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Hip-Hop Icons Simone I. Smith and Misa Hylton Collaborate on Denim & Diamonds Collection

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

In a fusion of urban style and timeless elegance, Simone I. Smith Jewelry has teamed up with fashion visionary Misa...

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the...

[WATCH] Ray J Reveals Brandy Intervened Following Face Tattoo Saga

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

Ray J, the multifaceted entrepreneur and entertainer, recently found himself at the center of a social media storm following the...

Adrienne Bailon Opens Up About Costly Fertility Journey: ‘Easily Over a Million’

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

Adrienne Bailon, former Cheetah Girls singer and co-host of "The Real," has candidly revealed the staggering cost she and her...

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed as a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple...

WATCH: Amanda Seales Says She Does Not Feel Protected by Issa Rae

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Amanda Seales is the latest person to hit Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay and speak her mind. During her visit...

Kid Cudi Cancels ‘INSANO’ Tour After Breaking His Ankle

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Fans looking forward to seeing Kid Cudi will have to wait for another time. The star has canceled his Insano...

DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drop Joint Album “Better Than You”

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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It's new music Friday! Earlier today, DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped a joint album titled, Better Than You. The 12-track effort was first teased at the end of last month and is led by their f... Read Article

Ex-Detective Not Guilty Of Charges Connected To Breonna Taylor’s Deadly Raid

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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The only LMPD officer charged in connection to the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment is not guilty of wanton endangerment. The jury found former Detective Brett Hankison not guilty and acquitted hi... Read Article

Suspect Pleads Guilty To The Murder Of Jacqueline Avant

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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The man accused of shooting 81-year-old philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant to death inside her Los Angeles area home has plead guilty to murder and weapons charges. 29-year-old Aariel Maynor broke into the ... Read Article

NYC Dropping Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate And School Mask Mandate

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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New York City is dropping two major coronavirus related requirements. Mayor Eric Adams says the vaccine mandate for certain indoor public places will no longer be in effect starting Monday. Per the expir... Read Article

Happy Birthday to Brand Nubian Founder Grand Puba!

Sha Be Allah

March 4, 2022

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Brand Nubian founder Maxwell Dixon a.k.a. Grand Puba, was born today in 1966. Grand Puba made his musical debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. The group's first album Dy... Read Article

Rebecca ‘Dimplez’ Ijeoma Appointed Capitol Music Group’s New SVP & Content Developer

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March 4, 2022

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After running her own marketing company for four years, Rebecca "Dimplez" Ijeoma is the new SVP and content developer at Capitol Music Group (CMG). Prior to forming her own marketing agency, IJEOMA, Rebecca pr... Read Article

Family of Snootie Wild Issues Statement on His Death

Shawn Grant

March 3, 2022

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Earlier this week, news broke of the death of Memphis rapper Snootie Wild. Last Friday, Wild was shot in the neck and was in critical condition, eventually leading to his death. He was only 36 years old. Sn... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Dropped Their ‘3 Feet High And Rising’ LP 33 Years Ago

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March 3, 2022

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On this day in 1989, the iconic trio De La Soul released an album that would change the course of Hip Hop forever. Off Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul's debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising set the standard for w... Read Article

[WATCH] Jadakiss Shuns Jim Jones’ Challenge For 1-on-1 Verzuz Battle

Sha Be Allah

March 3, 2022

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Hands down, the most legendary battle to hit the VERZUZ stage was between The L.O.X. and Dipset, which still has some of the members from both sides answering questions about last summer's face-off. Not long a... Read Article

[WATCH] Laverne Cox Doubles Down On Awkward Mention Of Entanglement To The Smiths

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March 3, 2022

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Over the weekend while hosting the SAG Awards red carpet for E! Laverne Cox awkardly brought up Jada Pinkett-Smiths affair with August Alsina while speaking to Will and Jada. Two years ago Jada Pinket... Read Article

New Ye Music Video “Eazy” Feat. The Game Shows Him Bury Pete Davidson

Kim SoMajor

March 3, 2022

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A new claymation video from Ye formerly, Kanye West shows him burying his now ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson. An animated music video was released this week for the new Kanye West song "E... Read Article

Wiz Kid, Lil Baby and More Joining J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Line Up

Kim SoMajor

March 3, 2022

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Three of the biggest names in Hip Hop are headlining J. Cole's Dreamville Festival. The second annual festival returns to Raleigh, North Carolina with an expanded two-day format on April 2-3. WizKid, Lil Baby,... Read Article

Boosie Responds to NBA Youngboy Diss on “I Don’t Call Phones I Call Shots”

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March 3, 2022

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There has been a beef brewing in Baton Rouge after NBA YoungBoy sent a public shot to Boosie Badazz for not making an effort to sustain their friendship, rapping on a track, “Feel like Boosie don’t even like m... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Boogie Down Productions’ Debut LP ‘Criminal Minded’ Turns 35 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

March 3, 2022

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On this date in 1987, "Blastmaster" KRS-One, DJ Scott La Rock, "The Human 808" D-Nice, and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew released their highly anticipated debut album Criminal Minded on B-Boy Re... Read Article

BET Announces New Unscripted Music Documentary Series, “Murder Inc.”

Kim SoMajor

March 2, 2022

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A new unscripted documentary series is being produced by BET and Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo titled, Murder Inc.. The five-part television event is set to narrate the untold tale of the rise, sudden fall, a... Read Article

Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Tampa Rapper Doechii To Its Roster

Kim SoMajor

March 2, 2022

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Upcoming Tampa rapper, Doechii formerly known as Iamdoechii is joining Top Dawg Entertainment. HITS Daily Double reported Tuesday that Doechii has signed a deal with the West Coast label. 2021 was a break... Read Article

Hip Hop’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Only Draws 33 FCC Complaints Less Than Past Shows

Kim SoMajor

March 2, 2022

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The FCC says this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show only brought in 33 complaints from viewers. This year's historic performance saw Hip Hop icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Eminem share t... Read Article

50 Cent On STARZ Contract: They Suck, My Deal Is Up And I’m Out

Sha Be Allah

March 2, 2022

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With all the success 50 Cent and the STARZ Network has seen with the Power series and Power Universe, one would assume that the connection between producer and network would be a smooth one but that's certainl... Read Article

Preserving Legacy: Nonprofit Organization Grants More Than $650,000 To Five HBCUs

Kim SoMajor

March 2, 2022

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A nonprofit organization is granting more than 650-thousand dollars to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to the Miami Herald, The National Trust for Historic Preservation announ... Read Article

Caretaker Of Young Dolph’s Memorial Site Shot and Killed

Sha Be Allah

March 2, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, one of the people who was responsible for taking care of the memorial site of slain Memphis rapper Young Dolph was also shot and killed this past week in Memphis. Fri... Read Article