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Meyhem Lauren X DJ Muggs And Madlib Drop New Visuals For “African Pompano”

By Sha Be Allah / April 13, 2023

Born and raised in Queens, NY, Meyhem Lauren has long been one of the culture’s most reliable brands; built from...

Tech Exec Arrested For Murder Of Cash App Founder Bob Lee

By Sha Be Allah / April 13, 2023

According to confirmed reports, authorities have arrested Nima Momeni, an IT tech company owner, for the stabbing death of CashApp...

Chris Brown’s Producer Roccstar Holds Home Invader at Gunpoint Until Arrest

By Sha Be Allah / April 13, 2023

Several reports have confirmed that Leon Youngblood Jr., better known as the producer "Roccstar", turned the tables on a would-be...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Mobb Deep’s Debut Album ‘Juvenile Hell’ Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 13, 2023

Juvenile Hell was the first album by duo Mobb Deep that paved the path for many other East Coast rappers...

JAY-Z To Perform at Louis Vuitton Concert in Paris Commemorating Basquiat and Warhol

By Sha Be Allah / April 12, 2023

Several reports have confirmed that Jay-Z will perform in Paris at Louis Vuitton's concert to recognize the cultural influence of...

[WATCH] Snoop Dogg Says He Didn’t Like 2Pac’s Biggie Smalls Diss Track “Hit ‘Em Up”

By Sha Be Allah / April 12, 2023

In an exclusive interview with Big Boy for the Untold Stories of Snoop Dogg, the Doggfather himself delved into the...

Quavo Says He’s Open To Making Gospel Album After ‘Praise This’ Movie Role

By Sha Be Allah / April 12, 2023

According to a recent interview with Vibe Magazine, Migos' Quavo said that following his role in the new film Praise...

[WATCH] Cee-Lo Green Falls Off Horse At Shawty Lo Birthday Celebration

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March 23, 2023

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A slew of celebrities and notables came out in ATL to celebrate the life of D4L founder, the late Shawty Lo, who would've turned 47 years old if he were alive today. The Dungeon Family's Cee-Lo Green was in at... Read Article

J. Cole Drops "Procrastination (Broke)" Loosie Using Fan-Created Beat He Found on YouTube

[WATCH] J. Cole Says He Smoked Cigarettes Regularly At 6 Years Old

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2023

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In a revealing episode of Lead By Example with GS Warriors General Manager Bob Myers, rap wunderkind and b-ball enthusiast J. Cole told Myers he believed he had a real shot at the NBA, but a cigarette habit at... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Tekashi 6ix9ine Was Allegedly Assaulted For Dissing Puerto Rico During 2023 WBC

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March 23, 2023

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The World Baseball Classic came to a dramatic conclusion yesterday when Team Japan's Shohei Ohtani struck out Team USA captain Mike Trout, finishing up the tourney undefeated and taking home the gold. Another ... Read Article

[WATCH] Raekwon Goes Behind The Scenes Of The Making Of “Ice Cream” Video

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March 23, 2023

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Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon and his team take fans behind the scenes of the official music video for “Ice Cream,” featuring Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Cappadonna from his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx&nbs... Read Article

Remembering Phife Dawg Seven Years Later! (R.I.P.) Phife’s Five Hottest Verses

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2023

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Even though Phife's premature passing was unfortunate, he was able to leave a legacy of his innermost thoughts in the form of rhyme. As o member of undoubtedly one of Hip Hop's greatest groups of all time, it'... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Death Row Records’ ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack Dropped 29 Years Ago

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March 22, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records, in conglomeration with Interscope Records, released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Yea... Read Article

Afroman Sued by Officers Who Raided His Home For Using Their Likeness in Videos and Merch

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March 22, 2023

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In August 2022, Afroman revealed his Ohio home was subject to a police raid. Today, officers who conducted the search are now suing him. According to TMZ, Afroman is being sued by the Ohio deputies after he... Read Article

[RECAP] Tragedy Khadafi, Tone Trump And More Show Out For Lish 2X’s ‘The Ramadan Album’ Release Party In NYC

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2023

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Over the weekend, a cultural phenomenon took place in Midtown Manhattan as Muslims, music lovers and media from NYC came together to celebrate the release of Muslimah femcee Lish 2X’s latest LP The Ramadan Alb... Read Article

Baby Blue Off House Arrest After Being Released From Prison Last Month

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2023

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Last month, Baby Blue from the millennial R&B group was granted an early prison release for fraud charges, but now he's announced that he's been taken off of house arrest Blue was originally sentenced ... Read Article

Foot Locker To Close Nearly 400 Mall Stores by 2026

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March 21, 2023

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Today's sneaker culture has taken on a drastic change, with the increasing popularity of sneaker resellers and online stores causing sneaker store staples to close their doors indefinitely. After Eastbay close... Read Article

Happy Birthday to Production Legend DJ Premier! Top 5 Preemo Bangers

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March 21, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a producer, DJ Premier has worked with the likes of Big L (RIP), Big Daddy Kane, Bun B, Common, D'An... Read Article

Spike Lee Boycotts Gucci and Prada 'Until They Hire Black Designers'

Happy 66th Birthday To Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee!

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March 20, 2023

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On this date in 1957, filmmaker, actor, and New York Knicks enthusiast Shelton "Spike" Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to Brooklyn as a child, which became the backdrop of Lee's most famous movies, ... Read Article

[WATCH] Marlon Wayans Questions Why JAY-Z Didn’t Invite Him to the Roc Nation Brunch

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March 20, 2023

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Comedian Marlon Wayans chopped it up with Big Boy for BigBoy TV and talked about his new stand-up special, and cracked jokes about having a "bone to pick" with JAY-Z for not being invited to the coveted Roc Na... Read Article

[WATCH] Monica’s VH1 ‘Celebrity True Crime Story’ Season Premiere Debuts Tonight

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2023

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Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum, 25-million-plus selling singer, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Monica returns to VH1 Tonight as the host of Celebrity True Crime Story. The 10-episode series ... Read Article

DJ Premier Celebrates The Notorious B.I.G. and Making “Ten Crack Commandments” On New Episode of ‘So Wassup?’

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March 20, 2023

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In August of 2021, DJ Premier presented the debut episode of So Wassup? primarily as a vehicle to not only salute the floppy disk but also to document and demonstrate how the technology of the time influenced ... Read Article

Latocha Of Xscape Releases New Single “I’m Yours” From Debut Solo LP

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March 20, 2023

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The vocally gifted, powerhouse-singer, LaTocha of the multi-platinum selling group Xscape, continues to gift the world with new music from her solo debut with the release of the "I'm Yours." The emotional and ... Read Article

T-Pain Releases His Highly Anticipated Covers Album ‘On Top Of The Covers’

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March 20, 2023

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Grammy Award-winning, multi-faceted artist and entrepreneur T-Pain has released his highly anticipated, long-awaited covers album On Top Of The Covers, out now via Nappy Boy Entertainment. PRESS HERE to listen... Read Article

Person Shot and Killed in NYC Smoke Shop “Robbery Gone Bad”

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, a person was fatally shot during a robbery of a Queens smoke shop this past weekend. The deadly shooting occurred inside the Plug Smoke Shop on Jamaica Avenue. Polic... Read Article

50 Cent Faces Mediation in $1B Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Over ‘Power’

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2023

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About two years ago, a former drug lord by the name of Cory "Ghost" Holland Sr filed a lawsuit against 50 Cent and producer Courtney, claiming that the Starz Power series was made about his life story, and now... Read Article

Mystikal'sRequesttoReduce$MillionBondwasDenied

Mystikal Requests Gag Order In Rape Case

Sha Be Allah

March 17, 2023

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According to court documents and several media reports, former No Limit rapper Mystikal has requested that a gag order be put in place in his ongoing rape case to protect his privacy. Yesterday, court docs ... Read Article