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Rich Dollaz’s Daughter Arrested For Shooting At Child’s Father

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

According to a report from TMZ, Ashley Trowers, the daughter of Love & Hip Hop New York regular Rich Dollaz, was...

Grandmaster Flash Releases Part 1 Of His New Vignette Series

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

Grandmaster Flash, the first DJ to ever turn turntables into a musical instruments, details his invention of a new tool...

[WATCH] 50 Cent Talks About Master P’s ‘Slick’ Business Savvy Early In His Career

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

In an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood earlier this year, Fif gave his insight on the rift between Master P...

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Released Her ‘Chyna Doll’ LP 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 26, 2023

On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown, dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the...

Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Voodoo’ 23 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 25, 2023

On this date in 2000, neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo dropped his second full-length studio album, Voodoo, to follow up on the...

Today In Hip Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Second Album ‘We Are The Streets’ 23 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / January 25, 2023

On this date at the top of the 21st century, legendary Yonkers trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) released their sophomore...

Posthumous King Von Album In The Works

By Sha Be Allah / January 24, 2023

King Von's legacy will forever live on through his music, and his manager has made sure of that with a...

Happy 53rd Birthday To Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef!

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January 12, 2023

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On this date in 1970, Wu-Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island-based emcee is one of Wu's most celebrated artists, with his Only Built 4... Read Article

Memorial Services For Gangsta Boo To be Held In Memphis And Mississippi This Weekend

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January 11, 2023

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According to a recently issued press release, the Celebration of Life and Funeral Services for Lola "Gangsta Boo" Mitchell, the "Queen of Memphis", will be held this weekend in her native Memphis and Southaven... Read Article

Tory Lanez’s Sentencing Rescheduled for Late February, Defense Team Seeking New Trial

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January 11, 2023

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After being convicted in the shooting of rap star Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez had his sentencing rescheduled by his new defense team, who are seeking a new trial for the troubled Canadian rapper. L.A. l... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ Certified Gold 27 Years Ago

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January 11, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. The album was initially released on Nov. 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the basem... Read Article

Lil Zay Osama Arrested on Gun Charges in Chicago

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January 11, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, Isaiah Dukes, aka Lil Zay Osama, is behind bars on illegal weapons charges in Chicago. Details are scarce about the most recent arrest. Still, it is being reported th... Read Article

Lawyer David Kenner Denies Representing Suge Knight in Hit-and-Run Case After Being Hired by Tory Lanez

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January 10, 2023

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As previously reported, recently convicted rapper Tory Lanez has hired renowned criminal defense attorney David Kenner, the lawyer who famously represented the Death Row roster, to argue his case while in the ... Read Article

[WATCH] Snoop Dogg Shows off His Dunking Skills at 51 Years Old

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2023

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Even though Uncle Snoop is one of the most tenured artists in the game, he is still one of the most successful with the longevity of a rock star. That's why even at 51 years old, Snoop still has skills with th... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 28 Years Ago

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January 10, 2023

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin' on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records. This was also the sophomore effort of... Read Article

[WATCH] French Montana Says Max B Will Be Released From Prison In 2023

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January 10, 2023

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According to the Coke Boys captain, the Wave God will come home soon. French Montana recently announced in a tweet that Max B would release from prison in April this year while promoting Max's new "Lemonade... Read Article

[WATCH] 50 Cent Says He Wishes Tony Yayo Would’ve Blown Up Instead Of Him

Sha Be Allah

January 10, 2023

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50 Cent's pivotal 2003 LP Get Rich Or Die Tryin' was the launching pad for him and his G-Unit collective to gain traction as a powerhouse at the turn of the millennium in Hip Hop. To the surprise of many, Fif ... Read Article

[WATCH] Yung Miami’s Friend Momo and King Von’s Sister Fight It Out in Public Bathroom

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January 9, 2023

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Last February, King Von's sister Kayla B got into a brutal parking lot brawl. The now-viral video ends with Von's younger sister screaming, "B*tch every time you talk sh*t, I'ma beat you up h*, every time." Th... Read Article

Gucci Mane’s Wife Responds to Big Scarr’s Family Saying He Refused To Pay for Funeral

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January 9, 2023

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Three days before Christmas 2022, 1017 signee Alexander "Big Scarr" Woods passed away from an accidental prescription drug overdose in his native Memphis, Tennessee. He was only 22 years old. Almost a month... Read Article

Erick Sermon Says He Just Got Out Of Rehab For Opioid Addiction

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January 9, 2023

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One-half of the legendary Long Island rap duo EPMD, Def Squad founder Erick Sermon, has recently revealed that he is fresh out of rehab after his battle with opioid addiction. Sermon took to social media to gi... Read Article

Happy Heavenly 52nd Birthday To The Legendary MF DOOM!

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January 9, 2023

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On this date in 1971, rapper Daniel Dumile also known as MF DOOM (Metal Face Doom), was born in London, England to his Trinidadian mother and Zimbabwean father. His family relocated to New York when Dumile was... Read Article

Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa’s Inaugural Black Star Line Festival Combines Music, Art + Culture In Accra, Ghana

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January 9, 2023

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Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa's 2023 Black Star Line Festival in Accra, Ghana, made its historic inaugural debut with a jam-packed week of events and panels at cultural centers throughout Accra, all culminat... Read Article

03 Greedo, Incarcerated L.A. Rap Star, Set To Be Released From Prison This Week

Bryson "Boom" Paul

January 8, 2023

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The return of Greedy Giddy is upon us. Popular Los Angeles recording artist 03 Greedo, 35, will be released from the Texas state prison system this week. News broke of The Wolf of Grape Street creator's for... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Busta Rhymes Released His First Solo Single “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” 27 Years Ago

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January 6, 2023

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On this date in 1996, Busta Rhymes of the almighty L.O.N.S.(Leaders Of The New School) crew dropped his first single as a solo artist entitled Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check. The frontman of the four-man squad... Read Article

Black Sheep File $750M Lawsuit Against Universal Music For Unpaid Royalties

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January 5, 2023

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According to an exclusive report from Rolling Stone, Native Tongue family favorites Black Sheep have filed a large class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group over unpaid royalties related to a side dea... Read Article

Young Thug Faces Eight Out Of 65 Charges In YSL RICO Trial

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January 5, 2023

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According to court documents on public record during jury selection, Young Thug faces eight out of the 65 total charges against the alleged YSL gang in their RICO trial. The charges against Young Thug, aka ... Read Article

[WATCH] Ant Glizzy Admits To Spiking Women’s Drinks W/ Shy Glizzy After Sexual Misconduct Accusations by Onlyfans Model

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2023

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Following accusations from an OnlyFans model on the set of his "White Girl" video shoot, Glizzy Gang capo Shy Glizzy has a lot of explaining to do after former Glizzy Gang member Ant Glizzy further supports th... Read Article