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Hip-Hop Icons Simone I. Smith and Misa Hylton Collaborate on Denim & Diamonds Collection

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

In a fusion of urban style and timeless elegance, Simone I. Smith Jewelry has teamed up with fashion visionary Misa...

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the...

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed as a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple...

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...

Kanye West Reportedly Working On New Music

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June 18, 2021

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Kanye West is back in the studio working on new music. Sources say the 44-year-old rapper has been in a recording studio in Honolulu, Hawaii working on new material. If the rumors are true, this is good ne... Read Article

Trae The Truth And Phylicia Rashad Head Off SiriusXM’s “Juneteenth Inaugural Unityfest” Panel

Sha Be Allah

June 18, 2021

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SiriusXM Urban View host Mike Muse led a special panel discussion to celebrate, educate, and increase cultural awareness surrounding Juneteenth and garner awareness for the “Juneteenth Inaugural Unityfest... Read Article

Snoop Dogg, Michael Harris And Nipsey Hussle To Be Honored At The Black Business Association’s “Virtual Salute to Black Music”

Sha Be Allah

June 18, 2021

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Rap/Hip-Hop music icon and philanthropist, Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus, Businessman/Philanthropist Michael Harris, and the late rapper and business man, Nipsey Hussle are this year’s h... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Heltah Skeltah’s Debut LP ‘Nocturnal’ Turns 25 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

June 18, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, members of the New York supergroup Boot Camp Clik (BCC), Heltah Skeltah, put out its debut album, Nocturnal. Met with critical acclaim, the album held the duo Ruck... Read Article

La La Anthony Files For Divorce From Carmelo Anthony

Sha Be Allah

June 18, 2021

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According to an exclusive report from TMZ, former MTV personality La La Anthony filed for divorce from her husband NBA star Carmelo Anthony yesterday(June 17) due to irreconcilable differences after an 11-year... Read Article

BET Awards 2021 Names DJ Khaled, Migos, H.E.R. as Performers

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June 18, 2021

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The BET Awards 2021 has announced its star-studded performance line-up including DJ Khaled, Migos, Moneybagg Yo, Roddy Ricch, and more. Joining in on the packed line-up is Andra Day, City Girls, DaBaby, H.E... Read Article

5 Reasons to Watch: ESPN The Undefeated “Black History Always” Collection

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June 17, 2021

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ESPN The Undefeated "Black History Always" Collection. Through Black History, We All Win. In a world where there are many content offerings to choose fro... Read Article

Outkast’s Big Boi Lists “The Dungeon” On AirBNB For ‘ATLiens’ Album’s 25th Anniversary

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June 17, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, Big Boi from the legendary duo Outkast has decided to list "The Dungeon" on AirBNB, where he and Andre 3000 created some of Outkast's most classic hits in the Atlanta suburb. ... Read Article

King Of The Dot Kicks Off First Battle Of The Season In DTLA This Weekend

Sha Be Allah

June 17, 2021

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Ready to bring the heat in person for the first time this year, the preeminent international battle rap league King of the Dot(KOTD) returns with a very special live event launch for its first-ever rap battle ... Read Article

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Lil Baby, Lil Wayne Tapped For ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Soundtrack

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June 17, 2021

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LeBron James and others shown in the trailer for 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'. LeBron James has a new jersey number and a new soundtrack for his upcoming 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' blockbuster. On Wednesday, R... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ Spends Over 8 Years On Charts

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June 17, 2021

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Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' has now spent 450 weeks on the Billboard 200. K Dot has just crossed another incredible milestone in his career. Chart Data reported Wednesday that Kendrick's 'good... Read Article

GOP Pundit Says Megan Thee Stallion Video Is About Her

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June 17, 2021

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A GOP pundit fears Megan Thee Stallion's fans are trying to hurt her. A Republican pundit says a new video by rapper Megan Thee Stallion could be about her. DeAnna Lorraine ran for the U.S. House last... Read Article

R. Kelly's Lawyer Doesn't Deny Client Had 'Sexual Contact' With Aaliyah

ATL Mansion Where R. Kelly Allegedly Held Victims Sold For $1.8M

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June 17, 2021

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According to an exclusive report from TMZ, the Atlanta mansion where disgraced R&B crooner R. Kelly allegedly held his sexual assault victims against their will, has been sold. The Fulton County propert... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Lost Boyz Release Their Second LP ‘Love, Peace And Nappiness’ 24 Years Ago

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June 17, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history the famed Queens Hip Hop quartet The Lost Boyz dropped their sophomore album, Love, Peace And Nappiness over two decades ago. As successful as the reception of their debut album ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Capone N Noreaga Drop Their Debut LP ‘The War Report’ 24 Years Ago

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June 17, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, New York rap duo Capone N Noreaga released their first studio LP The War Report. Although Capone was arrested while working on the album, the album was put out seamlessly and st... Read Article

Rakim, Big Daddy Kane To Hit Juneteenth Music Festival Stage

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June 17, 2021

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Rakim and Big Daddy Kane bring nostalgia on stage for Juneteenth Festival. Two Hip Hop legends are set to the hit the stage this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. Rakim A.k.A The God MC and Big Daddy Kane h... Read Article

[WATCH] Christopher Martin Reveals There Was A Third Member Of Kid N’ Play

Sha Be Allah

June 17, 2021

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Many Hi pHop fans are familiar with the dancing duo Kid N' Play fro mHouse Party fame, but in an exclusive interview, Chris "Play" martin revealed that during the group's history, there was once a third member... Read Article

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Jay-Z, RZA, & Carmelo Anthony Lend Support to ‘Black Goes First’ Charity CHESS Auction

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June 17, 2021

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Hip-hop legends Jay-Z and RZA and NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony are at the top of their game- but in a different way than you might expect. The icons are taking their talents from the rap studio and court to t... Read Article

50 Cent Responds to Roger Stone’s Allegation Of “Ripping Off” Big Meech

Sha Be Allah

June 16, 2021

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With the early release of Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory on the horizon, many people are looking forward to the Starz BMF biopic about the former drug kingpin's tumultuous street history, including the show's p... Read Article

Happy 50th Birthday to Late Hip Hop Icon Tupac Shakur! Top 5 ‘Pac Predictions

Sha Be Allah

June 16, 2021

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Today, June 16, Icon Tupac Shakur would have turned 50 and even in his untimely death, he is still regarded as one of the most influential MC's of our time 2Pac's devoted followers look upon him as somewhat... Read Article