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Happy 49th Birthday To Killer Mike!

By Sha Be Allah / April 20, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, Dungeon Family member Killer Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia. From Grammy's to...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Passing Of Gangstarr’s Guru 14 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On July 17, 1961, Keith Edward Elam was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today the late, great...

[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Son’s Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, Illmatic. Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

[WATCH] Michael B. Jordan Drops Drones For ‘Without Remorse’ Premiere

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May 2, 2021

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Michael B. Jordan and Prime Video have been dropping drones all over the world Without Remorse and here’s why… In advance of the global premiere of Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, starring Michael B. Jordan, ... Read Article

[WATCH] Breonna Taylor Protesters Arrested At Kentucky Derby, Diner Patron Who Points Gun At Them Cleared By Cops

Sha Be Allah

May 2, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, a group of protesters who were rallying against the failure to prosecute the cops who killed 26-year-old EMT first responder Breonna Taylor were arrested near Churchill Downs, w... Read Article

Big Meech Reportedly Appealing To White House For Early Release

Sha Be Allah

May 2, 2021

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According to a report from AllHipHop, founder of the infamous BMF crew Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory is slated to appeal to President Biden and the White House for an early release. Earlier this year, Meech... Read Article

Irv Gotti Gives Public Apology Following DMX Comments

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May 2, 2021

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During an interview with WCGI in Chicago, Murda Inc co-founder, Irv Gotti made a statement that the late DMX had passed away due to bad crack and fentanyl and since then has faced a large amount of backlash by... Read Article

Yaya Mayweather Gives Mommy Update

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May 2, 2021

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Yaya Mayweather, aka MoneyYaya, aka NBA YaYa has gone on social media to give her supporters an update on how life is as a mom. The 20-year-old has recently welcomed Nba Young Boy's sixth child, Kentrell Jr. i... Read Article

State Of CA To Release 76,000 Inmates To Reduce Their Prison Population

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May 2, 2021

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According to a report from NBC News, in attempt to cut the overflowing prison population in the Golden State, California is scheduled to release some 76,000 prisoners early, including violent felons and repeat... Read Article

MoneyBagg Yo Shuts Down Celina Powell Entanglement Rumors

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May 1, 2021

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Celina Powell is back at it again. Each time, with a new celebrity on her hitlist. Although Powell has been caught in her tales a few times, social media users can't seem to resist her tea. Previously, Powell ... Read Article

The U.S. Bans Travel From India Amid Skyrocketing COVID Cases

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May 1, 2021

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India's second wave of COVID-19 has been taking a devastating toll on the country. It was reported that yesterday, that for the first time ever, India's daily reached 400,000 people. Many countries across the ... Read Article

Pharrell Criticizes Label Advances: “No One Should Own You”

Dylan Kemp

May 1, 2021

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The relationship between artists and labels has always been turbulent. Some artists love their labels while others despise them. It seems as of late that a lot of younger artists are embracing being "independe... Read Article

Swaggertown Records Makes Impact For Next Generation Of Upcoming Artists Worldwide

Sha Be Allah

April 30, 2021

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Swaggertown Records is a full service record label, management, distribution, public relations, and studio located in Albany, NY. The name was established by the CEO, Jake Strain after growing up ne... Read Article

Chicago’s Parkway Gardens aka O-Block Reportedly Put Up For Sale

Sha Be Allah

April 30, 2021

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According to several confirmed reports, Chicago housing complex Parkway Gardens, which is known in rap songs and in the streets of Chi-Town as "O-Block", has been reportedly put up for sale. The infamous pr... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine BM Suffers Severe Reaction After Brazilian Butt Lift

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April 30, 2021

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According to a report from TMZ, disgraced rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's child's mother, Sara Molina, suffered a severe medical reaction following a Brazilian burr lift procedure in Colombia. Her manager says tha... Read Article

Big Daddy Kane Gives Update on Biz Markie’s Health

Dylan Kemp

April 30, 2021

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In April of last year, hip hop fans were saddened to hear about Biz Markie's declining health and hospitalization. Like many other celebrities, Biz Markie was not exempt to the internet spreading false informa... Read Article

Two People Arrested For Love Triangle Murder Of Bay Area Rapper Lil Yase

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April 30, 2021

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Earlier this week, two people were arrested for the murder of Bay Area rapper Lil Yase, according to several confirmed news reports. Jovante Williams and Angel Butler, both 28, were charged with the murder ... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Quik Burns Death Row Records Royalty Check

Sha Be Allah

April 30, 2021

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West Coast legend and pioneer DJ Quik jumped on social media to air out his differences with Death Row Records, who the rapper/producer claims owes him a lot more money than they've offered to pay him. Inst... Read Article

Battle Rapper 40 Cal Needs Help Finding Missing Daughter

Sha Be Allah

April 30, 2021

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According to a now viral witter post, Dipset affiliate and battle rapper 40 Cal posted a picture of his daughter yesterday(April 29), revealing that she was missing from Buffalo University. The caption from... Read Article

Lil’ Kim Set To Release ‘The Queen Bee’ Memoir This Fall

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April 30, 2021

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Lil' Kim is set to release her memoir The Queen Bee this Fall. "I'm excited to finally get to tell my story after all this time," the rapper told People. "Many people have thought they knew the story o... Read Article

Joe Rogan Clarifies Take On COVID Vaccine: “I’m Not Anti-Vax”

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April 30, 2021

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Popular podcaster, comedian, martial arts commentator and former host of Fear Factor, Joe Rogan, recently came under fire this week for his controversial COVID-19 vaccine comments. During an episode of his... Read Article

JAY-Z Curates TIDAL Playlist Paying Homage To Nas

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April 29, 2021

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DJ Khaled has built a career of orchestrating the biggest Hip Hop collaborations, but he really out did himself with the upcoming "Sorry Not Sorry" featuring JAY-Z and Nas. The announcement of the collabora... Read Article

Funk Flex Gives Props To Drake For Founding The Sing-Rap Flow

Sha Be Allah

April 29, 2021

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in a recent interview with HotNewHipHop, New York City radio mainstay Funkmaster Flex spoke about the sing-song rap style that has been popularized in the game and says that the up-and-comers should salute Dra... Read Article