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Young Dolph Amasses 10 New RIAA Certifications

By Sha Be Allah / January 27, 2023

As his music continues to connect with fans and globally impact culture, rapper Young Dolph has posthumously amassed 10 new...

Today In Hip Hop History: Twista Dropped His Fourth LP ‘Kamikaze’ 19 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 27, 2023

Today in Hip-Hop history, Twista released his Kamikaze album, the Chi-Town MC's fourth studio LP, in 2004. As Twista's only...

Rich Dollaz’s Daughter Arrested For Shooting At Child’s Father

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

According to a report from TMZ, Ashley Trowers, the daughter of Love & Hip Hop New York regular Rich Dollaz, was...

Grandmaster Flash Releases Part 1 Of His New Vignette Series

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

Grandmaster Flash, the first DJ to ever turn turntables into a musical instruments, details his invention of a new tool...

[WATCH] 50 Cent Talks About Master P’s ‘Slick’ Business Savvy Early In His Career

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

In an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood earlier this year, Fif gave his insight on the rift between Master P...

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Released Her ‘Chyna Doll’ LP 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown, dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the...

[WATCH] Lil Yachty Releases Skit Ahead of New Album ‘Let’s Start Here’

By Sha Be Allah / January 25, 2023

Just days before the release of his long-awaited sophomore LP Let's Start Here, Atlanta native Lil Yachty has dropped a...

Young Dolph Amasses 10 New RIAA Certifications

Sha Be Allah

January 27, 2023

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As his music continues to connect with fans and globally impact culture, rapper Young Dolph has posthumously amassed 10 new RIAA certifications in one day for music across his legendary discography. Dolph’s... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Twista Dropped His Fourth LP ‘Kamikaze’ 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 27, 2023

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Today in Hip-Hop history, Twista released his Kamikaze album, the Chi-Town MC's fourth studio LP, in 2004. As Twista's only platinum release, it was his most successful album to date. During this era, Twist... Read Article

Rich Dollaz’s Daughter Arrested For Shooting At Child’s Father

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2023

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According to a report from TMZ, Ashley Trowers, the daughter of Love & Hip Hop New York regular Rich Dollaz, was arrested in Memphis after police say that Trowers shot at the father of her child. Police... Read Article

Grandmaster Flash Releases Part 1 Of His New Vignette Series

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2023

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Grandmaster Flash, the first DJ to ever turn turntables into a musical instruments, details his invention of a new tool that allowed records to move freely. Called a "wafer" at the time, his story has become a... Read Article

[WATCH] 50 Cent Talks About Master P’s ‘Slick’ Business Savvy Early In His Career

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2023

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In an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood earlier this year, Fif gave his insight on the rift between Master P and his son Romeo, detailing how the issues between the Millers are totally different than the pro... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Released Her ‘Chyna Doll’ LP 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2023

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On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown, dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the Violator/Def Jam imprint. This album rode the successful wave of previous projects released b... Read Article

[WATCH] Lil Yachty Releases Skit Ahead of New Album ‘Let’s Start Here’

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2023

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Just days before the release of his long-awaited sophomore LP Let's Start Here, Atlanta native Lil Yachty has dropped a skit in anticipation of the new album. Lil Yachty has utilized his unmatched sense of ... Read Article

Rock The Bells Announces Lineup for First-Ever Timeless Hip Hop Cruise with Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Ghostface, and More For Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2023

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Rock The Bells (RTB), the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced the lineup for "Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience" in partnership with Six... Read Article

[WATCH] College Student Fatally Struck By Car After Alleged Rape

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January 25, 2023

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Four teenagers have been arrested in the rape of a Louisiana State University sorority member after she was dumped on the side of the road and fatally struck by a car following a night of drinking, police said... Read Article

[WATCH] European Union Announces Cricket Powder Will Replace Many Food Items

Courtneyb

January 25, 2023

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Last year, the European Union announced that three species of insects would be allowed for human consumption: the migratory spider cricket, the yellow mealworm and the house cricket. Now it's official, the Eur... Read Article

[WATCH] Kylie Jenner Dragged For Wearing Givenchy Noose Necklace

Courtneyb

January 25, 2023

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Yikes! Kylie Jenner upset social media when she showed up wearing a noose necklace to Paris Fashion Week. On Monday, the 25-year-old entrepreneur made headlines for wearing a stuffed lion's head to the Schi... Read Article

Mike Tyson Sued For $5M For Alleged 1990s Rape In Upstate New York

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, boxing legend Mike Tyson is being sued for a rape that allegedly occurred in a nightclub in Albany, New York in the early 90s. An anonymous victim has filed an affida... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Voodoo’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2023

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On this date in 2000, neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo dropped his second full-length studio album, Voodoo, to follow up on the epic 1995 Brown Sugar LP. Recording sessions for the album took place from 1998 to 19... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Second Album ‘We Are The Streets’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2023

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On this date at the top of the 21st century, legendary Yonkers trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) released their sophomore full-length LP appropriately titled We Are The Streets on the Ruff Ryders/Intersco... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: White Sox’s Mike Clevinger Accused of Strangulation by Mother of His Child

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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According to a report from TMZ, White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is being accused of strangling a woman who claims to be the mother of his 10-month-old daughter, and now Major League Baseball is investigating.... Read Article

Posthumous King Von Album In The Works

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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King Von's legacy will forever live on through his music, and his manager has made sure of that with a teaser of a new LP from KV on his label Empire Records. 100K Tracks posted that another Von album could... Read Article

Mother of Murdered Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Calls for Peace

FBG Duck’s Mother Says More Arrests Are Coming in Her Son’s Murder

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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LaSheena Weekly, the mother of slain Chi-Town rapper FBG Duck, says that more arrests will be made in connection to her son's 2020 killing. Weekly took to IG to let her followers know that the police will b... Read Article

[WATCH] Polo G Shows Off The World’s First Iced-Out iPhone Chain

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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Chicago slang spitter Polo G has taken to show off his latest piece in his bling collection; an iced-out medallion equipped with a working iPhone. G copped this one-of-a-kind chain from Atlanta jeweler, Ic... Read Article

The YSL Case: Young Thug Co-Defendant Injured In Scuffle With Fulton Co. Deputy

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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According to a report from Atlanta CBS affiliate WSB-TV, YSL co-defendant Lil Rod aka Rodalius Ryan's lawyer, Angela D’Williams, alleges that Ryan was injured following an assault by a Fulton County Sheriff's ... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Associate Lil Pap Gets 5 Years In Prison For Gee Money Murder

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that NBA Young Boy associate NBA Lil Pap, aka OTS Lil Pap, aka Deandre Fields has accepted a plea deal from prosecutors in the murder of Gee Money. He was handed down a five-year... Read Article