Hip Hop Nutcracker’ returns to LA, Riverside for 10th anniversary hosted by Kurtis Blow

It’s been a decade since Kurtis Blow joined “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” but the legendary rap…

LOGIC WANTS TO DO JOINT ALBUM WITH THE ALCHEMIST: ‘IT WOULD BE AN HONOR’

Logic has revealed how much of an honor it would be if he was given the…

NAS TO PERFORM ‘KING’S DISEASE’ TRILOGY AT SPECIAL NEW YORK SHOW

Nas has announced a one-night only show in New York City that will see him perform…

Judge Halts Pot Dispensary Licenses in Parts of New York

A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn…

Mutulu Shakur, Tupac’s stepfather, granted release from Kentucky prison as he dies of cancer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After spending more than 36 years in prison and currently dying from bone…

NEW VIDEO ALERT: E40 – IN THE AIR WHERE IT’S FAIR FT COUSIN FIK (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Rolling Stone’ Investigation Reveals YEEZY Staffer’s Damning Allegations Against Ye

From being “fired for liking Drake” to claiming Ye said his inspiration for YZYSZN9 came from…

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, NOVEMBER 11, 1997 TIMBALAND & MAGOO RELEASED THEIR DEBUT STUDIO WELCOME TO OUR WORLD

Welcome to Our World is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Timbaland &…

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: NEW ALBUMS FROM NAS & HIT-BOY, SOFAYGO, GLORILLA, BLEU, DRAM + MORE

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – Once again, Hiphopraisedmetheblog.com New Music Friday Album’s coverage is packed with numerous…

JIM JONES CALLS FOR END TO HIP HOP VIOLENCE FOLLOWING DEATHS OF TAKEOFF, PNB ROCK & MORE

Jim Jones has once again spoken out against the violence that’s plaguing Hip Hop and claiming…

BREAKING NEWS: THIRD SUSPECT INDICTED IN YOUNG DOLPH ’S DEATH IS ALSO THE FATHER OF LOTTA CASH DESTO LIL UZI VERTS ARTIST WHO WAS KILLED IN HOUSTON!!!

MEMPHIS, Tenn. A third suspect has been indicted in connection with the death of Memphis rapper…

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, NOVEMBER 10, 1998 PETE ROCK RELEASED HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM SOUL SURVIVOR

Soul Survivor is the debut studio album of hip hop producer and emcee Pete Rock, formerly…

Erica Mena In Tears After Learning The Amount Of Safaree’s Child Support Payments

In this week’s episode, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta viewers saw Erica Mena grappling with the…

Lil Wayne Reveals The Only Opponent He Would Ever Face In A ‘Verzuz’ Battle

Lil Wayne is one of the few legends that hasn’t participated in a Verzuz battle yet.…

Nicki Minaj Breaks Silence on Rumors That Her Son’s Name Is Jacob

Nicki Minaj has finally responded to rumors about her son’s name. The “Super Freaky Girl” femcee…

BANKROLL FREDDIE
Among 35 Indicted …
FOR ARKANSAS DRUG & GUNS BUST

Quality Control’s Bankroll Freddie hopefully can find time to exercise “patience” like his recent hit with…

NICKI MINAJ SALUTES FOXY BROWN FOR BEING ONE OF HER BIGGEST INFLUENCES

Nicki Minaj has shown some love to fellow rapper Foxy Brown, who she considers to be…

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, NOV 9, 1993 WU- TANG CLAN RELEASED THEIR DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM ENTER THE WU-TANG 36 CHAMBERS

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Wu-Tang…

BREAKING MUSIC NEWS:
Tyrone Downie, Keyboardist With The Wailers, Dies at 66

Downie joined the Wailers just before the age of 20. Tyrone Downie, a keyboardist and producer…

CELEBRITY NEWS:
KEVIN HART REVEALS HE AND HIS MOTHER WERE ROBBED AT GUNPOINT IN PHILADELPHIA

Kevin Hart did not grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth, but the comedian…

NEW VIDEO ALERT: Q THORO APPARREL DA TAKEOVER TV PRESENTATION – MADE MEN by BAR GUNNERZ (BOTTEMLINE & WILL SULLEY) featuring BANGA DA LIVE & ALI VEGAS

MEEK MILL QUOTES JAY-Z AFTER TRIPPING NBA REFEREE DURING PHILADELPHIA 76ERS GAME

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Meek Mill continues to make headlines for his comical antics after accidentally tripping…

A slap in the face’: ‘SNL’ slammed for having Dave Chappelle as host

“Saturday Night Live” is facing backlash after it was announced comedian Dave Chappelle will host the…

DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE HIT WITH $4M LAWSUIT OVER FAKE ‘VOGUE’ COVER

Drake and 21 Savage have been sued by Vogue‘s parent company, Condé Nast, for creating a fake Vogue magazine as part of their unique Her…

IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 8, 1988 THE JUNGLE BROTHERS RELEASED THEIR DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM STRAIGHT OUT THE JUNGLE

Straight out the Jungle is the debut album from hip hop group Jungle Brothers. The album…

IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 8, 1994. PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH RELEASED THEIR SECOND STUDO ALBUM THE MAIN INGREDIENT

The Main Ingredient is the second album by Pete Rock & CL Smooth, released on November…

EXCLUSIVE:
KANYE WEST
Sued By BDP … Our Samples Don’t
BELONG ON YOUR STEM PLAYER!!!

Kanye West apparently hasn’t done himself any favors in uploading his Andre 3000 collaboration “Life Of…

HIP HOP RAISED ME THE BLOG EXCLUSIVE HOMECOMING BATTLE MURDA MOOK VS GEECHIE GOTTI (OFFICIAL BATTLE)

EXCLUSIVE MURDA MOOK VS GEECHIE GOTTI HOMECOMING (OFFICIAL BATTLE)

Watch Ghostface Killah & Raekwon Deliver Freestyle at Madison Square Garden for Kith

In collaboration with Kith and the New York Knicks, hip-hop legends Ghostface Killah and Raekwon of…

Watch Jadakiss Host Roc Nation’s Rooftop Cypher Session DJed by Young Guru

Roc Nation showcased off its roster with the release of a rooftop cypher session featuring HDBeenDope,…

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS : Man charged with murdering, dismembering girlfriend in Brooklyn

A Harlem man has been arrested and charged with murdering and dismembering his girlfriend, whose remains…

Artist To Watch: Bandmanrill

To hear Bandmanrill tell it, the Jersey club rap scene might not be as triumphant if…

Music News:
Reginae Carter Takes The Lead In New Boxing Film & Lil Wayne Approves

After appearing as a supporting character in a few productions, Reginae Carter has finally landed her…

Rick Ross’ New NFT Collection Offers a Visit to Hip-Hop Mogul’s Boss Land Metaverse

Controversial NFT marketplace HitPiece has partnered with Rick Ross to release a unique NFT collection for…

NEW VIDEO ALERT: CHURCHHILL DOWNS FREESTYLE- BY THE GIRL CODE

NEW VIDEO ALERT: THE GIRL CODE - CHURCHHILL DOWNS

YUNG MIAMI GIFTS DIDDY A DIAMOND-FLOODED CHAIN FOR HIS 53RD BIRTHDAY

Yung Miami has given fans another look into her relationship with Diddy, including a clip of…

DJ DRAMA AUCTIONS HIS ‘GANGSTA GRILLZ’ PLATINUM PLAQUE

DJ Drama has announced that he will be auctioning off his Gangsta Grillz Platinum Plaque. In…

BREAKING NEWS: TRIBUTES FLOW AS RAPPER HURRICANE G CONFIRMED DEAD

The hip-hop community is in mourning after groundbreaking rapper Hurricane G passed away, it was confirmed…

Tu Pum Pum: The Story of ‘Boricua Guerrero,’ the Hip-Hop & Reggaeton Album That Paved the Way for Latin Trap

Reggaeton began organically as a transformation of dancehall, hip-hop, and reggae en español. As an Afro-diasporic…

BREAKING NEWS: TAME ONE (RAHEM BROWN) OF THE ARTIFACTS PASSES AWAY 🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽🕊

This never gets any easier. We’ve lost yet another rap artist today and I can’t quite…

Eminem’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Speech Praises Over 100 Hip-Hop Influences

This weekend, Eminem became the latest Hip-Hop artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of…

ASIAN DOLL’S MUGSHOT GIVES FANS PRISON BAE VIBES

Asian Doll‘s latest mugshot has grabbed the attention of fans online, as the rapper revealed she’s…

COI LERAY TEASES NEW ANTHEM THAT SAMPLES GRANDMASTER FLASH’S ‘THE MESSAGE’

Coi Leray is empowering women and paying homage to some Hip Hop legends with her latest…

Snoop Dogg Demands Dismissal of Revived Sex Assault Lawsuit

The rapper argues that his Jane Doe accuser, who re-filed her lawsuit in July, “fails to…

SALT-N-PEPA’S DJ SPINDERELLA REUNITES WITH GROUP FOR HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CEREMONY

Salt-N-Pepa reunited with DJ Spinderella this week to celebrate the group receiving a star on the…

Twitter Rolls Out Blue Check Marks for Paying Customers

Twitter soon to introduce paid blue checks monthly subscriptions

Music News:
Diddy’s 53rd Birthday Party Draws Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Travis Scott

Sean “Diddy Combs celebrated his 53rd birthday in fashion last night (November 4). Multiple celebrities came…

MUSIC NEWS:
The ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Soundtrack Is Here: Stream It Now

Wakanda forever! The soundtrack to Black Panther‘s latest installment arrived on streaming on Friday (Nov. 4),…

Rumors & Gossip: Lil Cam (Joshua Isaiah Cameron) killed in Houston after killing Takeoff ( Allegedly )

Who Is Lil Cam- Houston resident Lil Cam of the 5th Ward MobTies was shot and…

All the People Drake Disrespected on ‘Her Loss’— And Their Responses

Drake has caused quite the stir with Her Loss, his newly released joint album with 21…

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Dropped a ‘Proud Family’ Halloween Costume Featuring all 3 of Their Kids!

“Halloween is over when the Queen says it’s over.” The moment you’ve been waiting for has…

Drake Reveals He Faked Making Peace With Kanye West

Over the last decade, Drake and West’s relationship had evolved from close collaborators into a heated…