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Shaunie Henderson Clarifies Viral Memoir Excerpt About Shaquille O’Neal

By Courtneyb / May 13, 2024

Last week, a snippet from Shaunie Henderson's upcoming memoir, "Undefeated," shocked social media sending judgement her way. In the excerpt,...

Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as "PMD", one half of EPMD EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New...

Today In Hip Hop History: Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

On this date in 2008, the Terror Squad's First Lady Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years behind bars in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Mary J. Blige Teams Up with Giuseppe Zanotti for Limited-Edition Boot Collection

By Courtneyb / May 12, 2024

Mary J. Blige, the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, has made a mark not only in music but also in...

Nicki Minaj Continues Legal Battle Against Blogger Marley Green

By Courtneyb / May 12, 2024

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it's for her ongoing legal dispute with blogger Marley...

[WATCH] Monica’s VH1 ‘Celebrity True Crime Story’ Season Premiere Debuts Tonight

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March 20, 2023

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Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum, 25-million-plus selling singer, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Monica returns to VH1 Tonight as the host of Celebrity True Crime Story. The 10-episode series ... Read Article

DJ Premier Celebrates The Notorious B.I.G. and Making “Ten Crack Commandments” On New Episode of ‘So Wassup?’

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2023

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In August of 2021, DJ Premier presented the debut episode of So Wassup? primarily as a vehicle to not only salute the floppy disk but also to document and demonstrate how the technology of the time influenced ... Read Article

Latocha Of Xscape Releases New Single “I’m Yours” From Debut Solo LP

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March 20, 2023

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The vocally gifted, powerhouse-singer, LaTocha of the multi-platinum selling group Xscape, continues to gift the world with new music from her solo debut with the release of the "I'm Yours." The emotional and ... Read Article

T-Pain Releases His Highly Anticipated Covers Album ‘On Top Of The Covers’

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March 20, 2023

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Grammy Award-winning, multi-faceted artist and entrepreneur T-Pain has released his highly anticipated, long-awaited covers album On Top Of The Covers, out now via Nappy Boy Entertainment. PRESS HERE to listen... Read Article

Person Shot and Killed in NYC Smoke Shop “Robbery Gone Bad”

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March 20, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, a person was fatally shot during a robbery of a Queens smoke shop this past weekend. The deadly shooting occurred inside the Plug Smoke Shop on Jamaica Avenue. Polic... Read Article

50 Cent Faces Mediation in $1B Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Over ‘Power’

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March 20, 2023

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About two years ago, a former drug lord by the name of Cory "Ghost" Holland Sr filed a lawsuit against 50 Cent and producer Courtney, claiming that the Starz Power series was made about his life story, and now... Read Article

Rapper Casanova’s Sentencing Delayed Until June

Courtneyb

March 20, 2023

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Brooklyn rapper Casanova, born Caswell Senior, is back in the news again this week awaiting sentencing for the ongoing Gorilla Stone Nation case.Casanova is among the 18 individuals charged as members of the U... Read Article

TLC Singer Chilli Addresses Boyfriend Mathew Lawrence’s Baby Talk

Courtneyb

March 19, 2023

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Last week actor Mathew Lawrence raised eyebrows when he walked back claims that he was trying to have a baby with his girlfriend Chilli from TLC. Apparently Matt wasn't talking about having a baby with Chil... Read Article

[WATCH Mack 10 On Ice Cube: ‘I Ain’t Seen Him Or Talked To Him In Damn Near 20 Years’

Courtneyb

March 19, 2023

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Rapper Mack 10 recently had an interview with Bootleg Kev, and revealed that he has neither seen nor spoken to Ice Cube, in almost 20 years. When asked whether there is a possibility for a future reunion, h... Read Article

TikTok Star Reveals Kanye West Flew Him Out And ‘Didn’t Want Him To Leave’

Courtneyb

March 18, 2023

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According to a TikTok star Mufasa, if you hang out with Kanye---he just might not let you go home. The TikTok sensation spoke with Daily Star and revealed that Kanye West flew him out to his infamous ranch.... Read Article

[WATCH] 6ix9ine Dodges A Beer Can Tossed At Him At Baseball Game

Courtneyb

March 18, 2023

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On Friday, rapper 6ix9ine found himself dodging a beer can tossed at him while he taunted a crowd of fans at a ball game. Reporter Aram Leighton shared a video on his Twitter of 6ix9ine at the World... Read Article

[WATCH] New Series Documents Over 90 Murders In Hip Hop

Courtneyb

March 18, 2023

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Hulu has released a series, Tone Death: Loss & Hip-Hop recanting the recent slew of murders in hip hop. I remember the pain I felt when my mom woke me up to tell me Biggie Smalls had passed away.... Read Article

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Mystikal Requests Gag Order In Rape Case

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March 17, 2023

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According to court documents and several media reports, former No Limit rapper Mystikal has requested that a gag order be put in place in his ongoing rape case to protect his privacy. Yesterday, court docs ... Read Article

[WATCH] DaBaby And Anthony Hamilton Get Caught Up In Cinematic Love Triangle For “Blank”

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March 17, 2023

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DaBaby looks to follow up a strong 2022 campaign with a more remarkable year in 2023. After slinging out a slew of blistering freestyles over tracks including Latto's "Big Energy" and Burna Boy's "Last Last," ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Classic Hip Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Turns 40 Years Old!

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March 17, 2023

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When the culture of Hip Hop was only ten years in the making, this visual journey through all aspects of the culture was the blueprint of Hip Hop's true roots Wild Style is arguably the very first movie and... Read Article

San Francisco City Officials Consider $5M Per Black Person Reparations Proposal

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March 16, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has been sifting through over 100 recommendations for slavery reparations for its Black residents. Some of the suggestions include... Read Article

Walgreens Decides To Stop Selling Abortion Pill Amid Abortion Pill Lawsuit

Courtneyb

March 16, 2023

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A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, heard arguments in a court case that could force the FDA to revoke its approval of mifepristone, which is used as one part of a two-pill regimen for medication abortions. ... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Quik Says He Was Told Not To Look at Michael Jackson When He Was in the Studio

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March 16, 2023

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West Coast gangsta rap pioneer DJ Quik was recently interviewed on the All The Smoke podcast and talks about the times he was around late music icon Michael Jackson. The Compton rapper/producer says that his f... Read Article

Kanye West Dodges Battery Charge For Throwing Woman’s Phone

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March 16, 2023

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After being under investigation for an alleged battery when a video surfaced of music and fashion mogul Kanye West grabbing a woman's cell phone, it is now being reported that he will not face charges from tha... Read Article

Arrest Made in Subway Hate Crime Against Autistic Teen

Courtneyb

March 16, 2023

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Comedian/Activist Rosemary Severino organized a NYC Call to Action against racism and bullying after a traumatizing video circulated this week. As a result, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in the ruthless ... Read Article