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[WATCH] Big Daddy Kane Blames Drake Fans For Ruining The Essence Of Hip Hop Battles

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

There is no doubt that Big Daddy Kane is one of the most prolific and respected emcees within the culture...

Travis Scott Announces More European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Travis Scott continues to command the global stage with his groundbreaking UTOPIA – CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR, having sold out all European tour...

[WATCH] Uncle Luke Talks Failed Attempts At Trying To Squash Beef Between Biggie And Tupac

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Speaking on Instagram Live over the weekend, Miami Hip Hop pioneer Uncle Luke delved into his unsuccessful efforts to try...

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Celebrate Son RZA’s Second Birthday in NYC

By Shawn Grant / May 13, 2024

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky continues to give us parenting goals. The two were spotted in New York on Saturday, hosting...

Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as "PMD", one half of EPMD EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New...

Today In Hip Hop History: Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

On this date in 2008, the Terror Squad's First Lady Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years behind bars in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Coi Leray Boots Fan From Stage After He Touches Her During Lap Dance Performance

Zoe Zorka

May 30, 2022

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Coi Leray has been making some serious power moves recently, but not all of them have been popular with her fans- especially after she kicked a male fan offstage after her touched her during her weekend perfor...

ICYMI: Doja Cat Teases Next Album Will Be Predominantly Rap

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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Doja Cat is teasing fans with some details about her next album. In an interview with Elle Magazine before she revealed she needed surgery on her tonsils, Doja said she's fielding new beats from friends. She t...

Several Injured After Shooting Scare Sparks Stampede At Barclays Center

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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A startling noise inside the Barclays Center sent people scrambling to escape what they feared was an active shooter early Sunday morning. The chaos erupted around 1 a.m. after the boxing match between Ger...

The 30th Year Anniversary Special “Martin: The Reunion” Set To Premiere June 16 On BET+

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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The cult classic hit sitcom "Martin" will be returning to television for a 90-minute reunion special. BET+ announced the 30th year anniversary special will take place on the show's iconic living room set. ...

Could NYC Mayor Eric Adams Be Eyeing Presidential Bid In 2024?

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams reportedly has his sights set on the White House. The New York Post reports City Hall insiders say the 61-year-old Democrat believes the national party has swung too far to the left, and t...

Lupe Fiasco Lands Professor Position at Boston’s MIT Instructing Rap

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May 29, 2022

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GRAMMY-award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco will soon have a new title to add: Professor. He recently announced on Twitter that he is set to become a visiting professor at Boston's acclaimed MIT, Massachusetts Ins...

Trae Tha Truth Reveals He Declined The White House Visit Invitation

Kim SoMajor

May 28, 2022

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Rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth would rather be in the trenches with the community than visit The White House. The "I'm On 2.0" rapper shared he declined an invitation to the White House this week. R...

DJ Quik’s Son Arrested for Murder, Bail Set at $2M

Sha Be Allah

May 28, 2022

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According to a report from NBC LA, David Blake Jr., son of Hip Hop legend DJ Quik and City of Compton Council Liaison, was arrested on Thursday(May 27) on suspicion of murder. A press release stated that o...

Today In Hip Hop History: N.W.A. Dropped Their Second LP ‘Efil4zaggin’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2022

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On this date in 1991, "the world's most dangerous group dropped their second and final album as a group, ironically titled Efil4zaggin on the Ruthless/Priority imprint. On the heels of Ice Cube departing f...

Doja Cat Teases Next Album Will Be Predominantly Rap

Kim SoMajor

May 26, 2022

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BET+ Announces “Martin: The Reunion” To Premiere June 16

Kim SoMajor

May 26, 2022

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SiriusXM Launches Channel Dedicated To Governor’s Ball Music Fest Featuring Headliners Halsey, Jack Harlow And J. Cole

Sha Be Allah

May 26, 2022

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SiriusXM announced a special limited-run channel in honor of the annual Governor’s Ball Music Festival–Gov Ball Radio, which began on May 23. Gov Ball Radio will feature music from the festival’s...

BX Drill Rapper DThang Gz And 33 Other Alleged Gang Members Charged In 65-Count Indictment

Sha Be Allah

May 26, 2022

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According to a report from ABC NY, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell put out a 65-count indictment this week due to several haphazard shootings in the River Park Towers...

Today In Hip Hop History: ‘Menace II Society’ Movie Soundtrack Released 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 26, 2022

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On this date in 1993, Jive Records released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen-track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position on Billb...

Ye and Gap Delay Launch Of Balenciaga Line Amid Texas HS Shooting

Kim SoMajor

May 26, 2022

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Fans of the new Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga line will have to wait a little bit longer. The Gap announced the launch of the collaboration between Ye and the French fashion house, Balenciaga will now hap...

Diddy: Biggie’s “Hypnotize” Video Shoot Was First Time We Tried Ecstasy

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2022

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While posthumously celebrating the 50th birthday of the Notorious B.I.G., Diddy participated in TIDAL's Twitter Spaces convo about the King Of New York, where he shared some of his most memorable experiences w...

[WATCH] Video Surfaces Of 600 Breezy Confronting Charleston White

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2022

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Charleston White, the outspoken critic of gangs and gangsta rappers, was approached and confronted by Chicago drill rapper 600 Breezy because of White's comments about the late Chicago rapper King Von, who Whi...

Texas School Shooting Dominates Conversation In Congress

Kim SoMajor

May 25, 2022

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The deadly school shooting in Texas is dominating the conversation in Congress. New Hampshire Democrat Jeanne Shaheen opened a Senate hearing and said the nation can no longer accept the status quo and call...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Dropped His Last Album ‘The Art Of Storytelling’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Produced mainly by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from Redman, Rev Run, Outk...

Lil Uzi Vert Is Confident That His Next Album A “Classic”

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May 24, 2022

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A few weeks ago, Lil Uzi told fans to expect "classic mode" on his new album. However, over the weekend when the XO Tour Life rapper released a snippet of his new music, fans felt other wise. Fans went as ...