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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...

Wendy Williams’ Ex Demands Cut from Lifetime Documentary

By Courtneyb / April 23, 2024

Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, made headlines on Friday as he arrived in court for...

[WATCH] Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Argue About Who Has The Best Career On The Silver Screen

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

In a truthful, yet hilarious back and forth banter, G-Unit soldiers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda got into a heated...

[WATCH] Scarface Recalls When Tupac ‘Blew His High’ With Police Prank

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

During a recent performance on his Behind The Desk Experience Tour, Dirty South Hip Hop legend Scarface paid tribute to...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Boogie Down Productions Dropped Their Debut LP ‘Criminal Minded’ 34 Years Ago

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March 3, 2021

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On this date in 1987, "Blastmaster" KRS-One, DJ Scott La Rock, "The Human 808" D-Nice and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew released their highly anticipated debut album Criminal Minded on B-Boy Rec... Read Article

Nike VP Resigns After Son Uses Her Credit Card To Buy $133K In Shoes To Resell

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March 2, 2021

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A mother was forced to resign from her job after her son charged close to $133,000 on her credit card. The kicker is that the son is a 19-year-old sneaker reseller and the mother is the VP of Nike North Americ... Read Article

Lawyer Seeks Criminal Prosecution Against T.I. And Tiny In Two States

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March 2, 2021

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A New York Times report says that a lawyer is now reaching out to federal and state prosecutors in Georgia and California in order to formally charge T.I. and Tiny with sexual assault charges after allegations... Read Article

Happy 50th Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Method Man!

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March 2, 2021

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On this date in 1971, the Shaolin Island emcee who was virtually named after the term "John Blaze", was born in Long Island, New York. Admired for his unique voice and witty lyrics, Method Man is known for ... Read Article

Joshua “J1” Raiford Named Director Of Hip Hop At Pandora And Program Director At SiriusXM

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March 1, 2021

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Joshua “J1” Raiford is currently the director of Hip Hop at Pandora and now also the Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now; channel 3. Previously Raiford was Head of Hip Hop with Pandora in Atlanta, Georgi... Read Article

NOLA Rapper Scarfo Da Plug Killed In Los Angeles

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March 1, 2021

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According to several confirmed reports, New Orleans native and rising rapper Scarfo Da Plug was killed in Los Angeles over the weekend. He was 23 years old. Scarfo's music career was based in Atlanta, even ... Read Article

Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Foundation Partner With the City Of Houston To Launch Emergency Food Distribution Program

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February 27, 2021

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The Cactus Jack Foundation and Mayor Sylvester Turner partner once again to bring much-needed assistance to Houston's vulnerable communities and individuals in need. The City of Houston and the Houston Health... Read Article

Today In Hip-Hop History: J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’ Album Turns 20 Years Old!

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February 27, 2021

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On this date in 2001, Slum Village producer Jay Dee changed his name to J Dilla and released his debut solo album entitled Welcome 2 Detroit. The 16 track BBE distributed LP featured otherwise unknown artists ... Read Article

Mike Tyson Calls For Boycott Of Hulu After Announcement Of Unauthorized ‘Iron Mike’ Series

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February 26, 2021

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On his official Instagram page, former boxing champ "Iron" Mike Tyson issued a call to boycott movie streaming company Hulu after they announced the release of an unauthorized mini-series entitled Iron Mike. ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Crashes The Grammys’ Stage 22 Years Ago

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February 26, 2021

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On this day in 1998, Wu-Tang Clan's very own Ol' Dirty Bastard crashed the stage at Radio City Music Hall to voice his opinion about losing a Grammy nomination to Diddy. The year was monumental for all of t... Read Article

DaBaby Accused Of Punching Rental Home Owner, Knocking Out His Tooth

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February 25, 2021

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A Variety Magazine report says that NC -based rapper DaBaby is being sued by a rental homeowner who says that the "Rockstar" emcee assaulted him at his Runyon Canyon, California home back in December. Gary... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Boogie Down Productions Dropped Their ‘Sex And Violence’ Album 28 Years Ago

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February 25, 2021

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On this date in 1993, KRS-One and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew dropped the Sex And Violence album, which was the fifth and last album put out by the pioneering Bronx-based Hip Hop collective. ... Read Article

FDA Endorses Johnson And Johnson’s Single-Shot Vaccine

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February 24, 2021

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According to CNBC, the Food and Drug Administration has released a report yesterday that they endorsed Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID vaccine. FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advis... Read Article

[WATCH] K. Michelle’s Butt Implant Pops On Instagram Live

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February 23, 2021

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Sultry songstress K. Michelle experienced one of the most embarrassing episodes on IG Live when the singer's butt implant seems to have deflated while twerking to Cardi B's "Up". Michelle peeped what her fo... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: The Roots Released Their Fourth LP ‘Things Fall Apart’ 22 Years Ago

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February 23, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, The Roots released their fourth studio album Things Fall Apart. This project is considered by many publications at the Roots "breakthrough" album, gaining them coverage in major... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Biz Markie Dropped His Debut Album ‘Goin’ Off’ 33 Years Ago

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February 23, 2021

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On this date in the infamous year of 1988, the "Human Orchestra" Biz Markie released his debut full-length album Goin' Off on Cold Chillin'/Warner Brothers Records. Produced exclusively by legendary Queensb... Read Article

Dr. J Delivers PSA While Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

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February 23, 2021

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The NBA's resident doctor, Julius "Dr. J" Irving is the latest NBA icon to release a PSA and receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Previous messages included Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Gregg Popovich, and Bill Russell. “... Read Article

Happy Birthday Allah! 7 Facts That You May Not Know About The Founder of the 5% Nation

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February 22, 2021

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Many people may have heard of the "Five Percenters" or the teachings that stem from this cultural phenomenon born in the ghettos of America, but there are very few who are familiar with the origins of the 5% N... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Dropped His ‘Safe + Sound’ Album 26 Years Ago

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February 22, 2021

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On this day in 1995, Compton's own DJ Quik released his third album entitled Safe + Sound. Released on Profile Records, it peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Gold by t... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Larry Davis Was Killed in Shawangunk Prison 13 Years Ago

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February 20, 2021

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Some say he was 50 Cent before 50 Cent. Some called him "the Robin Hood of The Ghetto", while the establishment dubbed him "the crack city terminator." In the hood, his solution is considered the only possible... Read Article