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Today In Hip Hop History: Common Released His ‘Resurrection’ Album 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / October 4, 2023

On this day in Hip Hop history Chicago legend, Common, released his sophomore LP Resurrection. Produced completely by No I.D., this album...

Happy Birthday To Hip Hop’s First Mogul Russell Simmons!

By Sha Be Allah / October 4, 2023

Today we celebrate the 66th birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in...

Police Detective Blames Suge Knight for 2Pac’s Murder Remaining an Open Case

By Shawn Grant / October 4, 2023

Suge Knight has been making the media rounds after the arrest of Keefe D for his role in the murder...

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Ultramagnetic MCs Released ‘Critical Beatdown’ LP 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / October 4, 2023

Kool Keith and the Gang offer up a five-mic classic as their debut LP 35 years ago. This is what...

Cardi B Issues Stern Warning About ‘Belcalis the Demon’ Returning: ‘Leave Me Alone Because I Come with Reciepts’

By Shawn Grant / October 4, 2023

Somebody has ticked off Cardi B. Hitting Instagram, Cardi revealed that she is attempting to keep things professional, but "Belcalis...

Ms. Lauryn Hill Add New Dates To The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour

By Sha Be Allah / October 3, 2023

Coming off a triumphant Global Citizen Festival headline set where the 5x Grammy winner surprised fans by bringing out Fugees...

Happy 52nd Birthday To The Roots’ Frontman Black Thought!

By Sha Be Allah / October 3, 2023

Born on this date in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, Black Thought, the lead emcee of the...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan Dropped “C.R.E.A.M.” Single 29 Years Ago

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January 31, 2023

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On this date in 1994, the legendary Staten Island, NY collective known as the Wu-Tang Clan released one of the crew's most memorable songs to date; "C.R.E.A.M.(Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" from their debu... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Too $hort Dropped His Fifth LP ‘Life Is …Too $hort’ 34 Years Ago

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January 31, 2023

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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

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[WATCH] Flavor Flav Says He Spent $2500 per Day for Six Years on Crack

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January 30, 2023

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Public Enemy hypeman Flavor Flav joined DJ Akademiks on his Off The Record podcast and spoke about his years-long crack addiction along with other subjects that he mentioned in his upcoming book, Flavor Flav: ... Read Article

[WATCH] Fight Breaks Out On Stage At Finesse2Tymes Show in Kansas City

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January 30, 2023

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Footage from a venue in Kansas City, Missouri shows a fight broke out during a concert for Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes this past weekend. Finesse was slated to hit the stage on Friday at Club BLVD Nights w... Read Article

Tay-K Tweets He Witnessed A Murder While Behind Bars

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January 30, 2023

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Long Beach rapper Tay-K continues to tweet the world while serving 55 years for murder and his most recent message this past weekend(January 28), in which he claims that the person in the neighboring cell kill... Read Article

[WATCH] Cam’Ron and Ma$e Perform “Horse & Carriage” For The First Time At Apollo Theater

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January 30, 2023

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Last year, Ma$e and Cam'Ron made amends after their longstanding Harlemite feud dating back to the late 90s, that only became more inflamed with the shooting deaths of Big L and Baby J during that era. Last we... Read Article

Gillibrand, Schumer, Bowman, and A Host Of Hip Hop Legends Announce $5M For Universal Hip Hop Museum

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January 30, 2023

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Ahead of the 50th anniversary of hip hop, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16) joined together at the construction site of t... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Sean Price Dropped His ‘Jesus Price Supastar’ Album 16 Years Ago

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January 30, 2023

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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

Happy 55th Birthday Rakim! Five Rappers That Made Careers Sounding Like The God MC

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January 28, 2023

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Born on this date in 1968, William Griffith Jr. aka Rakim Allah is considered the greatest emcee to ever touch the mic. His debut album along with DJ Eric B., Paid In Full, is a necessary piece of Hip-Hop's cr... Read Article

Veteran OG Spliff Releases Reflective New Songs “Son of Toga” & “Building”

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January 27, 2023

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Today, Winston-Salem’s old-school hip-hop revivalist OG Spliff releases a 2-pack single offering, consisting of the self-reflective tirade “Son of Toga” and its restorative complement, “Building.” https://... Read Article

Pusha T To Consequence: “Suffer Yourself To Be Defrauded” Chp. 1 Corinthians Verse 7

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January 27, 2023

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Pusha T has now fired shots back at former G.O.O.D. Music artist/ghostwriter Consequence with a biblical parable in response to his "disgust" with Pusha''s departure from the label. Push posted on his IG s... Read Article

Zaytoven Sells Music Catalog Featuring Songs From Migos, 21 Savage, and Lil Wayne

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January 27, 2023

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According to confirmed reports, ATL super producer Zaytoven has sold his music catalog featuring Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Migos, and more to Ultra International Music Publishing. Additionally, the deal is said t... Read Article

Juice WRLD’s Ex Takes Plea Deal In Drug Case

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January 27, 2023

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A report from TMZ has confirmed that Ally Lotti, the ex-girlfriend of fallen emo-rapper Juice WRLD, has dodged a jail sentence after accepting a plea deal in her cocaine possession case out of Arkansas. Lot... Read Article

[WATCH] Kanye’s Ex Goes Viral For Tour of Her Mice-Ridden 1BR Apt In NY

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January 27, 2023

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Julia Fox, the most recent ex-gf of Kanye West, went viral after giving a tour of her small, one bedroom apartment in Manhattan that she shares with her infant son. Fox admitted that her virtual tour may her r... Read Article

Lil Tjay Arrested For The Second Time In 2023 In Connection To Gun Charge

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January 27, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, Bronx drill rapper Lil Tjay has been arrested for the second time in two weeks for failure to appear in court about his felony gun possession charge that he caught at th... Read Article

Young Dolph Amasses 10 New RIAA Certifications

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January 27, 2023

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As his music continues to connect with fans and globally impact culture, rapper Young Dolph has posthumously amassed ten new RIAA certifications in one day for music across his legendary discography. Dolph’... Read Article

Styles P Releases 15th Album, ‘Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf’

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January 27, 2023

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One of New York’s most esteemed veterans, Styles P, has delivered his fifteenth studio album, Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf, out today. The 13-track offering boasts production from frequent collabor... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Twista Dropped His Fourth LP ‘Kamikaze’ 19 Years Ago

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January 27, 2023

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Today in Hip-Hop history, Twista released his Kamikaze album, the Chi-Town MC's fourth studio LP, in 2004. As Twista's only platinum release, it was his most successful album to date. During this era, Twist... Read Article

Tay Money Releases Chevy Riding High New Single “Donk”

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January 27, 2023

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After a successful album led by the viral hit "The Assignment" and a nationwide tour in 2022, red-hot new rap star Tay Money kicks off 2023 with a ride-friendly new single and music video called "Donk." ht... Read Article

BlueTeam Entertainment: Meet The Next Breakout Label Coming Out of St. Louis

Bryson "Boom" Paul

January 27, 2023

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Nelly and the St. Lunatics, Chingy and the G.I.B, Smino, Huey, J-Kwon, Metro Boomin, St. Louis has a lengthy history of producing unique rosters of local artists-turned-global superstars in hip hop. The legacy... Read Article