper ti... Read Article

Dave East Releases Short Film ‘The Hated’ Featuring Nas

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January 18, 2018

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The Hated is a 10-minute short film that follows the story of Anthony and Corey, two childhood friends caught up in the streets. Anthony ‘Ant Live’, has been cold-blooded ever since he saw his friend die as a k... Read Article

Jeezy Cashes In With The Sale Of His Tequila Avion To Pernod Ricard

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January 18, 2018

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Def Jam vet Jeezy and his partner in Tequila Avion, Ken Austin, announced Wednesday that they have sold the remaining stake in the company to Multi-Billion dollar global spirits brand Pernod Ricard. “When I ... Read Article

Public Enemy’s ‘Fight the Power’ Will Be Inducted Into The Grammy Hall of Fame

Ime Ekpo

January 18, 2018

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Congratulations are in order for legendary and unmatched hip-hop collective Public Enemy, whose iconic 1989 single "Fight the Power" will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame later this month. "Fight the... Read Article

XXX Film Star Stormy Daniels: President Trump Cheated With Me, Sex Was Horrible

Sha Be Allah

January 17, 2018

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Allegations of an affair between President Donald Trump and porn actress Stormy Daniels recently resurfaced after a Wall Street Journal article reported that the porn star was paid a reported $130,000 to stay s... Read Article

Muhammad Ali: A Hip-Hop Precursor

Ime Ekpo

January 17, 2018

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His motion alone was rhythmic. There was cadence in his talk and spunk in his walk. His conduct in the boxing ring was forcefully confident. The ardor of Muhammad Ali radiated feelingly into the souls of the pe... Read Article

Serena Williams: Postpartum Health Complications Made Me Stronger

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January 17, 2018

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36-year-old tennis pro Serena Williams previously opened up about her postpartum health complications in her new cover story for Vogue, and on Monday, she took to Facebook to thank fans for their response. “... Read Article