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[WATCH] Anger And Frustration Spark Protests Over Yet Another Unfair Verdict

By courtneyb / September 24, 2020

In the words of DJ Khaled...'And another one'. Last night, two police officers were shot in Louisville, Ky., as protesters...

Kodak Black To Sue Kentucky Prison For Unfair Treatment and Abuse

By Jiggy Jones / September 22, 2020

Kodak Black is fed up with the prison system. His on-going battle began earlier this year, where reports documented the...

Bobby Shmurda Denied Parole, Expects 2021 Release From Prison

By Jiggy Jones / September 21, 2020

The homecoming of Bobby Shmurda looked to be the light at the end of the dark 2020 tunnel for Hip-Hop...

[WATCH] LGP QUA Spits Bars To The Youth On Funk Flex Freestyle

By courtneyb / September 21, 2020

LGP Qua went up Funk Flex's legendary show on Hot 97 and proved why he is the new voice of...

Jaden Smith to Launch Racial and Social Justice Series on Snapchat

By Dylan Kemp / September 17, 2020

Jaden Smith will be hosting a new Snapchat series dedicated to racial and social justice. The new series called The...

[WATCH] Words Of Wisdom From The Late Mr. Overton: The 112-Year Old Veteran

By courtneyb / September 12, 2020

The late supercentenarian Richard Arvin Overton who lived to be 112 years old lived a very full life. In this...

Swae Lee Headlines Rolling Loud Announces Lineup for Live Virtual Festival ‘Loud Stream’

By Shawn Grant / September 11, 2020

Need something to do this weekend? You can virtually attend Rolling Loud. The Festival announced its Loud Stream line up,...

[WATCH] Anger And Frustration Spark Protests Over Yet Another Unfair Verdict

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September 24, 2020

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In the words of DJ Khaled...'And another one'. Last night, two police officers were shot in Louisville, Ky., as protesters in cities from New York to Chicago took to the streets after a grand jury dec... Read Article

Here's What Kodak Black and Suge Knight Ate in Prison for Fourth of July

Kodak Black To Sue Kentucky Prison For Unfair Treatment and Abuse

Jiggy Jones

September 22, 2020

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Kodak Black is fed up with the prison system. His on-going battle began earlier this year, where reports documented the Florida rapper's abuse by the prison's correctional officers. Most recently, he was deni... Read Article

Bobby Shmurda Doesn't Look Like the "Hot N*gga" We Knew Anymore

Bobby Shmurda Denied Parole, Expects 2021 Release From Prison

Jiggy Jones

September 21, 2020

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The homecoming of Bobby Shmurda looked to be the light at the end of the dark 2020 tunnel for Hip-Hop fans. Many of us spoke too soon. The "Hot Ni**a" rapper was recently denied parole after reports of an anti... Read Article

[WATCH] LGP QUA Spits Bars To The Youth On Funk Flex Freestyle

courtneyb

September 21, 2020

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LGP Qua went up Funk Flex's legendary show on Hot 97 and proved why he is the new voice of the youth. Rapping over an instrumental produced by BudaDaFuture, the North Philly MC touched on everything from stimu... Read Article

Jaden Smith to Launch Racial and Social Justice Series on Snapchat

Dylan Kemp

September 17, 2020

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Jaden Smith will be hosting a new Snapchat series dedicated to racial and social justice. The new series called The Solution Committee seeks out young activists and celebrities "to explore and understand w... Read Article

[WATCH] Words Of Wisdom From The Late Mr. Overton: The 112-Year Old Veteran

courtneyb

September 12, 2020

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The late supercentenarian Richard Arvin Overton who lived to be 112 years old lived a very full life. In this amazing short film by Matt Cooper and Rocky Conly, Overton details his secret to a long fulfil... Read Article

Swae Lee Headlines Rolling Loud Announces Lineup for Live Virtual Festival ‘Loud Stream’

Shawn Grant

September 11, 2020

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Need something to do this weekend? You can virtually attend Rolling Loud. The Festival announced its Loud Stream line up, which will be headlined by Swae Lee and Ski Mask The Slump God. Joining the two head... Read Article

“Mike Epps Hip Hop Party” With Performances By Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One And More Coming Next Month

Sha Be Allah

September 9, 2020

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North American Entertainment Group Inc. today announced their streaming concert event “The Mike Epps Hip Hop Party” premiering Friday, October 9. Prerecorded in Atlanta, the show is hosted by Mike Epps and fea... Read Article

Drake Shares Picture of Son Adonis On His First Day of School

Jiggy Jones

September 9, 2020

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The school year has begun for many students around the country, including Drake's son, Adonis. The 6 God has kept his family life private since the revelation of his fatherhood during his heated Rap beef with ... Read Article

Virgil Abloh and Mercedes G-Class Collaboration Revealed

Dylan Kemp

September 8, 2020

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It seems Virgil Abloh is getting asked by everybody to do a collab. Abloh and Mercedes Benz recently revealed a conceptual design project entitled "Project Gelädeagen," a Mercedes Benz G-Class model made a... Read Article

John Boyega Speaks Candidly About 'Star Wars' Experience: '[It] Was Based on [My] Race'

John Boyega Silences Michael Rapaport for Saying He Should ‘Be Grateful’ For Star Wars

Dylan Kemp

September 3, 2020

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Star Wars star John Boyega recently sat down with GQ magazine where he discussed his experience with the Star Wars franchise. He criticized the franchise for marketing his character just because he is Black, a... Read Article

Akon Says Dr. Dre Should Drop Shelved 'Detox' Because of the 'Bangers' Created

Akon Reveals Plans For His Futuristic ‘Senegal City,’ Says Construction Will Begin Next Year

Dylan Kemp

September 2, 2020

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Akon is trying to create a real life Wakanda. The R&B singer announced on Monday that he had laid the first stone for Akon City in Mbodiene park, not far from Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Akon also s... Read Article

Rolling Loud Announces Virtual Festival and Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Twitch

Shawn Grant

September 2, 2020

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Rolling Loud is adjusting to the ways of the pandemic, announcing an exclusive streaming partnership with Twitch. The partnership leads to their first virtual festival, Loud Stream, which will happen on Sept. ... Read Article

Mariah Carey to Tell 'Unfiltered' Story in 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey' Memoir

Mariah Carey Recalls Being ‘Extremely Uncomfortable’ During Pregnancy Interview On ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’

Jiggy Jones

September 1, 2020

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Mariah Carey recently sat down with Vulture to discuss her three-decade-long career, her upcoming memoir and so much more. During the interview, Mimi recalled being forced to announce her pregnancy back in 200... Read Article

Public Enemy Art Show Feat. Shepherd Fairey, Chuck D and More to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’

Sha Be Allah

August 24, 2020

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Artists from around the world will come together using Public Enemy songs, legacy, and history as an inspiration to create unique and original art pieces for the first time ever at The Terrordome. Celebrating ... Read Article

Brandy and Monica's Verzuz Celebration Draws Over 6 Million Viewers, Raises $250K for Voting Initiative

Monica and Brandy To Go Hit For Hit In Upcoming Verzuz Battle

Dylan Kemp

August 23, 2020

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Looks like Brandy and Monica are going to bring "The Boy is Mine" to Verzuz next Monday. Swizz Beats and Timbaland announced yesterday that the two R&B heavyweights will be going hit for hit. Fans of t... Read Article

Reality Star Masika Kalysha Is A Force To Be Reckoned With In Entrepreneurial Entertainment

Jiggy Jones

August 20, 2020

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Masika Kalysha is a renowned reality TV star and Clap Back Queen, but the Love & Hip-Hop personality has continued to diversify her portfolio. Financial Literacy During the COVID-19 global pandemic,... Read Article

21 Savage Hosts COVID-19 Safe 5th Annual Issa Back to School Drive

Shawn Grant

August 19, 2020

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21 Savage is once again holding down the kids and hosted his fifth annual Issa Back 2 School Drive. The COVID-19 safe event was presented his Leading By Example Foundation, in partnership with Chime, Juma.org ... Read Article

50 Cent Thirsts Over Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP Vinyl Cover

Jiggy Jones

August 11, 2020

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50 Cent rarely holds back when it comes to speaking his mind. He recently voiced his opinion on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" cover. Cardi B's latest single has sent the world into a frenzy. From... Read Article

Cardi B Reportedly Lost Trust for Offset Leading to Divorce

The Success of ‘WAP’ Has Cardi B Motivated to Work on More music

Roman White

August 9, 2020

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If you've been on Twitter at any point in the last two days, you've seen Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new record "WAP" as the trending topic. The sexy, provocative lyrics and video that features cameos fr... Read Article