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Jeezy Blasts Allegations of Domestic Violence Made by Jeannie Mai: ‘It’s Disheartening to Witness the Manipulation’

By Shawn Grant / April 26, 2024

Jeezy is shooting down allegations of domestic abuse and child neglect levied on him by Jeannie Mai. Hitting Instagram, Jeezy...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Outkast Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’ 30 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 26, 2024

On this day in Hip-Hop history three decades ago, OutKast, the duo that helped pioneer the map-making of southern hip-hop,...

Today In Hip Hop History: 50 Cent Dropped His ‘Guess Who’s Back?’ Mixtape 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 26, 2024

Today in 2002, 50 Cent released Guess Who's Back?, his first official mixtape following the Power of the Dollar LP...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Killed In Car Crash 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date in 2002, the frontwoman of legendary R&B/Hip Hop trio TLC, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was killed in...

Hip-Hop Icons Simone I. Smith and Misa Hylton Collaborate on Denim & Diamonds Collection

By Courtneyb / April 25, 2024

In a fusion of urban style and timeless elegance, Simone I. Smith Jewelry has teamed up with fashion visionary Misa...

Happy 69th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Coke La Rock!

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the...

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Classic ‘The Infamous’ LP Released 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 25, 2024

Much more successful than their debut, The Infamous is hailed as a New York classic. Its gritty underground style is a staple...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim Released Their Debut Album ‘Paid In Full’ 36 Years Ago

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July 7, 2023

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Ever since the "Eric B. For President" single featuring a young Long Islander named Rakim Allah was released in the summer of '86 (which was produced by Marley Marl), the fans were feigning for more of the God... Read Article

Cam’Ron Adds Three New Shows Under His ‘Come and Talk 2 Me’ Network

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July 6, 2023

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Former Roc-A-Fella artist and current talk show host Cam’ron Giles announces three new shows under his Come And Talk 2 Me network. “Es Lo Que Es," "Come And Talk 2 Me,” and “Ma$e’s Fix My Life” will premiere t... Read Article

Happy 53rd Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck!

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July 6, 2023

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Today (July 6) marks the birthday of one of the most rebellious lyricists of Hip-Hop culture, the Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck. The culture notable turns 53. The unorthodox approach of Inspectah Deck raise... Read Article

Happy 48th Birthday 50 Cent! Fif’s Realest Rap Beefs

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July 6, 2023

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Born on this date in 1975, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential forces in the game today. From music to movies to successful business ventures, Fif has always stayed on top of hi... Read Article

[WATCH] Cam’Ron On New Talk Show: Dr. Phil, I’m Coming For Your Spot

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July 5, 2023

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After a successful inaugural season of his "It Is What It Is" talk show alongside longtime friend Ma$e, Cam'Ron has decided that he's going to branch out into the talk show world and plans on jacking the spot ... Read Article

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Happy 45th Birthday Royce Da 5’9”!

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July 5, 2023

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Born July 5th, Detroit rapper/songwriter Royce Da 5'9'' has kicked down doors in the music industry and demanded a spot in the most talked about 'Top Emcees List'. Known for his strategic lyrical layout and cl... Read Article

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Happy 54th Birthday To Wu Tang Co-Founder/Producer RZA!

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July 5, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the culture's most influential musical masterminds was born. Wu-Tang Clan frontman Robert Fitzgerald Diggs a.k.a. RZA was born today (July 5) in Brooklyn, New York, ... Read Article

Tony Yayo Talks G-Unit and 50 Cent Not Liking “Many Men” on ‘Drink Champs’

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July 5, 2023

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Tony Yayo's podcast tour is continuing. In an upcoming episode of Drink Champs, the G-Unit soldier revealed 50 Cent was not a fan of the song "Many Men" at first. Additional topics in the episode include the d... Read Article

[WATCH] Lil Duval Gets Boosie To Do The “Ankle Monitor Dance”

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July 3, 2023

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Baton Rouge rap favorite Boosie Badazz was granted a bond by a federal judge, who permitted him to travel to do shows but gave him one stipulation which would supposedly keep him in line. While hanging out ... Read Article

YSL Rapper FN DaDealer Arrested On Murder Charges

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July 3, 2023

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Numerous news reports have confirmed that YSL rapper FN DaDealer was arrested this past week for the shooting death of 29-year-old Tremaine Glasper. News reports say that Jakobe Moody, aka FN DaDealer, shot... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Debut LP ‘Brown Sugar’ 28 Years Ago

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July 3, 2023

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On this date in 1995, Richmond, Virginia native and neo-soul trailblazer Michael Eugene Archer a.k.a. D'Angelo released his debut album Brown Sugar on EMI Records. This landmark project boasts production fr... Read Article

Hollywood Cuts DEI Execs Following Affirmative Action Ruling

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July 2, 2023

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Last week the U.S. Supreme Court stuck down Affirmative Action in higher education when they reversed affirmative action after 62 years. The Supreme set new limits on affirmative action programs in cases... Read Article

Steve Glo & Sex Money Mitch Drop Debut Collab Album “Money Machines”

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June 29, 2023

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The newly released album “Money Machines” features the likes of DJ legends DJ Holiday and Trap-A-Holics hosting Steve Glo and Sex Money Mitch’s first collab project. “Money Machines” is executiv... Read Article

John Boyega Reveals He Spoke With Jaime Foxx Directly

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June 29, 2023

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The movie premier for 'They Cloned Tyrone,' featuring Jaime Foxx brought all the stars together--except Foxx. Conflicting reports about his health began to circulate causing social media to wonder if Foxx was ... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Notorious B.I.G.’s Debut Single ‘Party & Bulls**t’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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June 29, 2023

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In the summer of 1993, a young record exec who was known as "Puff Daddy" started a label called Bad Boy Records which premiered two records to launch the label; the first being the premier track from the legen... Read Article

Pop Singer Madonna Rushed To The Hospital After A ‘Bacterial Infection’

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June 28, 2023

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64-Year Old Pop Singer Madonna was rushed to a New York City Hospital and is now expected to recover. Page Six reports: Madonna was found unresponsive and rushed to a New York City hospital Saturday, Pag... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Public Enemy’s ‘It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back’ Turns 35 Years Old!

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June 28, 2023

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On this date in 1988, Public Enemy released their second LP It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back following up their debut album, which was released just a little over a year earlier. The album, whi... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane’s Debut Album ‘Long Live The Kane’ Turns 35 Years Old!

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June 28, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Big Daddy Kane released his debut LP Long Live The Kane. Released by Cold Chillin' Records and produced by Marley Marl, this album is one of Hip Hop's earliest successes. T... Read Article

Boosie Badazz on Strong Distate for Snitching: ‘It Happened to My Family for Since the ‘80s’

Shawn Grant

June 28, 2023

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One thing Boosie Badazz has been vocal about over the past few months is snitches. He has spoken against Gunna, had a brief misunderstanding with T.I., and also shunned 6ix9ine, despite respecting how he took ... Read Article

Former Dancer Sues Michael Jackson’s Estate For Molestation

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June 27, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, Wade Robson, a very talented choreographer, is suing the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson. Robson claims that he was sexually abused by Jackson when he was a young chi... Read Article