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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Bodyguard Offers $10K To His Assailants To Fight

By Sha Be Allah / March 25, 2023

After receiving one of the most publicized beatdowns caught on camera in the history of Hip Hop, disgraced Brooklyn rapper...

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G. Dropped His Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / March 25, 2023

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Diplomats’ Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ Turns 20 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / March 25, 2023

On this date two decades ago, Cam'ron's crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the...

Did Wendy Williams Cancel Rumored Podcast Plans?

By Courtneyb / March 24, 2023

Back in December, former talk show veteran Wendy Williams showed up on Instagram to sell her podcast merchandise and shared...

Ticketmaster Hit With Class Action Suit For “Inflated” Drake Ticket Prices

By Sha Be Allah / March 24, 2023

Drake announced that his It’s All a Blur’ tour alongside 21 Savage would hit 29 different cities and were made...

[WATCH] DJ Envy Starts Debate For Saying 50 Cent Would Beat Lil Wayne In Verzuz Battle

By Sha Be Allah / March 24, 2023

On the most recent episode of Apple Music’s Rap Life Review featuring Lowkey, Nadaska, and Eddie Francis, two of the...

Taxstone Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2016 Irving Plaza Shooting

By Shawn Grant / March 24, 2023

Hip-Hop podcaster and personality Taxstone has been found guilty of manslaughter in a shooting that led to the death of...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Bodyguard Offers $10K To His Assailants To Fight

Sha Be Allah

March 25, 2023

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After receiving one of the most publicized beatdowns caught on camera in the history of Hip Hop, disgraced Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine may receive some retribution as his bodyguard wants some get back for ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G. Dropped His Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 25, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Diplomats’ Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ Turns 20 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

March 25, 2023

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On this date two decades ago, Cam'ron's crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointe... Read Article

Did Wendy Williams Cancel Rumored Podcast Plans?

Courtneyb

March 24, 2023

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Back in December, former talk show veteran Wendy Williams showed up on Instagram to sell her podcast merchandise and shared she's 'just happy to be here'. For months, Wendy has been teasing fans about her upco... Read Article

Ticketmaster Hit With Class Action Suit For “Inflated” Drake Ticket Prices

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2023

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Drake announced that his It’s All a Blur’ tour alongside 21 Savage would hit 29 different cities and were made available to fans on March 17, but some fans complained about the high price of the tickets, claim... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Envy Starts Debate For Saying 50 Cent Would Beat Lil Wayne In Verzuz Battle

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2023

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On the most recent episode of Apple Music’s Rap Life Review featuring Lowkey, Nadaska, and Eddie Francis, two of the three said that Lil Wayne would have to sequence his songs in the right order in a Verzuz ba... Read Article

Taxstone Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2016 Irving Plaza Shooting

Shawn Grant

March 24, 2023

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Hip-Hop podcaster and personality Taxstone has been found guilty of manslaughter in a shooting that led to the death of Ronald McPhatter, known as Banga, in Irving Plaza in New York City. According to ABC-N... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2023

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31 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

[WATCH] Tamika Scott Explains How Her Brother-in-Law Allegedly Stole Her Royalties

Courtneyb

March 24, 2023

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In the much-talked-about new reality TV show 'Queens of R&B' Xscape singer Tamika Scott accuses her sister LaTocha and her husband / manager Rocky Bivens of stealing her royalty checks. The accusation has ... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: Arrested Development Dropped Their Debut Album ‘3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of…’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Dirty South-based group Arrested Development released their debut album 3 Years, 5 Months, and 2 Days in The Life Of.... Released during a time in Hip Hop where West Coast gangs... Read Article

Beyonce And Adidas Part Ways

Courtneyb

March 24, 2023

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Four years ago Beyoncé partnered with Adidas for the relaunch of her athletic/leisure line Ivy Park for an icon celebrity drop that had the girls (and guys) in a frenzy. Now, the partnership has come ... Read Article

[WATCH] Cee-Lo Green Falls Off Horse At Shawty Lo Birthday Celebration

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2023

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A slew of celebrities and notables came out in ATL to celebrate the life of D4L founder, the late Shawty Lo, who would've turned 47 years old if he were alive today. The Dungeon Family's Cee-Lo Green was in at... Read Article

J. Cole Drops "Procrastination (Broke)" Loosie Using Fan-Created Beat He Found on YouTube

[WATCH] J. Cole Says He Smoked Cigarettes Regularly At 6 Years Old

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2023

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In a revealing episode of Lead By Example with GS Warriors General Manager Bob Myers, rap wunderkind and b-ball enthusiast J. Cole told Myers he believed he had a real shot at the NBA, but a cigarette habit at... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Tekashi 6ix9ine Was Allegedly Assaulted For Dissing Puerto Rico During 2023 WBC

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2023

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The World Baseball Classic came to a dramatic conclusion yesterday when Team Japan's Shohei Ohtani struck out Team USA captain Mike Trout, finishing up the tourney undefeated and taking home the gold. Another ... Read Article

[WATCH] Raekwon Goes Behind The Scenes Of The Making Of “Ice Cream” Video

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2023

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Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon and his team take fans behind the scenes of the official music video for “Ice Cream,” featuring Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Cappadonna from his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx&nbs... Read Article

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

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2023

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Even though Phife's premature passing was unfortunate, he was able to leave a legacy of his innermost thoughts in the form of rhyme. As o member of undoubtedly one of Hip Hop's greatest groups of all time, it'... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Death Row Records’ ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack Dropped 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2023

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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 Yea... Read Article

Afroman Sued by Officers Who Raided His Home For Using Their Likeness in Videos and Merch

Shawn Grant

March 22, 2023

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In August 2022, Afroman revealed his Ohio home was subject to a police raid. Today, officers who conducted the search are now suing him. According to TMZ, Afroman is being sued by the Ohio deputies after he... Read Article

Baby Blue Off House Arrest After Being Released From Prison Last Month

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2023

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Last month, Baby Blue from the millennial R&B group was granted an early prison release for fraud charges, but now he's announced that he's been taken off of house arrest Blue was originally sentenced ... Read Article

Chris Rock On Donald Trump: ‘Arresting Trump Is Like Arresting Tupac…He’s Gonna Sell More Records’

Courtneyb

March 21, 2023

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Chris Rock is back in the news again. The comedian said arresting former President Donald Trump would be like imprisoning Tupac Shakur — arguing that it'll only boost the 2024 presidential candidate and hel... Read Article