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Ice Cube Doesn’t Want To Be Called A GOAT!

By Shirley Ju / October 3, 2023

Ice Cube is undoubtedly one of the pioneers of West Coast Hip-Hop, having proven his talents in the rap game...

Sexyy Red Embraces Spooky Season with Spider-Woman Costume

By Shawn Grant / October 3, 2023

It's spooky season and Sexyy Red already has her Halloween costume picked out. Introducing: Sexyy Spider-Woman. View this post on...

Megan Thee Stallion Says She ‘Ugly’ Cried in Celebration of Performing with Beyoncé

By Shawn Grant / October 3, 2023

Megan Thee Stallion wants y'all to know she will forever talk about her moment with Beyoncé. “What’s up y’all? It’s...

Ms. Lauryn Hill Add New Dates To The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour

By Sha Be Allah / October 3, 2023

Coming off a triumphant Global Citizen Festival headline set where the 5x Grammy winner surprised fans by bringing out Fugees...

Happy 52nd Birthday To The Roots’ Frontman Black Thought!

By Sha Be Allah / October 3, 2023

Born on this date in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, Black Thought, the lead emcee of the...

‘The Black Chris Hansen’ Boopac Shakur Fatally Shot While Confronting Pedophiles

By Courtneyb / October 3, 2023

A Michigan hero was shot and killed when he posed as an underage girl to confront alleged child predators. Robert Lee,...

Suge Knight Says He Won’t Take the Stand Against Keffe D in Connection to Tupac’s Murder

By Shawn Grant / October 3, 2023

Suge Knight says he will not take the stand against Duane "Keffe D" Davis after the latter was arrested and...

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

Sha Be Allah

September 28, 2023

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Blastmaster KRS 1 dropped his first solo album 30 years ago today. Sometimes the best way to do things is to do it yourself. This is the realization that KRS, the general of the Boogie Down Productions crew... Read Article

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

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Adam 22 claims that he was hanging with a female friend who happened to have a picture of Drake's package. Did he look at it? Of course he did. Then he hopped on No Jumper to detail the moment. "Somehow this j... Read Article

Usher Receives Massive Streaming Jump Following Super Bowl Announcement

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Usher is getting ready to close an epic 2023 and get ready for a more grand 2024. With plans for the Super Bowl underway, Usher's catalog is receiving a big boost. According to Billboard, Usher's music is r... Read Article

Behind the Beats with Rello Ranzano: Crafting Hits Without a Written Word

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Rello Ranzano is a master who approaches music differently in a world full of singer-songwriters who carefully pen their thoughts, pour their emotions onto paper, and carefully craft verses. What matters ... Read Article

Ice Cube Replies to Fans and Faizon Love Over 'Friday' Pay

Ice Cube Announces New Album ‘Man Down’

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Ice Cube is ready to drop a new album. In a conversation with Chuck D on his RAPstation show, Cube revealed the next album will be titled Man Down. “I’m working on an album that hopefully I can finish in ne... Read Article

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

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Did you know that Flavor Flav was related to members of the Wu-Tang Clan? Speaking with HipHopDX, Flav revealed he had three blood relatives. “In the Wu-Tang Clan, I have three blood family members that a l... Read Article

Bill Cosby Facing New Lawsuit for Alleged 1972 Sexual Assault

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Bill Cosby is facing another sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit is from Donna Motsinger, who states Cosby drugged her in 1972. Motsinger was a waitress and met Cosby at a restaurant, eventually accepting a... Read Article

Yo Gotti Announces New CMG Project ‘Gangsta Art 2’

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Yo Gotti and his CMG team are ready to deliver another set of bangers. Hitting Instagram, Gotti announced Gangsta Art 2. This is the second collaboration project from the full label. On Instagram, Gotti rev... Read Article

Issa Rae’s “Rap Sh!t” Season 2 Soundtrack Announced for Nov. 3 Release, First Single “No Panties” by Sexyy Red Now Avialable

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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The highly anticipated soundtrack for Season 2 of Rap Sh!t has been officially announced by Raedio. This soundtrack, set to release on Nov. 3, will precede the premiere of Season 2, created by Issa Rae, schedu... Read Article

Too Short Denies Being a Trump Supporter

EMPIRE Announces Hip-Hop 50 Concert in San Francisco Hosted by Too $hort

Shawn Grant

September 28, 2023

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Independent record label EMPIRE is set to commemorate 50 years of hip hop with a special concert in San Francisco on Oct. 15, 2023. EMPIRE, which was founded in the city, will host an event that celebrates eve... Read Article

Big Kidd & MC Speech Prepare To Drop Their Debut Album

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2023

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It has been rumoured that Australia’s own Big Kidd and Australia’s new up and comer MC Speech have been getting prepared to release their debut album in late 2023 to 2024.After releasing their popular anthem “... Read Article

Meet Drizzy Tae: The 16-Year-Old Rapper Who’s Secretly Taking Over The Industry

Shirley Ju

September 27, 2023

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Drizzy Tae is only 16 years old and already living out his dreams on the daily. Nicknaming himself “The Young GOAT,” This rising star hails from a small town in Arkansas called Camden, with a population of app... Read Article

Happy 41st Birthday To “Hot Boy” Number One Lil Wayne!

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2023

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Today, we celebrate the 41st birthday of Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., also known as Lil Wayne. The premiere CMB artist has broken barriers as a rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and father. ... Read Article

[WATCH] Wayne Brady Explains Why He Identifies As Pansexual

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September 27, 2023

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Last month, actor Wayne Brady revealed he was pansexual, meaning that he is attracted to persons regardless of their sex or gender. Brady shared, "In doing my research, both with myself and just with the world... Read Article

Charlamagne Tha God Says He and Drake Planned Their Online Rift

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2023

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Charlamagne Tha God says we all fell for a trick that he and Drake conjure up every time The Boy is getting ready to release music. After being blasted by Drake on Instagram, Charlamagne states it was all a pl... Read Article

Drake Becomes First Rapper to Earn $5 Million in a Single Arena Concert

WATCH: Drake Salutes Takeoff During Atlanta Tour Stop

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2023

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Drake is continuing his run of IAAB tour shows in Atlanta. During his most recent show, Drake saluted the late Takeoff. "The first time I came to Atlanta, was I hopped on the remix to the song called 'Versa... Read Article

Usher Reportedly Planning Global Tour Following Super Bowl Performance

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2023

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With a Super Bowl performance on the way and an album loaded, Usher's 2024 is about to get crazy. The next announcement is reportedly a world tour. According to Billboard, Usher is scheming on a global tour... Read Article

Actor Nashawn Breedlove, Known for ‘8 Mile,’ Passes Away at Age 46

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2023

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Nashawn Breedlove who acted as Lotto in 8 Mile has died at age 46. TMZ reports Breedlove died in his sleep at his New Jersey home. There is no cause of death reported. Breedlove was also known by the rap na... Read Article

Layzie Bone Asks For Privacy During Krayzie Bone’s ‘Unexpected Hospitalization’

Sha Be Allah

September 27, 2023

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Following the shocking news of the dire health status of BTNH's Krayzie Bone, Bone Thugs N Harmony co-member Layzie Bone took to Instagram to request privacy for Krayzie's immediate and extended family during ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: PMD Dropped His Debut Solo LP ‘Shadē Business’ 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 27, 2023

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On this date in 1994, Parrish "PMD" Smith of the legendary Long Island rap duo EPMD released his first solo album after his split from Erick Sermon entitled Shadē Business under the RCA Records umbrella. Th... Read Article