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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...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Public Enemy’s ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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April 10, 2020

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April 10, 1990, was the release date of a cornerstone in hip hop music: Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet. Still known as one of the most empowering albums of its time, the album was written during a pivot... Read Article

Fred The Godson Fighting For His Life Against Coronavirus

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April 9, 2020

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Based on a confirmed report from Brooklyn News 12, Bronx rap mainstay Fred The Godson, who tested positive for COVID-19 just two days ago, is currently fighting for his life while doctors are saying that his c... Read Article

Video Emerges of Man Attempting to Confront 6ix9ine in NYC

Tekashi 6ix9ine: ‘Why Everybody Callin Me A Snitch?’

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April 9, 2020

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After an unexpected release from federal prison due to the COVID-19 outbreak, former Blood-affiliated rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine switched up his bio on Instagram to ask all of his followers and critics a question:... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Das EFX Drops Their Debut Album ‘Dead Serious’ 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 7, 2020

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A couple of dreadheaded backpackers made stuttering rhymes chic when Krayz Drayz and Skoob came together and dropped their Dead Serious album April 7, 1992. Released on the East/West imprint and recorded in... Read Article

Floyd Mayweather: I Strive To Be The ‘Best Father Possible’ After Daughter’s Stabbing Arrest

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April 6, 2020

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For the first time since his daughter was arrested on charges of felony aggravated assault, boxing champ Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. took to Instagram to express his feelings about the stabbing over the weeke... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Releases His Third LP ‘I Am’ 21 Years Ago

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April 6, 2020

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas' third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and went on to be certified double platinum in the United States.... Read Article

50 Cent Weighs In On NBA YoungBoy And Iyanna Mayweather’s Stabbing Charge Amid Snitching Allegations By Kodak Black

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April 5, 2020

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"What the f**k do you do when this happens?" This is the question 50 Cent posed on IG after NBA YoungBoy flipped out on his IG Live following the arrest of his girlfriend Iyanna Mayweather, the daughter of ... Read Article

Floyd Mayweather Announces Boxing Match with Logan Paul in February

NBA Youngboy Called Floyd Mayweather a ‘B*tch A$$ Daddy’ while Responding to Kodak Black

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April 5, 2020

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It didn't take long before NBA Youngboy responded to Kodak Black's comments about him cooperating with the police on the arrest of his "wife" Iyanna Mayweather, nicknamed Ya Ya. In an InstaLive video, he ... Read Article

Kodak Black Questions if it’s True that NBA Youngboy Turned Rat on Floyd Mayweather’s Daughter

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April 5, 2020

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Even from jail, Kodak Black has his ear to the streets and is not afraid to comment on it. He took to social to comment on the NBA Youngboy and Iyanna Mayweather/ Baby moms debacle. On his Instagram, he pos... Read Article

Floyd Mayweather’s Daughter Locked Up for Allegedly Stabbing NBA Youngboy’s Baby Moms

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April 5, 2020

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Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather's daughter Iyanna was arrested earlier for a felonious act of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She stabbed rapper NBA Youngboy's baby mother. She was arrested 1:30 AM... Read Article

And The Winner Is … Lil Jon (Sorry T-Pain)

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April 5, 2020

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Oh, it was a battle to the death... but the decisive win goes to Lil Jon. Happy 404 Day, bro! After being the #1 trending phenomenon on Twitter, the producer battle between Lil Jon and T-Pain made a long ... Read Article

Spike Lee Throws Shots at Bill Cosby; Claims He Stole Something From Him #RobbiReed

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April 4, 2020

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Spike Lee said that Bill Cosby jacked him. But did he really steal his cast or was it the high-honored jewel of a casting directed named Robbi Reed. Many children of the 80s looked up to Bill Cosby as he re... Read Article

TodayiIn Hip-Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Album Turns 20 Years Old!

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April 4, 2020

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous LP to be released by the first "Latin to go platinum" entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away jus... Read Article

White House: 100K to 240K Deaths Possible in U.S. From Coronavirus

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March 31, 2020

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Today (March 31) during a two-hour press briefing, U.S. President Donald Trump predicts that the country will be headed for "a hell of a bad two weeks" as 100,000 to 240,000 people could possibly succumb to th... Read Article

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: CA Will Release 3,500 Inmates Out Of Fear Of COVID-19 Outbreak

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March 31, 2020

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Due to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus across the country and around the world, officials in California are releasing more than 3,500 inmates in an attempt to curb the virus in the state. With all... Read Article

Thieves Snatch $9M Van Gogh Painting From Dutch Museum Shut Down Due To Coronavirus

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March 31, 2020

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Even though most of everyone around the world has been ordered to stay home due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, in the Netherlands the thieves made it into an opportunity. A $9 million original painting by... Read Article

Vanessa Bryant Honors Kobe Bryant On His 43rd Birthday

SOURCE SPORTS: Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Release of Kobe’s Children Basketball Literary Series ‘The Wizenard Series’

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March 31, 2020

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The follow-up volume to fallen NBA star Kobe Bryant's literary series is finally available and Bryant's widow is celebrating the book series' staying power despite the untimely tragedy. Season One, the seco... Read Article

Kodak Black Sentenced to Additional Year in Prison for NY Gun Charges

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March 31, 2020

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According to Kodak Black's lawyer, the "Zeze" rapper has received an additional 12 months to run concurrently with his 46-month federal sentence for his illegal weapons possession in New York State. Black's... Read Article

[WATCH] Scarface Reveals Actor Faizon Love Has Coronavirus While Giving His Own Health Update

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March 31, 2020

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While the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the entire world, the world of sports and entertainment has been severely impacted, with two Houston Hip Hop artists becoming advocates for prevention and protection... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Kris Kross Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Totally Krossed Out’ 28 Years Ago

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March 31, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Atlanta based tag-team Kriss Kross released their ridiculously successful debut album, Totally Krossed Out. The album was the follow up to the mega-hit single Jump released ... Read Article