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[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Sons Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents, and they...

DMX UPDATE: Brain Function Not Improving, Family Faces Decision To Withdraw Life Support

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April 8, 2021

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According to a report released today by TMZ, Hip Hop legend DMX has not regained any brain function since his overdose on April 2, which has left his family with the heartbreaking dilemma of whether or not to ... Read Article

Master P is Honored With Doctorate Degree From Lincoln University

[WATCH] Master P Says DMX’s Hospitalization Could’ve Been Avoided

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April 8, 2021

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According to a recent commentary given exclusively to TMZ, Hip Hop mogul Master P speaks candidly about the current health scare of Ruff Ryder legend DMX, which the No Limit general says is a circumstance that... Read Article

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Amanda Gorman Serves Grace, Beauty And Morals As First Poet To Cover Vogue Magazine

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April 8, 2021

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23-year-old Amanda Gorman has been on fire as the most sought after poet since her performance at the 2021 presidential inauguration. From performing at the Super Bowl to being a staple at the top of bestsell... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Denied Bond And Labeled ‘A Danger To The Community’

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April 6, 2021

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Last month Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested in LA after fleeing from a vehicle that had been pulled over with a gun inside. Following the arrest which was caught on cam... Read Article

[WATCH] Fat Joe Explains Why He Didn’t Attend Big Pun’s Street Naming Ceremony

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March 31, 2021

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The Hip Hop world and the Bronx in particular was thrilled at the news of a street naming ceremony for fallen rap king Big Pun last week. Fat Joe, the Terror Squad general who introduced Christopher Rios to t... Read Article

[WATCH] Influencer Unboxes Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoe ‘Energy Made Me Trash Them’

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March 31, 2021

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Everyone has been talking about Lil Nas X's new satan sneakers.Nike just announced they have no affiliation with the shoe production and is suing the company responsible. Nike accuses MSCHF Product Studio, Inc... Read Article

Notorious B.I.G’s Hubcap From Car He Was Shot In On Sale For $150K

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March 31, 2021

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According to a recent report from TMZ, part of the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G. is going on the market as one of the hubcaps from the GMC Suburban Biggie was riding in when he was shot and killed is now up f... Read Article

Brandy vs. Monica Kicks Off Peloton/Verzuz Partnership

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March 31, 2021

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As reported by Variety, Peloton and Verzuz unveiled their partnership this AM with their most popular matchup to date Monica v Brandy. Monica and Brandy broke all Verzuz records, generating more than 1 million... Read Article

[WATCH] Eddie Griffin Announces Premiere of Docu-comedy ‘Laughin’ Through Your Mask’

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March 30, 2021

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Eddie Griffin reflects on a year of COVID, social distancing, and social justice with the live presentation of his new ‘docucomedy’ special, Laughin’ Through Your Mask, premiering Thursday, April 1, 2021, as a... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Onyx Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Bacdafucup’ 27 Years Ago

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March 30, 2021

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On March 30, 1993, cousins Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz along their partners Sonny Seeza and Big DS to put out their debut album, Bacdafucup, on the newly created Rush Associated Labels.Primarily produced by... Read Article

[WATCH] Head Of CDC Fears New Surge In COVID-19 And Urges Americans To ‘Hold On’

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March 30, 2021

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Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that she feels “impending doom” about another surge of COVID-19 as the country averages more than 60,000 cases a day. Recent studies show hospitalizations have increased in 17 states... Read Article

Los Angeles Native YG Gives Away $10K Worth Of New “Block Runner” Sneakers At Skid Row’s Union Rescue Mission

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March 29, 2021

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LA Native, YG, launches 4Hunnid “The Flame” footwear brand as an extension of his 4Hunnid LA-based business. Yesterday, he showed up to Skid Row to give the $200 sneakers to homeless staying at the Union Rescu... Read Article

[WATCH] Uber Eats Driver Killed In Carjacking By Two Teen Girls In D.C.

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March 29, 2021

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A video that has now gone viral shows, two teenage girls, using a taser to carjack 66-year-old Uber Eats driver Mohammed Anwar, who died in a car crash shortly after the teenagers attempted to steal his car. ... Read Article

65 people Arrested at Illegal Marijuana Dispensary in Atlanta

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March 29, 2021

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According to a news report from Fox 5, Atlanta, 65 people were arrested in South Fulton County this past weekend in what is being described as a "drug grocery store" by authorities. Investigators say that v... Read Article

[WATCH] Melle Mel: Biggie Didn’t Influence or Impact Hip Hop Like 2Pac Did

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March 29, 2021

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Grandmaster Melle Mel of the iconic Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five spoke with The Art Of Dialogue about two of the most revered emcees of the 20th century, Tupac Shakur and Christopher "Notorious B.I.G... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s Released Their Second Album ‘He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper’ 33 Years Ago

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March 29, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the rapper turned actor Will Smith along with DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper. This was the first double album in Hip Hop in its original vin... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Freaky Tah Of The Lost Boyz Shot And Killed In Queens 22 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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It was a Sunday morning in 1999, where Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers of the legendary Lost Boyz was attending a party for a friend. Tragically, while leaving the party hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Queens, NY,... Read Article

‘Bad Girls Club’ Star Deshayla Harris Killed in Virginia Beach Shooting

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March 28, 2021

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Deshayla Harris, one of the stars in Oxygen's Bad Girls Club has been reportedly killed in Virginia Beach Friday night. She was only 29 years old. Deshayla aka Shay made her appearance in the 17th season of... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Big L Dropped His Debut Album ‘Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous’ 26 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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On this date twenty-six years ago, Big L dropped his debut and only full-length studio album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous on Columbia Records. Aside from, eloquently stated by The Source Magazine at ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Released ‘Return Of The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ 26 Years Ago

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March 28, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard released his debut solo LP, Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Released by Elektra Records, Return of the 36 Chambers ... Read Article