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[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...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Nicki Minaj Continues Legal Battle Against Blogger Marley Green

By Courtneyb / May 12, 2024

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it's for her ongoing legal dispute with blogger Marley...

Chi-Town’s Donny Konz Drops New Single “Heavenly Ties”

Sha Be Allah

January 16, 2024

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Hailing from the east side of the Windy City, Donny Konz is an up and coming artist that is poised to make a mark on the music industry. Ringing in the new year, Donny just dropped a new single titled “Heavenl...

Top Hip Hop Tracks That Sampled Speeches From MLK

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January 15, 2024

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As we observe and celebrate the life and acomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the date of his birth, we must recognize the posthumous impact Dr .King on the minds of those generations that succeeded...

Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Dropped Debut Album ‘Quik Is The Name’ 32 Years Ago

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January 15, 2024

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Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous Teachers, Quik was pioneering in helping to usher in the "gangsta rap" sound on a mai...

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Today in Hip-Hip History: Gangstarr Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Step Into The Arena’ 32 Years Ago

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January 15, 2024

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On this date over three decades ago, Chris Martin b.k.a the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam b.k.a the Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) put together Gang Starr's second and possibly most memorable a...

A Hip-Hop Polo Drip Spectacle: Jaclar’s Sneaker Frenzy Takes Over Lo Goose On The Deuce 2024

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January 14, 2024

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In a spectacle that went beyond the boundaries of traditional fashion events, The Lo-Life Movement's 2024 Capsule Line reveal at the annual "Lo Goose On The Deuce" in Times Square drew hundreds of Lo Life / P...

Diddy's Former Head of Security on Cassie's Lawsuit

Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Roger Bonds to Release Tell-All Book Unraveling Kid Cudi’s Car Explosion

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January 13, 2024

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Roger Bonds--former bodyguard to Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has announced the imminent release of a tell-all book that promises to reveal the truth behind the mysterious car explosion involving rapper Kid Cudi. The r...

Happy 54th Birthday To Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef!

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January 12, 2024

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On this date in 1970, Wu-Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island-based emcee is one of Wu's most celebrated artists, with his Only Built 4...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: The L.O.X.’s Debut Album ‘Money, Power & Respect’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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January 12, 2024

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On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X. (Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy's steadily growing Bad Boy labe...

Wiz Khalifa Reveals He’s High At His Son’s Parent-Teacher Conferences: ‘They Expect It’

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January 12, 2024

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Rapper Wiz Khalifa revealed he’s usually high when he goes to his 10-year-old son Sebastian’s parent-teacher conferences.The father of one share he'd rather his son's teachers connect with the real him. Wiz, 3...

YSL RICO Trial UPDATE: Person Screams “Free Thug! Mistrial!” After Hacking YSL RICO Trial Zoom Call

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January 11, 2024

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Unconventional antics continued in the YSL RICO trial on day 16 when an unknown person hacked into the court's Zoom call and repeatedly yelled, "Free Thug, mistrial! Free Thug, mistrial!" https://twitter.c...

Today In Hip Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 28 Years Ago

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January 11, 2024

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On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. The album was initially released on Nov. 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the basem...

The Gap Sues Kanye West Following Failed Partnership

Kanye West Sued For 2022 Assault And Battery On Autograph Seeker

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January 10, 2024

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Several reports have confirmed that music and fashion mogul Kanye West is facing a lawsuit for allegedly hitting a man who was trying to get an autograph in Los Angeles back in 2022. According to court docu...

YSL RICO Trial: Young Thug Wears ‘SEX Records’ Shirt To Court

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January 10, 2024

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During his most recent court hearing on Monday (Jan. 8), Young Thug took a big fashion risk when he wore a white button-up, which featured the words "SEX Records: Truly Humble Under God." Last year, Thug's ...

Tupac Murder Suspect Keefe D Granted $750K Bail

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January 10, 2024

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Several news reports have confirmed that the man Las Vegas Police say is responsible for the shooting death of the late cultural icon Tupac Shakur has been granted bail and is able to walk out of jail until hi...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 29 Years Ago

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January 10, 2024

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin' on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records. This was also the sophomore effort of...

CT’s Own Idiot Jerk Talks Reality Rap, Exposing A Battle Rapper And The Streets vs. Entertainment

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January 9, 2024

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CT's Idiot Jerk talks about how his Holdwater Brand was built solely off of Integrity and how his mission is to bring back “reality rap” to the hip hop culture. After being acquitted on all char...

[WATCH] BX Rapper DThang Gz Released From Prison

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January 9, 2024

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Two years ago, DThang Gz along with 33 other accused gang members were arrested in a 65-count indictment because of their alleged connection to several shootings in the Hoghbridge section of the Bronx. DTh...

[WATCH] Drill Rapper Kyle Richh Goes Viral After Being Spotted With Megan Thee Stallion

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January 9, 2024

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Brooklyn drill rapper Kyle Richh has become a viral sensation after being spotted in the club with rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion. The 41 rapper was seen turning up in a club with the "Storm" rapstress a...

Happy Heavenly Birthday To The Legendary MF DOOM!

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January 9, 2024

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In 1971, rapper Daniel Dumile, also known as MF DOOM (Metal Face Doom), was born to his Trinidadian mother and Zimbabwean father in London, England. His family relocated to New York when Dumile was a teenager,...

Today In Hip Hop History: Ghostface Killah’s Debut Album ‘Ironman’ Was Certified Gold 27 Years Ago

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January 8, 2024

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On this day in 1996, Ghostface Killah's released highly anticipated debut album Ironman was certified gold by the RIAA. With exclusive in-house Wu production from True Master and the RZA coupled with Raekwon T...