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Researchers Predict Almost 300K COVID-19 Related Deaths In U.S. By End Of 2020

By Sha Be Allah / August 8, 2020

According to a recent report from CNN, researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) at the University...

Indianapolis Rapper Smack Peso Shot And Killed Hours After Premiering New Track “See Me Get Killed”

By Sha Be Allah / August 8, 2020

According to several confirmed news reports, Indy rapper Smack Peso was killed in Indianapolis yesterday (August 7) after being shot....

Today In Hip Hop History: N.W.A. Dropped Their Second LP ‘Straight Outta Compton’ 32 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / August 8, 2020

On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Boot Camp Clik’s Sean Price 5 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / August 8, 2020

The Hip Hop community will never forget the feeling that permeated the atmosphere the morning that everyone woke up to...

“I Like To Move It” DJ Charged With Sexual Assault and Battery

By Sha Be Allah / August 7, 2020

Erick Morillo, the international DJ from "I Like To Move It" was arrested and charged with sexual assault and battery...

[WATCH] Cardi B Tells Why She Endorses Presidential Hopeful Joe Biden

By Sha Be Allah / August 7, 2020

After dropping the viral visual "WAP" with rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion, reality TV star turned living legend Cardi B...

Kodak Black Pays Full Vacation For Assaulted Burger King Employee

By Sha Be Allah / August 7, 2020

Even behind bars, South Florida rap favorite, Kodak Black shows he has a heart of gold after offering a full...

Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies From Coronavirus

Roman White

July 30, 2020

Health COVID-19

After a month-long battle with the novel coronavirus, former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain has died. Cain was hospitalized on July 1 with COVID-19 and it was announced on Thursday that disease ultimat... Read Article

Russia Set To Register World’s First Coronavirus Vaccine By Next Month

Sha Be Allah

July 30, 2020

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According to a confirmed report from CNN, Russian officials say that they are on schedule to approve the world's very first coronavirus vaccine by August 10 or sooner. The vaccine, which was created by Mosc... Read Article

Baton Rouge’s Lit Yoshi Held on $1.82M Bond, Accused of Being Gang’s “Top Enforcer”

Sha Be Allah

July 30, 2020

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Since earlier this month, Baton Rouge rapper Lit Yoshi was arrested and held on a $1.2 million bond for his alleged involvement in two separate shootings that left three adults and two children injured. At a b... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: UGK Dropped Their Third LP ‘Ridin’ Dirty’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 30, 2020

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For countless reasons, Ridin’ Dirty, UGK's third full-length LP, hits as close to home in 2020 as it does when it was first released 24 years ago on July 30, 1996. This doesn’t surprise Bun B, nor would it be... Read Article

Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and B-Real Unite For “It Was All A Stream” Global Benefit Concert In August

Sha Be Allah

July 29, 2020

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Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and B-Real of Cypress Hill are headlining a global livestream concert, It Was All A Stream (IWAAS) on Saturday, August 8th (7-10pm PST), a benefit concert aimed to mo... Read Article

Juelz Santana Owes $33K in Bills While Still in Prison

Sha Be Allah

July 29, 2020

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According to confirmed reports, Dipset lieutenant Juelz Santana is facing a lien for $33,000 in unpaid bills while the rapper sits behind bars for possession of an illegal firearm while trying to board a plane... Read Article

[WATCH] T.I. And Jeezy Discuss Squashing Their Beef With Gucci Mane On ‘ExpediTIously’ Podcast

Sha Be Allah

July 29, 2020

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Anyone who truly knows their Dirty South Hip Hop history knows the longstanding beef between ATL rappers Jeezy, T.I. and Gucci Mane. The aforementioned two sat down face to face and chopped it up on Tip's Expe... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Release Their ‘Art Of War’ Album 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 29, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, we celebrate 24 years of one of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's most popular pieces of work, The Art of War. As a follow up to the group's most successful album E. 1999 Eternal, The... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Mary J. Blige Dropped Her Debut Album ‘What’s The 411?” 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 28, 2020

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Today marks the 28th anniversary of Mary J. Blige's debut album, What's The 411?. This was her introduction to the world and Puff Daddy before he called himself Diddy proclaimed the" Queen of Hip Hop Soul". T... Read Article

Kanye West Withdraws Petition to Appear On NJ Presidential Ballot

Kanye West Beats Deadline for Missouri Ballot

Sha Be Allah

July 28, 2020

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In a "Hail Mary" attempt to keep himself afloat in the 2020 Presidential Election, Kanye West made it onto the Missouri ballot right on time before the state's deadline yesterday. Ye's camp submitted the si... Read Article

Michael Keith Of 112 Tests Positive For COVID-19 On Release Date Of New Single “Spend It All”

Sha Be Allah

July 28, 2020

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Grammy award winner Michael "Mike" Keith, of multi-platinum R&B group 112, has tested positive for COVID-19 in the midst of promoting the band’s new single and music video, “Spend It All.” Keith is uncerta... Read Article

‘Our People’ Trends Online Highlighting Trump Cared About COVID-19 Once it Impacted His Voting Base

Shawn Grant

July 28, 2020

Health COVID-19

Recently President Donald Trump changed course on his response to the coronavirus pandemic and began to push for masking wearing among other protective measures. The Washington Post now reveals that it was don... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: EPMD Released Their ‘Business Never Personal’ LP 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 28, 2020

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Coming after what critics would call their worst album, Business Never Personal served as a proper revival and temporary farewell for one of Hip Hop's greatest duos to touch the mic. This album is... Read Article

Bobby Shmurda’s Mother Says Her Son Might Be Home Next Month

Sha Be Allah

July 27, 2020

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According to a report from Don Diva, Bobby Shmurda's mother Leslie Pollard says that if everything goes as planned, the "Hot N***a" rapper will be released from prison next month. Ms. Pollard said Bobby pla... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Hot Boys Dropped Their Sophomore Effort ‘Guerrilla Warfare’ 21 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 27, 2020

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21 years ago today, Turk, Juvenile, BG and Lil Wayne dropped their second collaborative LP together as the Hot Boys entitled Guerrilla Warfare on the Cash Money/ Universal label. Produced exclusively by Cas... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Fat Joe Released His Debut Album ‘Represent’ 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 27, 2020

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On this date in 1993, legendary DITC delegate Fat Joe dropped his debut full-length studio album Represent on the Relativity/Violator imprint. In 2020, Fat Joe is recognized as one of the icons of NYC Hip H... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion's Label Reportedly Files Notion to Block 'Suga' Release

[WATCH] Footage Surfaces Of Megan Thee Stallion Explaining Beating Up Her BF At SXSW

Sha Be Allah

July 25, 2020

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Despite the tragedy that occurred last week when rapstress Megan Thee Stallion was shot, footage of her explaining why she had to put hands on a former beau has resurfaced amid the shooting that allegedly invo... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 2 Live Crew Dropped Their Debut Album ‘2 Live Crew Is What We Are’ 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 25, 2020

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On this date in 1986, 305-based Hip Hop trio 2 Live Crew released their debut album 2 Live Crew Is What We Are on their independent imprint Luke Skyywalker Records. This album serves as the main precursor t... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s ‘E. 1999 Eternal’ Turns 25 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

July 25, 2020

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On this date in Hip Hop history, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, released their 2nd LP E. 1999 Eternal on Ruthless Records Four months after the death of rapper/executive producer Eazy-E, Cleveland rap quartet Bone T... Read Article

Jermaine Dupri to Produce ‘We Are the World’-Inspired Song Featuring Ne-Yo, Miguel, Kelly Rowland, Monica & More

Miss2Bees

July 24, 2020

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Jermaine Dupri is set to produce a charity song inspired by "We Are The World" called "Change." The featured artists include Johntá Austin, Ne-Yo, Kelly Rowland, Monica, Miguel, Gary Clark Jr., JoJo, Eric B... Read Article