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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents and they...

NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

According to severl news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud...

Happy 63rd Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Grandmaster Caz!

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

Curtis Fisher a.k.a Grandmaster Caz, one of Hip Hop's very first and most well known ghostwriters, turns 63 today. He currently works as...

Happy 53rd Birthday To Onyx’s Fredro Starr!

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

On this day in 1971, Fred Scruggs Jr., better known as Fredro Starr of the legendary Hip Hop group Onyx,...

Actor Devon Sawa Reveals Macaulay Culkin Almost Starred in Eminem’s ‘Stan’ Video

By Courtneyb / April 18, 2024

The iconic music video for Eminem's hit song 'Stan' is etched in the memories of hip-hop fans worldwide. But what...

Nicki Minaj’s Husband Granted Permission to Travel with Rapper Amidst Legal Battle

By Courtneyb / April 18, 2024

Rapper Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty, has been granted permission by a federal judge to accompany his wife on...

Wendy Williams’ Ex-Husband Sued for Overpaid Alimony as Guardian Demands Repayment

By Courtneyb / April 17, 2024

Former daytime talk show queen Wendy Williams finds herself entangled in legal drama once again, this time with her ex-husband,...

Casanova Renounces Gang Ties In Leniency Letter To Judge

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June 15, 2023

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According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Casanova 2X is asking a federal judge not to throw the book at him after pleading guilty in a drug trafficking/ RICO case and has now denounced his gang affiliatio... Read Article

[WATCH] YNW Melly Under Fire For Blowing Kiss In Courtroom During Double Murder Trial

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June 15, 2023

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YNW Melly is currently one of Hip Hop's most watched trials, as the double murder trial is being livestreamed from the courtroom, with the antics from the defendant and his attorneys receiving the most attenti... Read Article

Happy 54th Birthday Ice Cube! Check Out His Top Five Gangsta Roles

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June 15, 2023

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Former NWA member Ice Cube was born June 15, 1969. He has set his own mark in gangsta rap music since leaving N.W.A in 89' and has built a successful solo career in music and film. In celebration of his birthd... Read Article

[WATCH] YNW Melly’s Lawyer Goes Viral With “Evil Plans And Stuff” Notebook In Court

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June 14, 2023

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YNW Melly's double murder trail on livestream has been getting a lot of attention and not just for the factors of the case. Melly's attorney has now went viral ironically while attempting to speak covertly to ... Read Article

New Prison Photo of YFN Lucci Surfaces Online

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June 13, 2023

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It was recently reported that Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turned down a plea deal from prosecutors in which he would have to serve 20 years behind bars. With that sort of legal assertion, either Lucci, whose real... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Three 6 Mafia Dropped Their Fourth LP ‘When The Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1’ 23 Years Ago

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June 13, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, infamous Memphis underground legends Three 6 Mafia release their fourth studio album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. Ironically peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart... Read Article

Chaka Khan, Doug E. Fresh, Chuck D, D-Nice And More Celebrate Prince Over The Weekend

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June 12, 2023

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Over the weekend, Prince lovers from around the world gathered at Paisley Park to celebrate and honor Prince’s life on what would have been his 65th birthday and 7th year of his passing. The 7th Annual Celebra... Read Article

[WATCH] Kanye West Includes Naked Japanese Tradition at Private Birthday Bash

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June 12, 2023

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Over the weekend, music and fashion mogul Kanye West celebrated his 46th birthday with a party in Los Angeles, which one would expect to bring out droves of celebrities. At this intimately private event, the e... Read Article

[WATCH] 2 Chainz Says Housekeepers Stole His Marijuana Then Helped Him Look For It

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June 12, 2023

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While on vacation, 2 Chainz says that his weed went missing, claiming that the hotel's housekeepers are the culprits and even went as far as helping the trap rapper look for the chronic they allegedly lifted f... Read Article

D.C. Young Fly Delivers Moving Tribute at Jacky Oh’s Funeral: ‘Find You a Relationship with God! Keep God First’

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June 12, 2023

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D.C. Young Fly spoke at Jacky Oh's funeral and delivered a powerful tribute with an underlying message of leaning on his faith. "Pray for us, send good energy our way." “I’m sitting here strong, letting you... Read Article

Boosie Badazz Recalls Seeing DMX Perform: ‘He Made Me Cry’

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June 12, 2023

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Boosie Badazz recalled seeing DMX perform, calling it the best performance of his life. Speaking on Sway's Universe, Boosie revealed DMX's set brought him to tears. “The best person I ever seen perform was ... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: LL Cool J Released Third LP ‘Walking With A Panther’ 34 Years Ago

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June 9, 2023

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On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther on Def Jam Recordings in 1989. Peaking at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard 200,... Read Article

Comedian DC Young Fly Breaks Silence Following His Lover’s Death

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June 8, 2023

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Last week, news outlets regrettably reported the death of mother of three--social media influencer Jacky Oh! Her children's father Wild 'N Out comedian DC Young Fly, often shared moments of his beautiful famil... Read Article

Azealia Banks Mocks Jacky Oh’s Death in Message to DC Young Fly

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June 8, 2023

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Back in 2018, DC Young Fly made Harlem rapper Azealia Banks cry during a live taping of Wildin' Out, when he jokingly said that host Nick Cannon wasn't able to land a guest appearance from Cardi B, so that's h... Read Article

Happy 46th Birthday To Kanye West!

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June 8, 2023

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As many tribulations as Yeezy has been through his illustrious career, today is a day that even Kanye West himself cannot deny is reason to celebrate. Born to the late Dr. Donda West in Atlanta, Georgia on ... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic ‘Beat Street’ Premiered In Theaters 40 Years Ago

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June 8, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip Hop... Read Article

Tory Lanez Seeking To Disqualify Judge in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Sentencing

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June 7, 2023

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News reports have confirmed that attorneys for incarcerated Canadian rapper Tory Lanez have filed a motion to disqualify the judge that is set to preside over his sentencing hearing. Jose Baez and Matthew B... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Debut Single ‘Strictly Business’ 33 Years Ago

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June 7, 2023

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"Strictly Business" is the debut single by the legendary duo EPMD. The song served as the lead single for their debut album of the same name. The record was the pair's first charting single and saw minor succe... Read Article

[WATCH] Houston Rapper SkyTheFinest Trolls Assailants After Being Shot In The Face

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June 6, 2023

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Houston rapper SkyTheFinest taunts her rivals, "I'm still alive!" after being shot in the face in an apparent attempt on her life. SkyTheFinest took to IG via her hospital bed, rocking a link that was obvio... Read Article

Judge Allows Jurors to Vote on Whether To Give YNW Mell the Death Penalty

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June 5, 2023

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Reports have confirmed that a judge in South Florida will allow jurors in YNW Melly's trial to recommend a death sentence with an 8-4 vote instead of a unanimous vote. Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy is a... Read Article