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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...

Jay Pluto Taps In With RRose RRome For “Glory” From His New ‘OCB(Only Cowards Beg)’ Project

By Sha Be Allah / September 17, 2024

Producer/Rapper Jay Pluto connects thoughts with Brooklyn emcee RRose RRome for his first offering, "Glory", from his new independent project...

BREAKING: Diddy Taken Into FBI Field Office In NYC

By Sha Be Allah / September 16, 2024

According to several confirmed reports, Bad Boy mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been taken into federal custody in New York...

Today In Hip Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Fifth LP ‘Back In Business’ 27 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 16, 2024

On this date in 1999, one of Hip Hop's greatest duos of all time, Erick and Parrish Making Dollars, released...

R&B Singer Ginuwine Celebrates Two Months of Sobriety, Encourages Others to Seek Help

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September 6, 2024

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R&B star Ginuwine is celebrating a significant milestone in his journey—two months of sobriety. The singer, known for hits like "Pony" and "Differences," took to Instagram to share his accomplishments and ...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Young MC Released His Debut Album ‘Stone Cold Rhymin’ 35 Years Ago

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September 5, 2024

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On this date over three decades ago, a blue-collar rapper from Queens named Young MC dropped his debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin', on the Delicious Vinyl imprint. There wasn't much fanfare to the album besid...

Cleotrapa Moves Past Ice Spice Tour Drama, Joins Azealia Banks for Halloween Performance

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September 5, 2024

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Cleotrapa is forging ahead after her tumultuous experience touring with Ice Spice, finding support and a new opportunity with rap veteran Azealia Banks. The 26-year-old rapper, who recently exposed her former ...

Tameka “Tiny” Harris Takes the Stand in Federal Court, Denies ‘Money Grab’ in Lawsuit

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September 4, 2024

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Tameka “Tiny” Harris, wife of rapper T.I., took the witness stand in a federal courtroom in California on Wednesday to address allegations that she and her husband staged a shakedown against MGA Entertainment....

Beanie Sigel Details Being in a Rap Group with Black Thought in Elementary School

Beanie Sigel Launches Philly-Based Food Truck Business

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September 4, 2024

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Beanie Sigel's new focus is business beyond music. He is venturing into the food and beverage world with his new food truck, Grab & Roll, Wings & Bowls. “Bringing flavor to the streets!” says the bu...

KRS-One Calls for Emcees to Receive Their Flowers While They Can Still Smell Them

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September 4, 2024

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KRS-One, a towering figure in hip-hop with a reputation for being unapologetically outspoken, has once again made waves with his candid critique of the genre he helped shape. During a recent appearance on 97.9...

Today In Hip Hop History: Poor Righteous Teachers Dropped Their ‘Pure Poverty’ LP 33 Years Ago

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September 4, 2024

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On this date in 1991, Trentonians Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom and DJ Father Shaheed followed up their debut album Holy Intellect with their sophomore smash Pure Poverty, which was released under Profile ...

KRS-One Wants More Love Shown to Hip-Hop Legends While Alive

Shawn Grant

September 4, 2024

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KRS-One wants more love shown to our Hip-Hop legends while they are still alive. Speaking on Fatman Scoop, KRS feels the tributes should have poured in before now. "It's a shame we're talking about him in t...

42 Dugg Announces “4eva Us, Neva Them” Nationwide Tour

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September 3, 2024

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Hip-hop artist 42 Dugg announced the “4eva Us, Neva Them” Tour, a 20-city, cross-country trek that will include stops in major cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, Chicago, ...

Travis Scott Projected To Land No. 1 Debut On Billboard 200 With ‘Days Before Rodeo’ Project

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September 3, 2024

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Several news outlets have confirmed That Travis Scott's highly anticipated Days Before Rodeo mixtape is slated to take the No. 1 spot on Billboard 200, beating out Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet albu...

Ice Spice Highlights Workout Routine: ‘We Beatin Them Allegations’

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September 3, 2024

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Ice Spice is noticeably slimmer than when we were first introduced to the star. Social media users wondered was it a result of Ozempic. Spie wants you to know that she is hard at work in the gym. Hitting In...

50 Cent Reveals Dame Dash Thought $1 Million Advance from Shady Records Wasn’t Alot

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September 3, 2024

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Dame Dash is 50 Cent's latest target. Speaking with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, 50 gave insight to a conversation with Dash during contract negotiations with Shady Records. “The only person that pointed o...

Lil Troy Gives Update While Recovering From Heart Attack

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September 3, 2024

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Texas rap legend Lil Troy recently suffered from a heart attack and the "Wanna Be A Baller" rapper has given his fans an update on his status during his recovery. While speaking to AllHipHop, Troy gave an o...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Naughty By Nature Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 33 Years Ago

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September 3, 2024

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On this date in 1991, the "Illtown(Irvington)" trio known as Naughty By Nature released their self-titled debut LP on the now-defunct Tommy Boy imprint. This album, which within a six-month time span went p...

Federal Investigation Deepens into Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Amid Allegations Involving Daphne Joy

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September 2, 2024

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The legal troubles surrounding Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean 'Diddy' Combs have taken a significant turn as federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York intensify their investigation. Earlier th...

DMX’s Family Responds To Speculation About Irv Gotti’s Biopic Project

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September 2, 2024

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After it was revealed that Murder Inc.'s Irv Gotti suffered a stroke over six months ago, a rep for Gotti stated that the once troubled music exec was in recovery and was working on a biopic about the late Ear...

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart Recreate 'Titanic' Scene

Snoop Dogg on a Mission to Find Martha Stewart Her Perfect Match

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September 1, 2024

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In a heartwarming display of friendship, rapper Snoop Dogg is determined to help his longtime friend, lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart, find the love of her life. According to sources, Snoop, 52, has taken it up...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Fat Joe Dropped His Third LP ‘Don Cartagena’ 26 Years Ago

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September 1, 2024

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On this date in 1998, Terror Squad general Fat Joe released his third full length album Don Cartagena on the Atlantic/Big Beat/Terror Squad imprint. On his first "official" release of Terror Squad as a cre...

Get Ready to Relive Hip-Hop’s Golden Era at “The Classics” Party

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September 1, 2024

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Mark your calendars for an event that’s set to be the ultimate celebration of classic hip-hop and R&B. On September 15th, 2024, from 3 PM to 12 AM, Barcode N.J. will be the epicenter of hip-hop nostalgia, ...

Wanya Morris Faces Scrutiny Over Strained Relationship with His Sons Amid Comparisons to Brian McKnight

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August 31, 2024

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Wanya Morris, the legendary Boyz II Men crooner, has recently found himself under intense public scrutiny as fans speculate about his relationship with his four sons, who together form the R&B group WanMor...