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Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Nicki Minaj Continues Legal Battle Against Blogger Marley Green

By Courtneyb / May 12, 2024

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it's for her ongoing legal dispute with blogger Marley...

Nicki Minaj Facing Legal Battle Over Unfulfilled China Concert Deal

By Courtneyb / May 11, 2024

Nicki Minaj's legal woes continue as a former concert promoter seeks to collect a million-dollar judgment from the rapper's company,...

Rapper G-Eazy Chooses Dinner with JAY-Z Over $500k: A Life-Changing Encounter

By Courtneyb / May 11, 2024

There are debates that spark endless discussions among hip hop fans and artists alike. One such debate revolves around the...

[WATCH] Rapper Lil Jon Turns To Meditation For Inner Peace And Success

By Courtneyb / May 10, 2024

Renowned rapper and producer Lil Jon, known for his boisterous presence and infectious beats, is embracing a new venture that...

Ice Spice Tells Apple Music About New Single, “Gimmie A Light”, Explains What Fans Can Expect From Her Forthcoming Album

By Sha Be Allah / May 10, 2024

ce Spice joins Zane Lowe for New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 for the release of her new single,...

Happy Heavenly Birthday To Former Bad Boy Craig Mack!

By Sha Be Allah / May 10, 2024

On this date in 1971, rapper Craig Jamieson Mack was born in the birthplace of Hip Hop and went on...

Lil Yachty Developing Action Heist Movie Based On Card Game Uno

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February 5, 2021

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Lil Yachty will be making his way back to the silver screen with a Mattel Films-based movie based on the card game Uno. Variety magazine has reported that Lil Boat will begin production for an action heist ... Read Article

[WATCH] Nelly Responds To St. Lunatics’ Ali’s Claims With “Actual Factuals”

Sha Be Allah

February 5, 2021

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Not many people outside of the St. Lunatics crew knew of any animosity between the members, however, Ali took to social media to allege that Nelly held back his cohorts to advance his own career. In an intervi... Read Article

Shooter Identified In Deadly FBI Child Porn Raid

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February 4, 2021

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The man who allegedly shot and killed two FBI agents in the midst of a child porn raid in South Florida has been identified, according to the FBI. 55-year-old David Huber has been identified as the alleged ... Read Article

Ice Cube To Meet With President Biden To Discuss “Contract With Black America”

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February 4, 2021

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in an interview with Ryan Cameron's Uncensored radio show on Majic ATL, actor, director and West Cost Hip Hop pioneer Ice Cube announced on Wednesday that he plans on sittiong down with newly-elected President... Read Article

[WATCH] Video Surfaces Of Lil Uzi Vert’s $24M Pink Diamond Dermal Piercing

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February 3, 2021

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Millennial superstar Lil Uzi Vert has been telling his fans for some time now that he has been saving to purchase a rare pink diamond from famed jeweler Elliot Eliante and Wednesday the news and photos of Uzi'... Read Article

Two FBI Agents Killed During Child Porn Raid In Florida

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February 3, 2021

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According to several conformed reports, two FBI agents were shot and killed following a child pornography raid in Sunrise, Florida, just south of Fort Lauderdale. Special agents and investigators Danie... Read Article

St. Lunatics’ Ali Comes At Nelly For Leaving Crew Behind After Gaining Solo Success

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February 3, 2021

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After a successful run in the game following the stellar release of the memorable Country Grammar LP about two decades ago, Nelly and his hometown crew the St. Lunatics seemed to have slowly gone their own way... Read Article

Chief Keef Hospitalized, Reason Not Confirmed

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February 3, 2021

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Chicago drill music pioneer Chief Keef took to IG yesterday to share a picture of an intravenous needle in his arm to his 6.5 million followers. The image appears to show Sossa on a hospital gurney, but with n... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: ODB Releases His Debut Solo Single “Brooklyn Zoo” 26 Years Ago

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February 3, 2021

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On this date in 1995, Russell Jones aka Ol' Dirty Bastard dropped the premier single from his debut album Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version on Elektra Records. Produced by in-house Wu producer True ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Bay Area Legend The Jacka Was Shot And Killed 6 Years Ago

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February 2, 2021

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Dominic Newton aka The Jacka of the Mob Figaz was shot and killed on this day six years ago in East Oakland. The Bay Area underground icon died while making music in a van, so he left this life the same w... Read Article

[WATCH] Bronx Dad Caught Abusing Kids On Train Arrested ‘I Need Help’

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February 2, 2021

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The Bronx father seen in the viral video punching a child and grabbing the other by his hair at a Bronx subway station was arrested on Friday. The troubled mad said he's suffering and needs help. Detectives... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Brand Nubian Dropped Their Second LP ‘In God We Trust’ 28 Years Ago

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February 2, 2021

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Today in 1993, Brand Nubian released their sophomore album, In God We Trust on Elektra Records as a follow up to their five mic classic All For One. With Grand Puba embarking on a solo career and a year int... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapper Uzzy Marcus’ Brother Charged With Double Murder After Going On IG Live With Two Bodies

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February 1, 2021

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According to a report out of Vacaville, California, rapper Uzzy Marcus' brother has been charged with the murder of two women, whose bodies he live-streamed on Instagram for 36 minutes. 29-year-old Raymond ... Read Article

Plies on COVID-19 Vaccine: “I’m Getting Vaccinated the First Chance I Get”

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February 1, 2021

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While America works to make vaccines available to the entire nation, Plies is positive that he will take one when he can. The rapper hit Twitter and expressed his opinion. "I'm getting vaccinated the fir... Read Article

People Under The Stairs’ Double K Passes Away At 43

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February 1, 2021

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According to several confirmed reports over the weekend, Michael "Double K" Turner of the Los Angeles-based group People Under The Stairs has passed away. He was 43 years old. Formed in 1997 with crew membe... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: The Fugees Released Their Debut ‘Blunted On Reality’ LP 27 Years Ago

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February 1, 2021

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On this date in 1994, crew members Wyclef Jean, Pras, and a young, talented Lauryn Hill otherwise known as The Fugees formulated their first album entitled Blunted On Reality on Hip Hop indie imprint Ruffhouse... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Too $hort Dropped His Fifth LP ‘Life Is …Too $hort’ 32 Years Ago

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January 31, 2021

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On this day in 1989, Bay Area rap legend Too $hort released his second album Life Is …Too $hort on the legendary, but now defunct Jive/RCA imprint. Not long after $hort retired from selling thousands of uni... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Sean Price Dropped His ‘Jesus Price Supastar’ Album 14 Years Ago

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January 30, 2021

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On today's date in 2007, Sean Price of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released his second solo album entitled Jesus Price Supastar on Duck Down Records. Jesus Price Supastar features production from 9th Wonde... Read Article

Tee Grizzley’s Brother Indicted Months After Prison Release

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January 29, 2021

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After serving five years in prison for robbery, rapper Tee Grizzley's younger brother Marcellus Wallace has now been indicted on a federal gun charge just months after his release in October. Wallace, who g... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: ‘Gridlock’d’ Starring Tupac Shakur Was Released In Theaters 24 Years Ago

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January 29, 2021

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On this date in 1997, the Vondie Curtis-Hall-directed, Gramercy Pictures-distributed flick Gridlock'd, starring Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur, hit theaters across the country. Taking place in Detroit, this film... Read Article