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April 5, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NJX4QPvNYQ Mrs. 50 Cent is a former MTV journalist and licensed psychotherapist with clients in the Department of Defense, celebrities and civilians. We intervie... Read Article

LKeys Delivers New Single “DTF”

April 5, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/7J85MZJncztvwOnMkpKaij LKeys, a rising music artist from Aurora, CO, just released his latest single, ‘DTF,’ produced by Akilbeatsdenver, on April 7th. The song is a club ba... Read Article

Celebs is Mendeecees Harris Getting Out of Jail Earlier

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

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

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!

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

Meek Mill Points Out He and Trump Share the Same Defense Lawyer: ‘Joe Tactical’

April 5, 2023

Did you know that Meek Mill and former President Donald Trump have the same lawyer? Trump was arrested and arraigned in Manhattan yesterday (April 4.). On hand with him was his band of lawyers, including Joe T... Read Article

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Flavor Flav Blesses Students At Harvard & Even Donates A Clock

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April 5, 2023

It’s Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, which means we are continuously honoring all the greats. Insert Flavor Flav, who we can all agree boasts legendary status in the rap game. Seen as a musical prodigy, the New Yo... Read Article

Hannibal Buress Speaks on Performing as a Rapper: ‘This is a New Feeling For me’

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April 5, 2023

Popular comedian-actor Hannibal Buress is adding another skill to his resume. After comedian and actor, Buress can also add rapper. Recently, he performed in Austin, Texas, at the SXSW festival. The TAG act... Read Article

Dreamville Festival Boasts 100,000 Attendees Across Sold-Out Festival Weekend

April 5, 2023

This past weekend, J. Cole and the Dreamville team successfully launched the third iteration of the Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, welcoming 100,000 festival goers from all over the world to his home state, i... Read Article

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

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

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”

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

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

Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y Release New EP ‘For Motivational Use Only, Vol. 1’

April 4, 2023

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Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y have officially released their highly anticipated collab EP, For Motivational Use Only. The new release begins with "So So Jets," bringing the flow from Spitta to a bounce of a b... Read Article

Cardi B Announces as Headliner for Hot 97 Summer Jam 2023

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April 4, 2023

Every year, Hot 97 does it big by throwing the biggest Summer Jam concert possible. Every year, they reel in the who’s who of the rap game. But this year serves as Hip-Hop’s 50th year anniversary, and the line... Read Article

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

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

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

Dreamville President Ibrahim Hamad Suggests J. Cole’s Mixtapes Could Hit Streaming with Kanye West Sample Clearances

April 4, 2023

Over the weekend, J. Cole hosted and performed at the 2023 Dreamville Festival. During his time on stage, Cole performed "Villematic" a single that uses Kanye West's "Devil in a New Dress" beat. The single was... 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

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

Rae Sremmurd Reveals Tracklist and Features for New Album ‘SREMM4LIFE’

April 4, 2023