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2016 Hotel Security Footage Shows Diddy Beating and Dragging Cassie

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

2016 footage from the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles shows Diddy baeting Cassie in the hotel's hallway. In the video...

Lupe Fiasco Announces New Album ‘Samurai’, Drops Title Track With Visuals

By Sha Be Allah / May 17, 2024

A master of his craft, Lupe Fiasco wields his pen with the discipline of a swordsman, striking with deliberate strokes meant to...

SOURCE SPORTS: Minnesota Twins’ Relief Pitcher Jay Jackson Shares His Personal Playlist Courtesy Of Black Baseball Mixtape

By Sha Be Allah / May 17, 2024

After making his way around the major leagues, the Minnesota Twins' pitcher Jay Jackson is the epitome of a baseball...

Chaos Erupts at House Oversight Committee Hearing as Reps. Greene and Ocasio-Cortez Clash

By Courtneyb / May 17, 2024

In an unusual turn of events, a House Oversight Committee hearing descended into chaos as Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and...

BIG30 Drops Highly-Anticipated Album ‘Still King’

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

Memphis hip-hop artist BIG30 has officially released his long-awaited album, Still King, today via N Less Entertainment/Connect Music. The 17-track...

Associate of Sean “Diddy” Combs Accepts Plea Deal in Drug Possession Case

By Courtneyb / May 17, 2024

Brenden Paul, an associate of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has made headlines after accepting a plea deal in a drug possession...

Lenny S. Celebrates 50th Birthday with JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Kevin Hart, and More at SoHo House Malibu

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

Roc Nation Senior Vice President Lenny “Lenny S.” Santiago celebrated his milestone 50th birthday with an extravagant celebration at the...

21 Savage Unveils Exclusive 'american dream' Merch Collection

[WATCH] 21 Savage Explains Brutal Facial Scar He Received In Fight When He Was A Teenager

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Millennial rap star 21 Savage took to social media to explain to his followers exactly what caused that scar on the left side of his face near his lip. https://twitter.com/HipHopDX/status/1790816778689593...

Paisley Park and Prince Estate Welcome Visitors To Prince’s Legendary “Purple Rain” House

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Prince's groundbreaking Purple Rain, Paisley Park and the Prince Estate have unveiled a once in a lifetime chance for fans to immerse thems...

Lil Baby Drops “Go Hard” Visual Feat. Jayda Cheaves

Three People Shot At Lil Baby Video Shoot In Atlanta

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Several reports have confirmed that three men were shot at a filming of a Lil Baby music video yesterday (May 14), and fortunately, the "Drip Too Hard" rapper is confirmed to have not been one of the parties i...

Cardi B Delivers New Video for "Enough (Miami)"

Cardi B Says She Will Enjoy Her Summer: ‘NO Album This Year’

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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If you were looking for Cardi B's album this summer, stop looking. Cardi announced her 2024 plans and new music is not part of them. Interacting with fans online, Cardi revealed she agreed with a fan who st...

[WATCH] Ms. Lauryn Hill And Son YG Marley Perform On ‘The Tonight Show’ Starring Jimmy Fallon

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Ms. Lauryn Hill and YG Marley were last night’s musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It was the show’s 10th Anniversary Special and YG Marley’s late-night TV debut. On the show, the two pe...

Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Drops High Profile Music Exec Names From Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, the producer who named several people and companies in his initial sexual assault lawsuit against music mogul Sean "DIddy" Combs a few months ago, has reportedly removed several high-pr...

French Montana Drops Highly Anticipated Final Chapter of 'Mac & Cheese' Mixtape Series

French Montana Announces ‘Gotta See It To Believe It’ Tour with Fabolous and Fivio Foreign

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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French Montana is set to embark on his Gotta See It To Believe It Tour in 2024, presented by Live Nation. The highly anticipated tour will feature exclusive performances across seven cities in North America, s...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Rebrands Combs Enterprises to Combs Global as Business Portfolio Expands

Diddy Shares Message on Instagram: ‘Time Tells Truth’

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Diddy posted a new message on Instagram. In the post, titled "LOVE," Diddy shared an image that says, "Time tells truth." View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOVE (@diddy) In...

WATCH: EarthGang, Cozz, and Lute Unite for Dreamville Freestyle

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Dreamville's EarthGang, Cozz, and Lute teamed up for an electrifying freestyle session courtesy of Red Bull Spiral. The four-minute-long performance showcases seamless exchanges as they effortlessly pass the m...

NAV Confirms New Album ‘On My Way 2 Rexdale’

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Chart-topping rapper, producer, and XO artist NAV has confirmed the speculation surrounding his upcoming album. In a recently released trailer packed with teasers of featured artists, NAV unveiled the album's ...

Tee Grizzley Makes Surprise Donation to Detroit’s Coalition of Temporary Shelter for Mother’s Day

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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In a heartwarming gesture ahead of Mother's Day, Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley visited COTS' Peggy's Place yesterday, generously covering the security deposits for three families moving out of the emergency shel...

Jewell Loyd Partners with Foot Locker and Nike for Inspiring ‘Dropping Gems’ Ad

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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With the start of the 2024 WNBA season approaching, Foot Locker has teamed up with Nike to debut an inspiring new ad featuring Seattle Storm superstar Jewell Loyd. The ad, titled ‘Dropping Gems,’ showcases Jew...

BLK Dating App Launches Summer “MBA” Program For Recent HBCU Graduates

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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BLK, the number one dating and lifestyle app for the Black community, proudly unveils their new endeavor: The BLK MBA (Master of Black Affection) Program. Created to empower and support recent graduates from H...

Megan Thee Stallion Kicks Off Hot Girl Summer Tour with Electrifying Show in Minneapolis

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Last night, three-time Grammy award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion ignited the stage at the opening night of her Hot Girl Summer Tour in Minneapolis, MN. The show set an energetic tone for her first-eve...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Killer Mike Dropped His Fifth LP ‘R.A.P. Music’ 12 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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On this date in 2012, Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Mike dropped his fifth full-length studio album titled R.A.P. Music, which stands for "Rebellious African People’s Music" on the Williams Street Records im...

SOURCE SPORTS: Aces Raise Banner, Begin 3-Peat Quest with Victory over Mercury

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second championship banner and debuted their latest championship rings before kicking off the 2024 season with a win. Led by two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, the Aces defeated the ...

SOURCE SPORTS: Caitlin Clark Scores 20 in WNBA Debut, But Alyssa Thomas’ Triple-Double Leads Sun to Victory

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Caitlin Clark made an impressive WNBA debut, scoring a team-high 20 points and hitting four 3-pointers. However, her performance wasn't enough to secure a win, as the Connecticut Sun defeated her team 92-71. ...

Jalen Brunson 44 Points Propel Knicks to 121-91 Victory Over Pacers

SOURCE SPORTS: Jalen Brunson’s 44 Points Propel Knicks to 121-91 Victory Over Pacers, Taking 3-2 Series Lead

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Jalen Brunson scored 44 points and added seven assists to lead the New York Knicks to a decisive 121-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers, breaking the 2-2 series tie and bringing the Knicks within one game of t...

SOURCE SPORTS: Jokic Receives Third MVP, Propels Nuggets to 3-2 Series Lead

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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On the night he received the Michael Jordan Trophy for his third MVP in four years, Nikola Jokic delivered an unprecedented performance in NBA Playoffs history. Jokic recorded 40 points, 13 assists, and 0 turn...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Dropped Their Third LP ‘Raising Hell’ 38 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Thirty-eight years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop...