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April 16, 2021

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In the midst of the country's worst history of police-community relations, a 13-year-old was shot and killed by Chicago Police and now the graphic footage of the teenager's killing has been released to the pu... Read Article

AR-Ab Sentenced To 45 Years For Running Drug Ring Involved In A Murder

April 16, 2021

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According to several reports, Philly rapper Abdul West aka AR-Ab has been sentenced to 45 years behind bars for his role in a drug ring that was implicated in a murder. West received his sentence following ... Read Article

Saweetie Takes Shots At Quavo On New Project

April 16, 2021

One of Hip Hop's couple goals has sadly come to an end, an end that wasn't as peaceful as we thought it would be. Saweetie and Quavo have been throwing shots at each other since their breakup. From their back... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Hip Hop Founding Father DJ Kool Herc!

April 16, 2021

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On this day in 1955, DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the Bronx when he was 12 years old and took on the name "Kool Herc" when he became a member of the graffiti crew the ... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion is Joined by Lil Durk for “Movie” Video

April 16, 2021

Hot Girl Meg is digging back into the Good News album, teaming with Lil Durk for a new video for "Movie." The new release from Megan Thee Stallion is directed by Mike Ho and brings in P-Valley stars Brandee Ev... Read Article

Rolling Loud Sets July Dates for 2021 Miami Festival

April 16, 2021

Rolling Loud Miami 2021 is scheduled for July 23-25 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Flordia. This is the first time the festival will return to its hometown since 2019, after a postponement due to c... Read Article

Elhae Releases His Motown Debut ‘Aura III’

April 16, 2021

For all the true R&B lovers, Elhae has made his Motown debut with the Aura III album. The effort ushers in the next phase of a stellar career for the Georgia singer. The new release brings in Rick Ross,... Read Article

Issa Rae Says Upcoming Show “Rap Sh*t” Was Inspired By Jermaine Dupri’s Criticism of Women Rappers

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April 16, 2021

Women have been running the rap game for the last few years. While many people champion the female rappers that have come out in the last few years, some have been critical of this new wave in hip hop. Jermain... Read Article

Eazy E’s Daughter Claims Ice Cube Has Been Avoiding Participation In Eazy-E Documentary

April 15, 2021

It has almost been 26 years since the death of NWA legend, Eazy-E. The rapper's contribution to Hip Hop still remains relevant to this day, leaving behind eleven children to tell his story. His daughter, Ebie ... Read Article

Meek Mill Confirms That He Privately Apologized to Vanessa Bryant

Meek Mill Ridiculed For Not Knowing What a PH Balance Is

April 15, 2021

He's back at it again. Meek Mill is often trending on social media for saying or doing something online that results in his fans clowning him. This time, the "Going Bad" rapper is being ridiculed for a comment... Read Article

Charlamagne Tha God Suggests That Drake's Hip Hop Reign is Over: 'I Don't Know If He Has Another Gear'

Charlemagne Tha God Takes Back Vote Between Hypothetical Rihanna and Beyonce VERZUZ

April 15, 2021

Charlamagne Tha God usually gets his audience riled up with his opinions. About a month ago, the successful radio host said that he believed Rihanna would take home the W if she battled in a Verzuz match with ... Read Article

Conway the Machine Detained While Leaving DJ Shay's Funeral

Conway the Machine Teams with J.I.D. and Ludacris for “Scatter Brain”

April 15, 2021

Conway the Machine is getting ready to let of his La Maquina album and the latest listen comes by way of "Scatter Brain," bringing in J.I.D. and Ludacris on the features. The single is delivered by Don Cann... Read Article

Ralo Expected to Enter Guilty Plea in Marijuana Trafficking Case

April 15, 2021

Ralo will be on the receiving end of a sentence. VladTV reports Ralo will plead guilty to at least one charge of trafficking marijuana. Back in 2018, Ralo, and 13 others, were indicted for trafficking milli... Read Article

Moneybagg Yo Announces ‘A Gangsta’s Pain’ Album for 4/23

April 15, 2021

Moneybagg Yo is getting ready to let off a new album. The CMG rapper hit social media to reveal the release, A Gangsta's Pain, which is set to drop on April 23. The new album will be 22 songs in length and ... Read Article

Drake Announces 'Certified Lover Boy' Delay: 'My Energy Has Been Dedicated to Recovery'

Drake Invites Rihanna & ASAP Rocky For Night Out In LA

Jiggy Jones

April 15, 2021

All is good with the trio. Drake and Rihanna's chemistry has been well-documented both in and out the booth. With two No.1 Grammy-Nominated collaborations and their dating history, it seemed like the two w... Read Article

North Carolina HS Basketball Coach Killed Trying To Rob Mexican Drug Cartel

April 15, 2021

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Reports out of North Carolina have confirmed that a high school basketball coach was shot and killed after he and his brother-in-law tried to rob a Mexican drug cartel of drugs and money. Barney Harris and ... Read Article

Former Officer Kim Potter Will Be Charged With Manslaughter In Daunte Wright’s Death

April 15, 2021

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According to a report from The New York Times, the officer who fired the fatal shots that killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright will be charged with manslaughter by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in Minnesota.... Read Article

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Bobby Brown to Discuss Whitney Houston and the Deaths of His Kids on ‘Red Table Talk’

April 14, 2021

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R&B legend Bobby Brown will join the Red Table Talk show, joined by his wife Alicia, and will speak about his addictions, controversies that have followed him for decades, and the tragic death of his son B... Read Article

DMX’s Streams Rise Over 900% in Two Day Span

April 14, 2021