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Jill Scott Praises Chris Brown’s Talent Amid Controversy

By Courtneyb / April 23, 2024

In a recent social media post, Jill Scott sparked a debate by praising Chris Brown's talents while responding to criticisms...

Ye Jokes About Choosing Michelle Obama for a Threesome with His Wife

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

Aye man, what's up with Ye? In the same interview with Justin LaBoy, where he premiered his "Like That" remix,...

Future Joins Jay-Z, Eminem, and More with Billboard No. 1 Albums Achievement

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

With We Still Don't Trust You taking the top spot on Billboard 200, Future has joined JAY-Z, Eminem, Kanye West,...

Ye Says There Was ‘Energized’ Conversations About the ‘Elimination of Drake’

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

If you couldn't tell, there is an organized coalitions to get Drake out of here. Drake is currently embroiled in...

Rihanna’s “Diamonds” Becomes Her Third Certified Diamond Single

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

Rihanna has entered the Diamond Record Club for the third time. Rihanna's 2012 classic "Diamonds" has received official diamond certification...

Quavo Responds to Chris Brown with New Song “Over Ho*s & B**ches”

By Shawn Grant / April 22, 2024

Quavo is firing back at Chris Brown following the release of his diss track, dropping one of his own "Over...

50 Cent Urges Quavo To Fire Back After Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” Diss

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

In an unexpected fashion that seemed harder than most rappers' recent diss tracks, Chris Brown dropped a scathing diss track...

Chance The Rapper Tweets His Favorite Songs From ‘Watch The Throne’

Jiggy Jones

August 8, 2018

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What began as a five-song EP, turned into a collaborative masterpiece. On August 8, 2011, rap legends, Jay-Z and his protege, Kanye West, released Watch the Throne. The album would add four Grammy Awards to the... Read Article

Cardi B Accomplished Something Drake & Nicki Minaj Haven’t Done in 2018

Corey Copeland

August 8, 2018

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Cardi B has proven her haters wrong thus far. Invasion of Privacy marks her first platinum plaque, She has also left her mark on the Billboard charts. Now she can celebrate her latest lone accomplishment. As... Read Article

Nicki Minaj Says 'Queen' Will be 'Album of the Year'

Nicki Minaj is Teaming Up With Apple Music for ‘Queen’ Radio

Tiffany Hamilton

August 8, 2018

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Nicki Minaj is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated album Queen and it looks like taking over Apple Music is part of the plan for domination as well. On Wednesday (Aug 8), Minaj took to her I... Read Article

Eazy-E’s Widow Tomica Wright And Son Settle Their Lawsuit Over N.W.A. Name

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2018

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Eazy-E’s wife and his son have finally settled their legal battle over the use of the N.W.A. name. According to reports, court documents show that Tomica Wright and Eric Wright have finally reached a settlem... Read Article

Pharrell Williams to Host Yellow Ball Charity, Performance by Missy Elliott

Miss2Bees

August 8, 2018

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Pharrell has progressively stepped up his philanthropic efforts as his celebrity looms larger and larger. His most recent project is the Yellow Ball, a function going down on September 10 at the Brooklyn Museum... Read Article

Kanye West Canceled Multiple ‘Carpool Karaoke’ Tapings, Costing ‘The Late Late Show’ $45,000

Miss2Bees

August 8, 2018

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Considering that Kanye West was booked for James Corden's Carpool Karaoke twice, it's safe to assume that he's vaguely interested in participating in the sing-along series. However, their schedules keep clashin... Read Article

BuzzFeed to Produce Documentary About R. Kelly's Alleged Sex Cult

R. Kelly’s Brother Blasts Singer in New ‘I Confess’ Single

Shawn Grant

August 8, 2018

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R. Kelly offered his confession to everything that has plagued his career as of late in a new song "I Admit," which received a remix from his wife, but now gets another one from his own brother. Kells brothe... Read Article

T.I. Sued for Fraud by Former Employees of Failed Restaurant

Miss2Bees

August 8, 2018

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T.I. is in legal trouble once again. Subsequent to reaching a $78,000 settlement in February with a group of workers from his closed down restaurant, Scales 925 in Atlanta, the rapper is being sued for fraud by... Read Article

Living While Black: Safeway Calls Police on Woman Helping a Homeless Man

Ime Ekpo

August 8, 2018

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Apparently, this is one of many cases of living while being black in America. Erika Martin was doing a duty on behalf of her church with her sisters and ended up dealing with the police in the process. Accordin... Read Article

YG's 'Stay Dangerous' Features A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla Sign, Quavo & More

YG, Mac Miller New Albums Will Debut in Top 5

Shawn Grant

August 8, 2018

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News broke earlier that Travis Scott's standout ASTROWORLD is going to get Drake out of the top spot on the charts with a strong debut week of over 450,000 units, but the latest from the Houston rapper was join... Read Article

Ray J Gives Insight to Why His Hat Kept Moving on ‘Love and Hip-Hop’

Shawn Grant

August 8, 2018

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If you have been on Twitter or Instagram at any point this week you have seen the mysterious case of Ray J's hat. In the latest episode of Love and Hip-Hop: Hollywood, Ray J is seen talking to Safaree about pot... Read Article

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Female Rapper Inspired to Replicate 6ix9ine’s Forehead Tattoo

Shawn Grant

August 8, 2018

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There aren't many names in Hip-Hop hotter than 6ix9ine. With his new release "Fefe" heading to the top of the charts, you can tell he has a stronghold on the conversation. His influence as a rapper has inspired... Read Article

True Love and Hip-Hop: Jean Grae Gets Married to Longtime Boyfriend Quelle Chris

Ime Ekpo

August 8, 2018

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Now, this is true love and Hip-Hop. Jean Grae is officially off the market. This past weekend, the autocratically inclined lyricist got married to her longtime boyfriend rapper/producer Quelle Chris. Accordi... Read Article

Donald Trump’s Star Voted to be Removed From Hollywood Walk of Fame

Miss2Bees

August 8, 2018

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After being pummeled by a pickax and a heavy hammer, on two separate occasions, the West Hollywood City Council has voted to remove President Donald Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The vote to ... Read Article

Fourth Suspect Arrested in XXXTentacion's Murder

Final Suspect Arrested in XXXTentacion’s Murder

Miss2Bees

August 8, 2018

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The fourth and last suspect surrendered himself over to police on Tuesday for his inclusion in the killing of XXXTentacion at a Florida motorcycle shop. Trayvon Newsome, 20, was arrested after turning himsel... Read Article

Walmart Employee Gives Disabled Woman a Manicure After Nail Salon Discriminated Against her

Miss2Bees

August 8, 2018

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A sweet moment between a Walmart worker and a disabled client is becoming a viral sensation. Angela Peters, who has cerebral paralysis, an innate issue that can cause automatic developments or tremors of arm... Read Article

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Lady Gaga to Launch Residency at MGM Las Vegas This Year

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2018

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Get ready to go Gaga! Lady Gaga has just announced a two-year residency in Las Vegas, which will begin in December 2018. https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/943223562285936640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Boot Camp Clik’s Sean Price Passed Away Three Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2018

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The Hip Hop community will never forget the feeling that permeated the atmosphere the morning that everyone woke up to find out that Sean Price aka Hussain Sayyid aka Ruck of the famed Boot Camp Clik duo Heltah... Read Article

REVIEW: Canada’s Shifty Eyes ‘Beast’ EP

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2018

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From Bad Boy's Belly to crossover sensation Drake, America's north border has been producing some musically forward artist in the 21st century. Alberta, Canadian Shifty Eyes can fit in that conversation since t... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: N.W.A.’s Debut LP ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2018

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On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin' Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heel... Read Article