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‘Can You Dig It?’ Docu-series Narrated By Chuck D Explores Rarely Told Hip Hop Origin Story

By Sha Be Allah / June 1, 2023

Can You Dig It? is a new audio docu-drama narrated by hip-hop legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee...

Today In Hip Hop History: Ja Rule Dropped His ‘Venni Vetti Vecci’ Album 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / June 1, 2023

On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens rapper Ja Rule released his debut LP Venni Vetti Vicci. As the...

[WATCH] Bobby Shmurda Could Not Believe Gunna Went to Miami HEAT Game While Young Thug is Locked Up

By Shawn Grant / June 1, 2023

Bobby Shmurda flat-out couldn't believe that Gunna decided to hit up an NBA Playoffs game while Young Thug was sitting...

Future Crowned ‘Trapper Of The Year’ by T.I.’s Trap Music Museum

By Sha Be Allah / May 31, 2023

Yesterday, it was announced that ATL trap star Future had been crowned "Trapper of the Year" by T.I.'s Trap Music...

New Gunna Snippet Surfaces: ‘They Mad I Got Out’

By Shawn Grant / May 31, 2023

Gunna has been in the studio and appears ready to get off a new single. A snippet has hit the...

[WATCH] DJ Clark Kent Says Biggie Was Killed Because 2Pac Lied About The Quad Studios Shooting

By Sha Be Allah / May 31, 2023

Famed Hip Hop radio personality Angie Martinez has been using her Iconic Records podcast to talk to those notables who...

Today in Hip Hop History: Boogie Down Productions Released Their Second LP ‘By All Means Necessary’ 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 31, 2023

On this day in 1988, Boogie Down Productions dropped one of the best and most influential albums of all time....

[WATCH] NYPD Release Surveillance Footage Of Filmmaker Taheim Bryant Being Gunned Down

Sha Be Allah

August 24, 2021

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The NYPD is currently searching for two individuals who were involved in the shooting death of 50-year-old filmmaker Joseph "Taheim" Bryant last Thursday and have released the surveillance footage of the killi... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Tha Alkaholiks Dropped Their Debut Album ’21 & Over’ 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 24, 2021

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On this date in 1993, J-Ro, Tash, and E-Swift, the West Coast collective known as Tha Alkaholiks, released their premiere album 21 & Over on Steve Rifkind's Loud/RCA imprint. Founded by West Coast legen... Read Article

Young Thug Gets Gifted 100 Acres Of Land, Will Build in Atlanta

Kim SoMajor

August 23, 2021

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100 Acres of land is the birthday gift that keeps on giving. Young Thug whose given name is Jeffrey Williams, is one step closer to building "Slime City." Sources say Thugger was gifted 100 acres of open ... Read Article

Explore The “Smithsonian Anthology Of Hip-Hop and Rap”

Kim SoMajor

August 23, 2021

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The landmark Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is here. The first of it's kind book arrived over the weekend boasting 120 tracks, nine CDs, a 300-page book with eleven essays, extensive track-by-tr... Read Article

Consequence Responds to “Betrayal” Drake’s Kanye West Diss

Kim SoMajor

August 23, 2021

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Consequence is speaking out in Kanye's defense after Drake released an alleged diss track seemingly aimed at Ye. The Drama between Kanye and Drake continued this past weekend. Canadian born Drake and Chic... Read Article

The FDA Gives Full Approval of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine

Shawn Grant

August 23, 2021

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will be marketed as Comirnaty in the prevention of COVID-19 for individuals 16 years of age and older. T... Read Article

HBCU’s are Experiencing New Record Surges in 2021 Enrollment

Kim SoMajor

August 23, 2021

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Historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing a spike in enrollment. According to reports, NBC Universal, Inc. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins spoke with leaders from Howa... Read Article

R. Kelly’s Doc Says He Knowingly Infected People With Herpes Since 2007

Sha Be Allah

August 23, 2021

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As the trial for troubled R&B crooner R. Kelly privately gets underway, many details about the disgraced singer's personal life continue to come out, including how Kelly knowingly and deliberately infected... Read Article

Tyga Deletes OnlyFans Account, Set To Launch Own Platform ‘Myystar’

Sha Be Allah

August 23, 2021

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If you could possibly lose some income because of the imending OnlyFans ban, don't worry because Tyga got you! Multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur Tyga deletes his OnlyFans account amidst the headlines i... Read Article

[WATCH] Drakeo The Ruler Arrested After Uber Driver Is Pulled Over For Tinted Windows

Sha Be Allah

August 23, 2021

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While on his IG Live, Drakeo The Ruler was taken into custody by the LAPD after the Uber he was riding in was pulled over for a tinted windows violation. Both Drakeo and the driver were arrested. Drakeo als... Read Article

Lil Yachty Drops 6th Installation Of ‘Birthday Mix’ Series

Sha Be Allah

August 23, 2021

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In celebration of his career thus far and as a thank you to his fans, Lil Yachty has released his annual Birthday Mix Vol. 6 via Quality Control Music & Motown. The rapper, entrepreneur, and mogul has rele... Read Article

[WATCH] Hip-Hop Vets N.O.R.E. & Ace Hood Join New Season of ‘Love and Hip Hop: Miami’

Kim SoMajor

August 22, 2021

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N.O.R.E., Ace Hood, and the self-proclaimed Haitian “Queen of Kompa Music” Florence El Luche joins the cast. Love & Hip Hop: Miami season 4 returns with some new but familiar faces. Hip-Hop vets Noreaga... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: J Dilla’s First Posthumous LP ‘The Shining’ Turns 15 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

August 22, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source celebrates the 10th anniversary of the late great J Dilla's first posthumous album The Shining. This relic of the culture is one of Hip Hop's more cherished albums. I... Read Article

ICYMI: T-Pain Reveals List of Multiple Collaborators We Can Expect

Kim SoMajor

August 22, 2021

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T-Pain reveals his collaborators list with Tech N9ne, Erica Banks, Yung Bleu, Jimmie Allen, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. Ever since T-Pain found his DM's the Nappy Boy crooner has been in high demand. On Tu... Read Article

ICYMI: Lil Wayne Details Suicide Attempt at 12 Years Old

Kim SoMajor

August 22, 2021

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Lil Wayne shares his challenges with mental health including a childhood suicide attempt. The five-time Grammy-winning artist appeared on TV host Emmanuel Acho's "Uncomfortable Conversations" interview ser... Read Article

ICYMI: Kid Cudi is Looking to Hire Professional Blunt Roller

Kim SoMajor

August 22, 2021

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Kid Cudi is looking to hire a professional blunt roller. There's a new job opening and it's not on LinkedIn. With unemployment on the rise, the "Another Day" rapper is soliciting a new employee. Over ... Read Article

ICYMI: OnlyFans Will Ban Pornographic Content Beginning October 1

Sha Be Allah

August 22, 2021

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One of the internet's most infamous sites known for promoting nudity and sexual content will no longer be allowing pornography on the platform starting October 1, according to NBC News. OnlyFans announced y... Read Article

ICYMI: Biggie’s “What’s Beef” Quoted for Awareness Against War on COVID-19

Kim SoMajor

August 22, 2021

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What's beef? The late Notorious B.I.G. is being dragged into the COVID-19 pandemic. During a recent broadcast on MSNBC, news anchor Ari Melber referenced Biggie's track "What's Beef" when discussing the ser... Read Article

DJ Envy Co-Signs Phyzikal Da King Collab with Bun B “Hands On Da Grain”

Kim SoMajor

August 21, 2021

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DJ Envy stamps Phyzikal Da King collab with Bun B "Hands On Da Grain." Indiana rapper, Phyzikal Da King continues to get respect for his talent. Having built a solid buzz as a Def Jam signee a few years bac... Read Article

Lil Baby Could Be Dropping Soon Teases New Music

Kim SoMajor

August 20, 2021

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Lil Baby is gearing up to drop some new music. On Thursday, Lil Baby announced via Twitter that new music is on the way. The "Bigger Picture" rapper tweeted, "New music soon." https://twitter.com/li... Read Article