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50 Cent Urges Quavo To Fire Back After Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” Diss

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

In an unexpected fashion that seemed harder than most rappers' recent diss tracks, Chris Brown dropped a scathing diss track...

Kid Cudi Shines at Coachella Despite Broken Foot, Announces Engagement

By Courtneyb / April 22, 2024

Kid Cudi made a triumphant return to the Coachella Valley Music Festival in Indio, California, on Sunday, delivering a mesmerizing...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Digital Underground’s Shock G Three Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

On this date in 2021, Gregory Jacobs aka Shock G of the legendary Digital Underground, passed away in his home...

Cam’ron Opens Up About Past Feuds with Nas and 50 Cent

By Courtneyb / April 22, 2024

Legendary rapper Cam'ron delved into the origin of his past feuds with fellow hip-hop icons Nas and 50 Cent. Filming...

Blac Chyna and Tyga Settle Custody Battle

By Courtneyb / April 21, 2024

Last year, Blac Chyna and rapper Tyga found themselves in the news again. The former couple found themselves embroiled in...

[WATCH] Wendy Williams’ Ex-Husband Represented Himself In Court & Claps Back At Haters

By Courtneyb / April 20, 2024

Kelvin Hunter, the ex-husband of talk show host Wendy Williams, arrived at court for the first round of their alimony...

Pacsun Celebrates Roblox + Slick Rick Collaboration: A Conversation with the Hip Hop Legend

By Courtneyb / April 20, 2024

In a groundbreaking partnership that merges music, fashion, and technology, Pacsun and Roblox have joined forces to celebrate the one-year...

Today In Hip Hop History: DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince’s Debut Album ‘Rock The House’ Turns 35 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

April 7, 2023

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On this date in 1987, Philly's most celebrated Hip Hop duo released their first album. Famed rapper and actor Will Smith, also known as "The Fresh Prince" and his hilarious on-and-off-screen partner Jeff To... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Das EFX Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dead Serious’ 31 Years Ago

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April 7, 2023

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A couple of dreadheaded backpackers made stuttering rhymes chic when Krayz Drayz and Skoob came together and dropped their Dead Serious album April 7, 1992. Released on the East/West imprint and recorded in... Read Article

Heroin Dealer Who Sold Drugs to Michael K. Williams Pleads Guilty

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April 6, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, the dealer who sold the fatal dose of the drug to The Wire actor Michael K. Williams has pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge. Irvin "Green Eyes" Cartagen... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Released His Third LP ‘I Am’ 24 Years Ago

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April 6, 2023

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas' third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and was certified double platinum in the United States. The album... Read Article

Ali Ciwanro: Rising Songwriter Shares Insights from Xzibit and Dreams of Collaborating with Travis Scott

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April 5, 2023

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The music industry is filled with a plethora of talented artists, each with their own unique abilities that make them stand out. With visionary productions from Kanye West, infectious energy from Travis Scott,... Read Article

Celebs is Mendeecees Harris Getting Out of Jail Earlier

[WATCH] Mendeecees Admits To Putting His Mom up for Collateral in Drug Deal

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April 5, 2023

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On the last episode of Club Shay Shay, cultural critic Shannon Sharpe interviewed Love And Hip Hop star Mendeecees Harris, who spoke very openly about his days as a drug trafficker. Harris told a shocking s... Read Article

Maxo Kream Turns Himself in Over 2016 Rico Case

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April 5, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, Texas rapper Maxo Cream has turned himself into authorities over a 2016 RICO case, citing that he wouldn't "break". Kream, whose real name is Emekwanem Ogugua Biosah ... Read Article

Pharrell Williams Non Profit Free Private Schooling

Happy 50th Birthday To Pharrell Williams!

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2023

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On this day in 1973, the seemingly ageless producer, singer, rapper, author, designer, creative director, and label head Pharrell Williams was born 48 years ago. His music has touched the hearts and minds of l... Read Article

Leonardo Dicaprio Testifies for Prosecution in Pras Michel’s Conspiracy Trial

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April 4, 2023

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Famed actor Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand and testified against The Fugees member Pras Michel who is accused of participating in a global campaign-finance conspiracy. Michel is on trial by himself, but ... Read Article

[WATCH] Daz Dillinger Says He Had to “Strongarm” Suge Knight To Get $2.3M Check

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April 4, 2023

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West Coast producer and legendary Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger spoke candidly during an interview for Homegrown Radio when Daz claimed that he once had to "strong arm" former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knig... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Gets Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 14 Years Ago

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April 4, 2023

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On April 4, 2009, Run-D.M.C. became the second rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five who were inducted in 2007. This honor came well deserve... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous Sophomore LP ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Dropped 23 Years Ago

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April 4, 2023

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous L.P. to be released by the first "Latin to go platinum" entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away j... Read Article

Here Comes the Judge: Meet Ural D. Glanville, the Judge in Charge of the Young Thug/YSL Case

Potential Juror in YSL Case Sentenced to Three Days in Jail For Filming in Courtroom

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April 4, 2023

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A prospective juror in the YSL Rico case has been sentenced to three days in jail. She was caught recording court proceedings on her cell phone. The woman, Juror 1004, was arrested and walked out of the cou... Read Article

[RECAP] Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, and More Pop up at Salaam Remi’s Musezeum Collection

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April 3, 2023

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This past week, Grammy Award-winning producer Salaam Remi shared the current MuseZeuM collection at a four-day event in the Lower East Side of Manhattan at Legacy NYC. MuseZeuM is a space for tangible fine ... Read Article

Museum of Graffiti Presents ‘Reduce, Reuse, Remix: Graffiti Art For A Better Earth’ On Earth Day(4/22)

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April 3, 2023

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Museum of Graffiti announces the opening of a novel exhibition presenting art works created with air pollution. The exhibit, entitled Reduce, Reuse, Remix: Graffiti Art for a Better Earth will open o... Read Article

Blac Chyna to Attend Harvard Business School

[WATCH] Angela “Blac Chyna” White Talks About Her Kids’ Reaction To Her Surgeries On ‘Sway In The Morning’

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April 3, 2023

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Angela “Blac Chyna” White appeared on SiriusXM’s Sway in The Morning sitting down to talk to SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway and co-hosts Heather B and Tracy G. During the interview, she opened up about her recent... Read Article

[LISTEN] Tupac’s Former Manager Leila Steinberg Previews Upcoming FX Doc And “Destructive” Industry That Led To His Demise

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April 3, 2023

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Speaking to the hosts of the new SiriusXM program “The Last Mile Radio,” Steinberg discussed the upcoming FX documentary about Tupac, Dear Mama, and she shared how the “destructive” music i... Read Article

Millions to Lose Medicaid as COVID-19 Safety Net Expires

Melissa Sanchez

April 3, 2023

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Beginning this past weekend, U.S. states will begin to kick as many as 15 million people off Medicaid insurance as the emergency safety net initially put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end. ... Read Article

Young Thug Permitted to Attend His Late Sister’s Funeral

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April 3, 2023

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Young Thug was permitted to attend the funeral of his sister Angela Grier. Twitter users note Thugger was allowed to attend the services, wearing a suit and Air Force ones. View this post on Instagr... Read Article

Raekwon And Ghostface Have Joint Album On The Way Produced Exclusively By Pete Rock

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April 3, 2023

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Production legend Pete Rock took to Instagram to announce that has a collaboration album on the way featuring Wu Tang Clan favorites Raekwon The Chef and Ghostface Killah, produced exclusively by thew Chocolat... Read Article