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December 13, 2019

Troy Ave continued his Christmas tradition with the release of White Christmas 7. The 12-track project showcases the Brooklyn native's diversity and brings back the "authentic" New York sound. Troy exclusiv... Read Article

The End of The Battle Rap’s Year Gets Cranked Up a Notch with ‘Volume 5’

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December 13, 2019

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Rounding out a stellar year, SMACK and his band of winners have pressed forward with one more event to satisfy the battle rap fan. Doing it almost better than any other league, they have mastered big stages, t... Read Article

JAY-Z Names Desiree Perez CEO of Roc Nation

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December 13, 2019

JAY-Z announced Desiree Perez as the CEO of Roc Nation on Friday. Mrs. Perez has been operating in the role of COO since 2009 and is also a co-founder of the company. Mrs. Perez's appointment to CEO is effective immediately and will see her lead the compa... Read Article

Russell Simmons on Oprah Winfrey’s #MeToo Doc: “It’s So Troubling That You Choose me to Single Out”

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December 13, 2019

Oprah Winfrey is receiving backlash for her producer role in the upcoming #MeToo documentary centered around Russell Simmons's sexual misconduct allegations. 50 Cent blasted her on Instagram for targeting B... Read Article

Shaq Recalls a Story That Let Him Know Stevie Wonder Can See

December 13, 2019

If you ask Shaquille O'Neal, Stevie Wonder can see just fine. The story came on an episode of Inside the NBA, where Diesel recalled a "true story" of an encounter with the "Ribbon in the Sky" singer. “We l... Read Article

“The Fly Jock” of Radio Tom Joyner Retires at Age 70

December 13, 2019

After 25 years, legendary radio host Tom Joyner has retired, ending his show on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The career of "The Fly Jock" has wrapped with the Tom Joyner Morning Show ending its run after being available in over 105 markets across the country and... Read Article

R. Kelly Reportedly Plans to Plead Not Guilty for Bribery Charges Linked to Marriage With Aaliyah

December 13, 2019

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Everyday things are seemingly getting worse for R. Kelly. He was put behind bars after the release of the powerful Lifetime docu-series, Surviving R. Kelly. The documentary brought tons of heinous crimes th... Read Article

Wale Announces ‘Wow… That’s Crazy’ European Tour

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December 13, 2019

Wale is taking his “Wow… That’s Crazy” Tour overseas in 2020. The DMV rapper announced the European leg of his tour supporting his new album that kicks off in February. Wale posted the tour dates on social med... Read Article

Nicki Minaj Pays Homage to Juice WRLD During Billboard’s Women in Music Awards

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December 13, 2019

Earlier this year Nicki Minaj went on tour overseas with Juice WRLD on their joint, Nicki WRLD Tour. The Queens rapper teased a collaboration with the late rapper on Instagram live after the tour wrapped up, but that never saw the light of day. She took... Read Article

Murdered Rappers Who Died Too Soon

Zoe Zorka

December 13, 2019

As the hip-hop world continues to mourn the death of Juice WRLD, his passing sheds a light not just on the drug culture’s influence within the hip-hop community, but also a larger trend of rappers dying untime... Read Article

50 Cent Slams Oprah Winfrey for Targeting Black Sexual Predators

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December 13, 2019

50 Cent may have reignited his beef with Oprah Winfrey with a single Instagram post. The Queens native called her out Thursday night amid the announcement of her upcoming #MeToo documentary centered around... Read Article

Graffiti Street Artist Phase 2 Dies at 61

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December 13, 2019

By: Amira Lawson The Hip-Hop culture mourns the loss of graffiti artist and flyer designer, Phase 2, also known as Lonny Wood. Hip-Hop pioneer MC Debbie D was one of the many people that tweeted her condolences to the passing of her friend. https://tw... Read Article

Rappers Who Died of Health, Accidents, or Natural Causes

Zoe Zorka

December 13, 2019

There has been a great deal of news around the rappers who have met their untimely deaths due to drug use or violence. After all, such topics generally make sensationalized news stories. However, many rappers ... Read Article

No One Will Be Charged For 70 Lbs. of Weed Found on Juice WRLD’s Jet

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December 13, 2019

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According to reports from law enforcement, it is highly unlikely that anyone will be charged for the 70 pounds of marijuana found on Juice WRLD's private jet following his sudden death in Chicago's Midway Airp... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Releases His Sixth Studio Album ‘God’s Son’ 17 Years Ago

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December 13, 2019

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God's Son, in 2002. This may be Nas' most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his bout with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z at its he... Read Article

Pharrell Taps Clipse, H.E.R. and More for ‘Something in the Water’ 2020

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December 12, 2019

It feels like it just ended, but the festival season is right around the corner. With announcements coming from left and right, like the Dreamville festival, Pharrell's Something in the Water festival is reloa... Read Article

Houston Rockets Invite Lizzo to Dance with Their Dance Team