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Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Nicki Minaj Continues Legal Battle Against Blogger Marley Green

By Courtneyb / May 12, 2024

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it's for her ongoing legal dispute with blogger Marley...

Nicki Minaj Facing Legal Battle Over Unfulfilled China Concert Deal

By Courtneyb / May 11, 2024

Nicki Minaj's legal woes continue as a former concert promoter seeks to collect a million-dollar judgment from the rapper's company,...

Rapper G-Eazy Chooses Dinner with JAY-Z Over $500k: A Life-Changing Encounter

By Courtneyb / May 11, 2024

There are debates that spark endless discussions among hip hop fans and artists alike. One such debate revolves around the...

[WATCH] Rapper Lil Jon Turns To Meditation For Inner Peace And Success

By Courtneyb / May 10, 2024

Renowned rapper and producer Lil Jon, known for his boisterous presence and infectious beats, is embracing a new venture that...

Ice Spice Tells Apple Music About New Single, “Gimmie A Light”, Explains What Fans Can Expect From Her Forthcoming Album

By Sha Be Allah / May 10, 2024

ce Spice joins Zane Lowe for New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 for the release of her new single,...

Boosie Badazz Threatens His Cousin After He Stole $7,000 Out His Bedroom

Boosie Badazz Says Prosecutors Refuse to Let Him Free After Paying Bond: ‘I Need ALL Prayer Warriors Across the World’

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June 22, 2023

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Boosie Badazz was granted a bond and put up the cash, but the court decision was not acknowledged by prosecutors, he says. Boosie, whose real name is Torrance Hatch Jr., was taken into custody by federal ag... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Missy Elliott Dropped Her Sophomore LP ‘Da Real World’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

June 22, 2023

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On this date in 1999, Missy Elliott dropped her second full length studio album Da Real World on The Goldmind/Elektra imprint. Produced primarily by Timbaland and Missy herself, Da Real World was Missy's mo... Read Article

Grammy Award-Winning Artist Monica to Launch Motalk Radio on Apple Music Featuring Shaquille O’Neal

Sha Be Allah

June 21, 2023

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Grammy Award-winning singer, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Monica is announcing MoTalk Radio, a limited radio series airing exclusively on Apple Music’s global live-streaming radio station Apple Mu... Read Article

Songwriter for Future, DJ Khaled Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Sha Be Allah

June 21, 2023

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Numerous reports have confirmed that famed songwriter Justin "J. Wright" Wright has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the 2021 slaying of Wright's girlfriend, Wilanna Bibbs. Bibbs... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Bone Thugs N Harmony Dropped Their Debut EP ‘Creepin’ On Ah Come Up’ 29 Years Ago

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June 21, 2023

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On this date in Hip Hop history, Cleveland, Ohio rap quartet Bone Thugs N Harmony dropped their very first EP Creepin' On Ah Come Up to the world 29 years ago through the Ruthless/Relativity imprint. Produc... Read Article

Boosie Granted Bond In Federal Gun Case

Sha Be Allah

June 20, 2023

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Several sources have confirmed that Baton Rouge native and rap favorite Boosie Badazz has been granted a bond for the federal gun charge he was arrested for last week. Boosie, whose real name is Torrance Ha... Read Article

Taxstone Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Irving Plaza Shooting

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June 20, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that podcaster turned convicted murderer Taxstone was sentenced to 35 consecutive years behind bars for charges related to the shooting death of Troy Ave's bodyguard Ronald McPha... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Died 6 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

June 20, 2023

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Born November 2, 1974, Albert Johnson, better known as Prodigy of Mobb Deep, was not only a rapper; But an author and an entrepreneur. Today, we recognize not only the day he passed and transitioned, but we ce... Read Article

Chicago Rapper Lil Tuda Shot And Killed

Sha Be Allah

June 19, 2023

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Numerous reports have confirmed that Timothy Lockhart aka Lil Tuda was shot and killed in the West Side of Chicago. He was only 14 years old. Tuda allegedly belonged to a street organization called the Di... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim Dropped The ‘Let the Rhythm Hit Em’ LP 33 Years Ago

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June 19, 2023

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The G.O.A.T. and his accomplice Eric B. dropped their third album 33 years ago today On this date in 1990, DJ Eric B. and Hip Hop's number one microphone fiend Rakim dropped LP number three entitled Let The... Read Article

LINY’s GTM Haze Drops Visuals For “Right Back”

Sha Be Allah

June 17, 2023

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GTM Haze, an artist and entrepreneur hailing from Ohio but raised in Long Island, New York, has defied the odds and emerged as a shining star and force to be reckoned with in the music industry. His life’s pat... Read Article

YSL Mondo Reacts to Gunna’s Album: ‘You Still Folded On Your Man’

Shawn Grant

June 17, 2023

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YSL Mondo has heard Gunna's new album and is delivering a message: "You still folded on your man's" Mondo delivered the message on his Instagram Story. "I heard your album lil buddy & like I always said... Read Article

Boosie Facing Multiple Gun Charges After Federal Arrest, Judge Denies Bond

Sha Be Allah

June 16, 2023

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As previously reported, Boosie Badazz was arrested by federal agents earlier this week following the dismissal of his gun case in San Diego. It has now been confirmed that Boosie has been hit with multiple gun... Read Article

Happy Heavenly Birthday To Late Hip Hop Icon Tupac Shakur! Top 5 ‘Pac Predictions

Sha Be Allah

June 16, 2023

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Today, June 16, Icon Tupac Shakur would have turned 50, and even in his untimely death, he is still regarded as one of the most influential MCs of our time 2Pac's devoted followers regard him as somewhat of... Read Article

Casanova Renounces Gang Ties In Leniency Letter To Judge

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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

Sha Be Allah

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