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Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Nicki Minaj Continues Legal Battle Against Blogger Marley Green

By Courtneyb / May 12, 2024

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it's for her ongoing legal dispute with blogger Marley...

Nicki Minaj Facing Legal Battle Over Unfulfilled China Concert Deal

By Courtneyb / May 11, 2024

Nicki Minaj's legal woes continue as a former concert promoter seeks to collect a million-dollar judgment from the rapper's company,...

Happy 91st Birthday to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan!

By Sha Be Allah / May 11, 2024

One of Black America's last, real, unapologetic voices who survived the COINTELPRO strategies of the 1960s and 1970s to become...

What Happened on Day 15 of Trump Criminal Hush Money Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

Today's developments in Donald Trump's criminal trial shed light on crucial aspects of the case: Cohen's Testimony: Michael Cohen, Trump's...

21 Savage Seemingly Shows Support for Drake at LA Concert

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

In the midst of escalating tensions within the rap world, with Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy vs. many of...

50 Cent Hilariously Narrates The Solange/Jay Z Altercation On His Instagram

Khari

May 12, 2014

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Fif's back at it. In case you haven't heard, 50 Cent is a clown. From his raps, to his Twitter and Instagram, to his interviews, 50 Cent has most certainly become one of the biggest (and best) social hec... Read Article

50 Cent Speaks On The Details Of His Release From Interscope Contract

Khari

May 12, 2014

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All of Dre's friends are catching checks these days. Earlier this year, 50 Cent revealed that he had cut ties with Interscope Records, for reasons related to them "becoming Beats Records", and cut a new ... Read Article

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Instagram Artist, Tisha Cherry, Creates Awesome Rap References Out Of Food

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May 12, 2014

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Though her full time job is being a nurse, you wouldn't guess it by checking out her Instagram account. Tisha Cherry commissioned her own personal project, dubbed #ArtintheEats, in which she creates masterpiece... Read Article

Miami Dolphins Player, Don Jones, Fined And Suspended For Tweeting Negatively About Michael Sam Being Drafted

Khari

May 12, 2014

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Unacceptable. Don Jones, a defensive back for the Miami Dolphins has been fined by the league and suspended by his team for tweeting a one-word, negative comment about the drafting of Michael Sam in this... Read Article

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Artist Uses “Trash” To Craft Unique Houses For The Homeless

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May 12, 2014

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Gregory Kloehn is a gifted artist hailing from Oakland, California with a mission to help end homelessness, one hut at a time. He founded his organization, Homeless Homes Project, after coming to the realizatio... Read Article

Alleged Video Of Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls Released By Boko Haram

Sha Be Allah

May 12, 2014

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The Nigerian based Jihadist group reportedly releases a video of the girls kidnapped from their school in the Chibok province of Nigeria ... Read Article

UPDATE: TMZ Video Captures Solange Attacking Jay Z In Elevator At Met Gala (FULL VIDEO)

Khari

May 12, 2014

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Solange isn't very happy with her brother in law. TMZ has acquired security footage from last week's Met Gala, that shows Solange Knowles ferociously attacking Jay Z in a museum elevator, as Beyonce look... Read Article

Happy International Nurses Day

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May 12, 2014

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Take time to appreciate any nurse. Think about it, they went to medical school and more than likely worked hard to get where they are today. Besides; its international nurses day! It all started in the year of ... Read Article

Raekwon And RZA Have Made Up, The Chef Is Headed To The Studio

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May 12, 2014

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Since last year, fans of the Wu-Tang Clan have been held in a limbo of sorts. 2013 marked the twentieth anniversary of their debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, which was originally going to be celebra... Read Article

Watch Kanye West’s Emotional Performance Of “Hey Mam” At The 2008 Grammy Awards

Khari

May 11, 2014

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Never forget. It was a rough time for Kanye West. His mother, Donda West--whom his beloved visual art and production company, DONDA, is appropriately named after--had just recently passed away from cardi... Read Article

According To Forbes, Dr. Dre Really Won’t Be The First Billionaire In Hip-Hop

Khari

May 10, 2014

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It was fun to think about. Dr. Dre flipped the hip-hop and business worlds on their heads this week, as he announced Apple was buying Beats Audio for 3.2 billion dollars. Although his stake in the compan... Read Article

Big Boi Announces New Record Deal, Promises New Singles This Year

Khari

May 10, 2014

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'Kast back?! Almost. Big Boi performed at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic at the New York Public Library in Bryant Park last night, and after performing an entertaining 45-minute set, the ATLien spoke to ... Read Article

Rapper Christ Bearer Claims To Have Had His Penis Reattached

Khari

May 10, 2014

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Bizarre and bizarre-er. Remember the Christ Bearer story? The troubled former Wu-Tang affiliate cut off his own penis and jumped off a building in a failed suicide attempt. Bearer, has been heavily as... Read Article

Sony Reveals Information on the Dualshock 4 Controller’s ‘Lightbar’ and Upcoming Virtual Reality Headset

Khari Clarke

May 10, 2014

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Welcome to the future of gaming. ... Read Article

Disney Characters Meet Real World Issues In New Art Series

Khari Clarke

May 10, 2014

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"And they lived happily ever.. nevermind."... Read Article

Chris Brown Admits To Violating Probation, Ordered To Serve A Year In Jail

Khari

May 9, 2014

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Chris Brown could be in some hot water, but he may not be. Chris Brown's experience with the legal system over the past few months hasn't been favorable, but he may...may..have just caught a much needed ... Read Article

Renowned Author Calls Beyonce A “Terrorist” At New School Speaking Engagement

Khari

May 9, 2014

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This is a little much, no? Beyonce's latest album, her self-titled effort Beyonce, has sparked several conversations and controversies, mainly centered around feminism and whether or not its a good idea ... Read Article