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Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Sons Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

L. Londell McMillan, Donnie Simpson & More to Be Honored at Living Legends Foundation Awards Dinner and Gala

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

The Living Legends Foundation has announced the date for its highly anticipated 2024 awards dinner and gala, set to take...

Exclusive: Ryan Trey Reflects on New Deluxe Album Release and Creative Journey

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

Emerging R&B artist Ryan Trey doubled down in March with the release of the deluxe version of his stellar November...

Davido Enters Partnership with UnitedMasters for Nine+ Records

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has made another major power move by partnering with UnitedMasters for his newly...

Lil Wayne, ScHoolboy Q, Chance the Rapper and more Join Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

Deniqua

August 4, 2016

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Tyler, The Creator enlists a star studded roster for this year's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival This year marks Tyler, The Creator's 5th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival . The musical festival will take place in Los... Read Article

Diana Gordon Reveals “Becky With The Good Hair”

Tanaja Hill

August 4, 2016

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Ever since Beyoncé released her Lemonade album, there has been major speculation of the identity of "Becky with the Good Hair". Social media jumped to conclusions and accused many celebrities of holding the tit... Read Article

Sasha Obama Lands Summer Job at Martha’s Vineyard Seafood Joint

Khari

August 4, 2016

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President Barack Obama and his wife, FLOTUS Michelle Obama, don't intend to spoon-feed their teenage daughters as they grow into adults. They've made that quite clear in the past, as both Sasha and Malia have b... Read Article

Here’s the Tracklist to French Montana’s Sophomore Album, ‘MC4’

Khari

August 4, 2016

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French Montana has, despite the 3-year layoff between albums, remained startlingly relevant. Where most rappers would cower in the shadow of their meager first-week debut album numbers, French has brushed them ... Read Article

Is A Game and 50 Cent Collab On The Horizon?

Sean Chandler

August 4, 2016

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Just when everybody thought there was no hope of a reconciliation in sight, earlier this week it finally happened. Ace Of Diamonds strip club in LA was packed and two of the people in attendance were no strange... Read Article

New Music: Fat Joe, Remy Ma, French Montana & Ry So Valid Are “Cookin”

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August 4, 2016

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New York has had a great year in music so far. Fat Joe and Remy Ma have made their way back onto the international airwaves and aren't slowing down with "All The Way Up." Joined by French Montana, the trio h... Read Article

Watch the Trailer for Nicki Minaj’s new Mobile Game “The Empire”

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August 3, 2016

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Nicki Minaj is joining the list of celebs who have also indulged in the gaming world. Partnering with Glu Mobile Inc., Minaj has created her own mobile app called "Nicki Minaj: The Empire." Minaj joins the mobi... Read Article

“Training Days” Graffiti Show Sponsored By Bowery Boogie Uncapped (RECAP)

Sha Be Allah

August 3, 2016

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Hosted by Bowery Boogie Uncapped and curated by Rebel Knowledge, the "Training Days" graff show, which was held in LES NYC, attracted a large spectrum of art fans from across the city; some who could appreciate... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Poor Righteous Teachers’ ‘Pure Poverty’ LP Turns 25

Sha Be Allah

August 3, 2016

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On this date in 1991, Trentonians Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom and DJ Father Shaheed followed up their debut album Holy Intellect with their sophomore smash Pure Poverty, which was released under Profile R... Read Article

Will Smith Talks Racism, Playing Obama, & Performs “Summertime” On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

Nadirah Simmons

August 3, 2016

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Will Smith took it back on last night's episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert while promoting Suicide Squad. During a commercial break, Jon Baptiste and Stay Human played a rendition of “Summertime.” Sm... Read Article

Lil Wayne’s Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group On Hold Until He Resolves Birdman Beef

Nadirah Simmons

August 3, 2016

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Lil Wayne’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and SoundExchange is being put on hold. A Federal Court judge has decided Weezy's lawsuits against Birdman and Universal are too similar, ruling the Ca... Read Article

Young Thug's Mixtape 'Jefferey' is on The Way

Young Thug Sets Release Date (His Birthday) For ‘Jeffery’

Kerria B. Henderson

August 3, 2016

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Young Thug officially announced the release date for his next project Jeffery yesterday via Instagram. According to the post, the mixtape will double as a self given present as the date is set for August 16, T... Read Article

A$AP Yams’ Book of Gems Gets A Release Date

Kerria B. Henderson

August 3, 2016

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A$AP Yams was a treasure to know and anyone who met the late A$AP Mob co-founder would tell you as much. Unfortunately, most of us didn’t get to have that honor before Yams passed away in January 2015 so we wil... Read Article

Terrence Howard Is Being Sued By Former Management For $250,000

Tanaja Hill

August 3, 2016

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Empire's Terrence Howard is being sued by his former management firm for $250,000. Howard is being sued by Authentic Talent and Literary Management for a "breach of contract." According to E! News, ATLM file... Read Article

2 Chainz Formally Announces New Mixtape, ‘Daniel Son; Necklace Don,’ Unveils Artwork

Khari

August 3, 2016

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A couple days ago, a pretty hilarious text message exchange popped up on 2 Chainz's Instagram. The exchange was with Drake, who was inquiring when an apparent new collab between the two rappers was set to drop.... Read Article

Jaden Smith Sarah Snyder cozy up at Suicide Squad premiere

Young Love: Jaden Smith & Girlfriend Sarah Snyder Battle Cheating Rumors

Milan Cassell

August 3, 2016

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Jaden Smith and girlfriend Sarah Snyder carry the term "unbothered" quite well, as the couple was seen showing major PDA at the Suicide Squad premiere on Monday night in New York City amidst news of Snyder chea... Read Article

‘Major Key’ is on Pace to be DJ Khaled’s First Career #1 Album

Khari

August 3, 2016

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For most of his career, DJ Khaled has provided Hip Hop with some of its biggest anthems and moments, which is why he gets to drop album after album stacked with marquee guest-features and producers. However, in... Read Article

Young Thug Announces Release Date For Self-Titled Mixtape, ‘Jeffrey’

Khari

August 3, 2016

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""8-16"" A photo posted by ""JEFFERY"" (@thuggerthugger1) on Aug 2, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT Young Thug's project roll-outs have been anything but. Generally, the unpredictable Atlanta rapper teases some ... Read Article

Actor Jason Mitchell Accused Of Hotel Assault

Milan Cassell

August 3, 2016

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Jason Mitchell, 29, who starred as Eazy-E in Straight Outta Compton is under investigation for supposedly attacking a woman in a Boston hotel. The actor allegedly had an unpleasant interaction with an 18-yea... Read Article

Plot Twist: Michael Jordan Says He Would Prefer Blake Griffin To Play Lead In Space Jam Reboot

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August 3, 2016

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Michael Jordan has been opening up more than ever recently. The basketball star turned franchise owner recently opened up about his feelings on police brutality, shocking just about everyone earlier this month.... Read Article