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Bilal, Questlove, Common And Robert Glasper Announce New Live Album ‘Live at Glasshaus’

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

Next week (5/10), Grammy-winning and Philly-bred psychedelic-soul legend Bilal will announce his newest project, Live at Glasshaus, a live album featuring an all-star backing band consisting of Common, Questlove, Robert Glasper,...

Today In Hip Hop History: Jaz-O Dropped His Debut Album ‘Word To The Jaz’ 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

On this date in 1989, Brooklyn emcee Jaz-O released his debut LP, Word To The Jaz, on the EMI USA...

Gangster Duane “Keefe D” Davis Refuses to Testify in Tupac Murder Trial

By Courtneyb / May 2, 2024

Duane "Keefe D" Davis, the accused mastermind behind the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, has announced that he will...

Coi Leray Speaks on Benzino: ‘Don’t Think of Me When You See Him’

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

Coi LeRay doesn't agree with anything her father, Benzino, has said or done recently. Benzino appeared on the We In...

WATCH: Benzino Says R. Kelly Should Get ‘Second Chance’

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

Benzino pulled up on the We In Miami podcast and spoke his heart about R. Kelly, stating "Everybody deserves a...

Lil Tjay Arrested By Feds In Miami Airport On His Birthday

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

Several reports have confirmed that Bronx rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border...

Journalist And NYC Influencer Dallas Penn Dead At 54

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

The Hip-Hop community is saddened by the unexpected passing of Hip-Hop journalist and NYC culture influencer Dallas Penn. His wife,...

[WATCH] Stacey Dash Says She Just Found Out DMX Died

Sha Be Allah

September 1, 2022

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Now, she can officially be described as the Clueless actress. Cousin to Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash, Stacey Dash revealed in a TikTok video to the public that she just discovered yesterday(August 31)... Read Article

[WATCH] Charleston White Threatens To Get Police To Shut Down Trapboy Freddy’s Alleged Drug Spots

Sha Be Allah

September 1, 2022

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As previously reported, Trapboy Freddy's Dallas home was raided by the alphabet boys last month and the Feds even scored a baby tiger in their pillage. Now, controversial Black culture anomaly Charleston White... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Fat Joe Dropped His Third LP ‘Don Cartagena’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 1, 2022

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On this date in 1998, Terror Squad general Fat Joe released his third full length album Don Cartagena on the Atlantic/Big Beat/Terror Squad imprint. On his first "official" release of Terror Squad as a cre... Read Article

Babyface and Ella Mai Exude Romantic Opulence in “Keeps On Fallin’” Official Video

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August 31, 2022

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Babyface and Ella Mai unveil the official video for their new single “Keeps On Fallin’.” The modern R&B track's opulent romantic visual grabs its inspiration from Regency-era courtship rituals. St... Read Article

Jordan Peele Teases a Possible “Nope” Sequel In The Works

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August 31, 2022

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Jordan Peele is teasing a sequel of his sci-fi film Nope. According to IMDb, Michael Busch plays the uncredited character “Nobody” in the Jordan Peele summer blockbuster. Fans took notice that “Nobody” wa... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Cultural Icon Fab 5 Freddy!

Sha Be Allah

August 31, 2022

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What dictates cool? Originality, tenacity, courage, creativity? Is it the will to stand alone beside your own thoughts and ideas or simply just being the first and fliest to ever do"it"? Whatever the def... Read Article

Prosecution Closing Out, Defense Expected To Call Witnesses In R. Kelly Trial

Kim SoMajor

August 31, 2022

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It's week three of the R. Kelly federal child pornography trial in Chicago. Yesterday the prosecution rested their case against the disgraced singer. The jury has heard from more than 20 government witnes... Read Article

[PHOTOS] Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Links with Dr. Dre For a “Dream” Studio Session

Kim SoMajor

August 31, 2022

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Diddy had his first studio session with Dr. Dre. The 52-year-old music mogul gushed on social media sharing the news with his 18 million followers. With a post that included a carousel of shots from the sp... Read Article

Social Media Postings Helped D.A Indict Dozens In String Of Crimes Targeting Celebs In Atlanta

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2022

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Dozens of alleged gang members in Atlanta are facing charges related to a series of robberies targeting celebrity homes. The Fulton County District Attorney's office on Monday said 24 individuals were indict... Read Article

Chris Rock Admits He Declined Invitation To Host 2023 Oscars, That’s Like Asking Nicole Brown Simpson “To Go Back To The Restaurant”

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2022

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Comedian Chris Rock admits he turned down an invitation to host the 2023 Academy Awards. Rock, 57, revealed he would not be returning as the 2023 Oscars host to the audience at his comedy show in Phoenix on ... Read Article

Avivpr Talks Music Production, Spreading Positivity and Upcoming Musical Projects With Fellow Artists

Sha Be Allah

August 29, 2022

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Artists come and go. Music trends change every year. It’s challenging for artists to keep skin in the game with the rapid fluctuation of an unpredictable industry––when it comes to staying persistent and... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: Bad Bunny Performing Live From Yankee Stadium On Tonight’s VMA’s

Kim SoMajor

August 28, 2022

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Latin superstar Bad Bunny will make his VMA's return in epic fashion, with an exclusive “made for VMAs” performance with never-before-seen choreography, as MTV goes live from Yankee Stadium as part of “Bad Bun... Read Article

Kodak Black Gives Back To Haiti Donates $50,000 Worth Of Alkaline Water

Kim SoMajor

August 28, 2022

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Kodak Black is giving back to the people of Haiti. The famed rapper, born Bill Kahan Kapri, is donating $50,000 to send more than 35,000 bottles of water to Haiti. The plan is to transport the... Read Article

Joe Biden Signs Proclamation Black History Month 2022

WH Announces President Biden’s Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

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August 28, 2022

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The White House announced President Biden’s cancellation of some federal student loan debt. Domestic policy adviser Susan Rice said Wednesday the student loan forgiveness will give relief to borrowers wh... Read Article

Nicki Minaj To Perform On VMAs, Honored with Michael Jackson Vanguard Award

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August 28, 2022

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Rap megastar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year's VMAs. It also was announced that Minaj will be performing at the awards show for the first time since 2018. One... Read Article

Aqib Talib Removing Himself From NFL Job Amid Youth Coach’s Fatal Shooting

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August 27, 2022

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Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib is reportedly stepping away from his broadcasting duties after a recent Texas shooting that left a youth football coach dead. The NFL Network reported the news about ... Read Article

Monkeypox Virus Cases Recorded In All 50 States

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August 27, 2022

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The monkeypox virus is now in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia.. According to data from the CDC, Wyoming reported a single case of the virus on Monday, making it the final state in the countr... Read Article

Young Thug Faces Second Lawsuit In Jail Sued For $6 Million

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August 27, 2022

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Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams is facing another trial after being denied bond in his RICO case in Atlanta, Georgia. The 31-year-old rapper is being sued for $6 million by entertainment company ... Read Article

Quando Rondo Mourns Lul Pab on Instagram: “You Hurt My Heart Cuz”

Shawn Grant

August 27, 2022

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Following a shooting that killed his associate Lul Pab, Quando Rondo has spoken out on Instagram. Sharing an image with his fallen friend online, Rondo wrote: "My cuz." In a separate post on his Instagram S... Read Article

Moneybagg Yo, Est Gee & Kash Doll Set To Headline Summer Jam Mega Party In Dallas

Bryson "Boom" Paul

August 27, 2022

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Moneybagg Yo, Est Gee, and Kash Doll are set to headline Summer Jam Mega Party 2022 in Dallas this weekend at the Toyota Music Factory -- hosted by Dallas Southern Pride. https://twitter.com/DSPride_dalla... Read Article