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ICYMI: Janet Jackson’s Team Dispels Rumors of New Music After 6 Year Hiatus

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

We were hopeful but no, Janet Jackson did not confirm new music for 2021. According to earlier reports Ms. Jackson...

ICYMI: Chris Brown’s Bodyguard Gets Spit On

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

Chris Brown's bodyguard is innocent, who does that? According to TMZ, police were called to Chris Brown’s San Fernando Valley...

ICYMI: Lil Nas X Delivers “Montero” Album

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

Lil Nas X's debut studio album, MONTERO, has arrived. The project that released Thursday night boasts features from Doja Cat,...

ICYMI: Naomi Osaka & Amanda Gorman Co-Chair 2021 Met Gala

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

23-year-old tennis star, Naomi Osaka, and 21-year-old poet laureate, Amanda Gorman shared co-chair duties for The Metropolitan Museum of Art...

ICYMI: Biz Markie Honored with Street Naming in Long Island

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

The late Biz Markie is getting his own street in his hometown. Biz Markie's widow, Tara Davis, announced Wednesday that...

ICYMI: Pop Smoke’s Mom Calls Vandalism To Sons Gravesite “Unnecessary”

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

Pop Smoke's mom responds to her son's gravesite vandals. The mother of Pop Smoke is speaking out after her son's...

ICYMI: Mac Miller’s “Faces” Mixtape Headed To Streaming Services

By Kim SoMajor / September 19, 2021

Mac Miller's Faces mixtape will soon be available on all streaming platforms. Mac's estate announced Wednesday that the Faces mixtape...

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ICYMI: Janet Jackson’s Team Dispels Rumors of New Music After 6 Year Hiatus

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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We were hopeful but no, Janet Jackson did not confirm new music for 2021. According to earlier reports Ms. Jackson announced releasing new music for the first time in six years. On Tuesday, speculation of J... Read Article

ICYMI: Chris Brown’s Bodyguard Gets Spit On

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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Chris Brown's bodyguard is innocent, who does that? According to TMZ, police were called to Chris Brown’s San Fernando Valley home last week for an alleged battery involving his security team. Allegedly ... Read Article

ICYMI: Lil Nas X Delivers “Montero” Album

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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Lil Nas X's debut studio album, MONTERO, has arrived. The project that released Thursday night boasts features from Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion and more. The 15-track album was e... Read Article

ICYMI: Naomi Osaka & Amanda Gorman Co-Chair 2021 Met Gala

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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23-year-old tennis star, Naomi Osaka, and 21-year-old poet laureate, Amanda Gorman shared co-chair duties for The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vogue’s Annual Gala. Also included as co-chairs was "Ocean Eyes"... Read Article

ICYMI: Biz Markie Honored with Street Naming in Long Island

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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The late Biz Markie is getting his own street in his hometown. Biz Markie's widow, Tara Davis, announced Wednesday that his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island is dedicating a street to the late "Clown P... Read Article

ICYMI: Pop Smoke’s Mom Calls Vandalism To Sons Gravesite “Unnecessary”

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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Pop Smoke's mom responds to her son's gravesite vandals. The mother of Pop Smoke is speaking out after her son's gravesite was vandalized. On Monday, Audrey Jackson shared an Instagram post responding to th... Read Article

ICYMI: Mac Miller’s “Faces” Mixtape Headed To Streaming Services

Kim SoMajor

September 19, 2021

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Mac Miller's Faces mixtape will soon be available on all streaming platforms. Mac's estate announced Wednesday that the Faces mixtape will arrive on digital service providers. Available on Apple Music, Spo... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: Orlando Rapper Reverse Takes The U.S. Title In 2021 Batalla Rap Battle

Sha Be Allah

September 18, 2021

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This weekend in the City of Angels, the best of the best Spanish-speaking emcees met under the roof of the Sunset Las Palmas Studios and battled it out for the champion title of the U.S. in the Red Bull-powere... Read Article

Biz Markie Memorialized Set To Receive His Street In Long Island

Kim SoMajor

September 17, 2021

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Wendy Williams Hospitalized For Psychiatric Evaluation

Sha Be Allah

September 17, 2021

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According to a confirmed report from TMZ, television maven Wendy Williams was hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation only one day after announcing The Wendy Williams Show's new season. Besides her mental... Read Article

Today In Hip-Hop History: Nice & Smooth’s ‘Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

September 17, 2021

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On this date three decades ago, BX Hip Hop duo Nice and Smooth released their sophomore album Ain't A Damn Thing Changed on the Rush Associated Labels imprint. Back in 1991 when Naughty By Nature was just p... Read Article

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Lil Nas X Drops “Montero” Album with Megan Thee Stallion Audio Visualizer

Kim SoMajor

September 17, 2021

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Lil Nas X's debut studio album, MONTERO, has arrived. The project that released overnight boasts features from Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion and more. The 15-track album was e... Read Article

Meek Mill, Killer Mike and Others Call On President Biden For Marijuana Reform

Kim SoMajor

September 17, 2021

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Meek Mill and Killer Mike are amongst a number of rappers and athletes that are joining forces to call on President Joe Biden for marijuana reform. The letter signed by a group of more than 150 celeb... Read Article

Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium Will Host 2021 Posty Fest, Line Up Announced

Kim SoMajor

September 17, 2021

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Post Malone’s Posty Fest 2021 will take place outside the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium during Halloween weekend. Posty Fest 2021 is shaping up to be a star-studded event. Post Malone revealed the full ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur Signs To Death Row Records 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 16, 2021

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After serving just eight months on a three-year sentence for a sexual assault charge, Tupac Amaru Shakur was released from prison, but not before signing a three-album contract with Death Row Records under the... Read Article

Scarface’s Son Donated One of His Kidneys to Him

Sha Be Allah

September 16, 2021

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Good news has come for Dirty South pioneer and Geto Boys frontman Brad "Scarface" Jordan. He revealed via social media that his son has decided to donate his kidney to combat Scarface's kidney failure, which h... Read Article

Could Cardi B Be Playing The Lead Role For ‘The Bodyguard’ Remake?

Kim SoMajor

September 16, 2021

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Hollywood is prepping to remake the film, The Bodyguard and producers are eyeing Cardi B for the lead role. Variety reported Wednesday that Cardi B is one of the names floating around to revive the role made... Read Article

Mac Miller’s “Faces” Mixtape Headed To Streaming Services

Kim SoMajor

September 16, 2021

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Police Question Witnesses After DaBaby’s Team is Accused of Assaulting a Fan

Kim SoMajor

September 16, 2021

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DaBaby's entourage is under fire after allegedly assaulting a man outside a strip club in Los Angeles. Police say the attack happened at the Vida Club in the early hours of May 19th. According to reports,... Read Article

Nicki Minaj’s Covid-19 Claims Called Cap Again, This Time From Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Minister

Kim SoMajor

September 16, 2021

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The health minister in Trinidad and Tobago is calling out Nicki Minaj over her claim on the COVID-19 vaccination's effect on testicles. Earlier this week, while engaging with the Barbz on Twitter, Nicki deta... Read Article