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Today In Hip Hop History: Method Man and Redman Released Their Joint Debut LP ‘Blackout!’ 24 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Method Man and Redman Released Their Joint Debut LP ‘Blackout!’ 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 28, 2023

On this date in 1999, Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man and Def Quad standout Redman collaborated on their first full-length...

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Today In Hip Hop History: KRS-One’s ‘Return Of The Boom Bap’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

Today In Hip Hop History: KRS-One’s ‘Return Of The Boom Bap’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / September 28, 2023

Blastmaster KRS 1 dropped his first solo album 30 years ago today. Sometimes the best way to do things is...

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Adam22 Claims He Saw a Picture of Drake’s Package: ‘Man’s Got a Missile on Him’

Adam22 Claims He Saw a Picture of Drake’s Package: ‘Man’s Got a Missile on Him’

By Shawn Grant / September 28, 2023

Adam 22 claims that he was hanging with a female friend who happened to have a picture of Drake's package....

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Usher Receives Massive Streaming Jump Following Super Bowl Announcement

Usher Receives Massive Streaming Jump Following Super Bowl Announcement

By Shawn Grant / September 28, 2023

Usher is getting ready to close an epic 2023 and get ready for a more grand 2024. With plans for...

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Ice Cube Announces New Album ‘Man Down’

Ice Cube Announces New Album ‘Man Down’

By Shawn Grant / September 28, 2023

Ice Cube is ready to drop a new album. In a conversation with Chuck D on his RAPstation show, Cube...

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Flavor Flav Says He is Related to Members of Wu-Tang Clan

Flavor Flav Says He is Related to Members of Wu-Tang Clan

By Shawn Grant / September 28, 2023

Did you know that Flavor Flav was related to members of the Wu-Tang Clan? Speaking with HipHopDX, Flav revealed he...

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Bill Cosby Facing New Lawsuit for Alleged 1972 Sexual Assault

Bill Cosby Facing New Lawsuit for Alleged 1972 Sexual Assault

By Shawn Grant / September 28, 2023

Bill Cosby is facing another sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit is from Donna Motsinger, who states Cosby drugged her in...

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Mac Miller – Jerryâs Record Store

January 10, 2012

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Mac Miller drops a new cut for your listening pleasure titled "Jerry's Record Store." You know what they say don't forget where you came from, so while Mac sits upon the top of the world this ones for his home ... Read Article

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Big K.R.I.T. Announces Release Date For ‘4 Eva N A Day’ Mixtape

January 10, 2012

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Big K.R.I.T. announced his first single "I Got This" will be dropping February 1st. While that's something to look forward to K.R.I.T. will deliver his 4 Eva N A Day mixtape 19 days later. The project is... Read Article

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Video: NIKE – #KobeSystem Featuring Kanye West, Aziz Ansari, Jerry Rice & More

January 10, 2012

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While many of us wake up everyday struggling to get through the work day, Nike would like to remind us of the #KobeSystem. Check out this commercial for Nike's latest push with Kobe Bryant featuri... Read Article

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Amber Rose Ft. Wiz Khalifa – FAME

January 10, 2012

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Amber Rose grants Perez her musical debut "FAME" with her boo Wiz Khalifa. I'll let you guys share your opinions of the song but for now hit play and let the love birds sing. - Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) ... Read Article

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Scolla ft. YP – ‘Can’t Go Back’

January 10, 2012

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Young Scolla delivers a new joint in accordance with his scheduled web series. The Detroit emcee cooks up a new record with up-and-coming Chicago emcee YP, titled "Can't Go Back" for week 1 of #ScollasWebTour. ... Read Article

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Inside Jordan: Coaches vs. Cancer

January 10, 2012

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With all the negative news over the Jordan Brand crazy releases recently, one thing is for sure they're up for the fight against Breast Cancer. Later his month you'll witness players on North Carolina... Read Article

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PETA Issues Letter to Dr. Dre Over Fox-Fur Headphones

January 10, 2012

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Everybody and the guy next to them on a NYC subway line is rocking Dr. Dre's Beats By Dre headphones these days. After a recent collaboration with designer Oscar de la Renta for their fox-fur headphones, P... Read Article

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Birdman Speaks On Drake Vs Common Beef

January 10, 2012

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Big Boy recently had Birdman stop by LA’s Power 106 and during his visit he spoke on the Common vs. Drake beef that is currently unfolding. Birdman goes on to say that he is completely behind Drak... Read Article

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Kirko Bangz ft. Paul Wall – ‘Knowmtalmbout’

January 10, 2012

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Kirko Bangz recruits fellow Texan Paul Wall for the latest leak off his upcoming The Progression 2: A Young Texas Playa, dropping January 19th. This that laid back Southern drawl music. Drive slow homie. ... Read Article

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Birdman Speaks On Drake & Common Beef

January 10, 2012

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&lt;/iframe Big Boy recently had Birdman stop by LA’s Power 106 and during his visit he spoke on the Common vs. Drake beef that is currently unfolding. Birdman goes on to say that he is com... Read Article

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TUGE – ‘Safe Flight’ (Prod. by J. Cardim)

January 10, 2012

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TUGE is back with another Tuesday loosie to add to the growing catalog of quality bars and bounce-heavy beats. The NY spitta links up with frequent collaborator J. Cardim for his latest joint, boasting about hi... Read Article

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New Skateboard Deck Sculptures by Haroshi

January 9, 2012

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New work from Japanese skateboard sculptor Haroshi. According to his site, "Haroshi makes his art pieces recycling old used skateboards. His creations are born through styles such as wooden mosaic, dots,... Read Article

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Exhibit: Hanksy at Krause Gallery in NYC

January 9, 2012

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Hanksy will be showing at Krause Gallery in NYC. The show opens Friday, January 13th.... Read Article

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Exhibit: Louie Cordero @ Blanc Gallery 18

January 9, 2012

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Surreal sculpturist and illustrator Lousie Cordero from the Philippines has a new show META at Blanc Gallery.... Read Article

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The Source Presents: An Advanced Screening Of Mark Wahlberg’s “Contraband” In Chicago, Atlanta, Phil

January 9, 2012

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Here's your chance to attend an advanced screening of the new Mark Wahlberg thriller Contraband. All you have to do is "Like" The Source and Contraband pages on FaceBook, then RS... Read Article

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L. Londell McMillan, Owner Of The Source And Jones Magazines, To Hold Press Conference w/ Kim Osorio

January 9, 2012

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WHO: The Source Magazine, the most important and influential media company in Hip-Hop history. WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: Tuesday, January 10, 2012. ... Read Article

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Video: Cekis Time-Lapse in West Hampton

January 9, 2012

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Time-lasped video of Chilen Brooklyn based artist Cekis painting mural "Rosario" in West Hampton on a fence. Untitled from cekis on Vimeo.... Read Article

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Lupe Fiasco Says ‘Food And Liquor 2’ & Joint Album With Pharrell On The Way

January 9, 2012

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Lupe Fiasco gave his fans a whole lot to look forward to today. Hitting his website with a simple message today, "FOOD AND LIQUOR 2 COMING SOON....LUPE AND PHARRELL ALBUM COMING SOON..." While most are happy ab... Read Article

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2012 Coachella 2-Weekend Lineup Announced

January 9, 2012

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The lineup for the 2012 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival was announced and is surely impressive. Notable acts to look out for Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg headlining with other acts including Kendrick Lamar, ... Read Article

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Tyga Arrested Following Traffic Stop

January 9, 2012

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This past weekend Young Money's Tyga found himself in locked-up city. According to TMZ the rapper was stopped "on a routine traffic violation ... but during the stop, cops discovered the warrant stemming from 4... Read Article