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LAPD Shuts Down Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ Video Shoot

August 15, 2019

Her Source, Hip Hop Music Videos | Official Videos and Performances

Yikes! It looks like LAPD isn't here for "Hot Girl Summer." Megan The Stallion’s latest project with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign “Hot Girl Summer” video shoot was shut down last Friday in Mount Olympus, a nei... Read Article

LAPD Will Reportedly be on High Alert on Nipsey Hussle’s Birthday Next Week

Miss2Bees

August 1, 2019

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Nipsey Hussle would have celebrated his 34th birthday on August 10th, and while many fans are anticipating to celebrate his life, the LAPD is bracing for trouble. Los Angeles law enforcement is expecting a b... Read Article

LAPD Claims Nipsey Hussle Wasn’t Targeted in The Marathon Investigation

Miss2Bees

July 17, 2019

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

It was an eyebrow-raiser yesterday when headlines read the LAPD was investigating Nipsey Hussle and his associates for gang-related activities in and around The Marathon clothing store up until the time of his ... Read Article

LAPD Reportedly Launches Internal Affairs Investigation for Nipsey Hussle Case

Miss2Bees

July 2, 2019

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The trial for Nipsey Hussle’s murder started and things are heating up. Billboard reports that the Los Angeles Police Department opened an internal affairs investigation in regards to the actions of the LAPD... Read Article

Survivor in Nipsey Hussle Shooting Speaks Out After Arrest, Says He Didn’t Know Rapper Prior

Miss2Bees

April 16, 2019

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The day Nipsey Hussle was murdered, two other people got hit in the shooting. One victim didn't suffer any critical injuries, meanwhile, 56-year-old Kerry Lathan was arrested after being hospitalized for all... Read Article

Rapper Game Says LAPD Disrespected Nipsey Hussle’s Family

NDSmith

April 12, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

West Coast rapper and Nipsey Hussle's friend, The Game is calling the LAPD out for an alleged conversation about Nipsey Hussle's family on their police radio signals, during the time when they were supposed to be guarding the Thursday funeral services.

Nipsey Hussle Was Scheduled to Meet With LAPD, Roc Nation to Discuss Combating Gang Violence

Miss2Bees

April 1, 2019

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Nipsey Hussle was more than a rapper. He was an activist, philanthropist and a leader for all young Black kings with a troubled past destined for greatness. The Crenshaw rapper was scheduled to meet with the... Read Article

LAPD Reportedly Visits Chris Brown for Welfare Check Amid Social Media Feud With Offset

Miss2Bees

February 12, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The Los Angeles Police Department paid a visit to Chris Brown after things went 0-100 between him and Offset and the singer revealed his address. TMZ reports that the LAPD received a call from someone who wa... Read Article

Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home Swarmed By Police

Sha Be Allah

August 14, 2018

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Even though Rihanna has had the police called to her home a lot in the recent past, this time it was only a false alarm. TMZ reported and provided video footage of the LAPD swarming the "Umbrella" singer's h... Read Article

LAPD Investigating Anthony Anderson for Assault of a Woman

Shawn Grant

July 21, 2018

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Anthony Anderson is the subject of investigation for assault by the Los Angeles Police Department. The Blast reports the Black-ish dad assaulted a woman after an event that she catered for him in 2017. Speaking... Read Article

LAPD Investigating Alleged Rape At Chris Brown’s Mansion

Sha Be Allah

May 16, 2018

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Los Angeles prosecutors are investigating rapper Young Lo for sexual assault after a woman filed a lawsuit alleging he raped her at Chris Brown’s house last year. A spokesman for the Los Angeles District Att... Read Article

Trey Songz Turns Himself In On Felony Domestic Battery Charges

Sha Be Allah

March 19, 2018

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Famed R&B singer Trey Songz is facing a felony domestic violence charge and surrendered to LAPD today. Songz is accused of physically striking Andrea Buera at a Hollywood Hills party during NBA All-Star Weekend... Read Article

Terry Crews Files LAPD Report Over Alleged Groping Claims

sourcestaff

November 10, 2017

Exclusives, News Exclusives

Words by Qadriyyah Brown Last month, we wrote about actor Terry Crews series of tweets where he allegedly said he was groped by an unnamed big time Hollywood executive at a party right in front of his wife. ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Rodney King Was Brutally Beaten By LAPD 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 3, 2017

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On this date in 1991, motorist Rodney King was beaten by several officers in the LAPD, which to Californians, is not an unusual occurrence. This time, the entire tragic ordeal was videotaped by George Holliday,... Read Article

The LAPD Is Reportedly Cracking Down On Codeine For The BET Awards

Tanaja Hill

June 26, 2016

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Do you remember Lil Wayne's most recent emergency landings as he seized and blacked out two days in a row on two separate flights? In light of the recent accusations of Weezy's episodes being due to his codeine... Read Article

A Tribute To Anton Yelchin, Talented Young Actor Taken Too Soon

Tanaja Hill

June 20, 2016

Film

Actor Anton Yelchin, 27, died after being killed by his own car yesterday after it rolled backwards down a steep hill and pinned him to a brick postbox pillar and a security fence at his home in Los Angeles. Y... Read Article

Man Arrested While Headed To LA Gay Pride Parade with Weapons and Possible Explosives

Tanaja Hill

June 12, 2016

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As the United States celebrates Gay Pride month, a series of horrific hate crime attacks are underway. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti revealed in a press conference today an unidentified man was arrested S... Read Article

Cops Shut Down YG & Nipsey Hussle’s Video Shoot For New Track ‘F*** Donald Trump’ In Riot Gear

Megan Saad

April 5, 2016

Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends

Last Sunday West Coast rappers YG and Nipsey Hussle were filming a video in South Los Angeles for their controversial track ‘F*** Donald Trump’ when the LAPD arrived in riot gear to calm the apparent commotion... Read Article

Knife Found On O.J. Simpson’s Former Estate Could Be 1994 Murder Weapon

Sha Be Allah

March 4, 2016

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With the American Crime Stories' The People vs. O.J. Simpson series launching in the near future, it's no wonder that new evidence, lost for nearly two decades, has resurfaced and may provide a connection betwe... Read Article

The Rodney King LAPD Beating Video 25 Years Later: Has Anything Really Changed?

Sha Be Allah

March 3, 2016

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On this date in 1991, an undetermined number of Los Angeles Police officers beat motorist Rodney King 54 times with batons following a simple speeding violation. All four of the officers that were tried for the... Read Article

IN FROM THE COLD - Snoop Dogg, the rapper who helped make the 'Death Row' label a household name, bids for independence

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

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Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

LAPD Shuts Down Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ Video Shoot

LAPD Will Reportedly be on High Alert on Nipsey Hussle’s Birthday Next Week

LAPD Claims Nipsey Hussle Wasn’t Targeted in The Marathon Investigation

LAPD Reportedly Launches Internal Affairs Investigation for Nipsey Hussle Case

Survivor in Nipsey Hussle Shooting Speaks Out After Arrest, Says He Didn’t Know Rapper Prior

Rapper Game Says LAPD Disrespected Nipsey Hussle’s Family

Nipsey Hussle Was Scheduled to Meet With LAPD, Roc Nation to Discuss Combating Gang Violence

LAPD Reportedly Visits Chris Brown for Welfare Check Amid Social Media Feud With Offset

Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home Swarmed By Police

LAPD Investigating Anthony Anderson for Assault of a Woman

LAPD Investigating Alleged Rape At Chris Brown’s Mansion

Trey Songz Turns Himself In On Felony Domestic Battery Charges

Terry Crews Files LAPD Report Over Alleged Groping Claims

Today In Hip Hop History: Rodney King Was Brutally Beaten By LAPD 26 Years Ago

The LAPD Is Reportedly Cracking Down On Codeine For The BET Awards

A Tribute To Anton Yelchin, Talented Young Actor Taken Too Soon

Man Arrested While Headed To LA Gay Pride Parade with Weapons and Possible Explosives

Cops Shut Down YG & Nipsey Hussle’s Video Shoot For New Track ‘F*** Donald Trump’ In Riot Gear

Knife Found On O.J. Simpson’s Former Estate Could Be 1994 Murder Weapon

The Rodney King LAPD Beating Video 25 Years Later: Has Anything Really Changed?

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