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[WATCH] Bow Wow Packs Houston Club With Maskless Fans Amid Pandemic

By Sha Be Allah / January 16, 2021

Bow Wow drew a large crowd in Houston but is drawing even more criticism for filling the building to capacity...

Happy Heavenly Birthday To Hip Hop’s Angel Aaliyah! (RIP)

By Sha Be Allah / January 16, 2021

Today (January 16), the late beautiful songstress Aaliyah would have turned 40 years old. Although “Baby Girl’s” untimely death was...

Los Angeles Businesses and Stores Experiencing Covid-19 Outbreaks

By Jordan Eversley / January 15, 2021

The city and county of Los Angeles are still on a city-wide lockdown as Covid cases continue to spike. Officials...

Wendy Williams Alleges 80s R&B Singer Sherrick Raped Her

By Sha Be Allah / January 15, 2021

In a shocking revelation before the release of her movie and documentary, famed talk show host Wendy Williams unveils the...

Today in Hip-Hip History: Gang Starr’s Sophomore LP ‘Step Into The Arena’ Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / January 15, 2021

On this date three decades ago, Chris Martin b.k.a the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam b.k.a the Guru (Gifted...

Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik’s Debut Album ‘Quik Is The Name’ Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / January 15, 2021

Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous...

MC Eiht Checks in On IG From Hospital Bed

By Sha Be Allah / January 14, 2021

On his most recent post on IG, West Coast veteran MC Eiht checked in with his fans via Instagram to...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Busta Rhymes’ First Solo Single “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” Turns 25 Years Old!

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January 6, 2021

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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 very first single as a solo artist entitled Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check. The frontman of the four-man ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Browns’ Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Tested Positive for COVID-19 Making Him Unavailable For Playoff Game

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January 6, 2021

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With the NFL playoffs starting this weekend, now isn't the time you want to be hit with the COVID-19 bug. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Browns, it's happening now. The Browns announced on Tuesday that he... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Bizzy Bone Robbed Of $35K Worth Of Jewelry In LA 12 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2021

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On this date in 2009, Byron McCane II aka Bizzy Bone was finessed by two women while in Los Angeles, who managed to get one-fourth of the award-winning group Bone Thugs N Harmony into room 1165 of the Universa... Read Article

Kenosha Cop Will Not Be Charged in Jacob Blake Shooting

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2021

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It was announced today that the white police officer that shot an unarmed Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin will not be charged with any crime as will none of the other police officers involved. Kenosha Cou... Read Article

Big Daddy Kane Talks History with the Five Percent Nation

Ime Ekpo

January 5, 2021

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Hip-hop culture is a melting pot of various sounds, languages, dances, fashions, and lifestyles. One way of life that has an undisputed imprint on hip-hop is the Five Percent Nation of Gods and Earths. From... Read Article

L.A. County is Facing Stage of “Human Disaster” as Pandemic Continues

Jordan Eversley

January 5, 2021

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Fear is high and emotions are up and down as Los Angeles County has been fighting a brutal battle against Covid-19 for weeks now. New infections have soared with about one in five residents who get te... Read Article

Busta Rhymes, Yasiin Bey, Lupe Fiasco and More Pay Tribute to MF DOOM

Ime Ekpo

January 5, 2021

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The hip-hop community closed out the year 2020 with the shocking revelation about the passing of MF Doom. On December 31, in what started off to read as a dedication, a post was shared on MF DOOM's verified In... Read Article

Raz-B Claims B2K Blocked Him On Instagram to “Protect Pedophiles”

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2021

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After years of very public discourse within B2K, one of the new millennium's most popular "boy bands," the beef seems to be reignited after Raz-B now claims that his group mates blocked him on IG to protect th... Read Article

First Case Of New COVID-19 Strain Confirmed in New York

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2021

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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has confirmed that a man in upstate New York has tested positive for the new strain of COVID-19 that was first discovered in the UK. The man, who's in his 60s, works for Saratoga's N. F... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: “Rapper’s Delight” Becomes First Hip Hop Song to Reach Billboard 41 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 5, 2021

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On this date in 1980, the monumental rap record known eternally as "Rapper's Delight", which was performed by the Sugarhill Gang, reached Billboard's Top 40, an unprecedented accomplishment for Hip Hop. Big... Read Article

Eminem Says He Had to “Relearn” How to Rap Due to Drugs While Making ‘Relapse’ Album

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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After his back and forth, on wax beef with Snoop Dogg, Eminem has found himself explaining the meaning of his "Zeus" track, which also contains an apology for Rihanna. The 48-year-old Mathers has now opened up... Read Article

NY Gov. Says He Will Not Be Vaccinated Until Black, Hispanic and Poor Are Vaccinated First

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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In a recent report concerning New York State and its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo takes a controversial stance; he will not take the COVID-19 vaccine until all races of p... Read Article

Bobby Shmurda's Mother Says he's in 'Good Spirits'

Bobby Shmurda Could Be Granted Conditional Release February 23

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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After the excitement behind Rowdy Rebel's release from prison on December 15, many were left wondering when his co-defendant and GS9 crew member Bobby Shmurda would be released as well. According to a new repo... Read Article

Holiday Costume Causes Spread of Covid in California Hospital

Jordan Eversley

January 4, 2021

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This week, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center said in statements to The Washington Post and other media outlets that a staffer wore a costume, which included a fan that could have helped spread infected... Read Article

HBO’s ‘Charm City Kings’ Star Charged With New Year’s Murder Of Her Partner

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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According to a confirmed report, a star on HBO's Charm City Kings was arrested and charged with murder for killing her partner on New Year's Day in West Baltimore. Police in Baltimore detail Lakeyria Dought... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Queen Latifah Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame 15 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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On this date in 2006, Dana Owens, who is best known to the Hip Hop world as Queen Latifah, received a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the very first Hip Hop artist to receive the prestig... Read Article

[WATCH] Cardi B Stops Daughter Kulture From Hearing Her “W.A.P.” Song

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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After much communal controversy within Hip Hop over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's smash hit "W.A.P.", Cardi now seems to be on the parental advisory squad as she is seen on social media turning off the sal... Read Article

Benzino Tells Joyner Lucas “I’ll Have You Touched”

Sha Be Allah

January 4, 2021

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Former owner of The Source Ray Benzino and rapper Joyner Lucas ended 2020 with beef on social media after Lucas clowned Benzino for allegedly proposing a VERZUZ battle via Instagram between the two. A heate... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Murder Inc. Offices Raided By The Feds 18 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 3, 2021

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On this date in 2003, the federal government raided the offices of Hip Hop powerhouse Murder Inc., beginning a two-year-long case against Chris and Irv Gotti, who was forced to prove that their successful, mul... Read Article

NBA Young Boy Leaves Fans Concerned Following Recent Twitter Rant

Feds Investigate 2019 Shooting Involving NBA Youngboy

Sha Be Allah

January 3, 2021

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In 2019, a shooting involving millennial star NBA Youngboy shortly before the Rolling Loud Festival claimed a man's life and now federal authorities have decided to pick up the case. According to a recent r... Read Article