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Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G.’s Posthumous Third LP ‘Born Again’ Dropped 21 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / December 7, 2021

On this day in Hip Hop history, the late Notorious B.I.G. released his second posthumous album, Born Again. This project...

Today In Hip Hop History: Cam’Ron Dropped His ‘Purple Haze’ Album 17 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / December 7, 2021

On this date in 2004, Cam'Ron released his fourth solo album entitled 'Purple Haze' released on the Diplomats, Roc-A-Fella, and...

SZA Officially Releases Once Deleted Single “I Hate U” On All DSP’s

By Kim SoMajor / December 7, 2021

New music from SZA is officially here. Over the weekend, SZA released her latest single "I Hate U" after previously...

DaBaby’s Las Vegas Battery Case Thrown Out

By Kim SoMajor / December 7, 2021

DaBaby wins in Las Vegas case. TMZ reported Monday that the charges against DaBaby have been dismissed in the assault...

LL Cool J Honored With Statue “The G.O.A.T. Monument” In Queens

By Kim SoMajor / December 7, 2021

L Cool J honored with his own statue in Corona Park, Queens, New York. “The G.O.A.T. Monument.” City officials say...

Rapper CoachDaGhost Arrested For Murder Of Brooklyn Teen

By Sha Be Allah / December 6, 2021

According to a report from The Daily News, Culture Bermudez aka CoachDaGhost was arrested in Georgia and charged with murder,...

Police Investigate Lil Wayne For Allegedly Pulling Gun On His Bodyguard

By Sha Be Allah / December 6, 2021

According to a report from TMZ, police are investigating an incident in which Lil Wayne's bodyguard claimed that the famed...

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G.’s Posthumous Third LP ‘Born Again’ Dropped 21 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

December 7, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the late Notorious B.I.G. released his second posthumous album, Born Again. This project was a compilation album featuring old recorded verses over newer beats with guest featur... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Cam’Ron Dropped His ‘Purple Haze’ Album 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

December 7, 2021

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On this date in 2004, Cam'Ron released his fourth solo album entitled 'Purple Haze' released on the Diplomats, Roc-A-Fella, and Def Jam imprints. This was the first solo album from the Dipset capo following... Read Article

SZA Officially Releases Once Deleted Single “I Hate U” On All DSP’s

Kim SoMajor

December 7, 2021

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New music from SZA is officially here. Over the weekend, SZA released her latest single "I Hate U" after previously leaking a demo version of the track back in August. Along with the early version of t... Read Article

DaBaby’s Las Vegas Battery Case Thrown Out

Kim SoMajor

December 7, 2021

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DaBaby wins in Las Vegas case. TMZ reported Monday that the charges against DaBaby have been dismissed in the assault case regarding an incident with a Las Vegas limousine driver in November 2019. A dr... Read Article

LL Cool J Honored With Statue “The G.O.A.T. Monument” In Queens

Kim SoMajor

December 7, 2021

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L Cool J honored with his own statue in Corona Park, Queens, New York. “The G.O.A.T. Monument.” City officials say artist Sherwin Banfield has created a statue of the legendary rapper to put on display ... Read Article

Rapper CoachDaGhost Arrested For Murder Of Brooklyn Teen

Sha Be Allah

December 6, 2021

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According to a report from The Daily News, Culture Bermudez aka CoachDaGhost was arrested in Georgia and charged with murder, attempted murder and assault in connection to a death of a 17-year-old Brooklyn tee... Read Article

Police Investigate Lil Wayne For Allegedly Pulling Gun On His Bodyguard

Sha Be Allah

December 6, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, police are investigating an incident in which Lil Wayne's bodyguard claimed that the famed YMCMB honcho pulled a semi-automatic rifle out on him before he was able to escape and... Read Article

Boosie Under Fire For Wearing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Jacket

Dylan Kemp

December 6, 2021

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If Boosie isn't in the news for offensive Lil Nas X comments, then he's probably catching heat for wearing letters to a fraternity that he doesn't belong to. Last week, just a couple of days before the Alph... Read Article

Memphis Councilman Proposes Road to be Named After Young Dolph

Zoe Zorka

December 5, 2021

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As the city of Memphis prepares for a public service for slain rapper Young Dolph, Memphis Councilman JB Smiley announced that he is sponsoring a resolution to name a Memphis road after the late artist. Smi... Read Article

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ICYMI: Hulu Pulls ‘Astroworld: Concert From Hell’ Documentary Amid Backlash

Kim SoMajor

December 5, 2021

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Hulu has pulled an ABC documentary about Astroworld after facing social media backlash. 'Astroworld: Concert From Hell' premiered on the streaming platform yesterday, but was quickly pulled following negative ... Read Article

ICYMI: ‘Virgil Was Here’ Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Remembered At Art Basel

Kim SoMajor

December 5, 2021

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Last night during Art Basel the designer Virgil Abloh was remembered at his final collection for Louis Vuitton. The fashion world is mourning the loss of a man who preached there were no limits. The Chicag... Read Article

ICYMI: Public Memorial Planned For Young Dolph In Memphis

Kim SoMajor

December 5, 2021

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A public memorial service will be held for Young Dolph. Fans of the slain rapper will have the chance to pay respects to Paper Route Empire CEO Young Dolph. The 36-year-old was shot and killed on Novembe... Read Article

ICYMI: Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper With Two Diamond Singles

Kim SoMajor

December 5, 2021

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Cardi B is adding another major accomplishment to her career resume. R-I-A-A announced Tuesday that Cardi is the first female rapper to two earn diamond-certified singles. According to reports,... Read Article

ICYMI: Kid Cudi Reveals Final Text He Sent Virgil Abloh With Heartfelt Message

Kim SoMajor

December 5, 2021

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Kid Cudi shares final text with Virgil to social media. Just days after walking in Virgil Abloh's farewell Louis Vuitton show, Kid Cudi took to social media to pen a touching tribute to his late friend, who... Read Article

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Watch Cordae’s Debut Episode of Doc “Road to ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’”

Bryson "Boom" Paul

December 5, 2021

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Cordae Season cometh. The Maryland recording artist beings his forthcoming album’s campaign with the release of a high-profile new single accompanied with the debut episode to a new documentary, title... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Brand Nubian Dropped Their Debut Album ‘One For All’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

December 4, 2021

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On December 4, 1990, Brand Nubian released their classic Five Mic debut album One For All on Elektra Records. Boasting production Dante Ross, Skeff Anslem, the SD 50s (Stimulated Dummies), Jam as well as their... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: UGK’s Pimp C Passed Away 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

December 4, 2021

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On this date in 2007, Chad Butler aka Pimp C of Houston's legendary Underground Kingz along with Bun B, lost his life from an overdose of promethazine syrup, which is called "lean" on the streets, in West Holl... Read Article

Drake Crowned Biggest Rapper Of 2021 By Spotify

Kim SoMajor

December 4, 2021

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Drake holds the Spotify crown. Drake is continuing to break streaming records. Spotify announced Wednesday that the Toronto native is the biggest rapper on the streaming platform this year all thanks to his... Read Article

Nelly Gives 12-Year-Old Girl His Jacket At Concert

Kim SoMajor

December 4, 2021

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Fans of Nelly are loving a reaction he had with a 12-year-old girl after a concert in Kentucky. Tiffany Harris and her daughter Caitlyn met the rapper as he was boarding his tour bus after the concert. Nel... Read Article

Kid Cudi Reveals Final Text He Sent Virgil Abloh With Heartfelt Message

Kim SoMajor

December 3, 2021

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