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Drake Reportedly Threatened Legal Action, Quitting, over Degrassi Wheelchair Story Line

By Zoe Zorka / October 17, 2021

Before he was a Certified Lover Boy, Drake rose to fame on Canadian teen show Degrassi: The Next Generation, where...

A Clip of ‘95 2Pac’s Gangsta Boogie To “Let’s Play House” Goes Viral

By Bryson "Boom" Paul / October 16, 2021

From classic movie scenes to powerful messages to iconic outbursts that have influenced some of the biggest names in today’s...

[WATCH] D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Defends Dave Chappelle In Transgender Controversy

By Sha Be Allah / October 16, 2021

As Dave Chapelle continues to be the eye of the storm in the middle of the LGBTQ community and Netflix...

Eve Reveals She Is Pregnant With Her First Child

By Sha Be Allah / October 16, 2021

Actress and Ruff Ryder's First Lady Eve took to social media on Friday (October 15) to reveal that she and...

[WATCH] Boosie Says That He Saw YFN Lucci While Jailed

By Sha Be Allah / October 16, 2021

In a post on social media, this week following his arrest after a concert in Atlanta earlier this month, controversial...

Rising R&B Artist Emani 22 Passes Away At 22

By Sha Be Allah / October 15, 2021

According to a report from People Magazine, R&B artist Emani 22, who has collaborated with several premiere artists such as...

Freddie Gibbs Says Price is $5 Million To Box Dr. Umar Johnson

By Kim SoMajor / October 15, 2021

Freddie Gibbs wants to step into the ring with Dr. Umar Johnson for a price of $5 Million. During the...

ICYMI: 1017’s Pooh Shiesty Facing Possible Life Sentence

Kim SoMajor

October 10, 2021

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Pooh Sheisty, born Lontrell Williams Jr., is facing a possible life sentence. The Memphis rapper who had his bond revoked earlier in June, recently withdrew a motion to delay his trial. The "Should'v... Read Article

Drake Announces Biggest Ever Battle Rap Event w/ URLTV

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October 10, 2021

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Overnight Drake announced the world’s largest-ever battle rap event to be held in conjunction with culture leader SMACK/URLTV via streaming platform Caffeine, set to go down in three weeks on Saturday 30 Octob... Read Article

Kodak Black Deletes Social Media After Posting Suicidal Messages

Sha Be Allah

October 9, 2021

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His public alliance with Trump has forced Kodak Black to delete his social media and now is threatening suicide. After an interview with DJ Akademiks where he discussed possibly performing at a Trump rally,... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: T.I.’s Debut Album ‘I’m Serious’ Turns 20 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

October 9, 2021

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On this date in 2001, the self-proclaimed "King Of The South," rapper/actor T.I., released his first album entitled I'm Serious. Produced by several behind the board legends including ATL's DJ Toomp, Jazze ... Read Article

Kanye West To Open Donda Academy Prep School In California

Kim SoMajor

October 9, 2021

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Donda Academy has already secured commitments from three five-star basketball prospects. Kanye West will open a prep school in Southern California, with a heavy focus on basketball. Donda Academ... Read Article

[WATCH] Jay-Z Responds With Quick Wit When Asked By Journo If He Could Ride A Horse

Sha Be Allah

October 8, 2021

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Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z made a guest appearance at the London Film Festival to show solidarity for his newly-produced all-Black Western The Harder They Fall and decided to field a really off-the-wall question from... Read Article

[WATCH] Meek Mill On Popping Pills: If You Take Percs, You An A**hole

Sha Be Allah

October 8, 2021

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With the advent of prescription drug use at its highest, rappers such as NLE Choppa and most recently Meek Mill, have used their reach to discourage young people from using and abusing prescription pills, whic... Read Article

Teachers Are Being Slapped From A Suspected New TikTok Challenge

Kim SoMajor

October 8, 2021

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A Louisiana high school student is under arrest after allegedly assaulting a disabled teacher as part of a suspected TikTok challenge. Covington Police responded to a call of a student physically ass... Read Article

Common Launches Music Production Program At Stateville Correctional Center

Kim SoMajor

October 8, 2021

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Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois is launching a new music production program for inmates with the help of Grammy Award winning rapper Common. Chicago native Common's non-profit organization Imagi... Read Article

Baby Keem Announces The Melodic Blue U.S. Tour Dates

Kim SoMajor

October 8, 2021

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Baby Keem announces The Melodic Blue tour dates and will be hitting a city near you starting November 9. The announcement follows the release of Keem’s new album, The Melodic Blue, which debuted a... Read Article

Pooh Shiesty Facing Possible Life Sentence

Kim SoMajor

October 7, 2021

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YouTube Deletes R. Kelly Video Channels Following Verdict

Kim SoMajor

October 7, 2021

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YouTube deletes R. Kelly's music from their platform following his guilty sex crimes verdict. On Wednesday, the streaming giant announced that all of Kelly's official channels have been removed from the p... Read Article

Drake Teases Collaboration With Chris Brown

Chris Brown, Drake “No Guidance” Hit with Copyright infringement Lawsuit

Kim SoMajor

October 7, 2021

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Chris Brown and Drake have been hit with a lawsuit for allegedly stealing a singer's song for their collaborative hit single, "No Guidance." Court documents state that Braindon Cooper and producer Timothy... Read Article

[WATCH] Trinidad James Says The Details Of R. Kelly’s Case Are Being Controlled By The Media

Sha Be Allah

October 7, 2021

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After R. Kelly's pending federal sexual assault conviction, many notables have weighed in on the outcome of the case, but not many people's opinion of the Kelly case is unpopular as rap one hit wonder Trinidad... Read Article

Tyler, the Creator Wins Album Of The Year At 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards

Kim SoMajor

October 6, 2021

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The 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards are over and Tyler, the Creator came out on top. During the show, which aired Tuesday night, Tyler took home the award for Hip-Hop Album of the Year for his "Call Me If You Get ... Read Article

[PHOTOS] Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and Freddie Gibbs Highlight Austin City Limits

Kim SoMajor

October 6, 2021

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See Photos from Austin City Limits Music Festival. Words and Photography by Dan Garcia. After an extended hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Austin City Limits Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniv... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Common(Sense) Released His Debut Album ‘Can I Borrow A Dollar?’ 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 6, 2021

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On this day in 1992, Chicago Hip-Hop legend Common, who was known as "Common Sense," released his debut LP Can I Borrow A Dollar? Common delivered a debut that can be set apart from any other album he's releas... Read Article

[WATCH] Dave Chappelle: DaBaby Offending LGBT Was Worse Than Killing Someone

Sha Be Allah

October 5, 2021

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Famed comedian Dave Chappelle has always walked outside of the boundaries of what is considered funny, however, the last comedy special of his Netflix deal aptly entitled The Closer which contains some content... Read Article

Lil Nas X Reacts To Kidz Bop Version of Hit Single

Mira B

October 5, 2021

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Kidz Bop has been remixing some of your favorite classic hits into children-friendly tunes since 2001. The music brand releases compilation albums of children performing clean versions of the latest hip-hop, p... Read Article

Nick Cannon Could Potentially Replace Wendy Williams Time Slot

Mira B

October 5, 2021

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The ball is rolling for Nick Cannon right now. Not only is the 40-year-old breaking out into his new daytime show, Nick Cannon could potentially be taking a seat on the purple couch on the Wendy Williams show ... Read Article