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Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and ARE WE DREAMING Unveil Video For “If I Fall”

By Sha Be Allah / September 17, 2024

Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and ARE WE DREAMING (Composer – Brian Tyler) – roll out the official music video for their resilient anthem, "If I...

Aubrey O’Day on Diddy’s Arrest: ‘I Never Thought I Would See This Day’

By Shawn Grant / September 17, 2024

Aubrey O'Day has released a statement on the arrest of Sean "Diddy" Combs. O'Day spoke with TMZ: "I never thought...

Grammy Winning Bilal Drops Cubist Torch Single “Tell Me” Ahead Of LP Release

By Sha Be Allah / September 17, 2024

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal unveils new single “Tell Me,” the latest from his forthcoming album Adjust Brightness, out September 27. Following the...

Rich Homie Quan’s First Posthumous Track ‘Song Cry” Released On Day Of Rapper’s Funeral

By Sha Be Allah / September 17, 2024

The late Rich Homie Quan, who passed away September 5, will have the first posthumous track, "Song Cry", released on...

Happy 58th Birthday To “The Original Human Beat Box” Doug E Fresh!

By Sha Be Allah / September 17, 2024

Born today in 1966 as Douglas Davis, Doug E Fresh is known as "the greatest entertainer" in Hip Hop with...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nice & Smooth Dropped Their ‘Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed’ LP 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 17, 2024

On this date 33 years ago, BX Hip Hop duo Nice and Smooth released their sophomore album Ain't A Damn...

Cardi B Reveals Newborn Daughter in Heartwarming TikTok Video

By Shawn Grant / September 17, 2024

Following the announcement of her third baby with Offset on September 7, Cardi B shared a touching glimpse of her...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Sophomore ‘N***a Please’ LP Turns 25 Years Old!

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September 14, 2024

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On this day in 1999, the late great Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan released his second LP Ni**a Please on the Elektra label. Before it's release, ODB was quoted saying that the then-untitled album ...

2 Chainz Named First Head of Creative Marketing for Krystal

2 Chainz Partners with PepsiCo’s “Taste of Tomorrow” to Boost Black Representation in STEM

Shawn Grant

September 14, 2024

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PepsiCo launched Taste of Tomorrow, a new initiative aimed at increasing Black representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers. Currently, Black professionals make up only 9% of the...

Happy 51st Birthday To Queensbridge Rap King Nas!

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September 14, 2024

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Today marks the 51st birthday of one of hip-hop's most treasured lyricists, Nas. By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop h...

SOURCE SPORTS: Twins Organization Cans Catcher For Tipping Pitches To Opposing Batters

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September 13, 2024

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Did you think this only happened on Space Jam? The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, a Low-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, fired catcher Derek Bender for the unspeakable; Bender was tipping batters from the op...

Gospel Great Yolanda Adams Returns With ‘Sunny Days’ Her First Album In 13 Years

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September 13, 2024

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Yolanda Adams, the platinum-selling legendary gospel singer makes her grand return today with the release of her latest solo studio album, Sunny Days, the four-time GRAMMY winner’s first album since 2011’s&nbs...

Bilal Shares 2nd Single “Tell Me” From ‘Adjust Brightness’ LP

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September 13, 2024

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GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal will unveil new single “Tell Me,” the latest from his forthcoming album Adjust Brightness, out September 27. Following the success of his June Black Music ...

Roger Goodell Says He is ‘Feeling Great’ About Kendrick Lamar Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show

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September 13, 2024

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Roger Goodell praises the selection of Kendrick Lamar as the Super Bowl halftime performer. Speaking with TMZ Sports, Goodell revealed he is "feeling great" about taking the spot and he is a fan of the rapp...

H.E.R., Lil Wayne, The Isley Brothers Are Set To Headline 2021 One Music Festival

Lil Wayne on Not Being Selected for Super Bowl Performance: ‘It Hurt a Whole Lot’

Shawn Grant

September 13, 2024

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Lil Wayne has made his first statement after not being selected to headline the Super Bowl. Appearing in a video, Weezy F Baby thanked his fans for supporting him. "First of all, I wanna say forgive me for ...

SOURCE SPORTS: Could Lindor And Judge Bring The NL And AL MVP Trophies To The Big Apple?

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September 13, 2024

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Ever since the Baseball Writers Association of America started casting votes for the Kenesaw Landis AL/NL Most Valuable Player Awards in 1931, the same city has claimed the coveted titles only 12 times, with N...

The Weeknd Drops New Video For “Dancing In The Flames,” Shot With iPhone 16 Pro

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September 13, 2024

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The Weeknd has officially released his latest song and music video, “Dancing In The Flames,” from his forthcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Directed by Anton Tammi and director of...

Today in Hip Hop History: Notorious B.I.G.’s Debut LP ‘Ready To Die’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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September 13, 2024

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On September 13, 1994, Notorious B.I.G., alongside producers Easy Mo Bee, DJ Premier, Poke of the Trackmasters, and none other than "Puffy" (as Diddy was called then) as the executive producer, released the Hi...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur Dies After Being Gunned Down on Las Vegas Strip 28 Years Ago

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September 13, 2024

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Cultural icon Tupac Shakur was then taken to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada hospital after being shot several times in a drive-by on a Las Vegas strip on September 7, 1996. It was under a med...

Today In Hip Hop History: PnB Rock Shot And Killed In Robbery At Roscoe’s Chicken And Waffles In L.A. 2 Years Ago

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September 12, 2024

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The Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles Restaurant on the corner of Main and Manchester in Los Angeles will forever be a landmark in Hip Hop because it is the place where a group of armed assailants shot and killed P...

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces ‘KAWS: FAMILY’ Exhibition Set For March 2025

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September 12, 2024

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will present a major solo exhibition of work by KAWS. Opening in March 2025, KAWS: FAMILY will feature a broad mixture of the artist’s works – drawing...

Rich Homie Quan Death Incident Report Released By Police

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September 12, 2024

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On September 5, the news that Atlanta rap star Rich Homie Quan passed away shook up the music industry, but left many people with unanswered questions. it has been reported that a death incident report was rel...

2 Chainz Donates Groceries to Families in Atlanta for Feed Your City Challenge

Happy 47th Birthday To The One And Only 2 Chainz!

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September 12, 2024

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On this date in 1977, Mr. 2 Necklaces was born Tauheed Epps in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, the man who once called himself "Tity Boi" has morphed into one of the games most prolific personalities with one of the ...

Shannon Sharpe Tearfully Says Goodbye to ‘Undisputed’ and Thanks Skip Bayless

SOURCE SPORTS: Shannon Sharpe Gets Offer From Porn Site After IG Live Blooper

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September 12, 2024

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Since Shannon Sharpe went x-rated on his IG Live earlier this week, his name has been trending, not just in the world of sports. It is now being reported that a popular porn site is willing to give the sports ...

Cardi B and Offset Welcome Third Baby: ‘Prettiest Lil Thing’

Shawn Grant

September 12, 2024

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Cardi B and Offset have welcomed their third baby together. The recently divorced duo shared images honoring "the prettiest lil thing" on Sept. 7. In the images, the duo's oldest daughter, six-year-old Kult...

WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert w/ The Roots and Grace Bowers Set For Next Month In NYC

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September 12, 2024

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WhyHunger, a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it, announces Amplified Presented by EY – the 2nd annual concert kick-off to its Hungerthon fund-...

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Today In Hip Hop History: MC Lyte’s Sophomore ‘Eyes On This’ LP Turns 35 Years Old!

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September 12, 2024

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On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This. Released on her family's First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and p...