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Teejayx6 Allegedly Escapes ATL Beatdown After His Attempt to Scam Lil Baby

By Jiggy Jones / May 27, 2020

Scammers are going to scam, but there’s a price to pay for it. Teejayx6 almost had to pay that price....

Ice-T on Police Brutality: ‘I Play a Cop on TV…but I’ll Never Stop Speaking About Injustice’

By Ime Ekpo / May 27, 2020

Through the lens of a musician, Ice-T is infamous for using the sound as a weapon to call on justice....

Beyoncé Becomes the Second Singer to Reach No.1 in Each of the Past Four Decades

By Ime Ekpo / May 27, 2020

Last month, Beyoncé surprised fans when she jumped on the remix to Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" bouncing more Houston flavor...

YNW Melly Co-Defendant YNW Bortlen Released On Bond and Given House Arrest

By Jordan Eversley / May 27, 2020

YNM Melly friend and co-defendant YNW Bortlen was granted release on bond this week in Broward County, Florida. Bortlen will...

Michael Jai White Recalls Tupac Shakur Code Switching Around Other Black People

By Miss2Bees / May 27, 2020

Michael Jai White appeared on Vlad TV and talked about the days he used to play other celebrities in pool...

Pablo Escobar’s Brother Hits Apple With $2.6B Lawsuit Over Security Threat

By Miss2Bees / May 27, 2020

Pablo Escobar's brother, Roberto, he's seeking a huge payout from Apple after alleging that a security flaw on the iPhone...

Flo Rida Launches Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site in Florida

By Sha Be Allah / May 27, 2020

According to a news report from TMZ, Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida has teamed up with his personal doctor to...

Teejayx6 Allegedly Escapes ATL Beatdown After His Attempt to Scam Lil Baby

Jiggy Jones

May 27, 2020

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Scammers are going to scam, but there’s a price to pay for it. Teejayx6 almost had to pay that price. The Detroit rapper was reportedly caught on camera running for his life at Lenox Mall in Atlanta. Apparentl... Read Article

Ice-T on Police Brutality: ‘I Play a Cop on TV…but I’ll Never Stop Speaking About Injustice’

Ime Ekpo

May 27, 2020

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Through the lens of a musician, Ice-T is infamous for using the sound as a weapon to call on justice. His era-defining 1992 track, "Cop Killer" shook up the concerns for government officials including Presiden... Read Article

Beyoncé Becomes the Second Singer to Reach No.1 in Each of the Past Four Decades

Ime Ekpo

May 27, 2020

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Last month, Beyoncé surprised fans when she jumped on the remix to Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" bouncing more Houston flavor to the track. The song jumped to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart giving Megan... Read Article

YNW Melly Co-Defendant YNW Bortlen Released On Bond and Given House Arrest

Jordan Eversley

May 27, 2020

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YNM Melly friend and co-defendant YNW Bortlen was granted release on bond this week in Broward County, Florida. Bortlen will be allowed to serve house arrest while word on YNW Melly’s release has not been made... Read Article

Michael Jai White Recalls Tupac Shakur Code Switching Around Other Black People

Miss2Bees

May 27, 2020

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Michael Jai White appeared on Vlad TV and talked about the days he used to play other celebrities in pool for money. He recalled the days when he used to play with Tupac Shakur and how the gangsta rap pers... Read Article

Pablo Escobar’s Brother Hits Apple With $2.6B Lawsuit Over Security Threat

Miss2Bees

May 27, 2020

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Pablo Escobar's brother, Roberto, he's seeking a huge payout from Apple after alleging that a security flaw on the iPhone endangered his life. TMZ reports that Escobar filed a $2.6 billion against the tech ... Read Article

Flo Rida Launches Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site in Florida

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2020

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According to a news report from TMZ, Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida has teamed up with his personal doctor to launch mobile testing sites at companies seeking to reopen following the more than a month-long loc... Read Article

2 Chainz’s ATL Restaurant Reportedly Shut Down for Violating Social Distancing Guidelines

Miss2Bees

May 27, 2020

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One of 2 Chainz's Atlanta restaurants was shut down for not abiding by social distancing guidelines, as per TMZ. Following a Memorial Day party, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas was closed down because police... Read Article

Jagged Edge Announces New Album Following Verzuz TV Battle

Mira B

May 27, 2020

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If you were in this week's Verzuz battle between Jagged Edge and 112, then you may have heard by now that the Jagged Edge boyband will be releasing an album in the future. Jagged Edge is an Atlanta based b... Read Article

Billboard Explains Nicki Minaj’s Missing ‘Say So’ Credit

Mira B

May 27, 2020

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Doja Cat has recently been under fire regarding some alleged "racist comments" made in the rapper's past. The rapper's remix to her song "Say So" grabbed the number one spot on Billboard charts featuring Nicki... Read Article

[WATCH] Swizz Beatz And Timbaland: We’ve Turned Down Millions For ‘Verzuz’ Series

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2020

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During the lockdown due to the global pandemic, Verzuz battles have become a virtual, cultural escape for Hip Hop, R&B, and reggae fans around the world. The creators of the platform have now revealed thei... Read Article

Angered Citizens Protest in Minneapolis Streets as the World Watches Another Black Man Die in Police Custody

Jordan Eversley

May 27, 2020

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Tensions were at an alarming rate yesterday as thousands flooded the streets in protest at the intersection of the scene where George Floyd was screamed "I can't breathe" while a knee was on his neck applied b... Read Article

[WATCH] George Floyd Update: Minneapolis Cop Killing Sparks Huge Protest In Minnesota

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2020

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After an apparent police-related killing in Minneapolis, MN that took the life of 46-year-old George Floyd, citizens of The North Star State have taken to the streets to show that they want justice. Even th... Read Article

Doja Cat Debunks All Racial Claims in 30-Minute Instagram Live

Miss2Bees

May 27, 2020

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Doja Cat was the latest person on the chopping block after racist videos of her surfaced online. "I understand my influence and impact and I'm taking this all very seriously," she wrote in an Instagram post ov... Read Article

Amy Cooper Apologizes After Getting Fired, Receiving Backlash for Making False Claim Against Black Man

Miss2Bees

May 27, 2020

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Amy Cooper got what she deserved after making false claims against Christian Cooper. Amy was fired from the investment company, Franklin Templeton, and was dubbed Karen of the week after a viral clip of her... Read Article

Happy 45th Birthday to Andre 3000!

Sha Be Allah

May 27, 2020

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Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip-Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000 turns 45 today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flows, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his movie... Read Article

Universal Music Group Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa

Shawn Grant

May 27, 2020

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Def Jam is continuing its global expansion with the launch of Def Jam Africa. The announcement from Universal Music Group states the new wing fo the iconic label will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion Gets Her First No. 1 Single with ‘Savage (Remix)’

Shawn Grant

May 27, 2020

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Just two weeks removed from hitting number two on the Billboard Hot 100, Megan Thee Stallion has slid into the top spot with her “Savage (Remix).”The Beyoncé-assisted single flew to the top after dropping to t... Read Article

Would You Be Down for a UGK – 8Ball & MJB VERZUZ Battle?

Shawn Grant

May 27, 2020

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A busy weekend in the world of VERZUZ took us to Jamaica for a battle of the dancehall between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer then to Atlanta for a battle of 112 and Jagged Edge. The next edition is shaping up t... Read Article

President Trump Uses T.I.’s ‘Whatever You Like’ to Diss Joe Biden

Shawn Grant

May 27, 2020

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Before his tenure as President, Donald Trump’s name used to float all through Hip-Hop. Now he is using rap music to troll Democratic nominee former Vice President Joe Biden.The campaign diss takes T.I.’s “What... Read Article