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The Notorious B.I.G. Comes Back To Life In ‘The Brook’ Digital Metaverse

By Kim SoMajor / May 21, 2022

The Notorious B.I.G. estate dropped a major metaverse announcement on Christopher Wallace’s (Biggie’s) would-be 50th birthday on Saturday, May 21....

R. Kelly’s New York Federal Sentencing For Sex Trafficking Delayed

By Kim SoMajor / May 21, 2022

R. Kelly's federal case for sentencing is delayed again. A judge in New York now says it'll happen on June...

Doja Cat Cancels Summer Tour Due To Upcoming Surgery

By Kim SoMajor / May 20, 2022

Doja Cat needs surgery on her tonsils. The "Get Into It (Yuh)" singer took to Twitter to say a doctor...

Lil Wayne and Mark Cuban Allegedly Squash Beef

By Kim SoMajor / May 20, 2022

The unexpected beef between Lil Wayne and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban appears to be over. Weezy's right-hand man Mack...

Biggie Would’ve Turned 50 on May 21, New York City Celebrates

By Kim SoMajor / May 19, 2022

Biggie's golden anniversary is this upcoming Saturday. The Notorious B.I.G., who would have turned 50-years-old on May 21, is receiving...

Ohio High School Students Place Racist “Blacks Only, Whites Only” Signs Above Water Fountains

By Kim SoMajor / May 19, 2022

An Ohio school district will discipline high school students who put up "whites only" and "Blacks only" signs over water...

Lil Meech Out On Bond After Fraud Arrest

By HesAlwaysWrite / May 19, 2022

Shortly after Lil Meech's arrest, his film brother from the popular STARZ series BMF, Da'Vinchi bonded him out on the...

Snoop Dogg Jokes About Buying Twitter, Twitter Reacts

Kim SoMajor

May 16, 2022

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Snoop Dogg had the internet in a stir over the weekend when he appeared to throw his hat in the ring to buy Twitter. It came after Elon Musk tweeted his plan to buy the platform is "temporarily on hold" even t... Read Article

Families of Victims Suing After Buffalo “Hate Crime” Mass Shooting

Kim SoMajor

May 16, 2022

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The families of the victims of the Buffalo, New York "Hate Crime" mass shooting are suing. Thirteen people were shot and ten killed when a gunman opened fire at the Tops grocery store in Kingsley, an eastern n... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Ice Cube Dropped His First Solo LP ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 16, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, 32 years ago, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic breakup of N.W.A., this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success set... Read Article

Kanye and Drake Top Male Winners List at Billboard Music Awards

Kim SoMajor

May 16, 2022

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Sunday night's 2022 Billboard Music Awards was one for the ages. Hosted by Diddy he opened the show with a legendary performance of “Gotta Move On” featuring Bryson Tiller, “First Class” featuring Jack Harlow,... Read Article

[WATCH] Travis Scott Performs “Mafia” & “Lost Forever” at 2022 Billboard Music Awards

Kim SoMajor

May 16, 2022

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Travis Scott served up a highly stylized performance of “Mafia” and “Lost Forever” on an icy backdrop with fur clad dancers on the 2022 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night. It was Scott's first major telev... Read Article

Snoop Dogg Buys Ownership Stake In Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League

Kim SoMajor

May 15, 2022

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Snoop Dogg continues to update his business portfolio. The west coast icon, along with PayPal co-founder Ken Howery, spent over $600,000 to purchase an ownership stake in Ice Cube's BIG3 league. The pair now h... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: Fans Vote Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ #1 on Billboard Poll

Kim SoMajor

May 15, 2022

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Bad Bunny's new album topped Billboard's weekly poll for favorite new music. Fans voted the Puerto Rican rapper's Un Verano Sin Ti into the top slot with more than 48-percent of the vote. It beat out Tayl... Read Article

Mike Tyson is Set to Fight Roy Jones Jr. for an 8-Round Exhibition in September

No Criminal Charges Filed on Mike Tyson Over Airplane Attack

Kim SoMajor

May 15, 2022

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"Iron" Mike Tyson is not facing criminal charges from when he attacked a man on an airplane. A California District Attorney said cited many reasons for not bringing charges against the former heavyweight c... Read Article

Casting Director E. Mills Challenges Diddy’s “Best Party Thrower” Claim

Bryson "Boom" Paul

May 15, 2022

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From his infamous all-white parties in the Hamptons to New Year's Eve extravaganzas in Miami, it's no secret that Diddy, 52, presented the culture with some of the most memorable parties throughout his 30-year... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Drops “N95” Visual From ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ LP

Bryson "Boom" Paul

May 15, 2022

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Kendrick Lamar drops the first music video from his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers for the lead single "N95," out now via Interscope/Aftermath/TDE/pgLang. https://open.spotify.com/album/1atjq... Read Article

Young Thug-Protege Lil Keed Dead At 24, Hip-Hop Mourns

Bryson "Boom" Paul

May 15, 2022

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Young Thug-protege and 300 Entertainment/YSL Records-signed recording artist Lil Keed passed away at Burbank Hospital in Los Angeles on Friday (May 13) -- according to the artist's family members, girlfriend a... Read Article

Young Thug Rocks Controversial Gucci Sweater

Young Thug’s Defense Refers to Him as “The Babe Ruth of the Music Industry”

Kim SoMajor

May 14, 2022

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The defense attorney for Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams argued multiple reasons why his client should be granted bail. A bond hearing was held on Wednesday for 7 additional felony charges surr... Read Article

'Queens' Premiere "Nasty Girl" Video From Upcoming ABC Drama

ABC Show ‘Queens’ Starring Brandy and Eve Canceled After First Season

Kim SoMajor

May 14, 2022

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ABC is cancelling the Queens' reign after just one season. The series, starring Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez, was one of the most anticipated music drama pilots last season, Queens ha... Read Article

OVO’s Noah “40” Shebib Releases ‘Toronto Rising’ Mini Doc

Kim SoMajor

May 14, 2022

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Drake's Grammy-award-winning producer Noah "40" Shebib releases a mini-documentary titled Toronto Rising. The 14-minute doc directed by Alim Sabir, is a collaborative partnership with Native Instruments and 40... Read Article

“Prince Rogers Nelson Way” Approved by Minneapolis Planning Commission for Street Renaming

Kim SoMajor

May 14, 2022

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The Minneapolis City Planning Commission is moving forward with a proposal to rename part of First Avenue in honor of international icon, Prince. The commission unanimously approved the Downtown Council's ... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Announces “Oklama Presents… The Big Steppers Tour”

Bryson "Boom" Paul

May 14, 2022

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Kendrick Lamar is hitting the road this Summer -- in support of the release of his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers -- as he announced on Friday morning (May 13) dates for his upcoming Oklama Prese... Read Article

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T-Pain Taps Lil Jon, Hannibal Buress, O.T. Genasis For Inaugural “Wiscansin Fest”

Bryson "Boom" Paul

May 13, 2022

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While his new single “That’s Just Tips” moves around hip hop, T-Pain, 37, joins the likes of J.Cole, Pharrell and Jay Z with the launch of his very own music festival, titled “Wiscansin Fest,” in Wisconsin thi... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jermell Charlo Talks Brian Castaño, Jermall Charlo, Al Haymon & More

Bryson "Boom" Paul

May 13, 2022

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Lions are on the hunt for the most prestigious title in Boxing Saturday night. Heading into his undisputed rematch with Brian Castaño (17-0-2), unified Junior Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo (34-1-1) ... Read Article

J. Cole Surprises Superfan By Attending Her College Graduation

Kim SoMajor

May 13, 2022

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J. Cole proves he's a man of his word. The "No Role Modelz" rapper made good on a 9-year-old promise that he made to a superfan when they first met in 2013. Cierra Bosarge, first met Cole after she called ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Dropped Their Second LP ‘De La Soul Is Dead’ 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 13, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead. Being one of the first albums to earn the coveted 'Five Mics' from The Source magazine, De La Soul Is Dead marked a... Read Article