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Young Dolph Amasses 10 New RIAA Certifications

By Sha Be Allah / January 27, 2023

As his music continues to connect with fans and globally impact culture, rapper Young Dolph has posthumously amassed 10 new...

Styles P Releases 15th Album, ‘Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf’

By Bryson "Boom" Paul / January 27, 2023

One of New York’s most esteemed veterans, Styles P, has delivered his fifteenth studio album, Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is...

Today In Hip Hop History: Twista Dropped His Fourth LP ‘Kamikaze’ 19 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 27, 2023

Today in Hip-Hop history, Twista released his Kamikaze album, the Chi-Town MC's fourth studio LP, in 2004. As Twista's only...

Rich Dollaz’s Daughter Arrested For Shooting At Child’s Father

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

According to a report from TMZ, Ashley Trowers, the daughter of Love & Hip Hop New York regular Rich Dollaz, was...

Grandmaster Flash Releases Part 1 Of His New Vignette Series

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

Grandmaster Flash, the first DJ to ever turn turntables into a musical instruments, details his invention of a new tool...

[WATCH] 50 Cent Talks About Master P’s ‘Slick’ Business Savvy Early In His Career

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

In an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood earlier this year, Fif gave his insight on the rift between Master P...

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Released Her ‘Chyna Doll’ LP 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown, dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the...

Young Dolph Amasses 10 New RIAA Certifications

Sha Be Allah

January 27, 2023

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As his music continues to connect with fans and globally impact culture, rapper Young Dolph has posthumously amassed 10 new RIAA certifications in one day for music across his legendary discography. Dolph’s... Read Article

Styles P Releases 15th Album, ‘Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf’

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January 27, 2023

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One of New York’s most esteemed veterans, Styles P, has delivered his fifteenth studio album, Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf, out today. The 13-track offering boasts production from frequent collabor... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Twista Dropped His Fourth LP ‘Kamikaze’ 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 27, 2023

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Today in Hip-Hop history, Twista released his Kamikaze album, the Chi-Town MC's fourth studio LP, in 2004. As Twista's only platinum release, it was his most successful album to date. During this era, Twist... Read Article

Rich Dollaz’s Daughter Arrested For Shooting At Child’s Father

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2023

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According to a report from TMZ, Ashley Trowers, the daughter of Love & Hip Hop New York regular Rich Dollaz, was arrested in Memphis after police say that Trowers shot at the father of her child. Police... Read Article

Grandmaster Flash Releases Part 1 Of His New Vignette Series

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2023

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Grandmaster Flash, the first DJ to ever turn turntables into a musical instruments, details his invention of a new tool that allowed records to move freely. Called a "wafer" at the time, his story has become a... Read Article

[WATCH] 50 Cent Talks About Master P’s ‘Slick’ Business Savvy Early In His Career

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January 26, 2023

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In an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood earlier this year, Fif gave his insight on the rift between Master P and his son Romeo, detailing how the issues between the Millers are totally different than the pro... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Released Her ‘Chyna Doll’ LP 24 Years Ago

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January 26, 2023

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On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown, dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the Violator/Def Jam imprint. This album rode the successful wave of previous projects released b... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Voodoo’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2023

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On this date in 2000, neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo dropped his second full-length studio album, Voodoo, to follow up on the epic 1995 Brown Sugar LP. Recording sessions for the album took place from 1998 to 19... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Second Album ‘We Are The Streets’ 23 Years Ago

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January 25, 2023

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On this date at the top of the 21st century, legendary Yonkers trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) released their sophomore full-length LP appropriately titled We Are The Streets on the Ruff Ryders/Intersco... Read Article

Posthumous King Von Album In The Works

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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King Von's legacy will forever live on through his music, and his manager has made sure of that with a teaser of a new LP from KV on his label Empire Records. 100K Tracks posted that another Von album could... Read Article

Mother of Murdered Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Calls for Peace

FBG Duck’s Mother Says More Arrests Are Coming in Her Son’s Murder

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January 24, 2023

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LaSheena Weekly, the mother of slain Chi-Town rapper FBG Duck, says that more arrests will be made in connection to her son's 2020 killing. Weekly took to IG to let her followers know that the police will b... Read Article

[WATCH] Polo G Shows Off The World’s First Iced-Out iPhone Chain

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January 24, 2023

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Chicago slang spitter Polo G has taken to show off his latest piece in his bling collection; an iced-out medallion equipped with a working iPhone. G copped this one-of-a-kind chain from Atlanta jeweler, Ic... Read Article

The YSL Case: Young Thug Co-Defendant Injured In Scuffle With Fulton Co. Deputy

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January 24, 2023

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According to a report from Atlanta CBS affiliate WSB-TV, YSL co-defendant Lil Rod aka Rodalius Ryan's lawyer, Angela D’Williams, alleges that Ryan was injured following an assault by a Fulton County Sheriff's ... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Associate Lil Pap Gets 5 Years In Prison For Gee Money Murder

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that NBA Young Boy associate NBA Lil Pap, aka OTS Lil Pap, aka Deandre Fields has accepted a plea deal from prosecutors in the murder of Gee Money. He was handed down a five-year... Read Article

Seven People Shot Dead In Another California Mass Shooting

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January 24, 2023

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As the country still reels from the mass shooting in SoCal's Monterey Park tragedy, where 11 people were killed and at least ten others were wounded by a single shooter, another mass shooting has occurred in t... Read Article

Suspect In Monterey Park Mass Shooting Found Dead

Sha Be Allah

January 23, 2023

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As previously reported, a mass shooting unfolded in Monterey Park, California. Ten people were killed and countless others injured by a lone gunman at the Star Dance Studio during a Lunar New Year celebration.... Read Article

[WATCH] YSL Co-Founder Mondo Calls Out Gunna Over Rico Plea Deal

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January 23, 2023

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On the most recent episode of the Ugly Money Podcast with Murphy Lee, Youg Slime Life co-founder Mondo called out his former partner Gunna for supposedly snitching as a part of the plea deal in the YSL RICO ca... Read Article

[WATCH] Chrisean Rock Throws Punch at Former Stylist at Red Carpet Event

Sha Be Allah

January 23, 2023

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After making the headlines for throwing a violent tantrum during her NoJumper interview while pregnant with Blueface's baby, Chrisean Rock makes headlines again this week for throwing a punch at a woman at the... Read Article

AR Rapper Coca-Kazi Dead Following Police Stand-Off

Sha Be Allah

January 23, 2023

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Several news reports have confirmed that Arkansas rapper Coca-Kazi was killed in a police standoff last week (Jan. 18). Little Rock Police responded to a domestic disturbance at 2 am, but it wasn't until th... Read Article

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Released From Jail, Co-Defendants Face New Charges

Sha Be Allah

January 23, 2023

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According to local news reports, the suspect accused of the shooting death of Memphis rap legend Young Dolph walked out of a Texas jail on bond on Christmas Eve. Shundale Barnett walked out of Tarrant Coun... Read Article