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Too Short Welcomes His First Child at Age 53

September 30, 2019

Too Short is putting the pimps down too because he is a father now. The rapper welcomed his first child at the age of 53 last December. He kept the news under wraps until now. TMZ reports the “Blow the Wh... Read Article

New Documentary Focuses on the History of Bay Area Hip-Hop

Rashad Grove

April 18, 2019

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NBC Bay Area’s Emmy Award-winning series Bay Area Revelation returns with Culture of Hip Hop premiering Saturday, April 27 at 10 p.m. The one-hour documentary will explore how Hip-Hop has influenced the Bay Are... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: T.I. Drops His Debut Album ‘I’m Serious’ 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 9, 2018

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On this date in 2001, the self-proclaimed "King Of The South," rapper/actor T.I., released his first album entitled I'm Serious. Produced by several behind the boards legends including ATL's DJ Toomp, Jazze ... Read Article

Nick Cannon Promises E-40, Too Short Will Bring Authenticity to his Crime Seres, ‘The Yay Area’

Miss2Bees

August 14, 2018

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Nick Cannon guarantees his new show about the Bay Area will be authentic because he has Oakland legends, E-40 and Too Short, on board as producers. He reveals to TMZ he's psyched about his forthcoming drama ... Read Article

Too Short Says Tupac Almost Kept Pimp C From Working With Jay-Z On ‘Big Pimpin’

Sha Be Allah

July 13, 2018

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Probably the most mainstream single ever made by Bun B and Pimp C, "Big Pimpin'", was a popular hit that appeared on Jay-z's triple platinum album Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter, which is undoubtedly one o... Read Article

Warren G’s G Funk Movie Finds Home On YouTube, Will Be Released Soon

NDSmith

July 1, 2018

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When N.W.A. made their mark on Hip-Hop in the 1980’s it opened the world not only to khakis and converse culture, but to new genre of rap music called “Gangsta Rap.” Gangsta Rap music infused Curtis Mayfield... Read Article

YouTube Originals Music Documentary ‘G FUNK’ Starring Warren G Premieres July 11

Sha Be Allah

June 20, 2018

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YouTube announced that it has acquired the highly-anticipated music documentary G Funk, which recounts the untold story of hip-hop’s most iconic subgenre through its pioneer, Warren G. G Funk explores the sound... Read Article

LA Attorney General’s Office Rejects Rape Case Against Too Short

Sha Be Allah

April 18, 2018

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A rape case against rapper Too Short has fallen apart due to insufficient evidence. Teana Louis filed papers in Los Angeles back in January, claiming the West Coast Hip Hop icon, whose real name Todd Anthony... Read Article

Erick Sermon Recruits Ghostface Killah, Pharrell, Styles P and More For New Album ‘Go’

Ime Ekpo

January 31, 2018

New Hip Hop Music | New Hip Hop Singles and Remixes

Just a little bit over a week ago (Jan. 23) rapper and producer Erick Sermon from famed golden era hip-hop duo EPMD uncovered a rather crispy new song featuring fellow hip-hop notables Craig Mack (the return of... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Releases Her ‘Chyna Doll’ Album 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 26, 2018

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On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the Violator/Def Jam imprint. This album rode the successful wave of previous projects released by... Read Article

Too Short Accused Of Rape And Sodomizing Woman In LA

Sha Be Allah

January 22, 2018

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A new lawsuit that was recently filed reveals that legendary Oakland rapper Too Short allegedly sexually assaulted a woman multiple times before raping her in a Los Angeles hotel room. Teana Louis claims tha... Read Article

Listen to Too $hort’ s Hella Disrespectful Bay Area Mixtape

Corey Copeland

November 13, 2017

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The Bay area OG Too $hort with his Hella Disrespectful attitude while saluting the Bay Area on his latest mixtape which shows us the legendary Oakland MC can still convey his unchanging attitude over the new b... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: T.I. Drops His Debut Album ‘I’m Serious’ 16 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 9, 2017

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On this date in 2001,the self-proclaimed "King Of The South", rapper/actor T.I. released his first album entitled 'I'm Serious'. Produced by several behind the boards legends including ATL's DJ Toomp, Jazze ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Menace II Society Sountrack Released 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 26, 2017

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On this date in 1993, Jive Eecords released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position on Billbo... Read Article

Maxwell Benson Releases “8 Million Stories” Animation Series “Tupac In Memphis”

Omari White

May 22, 2017

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Weeks before the release of legendary rapper Tupac Biopic film, CEO of MBIND LLC Maxwell Benson has launched new animation series ” 8 Million Stories.” Narrated by Money B, the first episode tells about Tupa... Read Article

Too Short on Jay-Z and Drake Sampling Blow The Whistle: “How Would You Feel About That Sh*t?”

Sha Be Allah

March 29, 2017

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Oakland hip hop legend Too Short has been in the news the last couple of days because of his interview on the Scoop B Radio Podcast. Click Here To Listen To Too Short Chat on the Scoop B Radio Podcast On ... Read Article

Too Short Says That Jay-Z Remade “Blow The Whistle’ To Recruit LeBron James To Nets

Sha Be Allah

March 28, 2017

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Too Short has a musical career respected by the masses! But there seems to be that one song of his that the industry loves: "Blow The Whistle!" After all, it was sampled by Drake last year, in "For Free" and... Read Article

Too $hort Says Notorious B.I.G. & 2Pac Weren’t Normal & Had Super Abilities

Omari White

March 11, 2017

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Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G. Christopher Wallace was shot and killed at the age of 24 in Los Angeles, California on March 9, 1997. Appearing on the Scoop B Radio... Read Article

Prowla: One of Australia’s First Great Emcee / Producers

Sam - @thewriterau

February 20, 2017

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Few people in Hip Hop in Australia command such respect off name alone as emcee / producer Prowla. His name represents quality over everything else and is a testament to itself that he is still being talked abo... Read Article

ICE T Announces 2015 “Art of Rap Music Festival”

nisha

May 7, 2015

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This so-cal and nor-cal festival will feature a lineup of legendary rappers and hip hop artists. ... Read Article

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Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

Too Short Welcomes His First Child at Age 53

New Documentary Focuses on the History of Bay Area Hip-Hop

Today in Hip-Hop History: T.I. Drops His Debut Album ‘I’m Serious’ 17 Years Ago

Nick Cannon Promises E-40, Too Short Will Bring Authenticity to his Crime Seres, ‘The Yay Area’

Too Short Says Tupac Almost Kept Pimp C From Working With Jay-Z On ‘Big Pimpin’

Warren G’s G Funk Movie Finds Home On YouTube, Will Be Released Soon

YouTube Originals Music Documentary ‘G FUNK’ Starring Warren G Premieres July 11

LA Attorney General’s Office Rejects Rape Case Against Too Short

Erick Sermon Recruits Ghostface Killah, Pharrell, Styles P and More For New Album ‘Go’

Today In Hip Hop History: Foxy Brown Releases Her ‘Chyna Doll’ Album 19 Years Ago

Too Short Accused Of Rape And Sodomizing Woman In LA

Listen to Too $hort’ s Hella Disrespectful Bay Area Mixtape

Today In Hip Hop History: T.I. Drops His Debut Album ‘I’m Serious’ 16 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Menace II Society Sountrack Released 24 Years Ago

Maxwell Benson Releases “8 Million Stories” Animation Series “Tupac In Memphis”

Too Short on Jay-Z and Drake Sampling Blow The Whistle: “How Would You Feel About That Sh*t?”

Too Short Says That Jay-Z Remade “Blow The Whistle’ To Recruit LeBron James To Nets

Too $hort Says Notorious B.I.G. & 2Pac Weren’t Normal & Had Super Abilities

Prowla: One of Australia’s First Great Emcee / Producers

ICE T Announces 2015 “Art of Rap Music Festival”

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