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Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Cardi B’s Legal Team Allegedly Discovers Tasha K’s Hidden Trust In Africa

By Courtneyb / April 24, 2024

The ongoing legal battle between rapper Cardi B and gossip vlogger Tasha K has taken a surprising twist, revealing a...

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...

KanYe’s Yeezy Brand Sued By State of California

Kim SoMajor

October 28, 2021

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Ye is facing a lawsuit from the state of California. Court documents state that California filed a lawsuit against Kanye West for illegally delaying product shipments for his Yeezy apparel. According t... Read Article

Kodak Black Honors and Donates Big To Survivors of Breast Cancer

Kim SoMajor

October 28, 2021

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Kodak shows his generous side again and donates to survivors of breast cancer. On Tuesday, Kodak, whose real name is Bill Kapri, says he wanted these ladies to feel special since some of them are still fig... Read Article

Today In Hip-Hop History: Ma$e Drops His Debut LP ‘Harlem World’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 28, 2021

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On this date in Hip-Hop history, Harlem icon Ma$e released his sophomore album Harlem World on the Bad Boy/Arista imprint. A millennial piece of uptown Hip Hop history post the shooting death of rap giant B... Read Article

Sidney Starr Addresses Rumors About Dating Darius McCrary: “It Hit Us Hard”

Kim SoMajor

October 27, 2021

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Sidney Starr addressed the rumors surrounding her involvement with Darius McCrary. The transgendered rapper and reality tv personality appeared on The Real to clear up rumors about her relationship with “Fa... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Free After 7 Months, Will Not Remain in Jail on Gun Charge

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October 27, 2021

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NBA YoungBoy has been released from prison after 7 months. The Advocate reported Tuesday morning that YoungBoy who is facing federal gun charges in Baton Rouge and Los Angeles, has cleared the final hurdl... Read Article

Mac Miller’s Dealer Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Charge

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October 27, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, the man who was responsible for supplying Mac Miller with the lethal pills laced with fentanyl that ultimately killed him will plead guilty to the charges handed down by a Calif... Read Article

[WATCH] N.O.R.E. Says He Was Better Than Jay-Z, DMX And Big Pun In ’98

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October 27, 2021

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Some might agree with him while most will call him crazy, but CNN's N.O.R.E. is ready to argue that he was the best rapper in the game in 1998. In an interview on the 'I Am Athlete' podcast, the commercial ... Read Article

[WATCH] Snoop Dogg Offers Moving Tribute To His Mother In “Rest In Peace Mama” Video

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October 27, 2021

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Just four days after celebrating his own landmark 50th birthday party, West Coast Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg suffered the loss of his mother Beverly Tate who passed away at 70 years old. Snoop's mom had bee... Read Article

Boosie Responds to Lil Nas X’s Father

Sha Be Allah

October 27, 2021

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Baton Rouge rap mainstay Boosie was called out by controversial artist Lil Nas X's dad, who condemned the rapper for degrading women and promoting drugs and gun violence. Now, the Instagram bad guy has respond... Read Article

[WATCH] Tom Brady Plays Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa” After Defeating The Bears

Sha Be Allah

October 26, 2021

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To add insult to injury following the 38-3 blow out the Chicago Bears suffered to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL QB great Tom Brady shared a clip on social media t˙at would've even made Chi-Town native Chief Ke... Read Article

‘CSI: NY’ Actor Micah Beals Arrested For Vandalizing George Floyd Statue In NYC

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October 26, 2021

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According to a report from CBS News in New York, actor Micah Beals, who is best known for his role in CSI: NY, was arrested yesterday for vandalizing the George Floyd memorial statue in New York earlier this m... Read Article

Diddy Lists Kim Porter’s $7 Million Toluca Lake Mansion Up For Sale

Kim SoMajor

October 26, 2021

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking for $7 million for one of his two Los Angeles mansions. The music and business mogul first purchased it for $5 million in 2009 for his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter. Reportedly Diddy... Read Article

A$AP Rocky’s ‘Live.Love.A$AP.’ Mixtape Coming To Streaming Services

Kim SoMajor

October 26, 2021

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A$AP Rocky's Live.Love.A$AP' is headed to streaming platforms. Over the weekend, Rocky announced that his breakout mixtape is coming to streaming services to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the project. ... Read Article

Dave Chappelle Said What He Said, Not Apologizing For “The Closer”

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October 26, 2021

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If “I said what I said” was a person, insert Dave Chappelle. Comedian Dave Chappelle is finally speaking out about his controversial stand up special "The Closer." During his show in Nashville over the wee... Read Article

Biden Administration Rejects More Trump Executive Privilege Claims

Kim SoMajor

October 26, 2021

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The Biden administration is rejecting more claims of executive privilege former President Trump wants to make on documents being sought by the House select committee. The action means the National Archives... Read Article

Jurors Selected For the High-Profile Trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s Death Express Privacy Concerns

Kim SoMajor

October 25, 2021

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Jurors are scared and express privacy concerns in high-profile trial. In the murder trial of the three White Georgia men charged with killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, potential jurors are expressing conce... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Cult Classic Flick ‘Krush Groove’ Released In Theaters 36 Years Ago

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October 25, 2021

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On this date in 1985, Hip-Hop bigwig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip-Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed Krush... Read Article

Woman Claiming To Be DMX’s Child Enters The Late Rapper’s Estate Battle

Kim SoMajor

October 25, 2021

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DMX's alleged 15th child is looking for money from the late rapper's estate. A woman claiming to be the child of the legendary late Hip-Hop artist DMX came forward in the rapper's estate battle. Reportedly... Read Article

Snoop Dogg Pays Tribute To His Mother Who Passed Away At Age 70

Kim SoMajor

October 25, 2021

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Snoop Dogg shared a heartfelt tribute to his mother who passed away at age 70. The Hip-Hop icon's mother, Beverly Tate, has passed away at the age of 70. Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to inform his follower... Read Article

ICYMI: Cardi B Set for Criminal Court Hearing on Oct. 25

Shawn Grant

October 24, 2021

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The fall out of a 2018 strip club brawl has yet to end for Cardi B. The superstar rapper will be headed to Queens Criminal Court on Oct. 25 for a hearing. CBS 2 News states, in 2019, Cardi entered a plea of... Read Article