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Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft...

Pharrell Williams Pens Foreword For Celeb Photo Book ‘Big Shots!! Vol. 2’

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

n 2017, Phillip Leeds released the critically-acclaimed & wildly popular book BIG SHOTS! (Rizzoli). Described at the time as capturing a generation...

Wendy Williams’ Ex Demands Cut from Lifetime Documentary

By Courtneyb / April 23, 2024

Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, made headlines on Friday as he arrived in court for...

[WATCH] Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Argue About Who Has The Best Career On The Silver Screen

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

In a truthful, yet hilarious back and forth banter, G-Unit soldiers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda got into a heated...

[WATCH] Scarface Recalls When Tupac ‘Blew His High’ With Police Prank

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

During a recent performance on his Behind The Desk Experience Tour, Dirty South Hip Hop legend Scarface paid tribute to...

Saweetie Exposes Quavo DM After He Mentions Her On Chris Brown Diss Record

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The back and forth on wax between R&B crooner Chris Brown and Migos member Quavo has taken another unexpected turn...

50 Cent Urges Quavo To Fire Back After Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” Diss

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

In an unexpected fashion that seemed harder than most rappers' recent diss tracks, Chris Brown dropped a scathing diss track...

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Scheduled for 2023, Suspect Denied Bond

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March 6, 2022

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The fatal shooting of Jam Master Jay in 2002 sent shockwaves through the entire Hip Hop community. Especially learning two people who were close to the late deejay were arrested and charged for his murder. ... Read Article

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Women of TIDAL are Shaping the Innovative Future of the Platform

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March 6, 2022

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Women of TIDAL are shape shifters. Every now and then, the age-old debate on whether to have dinner with Jay-Z or take $500,000 trends on social media. Fans provide arguments for both sides of the spectrum... Read Article

Happy 48th Birthday Beanie Sigel!

Sha Be Allah

March 6, 2022

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Born on this date in 1974 in the City of Brotherly Love, Dwight Grant, aka Beanie Sigel, aka Beans, morphed into an icon in the Philly Hip Hop scene as the leader of the now-defunct Roc-A-Fella Records' State ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Fabolous Released His Sophomore LP ‘Street Dreams’ 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 5, 2022

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On this date in 2003, Brooklyn mixtape rapper turned star Fabolous survived the sophomore jinx, dropping his second album Street Dreams, which was released on DJ Clue's Desert Storm/Elektra imprint. With pr... Read Article

Hampton Drops New Album ‘Hustle Sold Separately’

Sha Be Allah

March 5, 2022

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If you haven’t heard already, artist Hampton has just released his newest album, “Hustle Sold Separately,” to widespread acclaim across the industry. There was skepticism of the direction of his newest project... Read Article

DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drop Joint Album “Better Than You”

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March 4, 2022

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It's new music Friday! Earlier today, DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped a joint album titled, Better Than You. The 12-track effort was first teased at the end of last month and is led by their f... Read Article

Ex-Detective Not Guilty Of Charges Connected To Breonna Taylor’s Deadly Raid

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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The only LMPD officer charged in connection to the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment is not guilty of wanton endangerment. The jury found former Detective Brett Hankison not guilty and acquitted hi... Read Article

Suspect Pleads Guilty To The Murder Of Jacqueline Avant

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March 4, 2022

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The man accused of shooting 81-year-old philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant to death inside her Los Angeles area home has plead guilty to murder and weapons charges. 29-year-old Aariel Maynor broke into the ... Read Article

NYC Dropping Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate And School Mask Mandate

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March 4, 2022

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New York City is dropping two major coronavirus related requirements. Mayor Eric Adams says the vaccine mandate for certain indoor public places will no longer be in effect starting Monday. Per the expir... Read Article

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Price & Elhae Drops Poetic Justice-Tributed Music Video For “Without You”

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March 4, 2022

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Southern California recording artist Price has had a rollercoaster career that has seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows; however, been nothing but blissful these past few years with several hit songs a... Read Article

Happy Birthday to Brand Nubian Founder Grand Puba!

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March 4, 2022

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Brand Nubian founder Maxwell Dixon a.k.a. Grand Puba, was born today in 1966. Grand Puba made his musical debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. The group's first album Dy... Read Article

Rebecca ‘Dimplez’ Ijeoma Appointed Capitol Music Group’s New SVP & Content Developer

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March 4, 2022

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After running her own marketing company for four years, Rebecca "Dimplez" Ijeoma is the new SVP and content developer at Capitol Music Group (CMG). Prior to forming her own marketing agency, IJEOMA, Rebecca pr... Read Article

Omeretta The Great Taps Latto For “Sorry Not Sorry” Remix

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March 4, 2022

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Omeretta The Great and Latto already sided with each other on one issue, now they've team up again. Omeretta tapped on Latto to join her for the "Sorry Not Sorry" remix. The Atlanta native, Omeretta cause... Read Article

Normani Announces Release Date For New Single “Fair”

Kim SoMajor

March 3, 2022

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Normani has announced the upcoming release of a new single. The former Fifth Harmony star will drop "Fair" on March 18th. The track follows the first single from her highly anticipated debut solo album, ... Read Article

Family of Snootie Wild Issues Statement on His Death

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March 3, 2022

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Earlier this week, news broke of the death of Memphis rapper Snootie Wild. Last Friday, Wild was shot in the neck and was in critical condition, eventually leading to his death. He was only 36 years old. Sn... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Dropped Their ‘3 Feet High And Rising’ LP 33 Years Ago

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March 3, 2022

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On this day in 1989, the iconic trio De La Soul released an album that would change the course of Hip Hop forever. Off Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul's debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising set the standard for w... Read Article

[WATCH] Jadakiss Shuns Jim Jones’ Challenge For 1-on-1 Verzuz Battle

Sha Be Allah

March 3, 2022

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Hands down, the most legendary battle to hit the VERZUZ stage was between The L.O.X. and Dipset, which still has some of the members from both sides answering questions about last summer's face-off. Not long a... Read Article

New Ye Music Video “Eazy” Feat. The Game Shows Him Bury Pete Davidson

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March 3, 2022

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A new claymation video from Ye formerly, Kanye West shows him burying his now ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson. An animated music video was released this week for the new Kanye West song "E... Read Article

Wiz Kid, Lil Baby and More Joining J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Line Up

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March 3, 2022

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Three of the biggest names in Hip Hop are headlining J. Cole's Dreamville Festival. The second annual festival returns to Raleigh, North Carolina with an expanded two-day format on April 2-3. WizKid, Lil Baby,... Read Article

Boosie Responds to NBA Youngboy Diss on “I Don’t Call Phones I Call Shots”

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March 3, 2022

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There has been a beef brewing in Baton Rouge after NBA YoungBoy sent a public shot to Boosie Badazz for not making an effort to sustain their friendship, rapping on a track, “Feel like Boosie don’t even like m... Read Article