Today, June 18, marks what would have been the 31st birthday of Kirsnick Khari Ball, better known to the world as Takeoff. As a founding member of the Atlanta-based rap…

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On June 18, 2018, the hip hop community was rocked by the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known to fans around the world as XXXTentacion. The South Florida…

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GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Burna Boy has announced his No Sign Of Weakness North American tour, set to kick off this fall in support of his highly anticipated eighth studio…

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Brooklyn duo Heltah Skeltah, members of the revered New York supergroup Boot Camp Clik, released their groundbreaking debut album, Nocturnal. The LP, which…

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On June 18, 1991, Queens-based rap trio 3rd Bass released their second and final studio album, Derelicts of Dialect. Arriving two years after their critically acclaimed debut, The Cactus Album,…

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Wiz Khalifa has never shied away from his love of marijuana, but his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! took things to a new level. When asked by the late-night…

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Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a fashion designer best known for his appearance on Project Runway, was tragically killed over the weekend during a protest in Utah. The 39-year-old designer was…

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On this day in Hip Hop history, New York rap duo Capone N Noreaga released their first studio LP The War Report. Although Capone was arrested while working on the…

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On this day in Hip Hop history the famed Queens Hip Hop quartet The Lost Boyz dropped their sophomore album, Love, Peace And Nappiness over two decades ago. As successful…

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Wu Tang Clan architect RZA recently stirred the pot in the eternal debate over Hip Hop’s greatest lyricist. During his appearance on Drink Champs, hosted by N.O.R.E., RZA was presented…

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Nelly and Ashanti are bringing their love story to the screen. The chart-topping couple has unveiled the official trailer for their new reality show We Belong Together, set to premiere…

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The high-profile trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs took a sharp procedural turn as one of the seated jurors was officially dismissed due to inconsistent statements regarding his place of residence.…

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The Coca-Cola Company is partnering with Universal Music Group (UMG) to launch real thing records. (rtr), a new record label dedicated to uplifting burgeoning artistry from around the world, and forging deeper connections between artists…

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Today, June 16, Icon Tupac Shakur would have turned 54, and even in his untimely death, he is still regarded as one of the most influential MCs of our time…

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A juror in the ongoing sex trafficking trial involving Sean “Diddy” Combs may be removed from the proceedings after concerns were raised about their “lack of candor,” according to court…

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Butterfly, the powerful debut feature from NYC-based director Dante Hillmedo, has been awarded Best Feature Film at the 2025 Big Apple Film Festival, an impressive breakthrough for a first-time filmmaker…

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On the evening of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Brooklyn came alive with purpose and prestige as actor Jamie Hector hosted the 17th Annual Moving Mountains for the Arts Gala. Held…

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On this day in Hip Hop history, 25 years ago, Memphis underground legends Three 6 Mafia released their fourth studio album, When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. Ironically…

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Born on June 12, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, MC Breed made his mark on hip hop with unforgettable tracks like “Ain’t No Future in Yo Frontin'” and “Gotta Get Mine”…

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Bricc Baby is pushing back against a growing rumor that fellow rapper and inmate Luce Cannon was stabbed while in custody. The claims, which spread quickly through outlets like No…

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Dame Dash’s ongoing legal troubles have reached a critical point as a federal judge has ordered the music mogul to surrender a range of assets to satisfy an unpaid court…

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In honor of Juneteenth, the Museum of Graffiti will unveil a striking new mural on June 19 that pays tribute to freedom through the powerful language of music. Located at…

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Despite federal raids on his Miami and Los Angeles properties, Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly continued organizing so-called “freak offs,” according to testimony in his ongoing sex trafficking case. An anonymous…

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The Staten Island FerryHawks are set to launch their inaugural “Wu Wednesdays” tonight at SIUH Community Park, introducing a new game-day tradition that blends baseball with the borough’s rich hip-hop…

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SiriusXM has teamed up with hip hop icon Jeezy to launch Thug Motivation Radio, a special pop-up channel curated by the Atlanta rap legend himself. The limited-run channel honors both…

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Dallas-bred West Coast rapper The D.O.C. was born.Known for his work with N.W.A. and as a huge influence to the G-Funk era as…

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On this date in 2019, the Hip Hop world lost a true pioneer when Richard Shaw, better known as Bushwick Bill, passed away at the age of 52 following a…

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The Las Vegas Strip became the scene of a horrific double homicide on Sunday, when a gunman opened fire in broad daylight, fatally shooting two people in front of shocked…

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After more than two decades away from the gaming world, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan is set to make a thunderous return with Wu-Tang Clan: Rise of the Deceiver, a new…

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Cam’ron recently dropped a surprising gem about one of his most iconic tracks, revealing that Dipset’s “I Really Mean It” was originally penned for none other than Lil’ Kim. During…

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On this day in 1989, LL Cool J released his third studio album, Walking with a Panther, on Def Jam Recordings. The album was another commercial success for the Queens…

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As many ups and downs as Kanye West has endured in his storied career, today, June 8, is one that even Ye himself would have to admit is cause for…

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, one of the most important films ever made for the culture, Beat Street, hit theaters worldwide. Directed by Stan Lathan, Beat Street played a pivotal…

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On this date, 31 years ago, Long Beach producer and rapper Warren G made his official solo debut with the release of Regulate… G Funk Era, a landmark album that…

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, better known as EPMD, released their groundbreaking debut album, Strictly Business, through Sleeping Bag Records in 1988. The album marked…

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Kanye West has entered the fray between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, urging both men to put their differences aside. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the rapper and designer posted,…

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Kendrick Lamar has just etched his name even deeper into hip hop history, officially breaking the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs…

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On this date in 1989, Boston’s Keith Elam and Houston’s Christopher Martin—better known to the world as Guru and DJ Premier—unleashed No More Mr. Nice Guy, Gang Starr’s first full-length…

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The woman who caused a stir during Diddy’s ongoing criminal trial in New York City earlier this week is now speaking out about her actions and standing firmly in defense…

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Lauren Pisciotta, the woman who has accused Kanye West of sexual assault, is reportedly in hiding due to escalating safety concerns. According to her attorney, Arick Fudali of The Bloom…

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Fat Joe recently shared a wild twist of timing during the latest episode of his podcast Joe and Jada with Jadakiss, revealing he ran into Desiigner at an airport just…

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An unexpected and violent moment disrupted Lil Scrappy’s recent performance in Columbus, Ohio, after a man attempted to rush the stage and was aggressively pushed off, sparking a police investigation.…

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Janice Turner, the mother of singer Sean Kingston, had her request to be sentenced alongside her son denied by a U.S. judge in their ongoing federal fraud case. According to…

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On this day in 1996, Queens-bred collective Lost Boyz dropped their seminal debut Legal Drug Money on Uptown/MCA Records; a project that, nearly three decades later, remains a definitive artifact…

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As Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to face mounting legal challenges and disturbing allegations in his ongoing federal case, not everyone is convinced of the hip-hop mogul’s supposed street credentials, including…

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Universal Music Group (UMG) nearly scrapped the release of a Pop Smoke track due to a controversial verse from Pusha T that executives believed aimed at Drake. The revelation came…

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Incarcerated rapper Lil Durk is pushing back hard against the government’s case in his ongoing murder-for-hire investigation, with his legal team calling into question the credibility of the FBI’s primary…

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In the latest development from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing sex trafficking trial, a former hotel security guard testified that the music mogul paid $100,000 to obtain and suppress surveillance footage…

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On this day in 1996, Nas dropped one of the most defining singles of his career — If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) featuring the incomparable Lauryn Hill. Released…

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