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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...

Oprah Asks Black Leaders What’s Next After the Protest

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June 9, 2020

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People seem to think that Oprah is a bunch of car-gifting, "my favorite things" celebrating and Black soap operas. But Winfrey has made her name tackling tough subjects. Remember when she brought her show, ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: LL Cool J Releases Third LP ‘Walking With A Panther’ 31 Years Ago

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June 9, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther on Def Jam Recordings in 1989. Peaking at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard 200,... Read Article

Funk Flex on 6ix9ine's New Song: “I’m Not Going to Play This... BUT This is Thumping'

Funkmaster Flex On Colin Kaepernick and the NFL: ‘Jay-Z Fumbled the Ball on That’

Sha Be Allah

June 8, 2020

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Over this unpredictable weekend, when New Yorkers were just calming down after a week of rioting and protesting racial discrimination, Funk Flex took to the airwaves to express his opinion about protest kneeli... Read Article

Happy 43rd Birthday to Kanye West!

Sha Be Allah

June 8, 2020

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As many tribulations as Yeezy has been through his illustrious career, today is a day that even Kanye West himself cannot deny is reason to celebrate. Born to the late Dr. Donda West in Atlanta, Georgia on ... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Beat Street’ Premiered in Theaters 37 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

June 8, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip Hop cult... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History EPMD Release Debut Single Strictly Business in

Today in Hip-Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Debut Single ‘Strictly Business’ 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

June 7, 2020

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"Strictly Business" is the debut single by the legendary duo EPMD. The song served as the lead single for their debut album of the same name. The record went on to be the pair's first charting single and saw m... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Warren G Drops His Debut Album ‘Regulate…G Funk Era’ 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

June 7, 2020

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On this date in 1994, Death Row Records producer and Dr. Dre's brother Warren G dropped his debut album 'Regulate...G Funk Era'. Executive produced by the late Chris Lighty, The Def Jam/Violator signee took... Read Article

[WATCH] Deontay Wilder’s Spoken Word Is A HeavyHitter: Dark Like Molasses And Black Like The Night…

Courtneyb

June 6, 2020

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Following the recent protests, riots and uproar against police brutality, professional boxer Deontay Wilder's meme-worthy comment 'To This Day' resonates now more than ever. The Bronze Bomber released an e... Read Article

[WATCH] Racist Cyclist Assaults Group Posting Police Brutality Flyers on Bike Trail in Maryland

Sha Be Allah

June 5, 2020

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Police in Montgomery County, MD are looking for the man in the video below who physically assaulted a small group posting racial justice flyers along the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda. At approximatel... Read Article

Former MLB Star Carl Crawford Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Sha Be Allah

June 5, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford has been arrested in Texas on felony domestic violence charges for a May 8 incident, in which Crawford's ex-girlfrien... Read Article

[WATCH] Laura Ingraham to LeBron and KD About Drew Brees: ‘Shut Up And Dribble’

Sha Be Allah

June 5, 2020

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As race relations intensify around the country, celebrities have been weighing in on the climate of American society and what can be done to bring the country back together. Fox News correspondent Laura In... Read Article

Why Ben & Jerry’s Corporate Statement Stands Out

Rachel Shubayeva

June 4, 2020

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Frozen dessert company Ben & Jerry’s expresses their outrage over the murder of George Floyd, calling people to say his name, as well as any unlawfully murdered black person. Their official statement begin... Read Article

[Watch] George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter Speaks Out For The First Time Since His Death

Courtneyb

June 3, 2020

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George Floyd sparked protests across the entire world following his untimely death due to police brutality. HIs 6-year-old recently spoke about her father publicly for the first time with ABC News. Gianna F... Read Article

[LISTEN] NYPD Orders to Officers About Brooklyn Protesters: ‘Shoot Those Motherf**kers’

Sha Be Allah

June 3, 2020

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On a leaked police radio audio clip, NYPD officers responding to protesters at Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn's 77th Precinct eerily suggested to the other officers at the scene to "shoot those motherfuckers." ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Wu-Tang Clan Release Their Epic ‘Wu-Tang Forever’ Double CD LP 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

June 3, 2020

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On June 3, 1997, the Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game gave the world a double dose of their killer bee stings when they dropped the Wu-Tang Forever double CD LP. The album was executively produce... Read Article

Trump Speaks in Defense of Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting Protestors in Kenosha

Trump Suggests Protesters Be Imprisoned for 10 Years

Sha Be Allah

June 2, 2020

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In what is now the most talked-about conversation in the political history of this country, President Donald Trump told the governors that they were "weak" for not being willing to send the National Guard into... Read Article

[WATCH] Classic Tupac Shakur: We Can’t Do But So Much Marching

Courtneyb

June 2, 2020

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Back in 1993, a 22-year-old Tupac Shakur took the podium at the 23rd Annual Indiana Black Expo and bared his heart about police brutality, going to war and ownership. Introduced by Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhamma... Read Article

[WATCH] BET Founder Bob Johnson Calls for U.S. to Pay $14T in Reparations for Slavery

Sha Be Allah

June 2, 2020

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It's about time someone addressed the root of the economic plight that many are protesting around the country today. Black Entertainment Television founder Bob Johnson took to CNBC's Squawk Box to call on t... Read Article

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Daughter Arrested In Manhattan George Floyd Protest

Sha Be Allah

June 1, 2020

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According to several confirmed news reports, daughter of NYC mayor Bill De Blasio's daughter was arrested at a protest in Manhattan on Sunday. 25 year old Chiara De Blasio was arrested for unlawful assembly... Read Article

[WATCH] From Bad To Worse: Chaos Erupts Across America

Courtneyb

June 1, 2020

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Pure Mayhem has erupted across America this weekendplummeting the nations riots from bad to worse. More than 4,000 people were arrested in U.S. cities over the weekend, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s daughter... Read Article