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January 16, 2020

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys made a local Washington Heights cheer team, KIPP WHMS Monarchs, dreams come true. The team has been working relentlessly to compete in the UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida, but ... Read Article

Apple Music, NBA, and UnitedMasters Team to Launch ‘Base:Line’ for Independent Artists Globally

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January 16, 2020

Apple Music, the National Basketball Association, and UnitedMasters have announced Base:Line a new independent playlist committed to looking for the best new hip-hop artists across the earth. The new init... Read Article

Mariah Carey, The Isley Bros., Pharrell and The Neptunes Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

January 16, 2020

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The 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame class was historic for a number of reasons for the Hip Hop culture: Missy Elliott was the third rapper, and the first femcee to be apart of the prestigious imprint. The diverse 2020 class has been announced and it include... Read Article

Erick Sermon Says He Turned Down an Opportunity to Produce on Nas’ ‘Illmatic’

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January 16, 2020

In the world of Hip-Hop production, Illmatic is highly acclaimed as the ultimate work to feature big league Hip-Hop producers. Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Large Professor? The gem speaks for itself. Hip-hop ent... Read Article

Oprah Winfrey Explains She Never Married Stedman Graham Because She Didn’t ‘Want the Sacrifices’

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January 16, 2020

Oprah Winfrey has been romantically linked to Steadman Graham throughout her entire career. The couple has been together since 1986 but aren't officially married. Stedman did propose once and the famed tal... Read Article

[WATCH] ‘Charm City Kings’ Trailer Starring Meek Mill

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January 16, 2020

Meek Mill is set to make his feature film debut in the upcoming bike film Charm City Kings this year. The film follows a 14-year old boy played by, Jahi Di’Allo Winston, who is embraced by a dirt biker, played by the Philly rapper. Will Catlett, Teyonah Pa... Read Article

Yung Joc Shares Why He Got His Fiance’s Name Tattooed On the Side of his Genitals

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January 16, 2020

Yung Joc is back in the headlines again! This time for something far more personal than being an uber driver. In an episode of Brunch With Tiffany, Joc sits down and shares with the HBIC that he has his fiance... Read Article

Joe Budden Comes Out of Rap Retirement for 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Joe Budden Defends Kevin Hart Cheating Comments Against ‘The Real’

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January 16, 2020

A lot of conversation has been surrounding Kevin Hart's Netflix documentary, Don't F This Up, since its release on December 26th. The docu-series gives fans a closer look at what happened during the comedian's... Read Article

Missy Elliott Remembers Aaliyah on the Singer’s 41st Birthday

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January 16, 2020

As we approach the 20 year anniversary of the tragic death of the late, Aaliyah Haughton, Missy Elliott took the time to wish the singer a Happy Birthday. "#HappyBDayAaliyah You Are Still Inspiring People! "Your edgyness & smooth dancing SO EFFORTLESS... Read Article

Happy Birthday to Hip-Hop’s Angel Aaliyah (RIP)

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January 16, 2020

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Today (January 16), the late beautiful songstress Aaliyah would have turned 39 years old. Although “Baby Girl’s” untimely death was during the peak of her music and acting career, Ms. Aaliyah Dana Haughton lef... Read Article

Moneybagg Yo Set for ‘Time Served’ Tour

January 16, 2020

Moneybagg Yo is having a great opening to 2020. After the release of his Time Served album, the CMG rapper is getting ready to tour the nation. The Time Served tour is set to kick off on March 13 in Indianapol... Read Article

Drake Provided the Meeting Space for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to Talk About Heading to the Clippers

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January 16, 2020

The talk of the NBA offseason was the power shift to Los Angeles, which included the union of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ESPN, Drake provided the meeting place on two occasions for the future teammates to figure ou... Read Article

Run-DMC and Aerosmith Set to Reunite for 2020 Grammy Performance

January 16, 2020