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ICYMI: R. Kelly’s Lawyer Compared Him To MLK Jr. in Closing Arguments

By Kim SoMajor / September 26, 2021

R. Kelly's lawyer compared the canceled R&B star to the late Reverend Martin Luther King Junior. On Thursday during his...

ICYMI: Kid Cudi Pens Tribute To Lil Nas X Criticizing Homophobia

By Kim SoMajor / September 26, 2021

Kid Cudi is standing up for Lil Nas X and calling out homophobia in the Hip-Hop industry. In a piece...

[WATCH] Netflix Drops Trailer for Kanye West’s ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Documentary

By Sha Be Allah / September 26, 2021

After staying in the news the entire summer for his unconventional promotion of his prolific DONDA album, Kanye West has...

Today In Hip-Hop History: Shyne Dropped His Eponymous Debut Album 21 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 26, 2021

On this date in 2000, Bad Boy Records premiere artist Jamal "Shyne" Barrow released his self-titled debut album on the...

50 Cent, Moneybagg Yo & Snoop Dogg Perform “Wish Me Luck” at The ‘BMF’ Premiere Atlanta

By Kim SoMajor / September 25, 2021

50 Cent, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dogg performed the BMF main title song “Wish Me Luck,” during the BMF premiere...

Today in Hip-Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Low End Theory’ 30 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 24, 2021

On this date in 1991, Queens emcees Q-Tip, and the late Phife Dawg, along with their DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad,...

BIA Leans Into Her Latin Roots on Bilingual Single “Besito” feat. G Herbo

By Kim SoMajor / September 24, 2021

BIA flaunts more than money on new bilingual single "Besito" featuring G Herbo. "Besito" arrives as the follow up single...

ICYMI: R. Kelly’s Lawyer Compared Him To MLK Jr. in Closing Arguments

Kim SoMajor

September 26, 2021

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R. Kelly's lawyer compared the canceled R&B star to the late Reverend Martin Luther King Junior. On Thursday during his closing argument in Robert Kelly's sex trafficking trial, Attorney Devereaux Cann... Read Article

ICYMI: Kid Cudi Pens Tribute To Lil Nas X Criticizing Homophobia

Kim SoMajor

September 26, 2021

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Kid Cudi is standing up for Lil Nas X and calling out homophobia in the Hip-Hop industry. In a piece for Time's "100 Most Influential People," Kid Cudi revealed he was sad to hear Lil Nas X say a lot of bl... Read Article

[WATCH] Netflix Drops Trailer for Kanye West’s ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Documentary

Sha Be Allah

September 26, 2021

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After staying in the news the entire summer for his unconventional promotion of his prolific DONDA album, Kanye West has now offered up a teaser trailer of his Netflix-powered documentary Jeen-Yuhs, a three pa... Read Article

Today In Hip-Hop History: Shyne Dropped His Eponymous Debut Album 21 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 26, 2021

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On this date in 2000, Bad Boy Records premiere artist Jamal "Shyne" Barrow released his self-titled debut album on the ever-popular Bad Boy imprint under the leadership of BB honcho, then known as "P. Diddy." ... Read Article

50 Cent, Moneybagg Yo & Snoop Dogg Perform “Wish Me Luck” at The ‘BMF’ Premiere Atlanta

Kim SoMajor

September 25, 2021

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50 Cent, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dogg performed the BMF main title song “Wish Me Luck,” during the BMF premiere and concert. Held in Atlanta, Georgia at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on Thursday evening. ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Low End Theory’ 30 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 24, 2021

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On this date in 1991, Queens emcees Q-Tip, and the late Phife Dawg, along with their DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad, formally known as A Tribe Called Quest, released the group's second full-length studio album Low En... Read Article

BIA Leans Into Her Latin Roots on Bilingual Single “Besito” feat. G Herbo

Kim SoMajor

September 24, 2021

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BIA flaunts more than money on new bilingual single "Besito" featuring G Herbo. "Besito" arrives as the follow up single to the Sevyn Streeter collaboration “Nasty Girl.” While her platinum selling “W... Read Article

R. Kelly’s Lawyer Compared The Accused Sex Fiend To MLK Jr.

Kim SoMajor

September 24, 2021

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R. Kelly trial courtroom closing arguments

R. Kelly’s Trial Wrapping Up, Closing Arguments Continue Today

Kim SoMajor

September 23, 2021

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Closing arguments continue today in the R. Kelly sex crimes trial in Brooklyn. During the start of closing arguments yesterday, prosecutors accused the singer of using manipulation and threats to run an op... Read Article

[WATCH] AJ Johnson’s Widow Starts GoFundMe To Cover Comedian’s Funeral Costs, Pleads To Stop “Fake Love”

Sha Be Allah

September 23, 2021

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After the untimely death of Friday comedian A.J. Johnson, his widow appeared on TMZ saying that the comedian's family was having financial difficulties planning A.J.'s funeral. She had to make a GoFundMe page ... Read Article

EMPIRE Appoints Hitmaka As Vice President Of A&R

Sha Be Allah

September 23, 2021

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Chart-topping, multi-platinum producer, artist, and A&R executive Hitmaka joins independent powerhouse EMPIRE as Vice President of A&R while simultaneously debuting his new single and video for “Quicki... Read Article

[WATCH] Jennifer Hough Recalls Being Attacked By Nicki Minaj’s Husband On ‘The Real’, Accuses The Couple Of Harassment

Sha Be Allah

September 23, 2021

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In a tearful episode of The Real's, Jennifer Hough, the alleged victim in the sexual assault case against Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Perry, gave a harrowing recollection of the attack that led to Perry's a... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: OutKast Released Their Fifth LP ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 23, 2021

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Ever since DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper in 1988, the double LP has become a Hip Hop staple. The sheer volume and intensity of work that goes into such an album have made a... Read Article

Nas and City Harvest Organize Queens Concert, Set to Perform Tomorrow

Kim SoMajor

September 22, 2021

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Legendary rapper Nas is teaming up with City Harvest for a concert in Queens. It will take place at Forest Hills Stadium tomorrow. All the merchandise sold at the "Concert to Feed NYC" will benefit City Harves... Read Article

Man Who Filmed 1991 Police Beating of Rodney King Dies of COVID-19

Kim SoMajor

September 22, 2021

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COVID-19 has claimed the life of George Holliday, the man who filmed the 1991 police beating of Rodney King, which sparked riots across Los Angeles. Holliday passed away Sunday night in a Southern Californ... Read Article

Lil Peep and XXXTentacion Sued For Copyright Infringement

Kim SoMajor

September 22, 2021

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Lil Peep and XXXTentacion are being sued by a singer-songwriter who claims the two late artists copied his song for their 2018 posthumous joint song "Falling Down." Officials say Richard Jaden Hoff filed ... Read Article

JayDaYoungan Arrested Following Accessory to Second Degree Murder Warrant

Mira B

September 21, 2021

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While Cuban Doll and Jordan B are going at it over the rapper, JayDaYoungan seemingly has more personal issues to face. The rapper booked as Javorius Scott, known by his stage name JayDaYoungan has reporte... Read Article

Baby Keem Sold 53K First Week Earning Billboard 200 Top Five Album

Kim SoMajor

September 21, 2021

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20-year-old, Baby Keem is already making a name for himself. Billboard announced Sunday that Keem's debut LP The Melodic Blue has landed at Number Five on the Billboard 200 chart with an estimated 53-thou... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Released Their ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ LP 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 21, 2021

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On this date in 1993, De La Soul dropped their third full-length studio album. The legendary Long Island Hip Hop trio known as De La Soul showed and proved that the third time was the charm when they releas... Read Article

Kid Cudi Pens Tribute To Lil Nas X Criticizing Homophobia

Kim SoMajor

September 21, 2021

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