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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...

Aoki Lee Simmons Calls Out Vogue for Snubbing Her Mom From Their Karl Lagerfeld Tribute Cover

By Courtneyb / April 13, 2023

Kimora Lee Simmons' 20-year-old daughter Aoki Lee Simmons called out Vogue Magazine after her mom was left off of the cover...

Rihanna Buys Sprawling $21 Million California Penthouse

By Courtneyb / April 13, 2023

Rihanna has been having the time of her life. Following an epic year and her new journey with motherhood, the...

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...

Rapper Nicki Minaj Ventures Into Animation With New TV Series ‘Lady Danger’

By Courtneyb / April 12, 2023

Queens rapper Nicki Minaj is stepping into the comic book and animation world with the new TV series Lady Danger....

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...

Heroin Dealer Who Sold Drugs to Michael K. Williams Pleads Guilty

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, the dealer who sold the fatal dose of the drug to The Wire actor Michael K. Williams has pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge. Irvin "Green Eyes" Cartagen... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapper Latto Says Social Media Heightens Her Insecurities

Courtneyb

April 6, 2023

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Rapper Latto says she's considering taking a mental health break from social media because commenters make her feel self-conscious about her looks. The “Big Energy” rapper opened up social media heightens h... Read Article

Future and His Freewishes Foundation Host Easter “Eggstravangaza”

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2023

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On Saturday (April 8), the Foundation will host the spectacular event at Butler Park next to MLK Aquatic Center. The event will include games, food, face painting, balloon art, pictures with the Easter Bunny,... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Released His Third LP ‘I Am’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2023

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas' third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and was certified double platinum in the United States. The album... Read Article

Rapper Trick Trick Celebrates Capture Of Criminal Who Assaulted Elderly Woman

Courtneyb

April 5, 2023

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Last week, Detroit rapper Trick Trick put the streets on lookout when an 80-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by an intruder. Detroit police have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting the woma... Read Article

Celebs is Mendeecees Harris Getting Out of Jail Earlier

[WATCH] Mendeecees Admits To Putting His Mom up for Collateral in Drug Deal

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2023

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On the last episode of Club Shay Shay, cultural critic Shannon Sharpe interviewed Love And Hip Hop star Mendeecees Harris, who spoke very openly about his days as a drug trafficker. Harris told a shocking s... Read Article

Maxo Kream Turns Himself in Over 2016 Rico Case

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, Texas rapper Maxo Cream has turned himself into authorities over a 2016 RICO case, citing that he wouldn't "break". Kream, whose real name is Emekwanem Ogugua Biosah ... Read Article

Pharrell Williams Non Profit Free Private Schooling

Happy 50th Birthday To Pharrell Williams!

Sha Be Allah

April 5, 2023

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On this day in 1973, the seemingly ageless producer, singer, rapper, author, designer, creative director, and label head Pharrell Williams was born 48 years ago. His music has touched the hearts and minds of l... Read Article

Leonardo Dicaprio Testifies for Prosecution in Pras Michel’s Conspiracy Trial

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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Famed actor Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand and testified against The Fugees member Pras Michel who is accused of participating in a global campaign-finance conspiracy. Michel is on trial by himself, but ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nike Dropped Air Yeezys in Retail Stores 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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On this date in 2009, "Yeezy, Yeezy Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman." The above line comes from music and fashion mogul Kanye West's "Facts" track from his The Life Of Pablo LP, which was actually released i... Read Article

Tupac’s Sister Calls The Donald Trump Comparison To Her Brother “Blasphemous”

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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Earlier this week, Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba shockingly compared the Former President to late pop icon Tupac Shakur, but the "Thug Life" figure's younger sister says that the comparison and absurd. ... Read Article

[WATCH] Daz Dillinger Says He Had to “Strongarm” Suge Knight To Get $2.3M Check

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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West Coast producer and legendary Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger spoke candidly during an interview for Homegrown Radio when Daz claimed that he once had to "strong arm" former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knig... Read Article

Donald Trump Hints at Possible 2024 Presidential Run

Former President Donald Trump Arrested In NYC While Awaiting Arraignment

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that Former President Donald Trump has been taken into custody at the City of New York Criminal Court prior to his arraignment on more than 30 criminal charges related to busines... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Gets Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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On April 4, 2009, Run-D.M.C. became the second rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five who were inducted in 2007. This honor came well deserve... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous Sophomore LP ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Dropped 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 4, 2023

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous L.P. to be released by the first "Latin to go platinum" entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Christopher "Big Pun" Rios passed away j... Read Article

Shaq’s Son Shareef O’Neal Admits He Hid Who His Father Was at School

Courtneyb

April 4, 2023

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According to Shareef O’Neal, growing up with a celebrity dad has its ups and downs. During a recent interview with Essence Magazine, Shareef O’Neal—current power forward for the NBA G League Ignite and seco... Read Article

Here Comes the Judge: Meet Ural D. Glanville, the Judge in Charge of the Young Thug/YSL Case

Potential Juror in YSL Case Sentenced to Three Days in Jail For Filming in Courtroom

Shawn Grant

April 4, 2023

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A prospective juror in the YSL Rico case has been sentenced to three days in jail. She was caught recording court proceedings on her cell phone. The woman, Juror 1004, was arrested and walked out of the cou... Read Article

[WATCH] Chuck D Labels Eminem and Black Thought the ‘Cyborgs’ of Hip-Hop

Courtneyb

April 4, 2023

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Chuck D just stamped both Eminem and Black Thought as 2 lyrical cyborgs in hip hop. During an appearance on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast on Saturday, the Public Enemy veteran gave both MCs the... Read Article

[RECAP] Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, and More Pop up at Salaam Remi’s Musezeum Collection

Sha Be Allah

April 3, 2023

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This past week, Grammy Award-winning producer Salaam Remi shared the current MuseZeuM collection at a four-day event in the Lower East Side of Manhattan at Legacy NYC. MuseZeuM is a space for tangible fine ... Read Article

Museum of Graffiti Presents ‘Reduce, Reuse, Remix: Graffiti Art For A Better Earth’ On Earth Day(4/22)

Sha Be Allah

April 3, 2023

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Museum of Graffiti announces the opening of a novel exhibition presenting art works created with air pollution. The exhibit, entitled Reduce, Reuse, Remix: Graffiti Art for a Better Earth will open o... Read Article