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Pepa, Spinderella, and Salt (Photo credit: Bang Media) Lifetime’s biopic on the groundbreaking hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa debuted on Saturday, Jan. 23, and chronicled the group’s historic rise in the male-dominated rap game. However, one member of the group, DJ Spinderella, is not happy about the biopic and claims she was excluded from the making of the project.null […]
Read More DJ Spinderella slams Salt-N-Pepa biopicEbro Darden takes a moment to reflect on rappers who prioritize lyricism over production and overall sound quality. Ebro Darden has never been shy to share a hot take or two, especially when it comes to the current state of the rap game. As one of the prominent names in hip-hop media, Ebro’s word carries weight, even […]
Read More Ebro Shares Interesting Take On Lyrical RapThe music legend was the last person to use the iconic Marvin Gay Los Angeles studio prior to his death before Drake and left a few items behind. When Drakereleased his memorable 2011 effort Take Care, included in the tracklist was a song that no one could have predicted would make waves the way it did. Released as the first […]
Read More OVO “40” Shares Appalling “Marvin’s Room” Story Involving Michael JacksonImage via Getty/Johnny Nunez/WireImage Sheff G may have found himself in more legal trouble. According to court records obtained by the New York Post, the 22-year-old Brooklyn rapper was arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop in East Flatbush. Authorities claim Sheff was pulled over after he was seen driving recklessly and without a license plate on E. 42nd […]
Read More Sheff G Facing Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop in BrooklynKing of Rock This article is about the album by Run–D.M.C. For the title track on the album, see King of Rock (song). For the “King of Rock and Roll”, see Honorific nicknames in popular music. King of Rock is the second studio album by hip hop group Run–D.M.C., released on January 21, 1985 by Profile Records. The album was produced by Russell Simmons and Larry Smith. King […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE JANUARY 21, 1985 RUN-DMC RELEASED THEIR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM KING OF ROCKRobert Kamau/GC Images, Hot 97, Complex Media, VH1 JAY-Z & MEEK MILL TARGETED BY FUNK FLEX & AKADEMIKS OVER ROC NATION CEO’S PRESIDENTIAL PARDON Funk Flex and Akademiks are sarcastically looking to JAY-Z and Meek Mill for answers after Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez was among the 143 pardons issued by Donald Trump on his last day in office on Tuesday (January […]
Read More JAY-Z & MEEK MILL TARGETED BY FUNK FLEX & AKADEMIKS OVER ROC NATION CEO’S PRESIDENTIAL PARDONCrown Heights, Brooklyn native, Lou Hobbs from the infamous Albany Projects. Sentenced to life in the federal penitentiary for a number of charges. After serving 24yrs of his sentence. Recieved a commuted sentence from Former President Donald Trump before leaving office and pardoning a record high of 70 plus of incarcerated individuals from their sentences. […]
Read More Trump Pardons Mike Tyson’s Life long friend, Crown Heights, Brooklyn Native Lou HobbsDeath Row Records co-founder Michael ‘Harry-O’ Harris has been freed by President Trump and will walk out of prison today after 32 years behind bars for kidnap and attempted murder after intense lobbying by his friend Snoop Dogg Cocaine kingpin Michael ‘Harry O’ Harris will leave Lompoc Federal Correctional Institution a free man on Tuesday […]
Read More Death Row Records’ Michael Harry O’Harris pardoned by President TrumpSteve Bannon leaves federal court, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, after pleading not guilty to charges that he defrauded donors to an online fundraising scheme to build a southern border wall.Craig Ruttle/AP Updated at 2:30 a.m. ET President Trump pardoned his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, who was indicted for allegedly defrauding hundreds of thousands of […]
Read More Trump Pardons Steve Bannon, Lil Wayne In Final Clemency FlurryIs a Detox release finally on the cards? Dr. Dre attends the Tom Ford AW20 Show at Milk Studios on February 07, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Credit: Mike Coppola/FilmMagic Dr Dre has returned to the studio to reportedly work on his fabled album ‘Detox’ once more, days after he was discharged from hospital following treatment for […]
Read More Dr Dre returns to the studio with ‘Detox’ update after suffering brain aneurysmThe Dark Roads is the debut album by American rapper Seagram, released 1992 on Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. The album features guest performances by labelmates: Scarface, Ganksta N-I-P, Bushwick Bill and Willie D. It peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features the violent but intelligent single “The Vill” in which Seagram raps about the hard lifestyle of Oakland G’s. The album […]
Read More It was on this date January 19, 1992. Seagram released his debut album The Dark Roads.The Documentary is the debut studio album by American rapper The Game. It was released on January 18, 2005, by Aftermath Entertainment, G-Unit Records and Interscope Records. The record serves as his major-label debut, preceded by his independently released debut Untold Story in 2004. In 2001, while The Game was in hospital recovering from a shooting, he decided to pursue a career in music. […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE THE GAME RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM THE DOCUMENTARY.ASAP Yams, the hip-hop executive who helped start the career of ASAP Rocky, the popular Harlem rapper whose 2013 studio album, “Long.Live.ASAP,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart, has died. He was 26. ASAP Rocky confirmed his death in a Twitter post. The circumstances of his death were not immediately available. ASAP […]
Read More On this date January 18, 2015 ASAP Yams, Creative Force in Hip-Hop, Died at 26 yrs of age.Responsible for viral smash ‘Whoopty’, the Staten Island rapper is determined to raise the energy in his home cityByLuke Morgan Britton13th January 2021 Facebook Twitter Each week in Breakout, we talk to the emerging stars blowing up right now – whether it be a huge viral moment, killer new track or an eye-popping video – these are the […]
Read More CJ: New York drill’s newest star looking to inspire like Pop SmokePhoto: James Gourley/Shutterstock Dr. Dre agreed on January 6 to “advance” his estranged wife, Nicole Young, $2 million — and cover all of her bills for now, according to a recently filed court document. TMZ appears to have first reported on the deal. The rapper, whose legal name is Andre Young, agreed to “maintain the financial status quo, […]
Read More Dr. Dre Has to ‘Advance’ His Estranged Wife $2 MillionMeek Mill is on fire, claiming he was disrespected by the CEO of ‘Ethika’ brand underwear and claims he is about to reveal ‘screenshots’ which show the issues with him and the company, and how they ‘play’ with Black culture.ADVERTISEMENTnull The ‘Otherside Of America’ rapper took to Twitter to vent his frustration with the popular underwear line, claiming […]
Read More Meek Mill BLASTS CEO Of ‘Ethika’ Underwear Claiming He Was Disrespected By The Company$keeta could be facing some time in prison after he shot a man during a dispute over the weekend. Houston rapper $keeta is facing a serious legal challenge after an altercation in his hometown of Houston last weekend.null The rapper was arrested after a confrontation with a rival turned violent last weekend (January 9th). Sources […]
Read More Houston Rapper $Keeta Arrested For Shooting Rival Over The WeekendYFN Lucci Promotes Video For “Rolled On” As Cops Hunt Him For Murder YFN Lucci hopped on his social media account to promote a new song with Mozzy Rapper YFN Lucci may be wanted for murder, but he seems to be more concerned with promoting his career.null Yesterday (January 12th), the Atlanta cops announced they […]
Read More YFN Lucci Promotes Video For “Rolled On” As Cops Hunt Him For Murder“When you’re talking about those poppin’ rappers, I’m gonna definitely be in that conversation,” the Billboard chart-topper confidently declared while she was an up-and-coming artist Megan Thee Stallion | CREDIT: /YOUTUBE Megan Thee Stallion always knew she was a real hot girl — even before her music career fully took off. In a previously unreleased clip of her Love & Hip Hop audition […]
Read More Megan Thee Stallion Predicted She’d Become a ‘Household Name’ in Love & Hip Audition“I was like, ‘I feel like I’ve gotta take a shower’” Still from 2017’s ‘Girls Trip’. CREDIT: Lifestyle pictures / Alamy Stock Photo Method Man has revealed he turned down a role in 2017 comedy movie Girls Trip. The Wu-Tang Clang rapper, whose real name is Clifford Smith Jr., said he was presented with the opportunity to play cheating […]
Read More Method Man says he declined role in Tiffany Haddish comedy ‘Girls Trip’Money, Power & Respect Money, Power & Respect is the debut album by hip hop group The Lox. It was released on January 13, 1998, through Bad Boy Records and featured production from The Hitmen, Dame Grease and Swizz Beatz. The album found huge success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and spawned two charting singles, […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, JANUARY 13, 1998 THE LOX RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM MONEY, POWER, & RESPECT!!CAMERON KIRKLAND Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the Dec. 10 shooting of 28-year-old James Adams last month in the southwest area of the city, Atlanta police confirmed to Variety. The news was first reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Lucci, 29, (real name: Rayshawn Bennett), is wanted on charges of murder, aggravated […]
Read More Rapper YFN Lucci Wanted on Murder ChargeImage via Getty/Cristina Andina/Redferns Lauryn Hill‘s debut album set the tone for how an artist can create an uncompromising project and still be recognized both commercially and critically. Although The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill made waves through the industry, Hill elected no to capitalize on this success. Instead, she retreated from the public eye and never produced another studio […]
Read More Lauryn Hill Explains Why She Never Made Another Album After ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’Johnny Nunez/WireImage BUN B CONFIRMS CLASSIC SOUTHERN RAP UGK VERZUZ 8BALL & MJG IS HAPPENING Bun B could very well be in the next Verzuz battle following this weekend’s delayed Keyshia Cole and Ashanti R&B bout. After Swizz Beatz teased Bun’s involvement, the Houston native shared on The Donnie Houston Podcast that he’s confirmed for a Verzuz battle pitting UGK against Memphis-based […]
Read More BUN B CONFIRMS CLASSIC SOUTHERN RAP UGK VERZUZ 8BALL & MJG IS HAPPENINGJeff Hahne/Getty Images for Spotify DABABY ARRESTED ON BEVERLY HILLS’ RODEO DRIVE AFTER STORE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY CALLS POLICE BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The New Year isn’t exactly off to a good start for DaBaby. The platinum-selling rapper was reportedly arrested on weapons charges in Beverly Hills on Thursday night (January 7). According to TMZ, DaBaby was leaving the Moncler store on Rodeo […]
Read More DABABY ARRESTED ON BEVERLY HILLS’ RODEO DRIVE AFTER STORE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY CALLS POLICERapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang became the first Hip-Hop single to reach the Billboard Top 40 January 5, 1980
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, JANUARY 5TH, 1980. SUGAR HILL GANG’S RAPPERS DELIGHT BECAME THE FIRST HIP HOP SINGLE TO REACH BILLBOARD’S TOP 40.Trippie Redd, Tory Lanez, and G Herbo celebrate Lil Durk’s success with “The Voice.” Lil Durk pulled an unexpected move with the release of The Voice. After slowly unleashing new singles off of the project for the past few months, and heavily teasing the album, he finally dropped it off in its entirety just before Christmas. Literally, on Christmas Eve. […]
Read More Lil Durk Reacts To “The Voice” Album Sales After First Full WeekDrake Offers Some New Year’s Thoughts On “Self Work” Drake with some words of wisdom to kick your year off. It is January, all. It marks the beginning of the year but for fans of Drake, the countdown officially began for Certified Lover Boy. We’re inching towards the three-year mark since the release of Scorpion, an album that ushered in a new level […]
Read More Drake Offers Some New Year’s Thoughts On “Self Work”SZA feels like a Finsta is unnecessary at this point. SZA has been teasing new music for quite some time now and recently, she finally came through with a new track that is already being praised by fans. At this point, it seems like the artist has quite a bit of music up her sleeve, and we can’t […]
Read More SZA Reveals Her Nudes In End Of Year Photo DumpThere are still no suspects. Rapping is a dangerous job. NBA Youngboy was targeted in a shooting in Florida prior to the Rolling Loud festival in 2019. The shooting left one man dead from the crossfire, 43-year-old Mohamad Jradi, as he was driving in the area. Several others were injured. NBA’s girlfriend at the time, Kay Marie, […]
Read More Feds Probe Fatal Florida Shooting That Involved NBA Youngboy: ReportSomeone check on Lil Uzi Vert. Source: Samir Hussein / Getty We may have another star couple on our hands. The internets now have receipts on Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s budding romance. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the two fashionistas we seen in Barbados looking super cozy. In several photos that have started circulating around the world wide web […]
Read More Black Twitter All In Their Feelings Now That Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Have Gone Public, AllegedlyFEDS REJECT KODAK BLACK’S REDUCED SENTENCE REQUEST According to a confirmed report, federal prosecutors have denied Kodak Black’s request for compassionate release, stating that he hasn’t presented a reason to be released early and that his motion failed to follow legal porcedure. “(Kodak Black) has not presented ‘extraordinary and compelling reasons’ supporting his request for release,” assistant […]
Read More FEDS REJECT KODAK BLACK’S REDUCED SENTENCE REQUESTC Flanigan/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar recently connected with a fan, prompting a wave of optimism that his new album will make 2021 a year to remember. It’s become almost parody to suggest that 2020 was, as a general whole, a shitshow of apocalyptic proportions. And yet, as the New Year officially kicks off, many have […]
Read More Kendrick Lamar Sighting Sparks New Year OptimismDreamville and Griselda appear ready to reconnect as J.I.D and Benny The Butcher tease a possible collaboration. The Griselda movement, as led by Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher, have become one of the most well-connected teams in modern-day hip-hop. Boasting affiliations with rap OGs like Nas, Method Man, and Raekwon, not to mention ties to Eminem’s […]
Read More J.I.D. & Benny The Butcher Are Ready To WorkFrazer Harrison/Getty Images Lil Tjay was reportedly arrested this week for gun and weed possession. Bronx-based rapper Lil Tjay couldn’t catch a break this week because, after his run-in with the cops over the weekend, the rapper was searched again during the week, reportedly getting arrested for weed and gun possession.nullnull This weekend, Lil Tjay shared videos from his latest music […]
Read More Lil Tjay Arrested For Guns & Weed: ReportThe elusive masked rapper died on October 31, his wife Jasmine Dumile announced DEC 31 2020 MF DOOM has died, his wife Jasmine Dumile revealed today (December 31). The elusive rapper died on October 31, according to Dumile. When reached by Pitchfork, a representative for Rhymesayers confirmed the legitimacy of the statement. A cause of death […]
Read More MF DOOM Dead at 49Uncle Murda has fans of all sizes on the edge of their seat anticipating his annual rap up. He just shared with fans via Instagram the revealing of the artwork. And also hinted a new project (Murda Season.) Dont Come Outside Vol 3. Artwork is done by @dunne08 according to uncle murda. After a listen […]
Read More At midnight Uncle Murda’s annual rap up for 2020The rapper helped to form the legendary group in 1982. John Fletcher, better known as Ecstasy from the rap group Whodini, has reportedly passed away. Questlove broke the news on Wednesday (Dec. 23) in an Instagram tribute to the hip hop legend “One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini,” he said. “This man was […]
Read More John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of the rap group Whodini passes awayFlesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood is the second studio album by American rapper DMX. The album was released on December 22, 1998, a little more than seven months after his debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot. It entered the charts at #1 (and stayed there for 3 consecutive weeks) with over 670,000 units shipped in the […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 22, 1998 DMX RELEASED HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUM FLESH OF MY FLESH, BLOOD OF MY BLOOD”According to a report from AllHipHop, Famous Dex has checked himself into a drug rehab after several concerning images went public over the weekend, leaving fans and critics to express their concern online. Dex posted a video on IG over the weekend, seemingly inebriated, rapping while showing off his “Sad” and “Love” tattoos. the Chi-Town […]
Read More FAMOUS DEX CHECKS INTO DRUG REHAB AFTER DISTURBING IMAGES GO VIRALGangsta Gibbs considers launching an OnlyFans to share the wild and unruly content that he typically posted on his Instagram Story. It’s always a game of Russian Roulette when you open up Freddie Gibbs‘ Instagram Story. There’s a chance you could watch a wholesome moment between Gibbs and his two kids but there’s probably a better chance that you […]
Read More Freddie Gibbs Has Been Banned From Instagram, AgainLil Wayne discusses the everlasting impact he’s had on the rap game. You have to be a fool to deny this influence Lil Waynehas had on the game. For better or for worse, he’s the reason why hip-hop is the way it is today. If there wasn’t a Lil Wayne, we wouldn’t have a Young Thug which means […]
Read More Lil Wayne Says His Influence Is Undeniable: “They All Look Like Me”The Internet did not take this news well. Boston Globe/Getty ImagesEntertainmentMay 6, 2019 15.32M188 It’s a hard truth, but UNO has officially confirmed that +4 or +2 cards cannot be stacked — at all.https://0f9f0d76aed694c061079d55f228c1c9.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html The card game company issued a post on Twitter yesterday confirming that the move has in fact been illegal all along and that the company knows you’ve been […]
Read More UNO Confirms You Can’t Stack +4 or +2 Cards… And Then There Was X …And Then There Was X is the third studio album by American rapper DMX. The album was released on December 21, 1999, by Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. The album was certified 5x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on February 7, 2001. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2001 Grammys ….And Then There Was […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 21, 1999 DMX DROPPED HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM “…AND THEN THERE WAS X”Eminem (Photo credit: Bang Media) Eminem is apparently feeling some kind of way after hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg did not include the Detroit rapper in his top 10 list of all-time rappers back in July 2020.https://f9fb105330ed1e90ef6d60fe7235ae8f.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html?n=0 Slim Shady, well, throws shade at the luminous Doggfather in a new song “Zeus,” and Snoop fires back with some subtle shots […]
Read More Snoop fires back after Eminem disses him in the song ‘Zeus’Eminem suggests Tekashi 6ix9ine is “trash” on his new album, also referencing his beef with Machine Gun Kelly. Tekashi 6ix9ine completely disappeared for the final quarter of this year, dropping off from social media following his disappointing album turnout in the fall. Without much ammo after having flopped with TattleTales, the rainbow-haired troll rapper seemingly took some time to […]
Read More Eminem Disses Tekashi 6ix9ine On New AlbumFX has announced the premiere dates for the new docuseries Hip Hop Uncoveredand the fourth season of Snowfall. Included was the key art for both series and the main title from Hip Hop Uncovered.FX Hip Hop Uncovered will premiere on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX and be available the next day on FX on Hulu. […]
Read More FX Sets Premiere Dates For ‘Hip Hop Uncovered’ Doc Series And ‘Snowfall’ Fourth SeasonLil Wayne reportedly sold the Young Money masters in his $100 million deal with Universal, including Drake and Nicki Minaj’s albums. Sparking major headlines this weekend, it was reported that Lil Wayne had sold his master recordings to Universal Music Group in a $100 million deal. Considering the fact that Bob Dylan sold his entire catalog for […]
Read More Lil Wayne Also Sold Drake & Nicki Minaj’s Masters In $100 Million Deal: ReportMystikal Cleared Of Rape Charges After Grand Jury Fails To Indict: Report It’s reported that the grand jury didn’t believe there was enough evidence to move forward. A case that has been following Mystikal since 2016 has reportedly been put to rest. Four years ago, the No Limit and Cash Money icon performed at a casino, and […]
Read More Mystikal Cleared Of Rape Charges After Grand Jury Fails To Indict: ReportTRENDING TOO $HORT AND E-40 ANNOUNCE BUNDLE ALBUM SET TO RELEASE ON FRIDAY Share: This weekend VERZUZ will bring the Battle of The Bay, with Too $hort and E-40 hitting the stage. Ahead of the release, the two have announced a bundle album on Friday. Too $hort will be dropping his 22nd solo studio album, Ain’t Gone […]
Read More TOO $HORT AND E-40 ANNOUNCE BUNDLE ALBUM SET TO RELEASE ON FRIDAY“MEXICAN KIM KARDASHIAN” JOSELYN CANO DIES FROM BOTCHED BUTT SURGERY According to several reports, the “Mexican Kim Kardashian” Josely Cano died on December 7 in Columbia from a failed butt lift surgery. She was 29 years old. Cano, the IG influencer with over 13 million followers, founded her own Joselyn Cano Swimwear and studied microbiology […]
Read More “MEXICAN KIM KARDASHIAN” JOSELYN CANO DIES FROM BOTCHED BUTT SURGERYBIG SEAN AND MCDONALD’S TEAM TO SURPRISE A YOUNG RAPPER WITH MENTORSHIP Big Sean has had a banner year including the release of his 2020 album Detroit 2. Now the rapper is looking to help out the next generation of artists. Sean joined McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Mentors program and surprised aspiring 19-year-old rapper, Nyla […]
Read More BIG SEAN AND MCDONALD’S TEAM TO SURPRISE A YOUNG RAPPER WITH MENTORSHIPThe Travis Scott run is still going strong. Following his ever-growing run of deals, Scott has announced that he is the founder and creator of CACTI, a venture with Anheuser-Busch. The new brand brings the Travis Scott aesthetic and creativity to the beverage space. Scott is a tequila fan and is inspired by the flavors of […]
Read More TRAVIS SCOTT ANNOUNCES CACTI AGAVE SPIKED SELTZER ALONGSIDE ANHEUSER-BUSCHJAY-Z’S ROC NATION AND PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LAUNCH NEW PUBLISHING IMPRINT In several confirmed reports, literary giant Penguin Random House has announced its launch of Roc Lit 101, a publishing imprint with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation that promises to publish “genre-defying literature” by some of the culture’s most notable names. Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of […]
Read More JAY-Z’S ROC NATION AND PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LAUNCH NEW PUBLISHING IMPRINTThe rapper spent four years with the label but never signed a record deal. Before they were one of the hottest collectives in the industry, Cash Money was a budding label with rap dreams. Young Bucklinked with the group in his teens, and while he did spend four years under Cash Money’s wing, Buck never technically […]
Read More Young Buck Explains Why He Walked Away From Cash Money: “I Was Getting LostThe Professional is the debut studio album by American record producer DJ Clue?. It was released on December 15, 1998 via Roc-A-Fella Records Professional Ratings Recording sessions took place at Alien Flyers, at Platinum Island Studios, at Desert Storm Studios, at Soundtrack Studios, at The Hit Factory, at Sound On Sound Studios and at D&D Studios in New York City, at Krosswire […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 15, 1998 DJ CLUE RELEASED “THE PROFESSIONAL” ON ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDSIsaac Wright Jr. | CREDIT: SONY/ABC An afternoon walk to the drugstore isn’t the sort of activity that one would typically label “profound” — though Isaac Wright Jr. says that’s exactly how he would describe what happened a few months ago. “I was walking down First Avenue, heading to CVS. And two police cars pulled over […]
Read More Formerly Incarcerated Lawyer Who Inspired the ABC Drama For Life Announces Run for Mayor of New YorkSouthside Jamaica, Queens rising star Fabdon is back from a 3 year prison stint with a new drive & mindset. Back like he never left. The Don returns to take his rightful place at the throne. The year was 2012 this young talented artist from out of Southside Jamaica, Queens emerged on the scene & […]
Read More FABDON, THE DON OF ALL DONS RETURNS!!!PHASE 2 This article is about the aerosol artist. For other uses, see Phase II (disambiguation). Michael Lawrence Marrow (August 2, 1955 – December 12, 2019), known as PHASE 2 and Lonny Wood, was an American aerosol paint artist based in New York City. Mostly active in the 1970s, Phase 2 is generally credited with originating the “bubble letter” style of aerosol […]
Read More LONG LIVE LONNY WOOD BETTER KNOWN AS PHASE 2Author’s note: Read part 2 of this investigation here. I encourage readers to do independent research and utilize the links provided herein to read and hear testimonies from indie artists who feel defrauded by this company’s alleged scheme. On September 13, Aaron “ThatKidCry” Nash — a rapper and promoter from Oregon — received a direct message from the Instagram […]
Read More Redman, The Game, Fat Joe & more accused of working with fraudulent promo company called DaBlock365Lil Wayne is getting sued for a cool $20 million, at least, by one of his ex-managers. But the interesting caveat is that Tunechi allegedly sold his masters to the Universal Music Group for over $100M. That’s kind of a big deal, and it sounds like a steal. According to TMZ, The rapper stiffed Ronald Sweeney […]
Read More Lil Wayne Sells His Masters to Universal Music Group for Over $100 MillionLegend of the Liquid Sword is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop artist GZA, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. It was released December 10, 2002. The album is named after the kung fu film Legend of the Liquid Sword. In the songs “Did Ya Say That”, and “Knock Knock”, GZA focuses on the politics of record labels, and expresses his issues in […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 10, 2002 THE GZA RELEASED HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM “LEGEND OF THE LIQUID SWORD”Breakdancing, a street dance style rooted within the Black community, has been added to the 2024 Olympic games, The athletic style of urban dance was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on Monday, and will be featured at the 2024 Paris Games in an effot to attract younger vewers. The competing teams could win a medal, The Chicago […]
Read More Breakdancing to be added to 2024 Olympic gamesThe athletic style of urban dance was recognized by the international committee on MondayPurple Haze is the fourth studio album by Harlem rapper Cam’ron. The album was released on December 7, 2004, by Diplomat Records, Roc-A-Fella Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group. The release of this album was delayed several times from November 2003, the first single “Get Em Girls” was released a year prior to the actual album release. The album debuted at number 20 […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 7, 2004 CAM’RON RELEASED HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM PURPLE HAZE ON ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDSDoc’s da Name 2000 is the fourth studio album by American rapper Redman.[9] The album was released on Def Jam Recordings on December 8, 1998. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200. It was a top seller, being certified platinum for sales of over a million copies.Doc’s Da Professional Ratings The song “Da Goodness” is sampled in the Barbadian soca beat “Redman/Da Goodness […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 8, 2000 REDMAN RELEASED DOC’S DA NAME 1999REST IN PEACE TO RAPPERS WE’VE LOST IN 2020 In 2020, the hip-hop community has suffered the loss of over a dozen talented rappers who made great strides in the rap game. Throughout the year, rappers have tragically died due to drug overdoses, being shot and even suffering from COVID-19 complications. Arguably, one of the most […]
Read More REST IN PEACE TO ALL THE RAPPERS WE LOST IN 2020Released December 7, 1979, this was the first rap song issued on a major label. Kurtis Blow recorded it with the help of producers Robert Ford and J.B. Moore. They took it to Mercury Records, who signed Kurtis to a two-single deal, under the condition that if both singles were successful, he would get an […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 7 1979 KURTIS BLOW RELEASED CHRISTMAS RAPPINA lot of things have been coming out about Dr. Dre’s personal life ever since his estranged wife, Nicole Young, filed for divorce from the legendary music mogul Dre’s oldest daughter, 37-year-old LaTanya Young, recently opened up about her estranged relationship with her father to the Daily Mail. She stated that she hasn’t seen Dr. Dre […]
Read More DR. DRE’S OLDEST DAUGHTER CLAIMS SHE HASN’T SEEN MOGUL IN 17 YEARSBorn Again is the first posthumous compilation album by American rapper the Notorious B.I.G., released by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records on December 7, 1999. It is composed primarily of early recorded verses with newer beats and guest rappers Professional Ratings The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 485,000 albums sold in the first week, and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA on January 14, […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 7, 1999 THE FIRST POST-HUMOUS ALBUM BY THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G “BORN AGAIN” WAS RELEASEDProsecutors are also using the fact that Casanova wore gorilla jewelry as evidence that he was associated with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation. More information is being shared about the ongoing case involving Casanova and his alleged ties to the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang now that the rapper has turned himself over to authorities. On Thursday […]
Read More Casanova Allegedly Sent Money To Gang Founder In Prison For Murder: Report (FREE CASANOVA)The Understanding is the second studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek, released by Get Low Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Def Jam Recordings on December 5, 2000. As of October 2002, the album has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units. Professional Ratings Track listing No. Title Producer(s) Length 1.”Intro (U Know Bleek)”Just Blaze 1:51 2.”Do My…” (featuring Jay-Z)A Kid Called […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 5, 2000 ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST MEMPHIS BLEEK DROP HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUMOne for All is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Brand Nubian, released on December 4, 1990 by Elektra Records. The album was highly acclaimed for its politically charged and socially conscious content. Sales never matched the wide acclaim — the album has only sold 350,000 copies as of May 2013[citation needed] — but it has remained in print since […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 4, 1990 BRAND NUBIAN RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ” ONE FOR ALL “In a lengthy Instagram post, the wife of comedian Majah Hype alleges that she has been battered and abused by the comedian during their relationship. In her #WomenWednesday chat with her fans, she laid bare the shocking abuse allegations in an emotional speech. Majah Hype last week suffered a mild heart attack and was hospitalized. […]
Read More Majah Hype’s Estranged Wife Says He Abused Her For Years In Tearful Tell-AllChad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as a founding member of the Underground Kingz (UGK). Signing to Jive Records in 1992, UGK released their major-label debut album Too Hard to Swallow to positive reviews. The […]
Read More HIP HOP RAISED ME THE BLOG REMEMBERS CHAD BUTLER AKA PIMP C WHO PASSED AWAY ON THIS DATE DEC 4, 2007“After 12” by Che Noir . A 7 Track ep self produced by Che Noir herself. Featuring The whole Trust Spesh, Ransom, Musalini, Sa- Rock, Amber Symone, RJ Payne, & Jynx Tracklisting 01. Che Noir- Foxy Intro 02. Che Noir ft Musalini – Cruise Control 03. Che Noir ft Ransom & 38 Spesh – Hunger […]
Read More NEW MUSIC ALERT: CHE NOIR “AFTER 12” THE EP FT 38 SPESH, RANSOM, MUSALINI, SA ROCK JYNX, RJ PAYNE, & AMBER SIMONEImage via Getty/ Shareif Ziyadat As 2020 comes to a close, year-end lists are in full effect. On Thursday, Jay-Z joined the fray, sharing his 2020 playlist via TIDAL, featuring songs from artists like Drake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Electronica, Pop Smoke, Burna Boy, and several others.https://d-17731425362531232431.ampproject.net/2011200012001/frame.html The TIDAL-exclusive collection of songs—appropriately dubbed “2020 Vision COVID 19″—looks to try and encapsulate the tumultuous […]
Read More Jay-Z Drops Year-End Playlist Featuring Drake, Pop Smoke, The Weeknd, and MoreThis is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “fair use” statute/ act. Strictly for Non-Profit and entertainment purposes only. Subject to copyrights( writing […]
Read More NEW VIDEO ALERT* DJ KAY SLAY – WE GET BUSY – FT AZ, BENNY THE BUTCHER, PAPOOSE, BUN B, TRAE THE TRUTH, & ZONECalifornia Love” is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac’s comeback single after his release from prison in 1995 and was his first single as the newest artist of Death Row Records. This is one of 2Pac’s most widely known and most successful singles, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, DEC 3, 1995 2PAC & DR. DRE RELEASED THEIR SINGLE CALIFORNIA LOVE.Christmas on Death Row is a compilation album released by Death Row Records and Interscope Records on December 3, 1996. The album sold 200,000 copies. The album was made as a form of charity to the community. Professional Ratings Track listing Snoop Doggy Dogg ft. Daz Dillinger, Nate Dogg, Tray Deee, Bad Azz – “Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto” [produced by Snoop Doggy Dogg] Isaac Hayes sample […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 3. 1996 DEATH ROW RECORDS RELEASED CHRISTMAS ON DEATH ROWThis is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “fair use” statute/ act. Strictly for Non-Profit and entertainment purposes only. Subject to copyrights( writing […]
Read More MAN GETS ROBBED ON CAMERA!!! WHEN STUNTING GOES WRONG* WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES (WATCH WHO YOU CALL BRO)This is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “.d entertainment purposes only. Subject to copyrights( writing and teaching purposes #hiphopraisedme #hiphopraisedmeblog #hiphopraisedmetheblog #TheknowledgeTheCultureThelifestyle […]
Read More GROUP OF YOUNG BLACK DRUMMERS DOING A DOPE ROUTINE ON THE CORNER OF EAST 18TH STREET & CHURCH AVENUE IN FLATBUSH BROOKLYNThe “Holiday” rapper says they helped him be “where I am, comfortably.” In the summer of 2019, Lil Nas X decided to share his sexuality with the world. The rising, record-breaking star came forward to say that he is gay, and since that time, he has been supported by fans and teased by foes. Regardless, Lil Nas X lives his truth […]
Read More Lil Nas X Says Tyler, The Creator & Frank Ocean “Made It Easier” For HimLeBron James signs a 2-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James is officially locked down for the next two seasons, signing an insanely wealthy new contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The King is back, announcing his new deal today, which was reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The […]
Read More LeBron James Signs Massive New Contract With LakersAs reported by the new york post By Rebecca Rosenberg December 1, 2020 | 5:38pm Caswell Senior, aka Casanova, a Gorilla Stone fugitive sought in the case.US Attorney’s Office More than a dozen members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang were indicted on a range of serious raps — including for the slaying of a […]
Read More Over a dozen gang members indicted for killing teen, other crimesPlanet Rock: The Album is an old school hip hop album by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, released in 1986 as a collection of previous singles. The song “Planet Rock” was one of the earliest hits of the hip hop music genre and remains one of its pioneering recordings. The single’s liner notes include members of Kraftwerk with the songwriting credits. In creating the track, portions of Kraftwerk’s “Numbers” […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, DEC 1ST 1986 AFRICA BAMBATTA & THE SOUL SONIC FORCE RELEASED PLANET ROCK THE ALBUMMy Life is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige, released on November 29, 1994, by Uptown Records. Many of the topics on My Life deal with clinical depression, Blige’s battling with both drugs and alcohol, as well as being in an abusive relationship. Unlike her debut, What’s the 411? (1992), Blige co-wrote fourteen of the album’s tracks, making it her most […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 29, 1994 THE QUEEN OF HIP HOP/R&B/SOUL MARY J BLIGE RELEASED HER SECOND STUDIO ALBUM “MY LIFENashville’s music industry has never given homegrown hip-hop the support it deserves, so the city’s artists and entrepreneurs are creating their own institutions.ilbusca/Getty Images It’s no wonder that journalistic surveys of Nashville’s hip-hop underground typically frame the mere fact of its existence as a big reveal. To a large degree, the scene here is the […]
Read More Hip-Hop In Nashville Is Making Its Own WayThis year, I feel like, is bigger than all of the other years, with people losing their jobs and all this type of crazy stuff,” Brown said. “I just like to be able to help in any way I can.” Mayor Jason Shelton proclaimed Nov. 24 “Slim Jxmmi Day” in the city of Tupelo. He […]
Read More Hip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi distributes free turkeys in FairparkHip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi distributes free turkeys in FairparkBy BLAKE ALSUP Daily JournalRapper “Slim Jxmmi,” half of Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, hands out free turkeys Tuesday at Fairpark in Tupelo. The rapper, whose real name is Aaquil Brown, is a Tupelo native.Rapper “Slim Jxmmi” hugs residents waiting in line to get free turkeys.Irijah Kinard, left, and Devon Shannon help carry dozens of frozen turkeys for Tuesday giveaway co-sponsored by rapper “Slim Jxmmi” at Fairpark in Tupelo.Volunteers unpack dozens of frozen turkeys to be given away as part of the event.THOMAS WELLS | BUY TUPELO • Slim Jxmmi, half of Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, distributed turkeys to dozens of families Tuesday afternoon.The Tupelo native, who’s real name is Aaquil Brown, returned to his hometown to give back to the community that helped raise him as part of his 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Fairpark.“I love giving back to where I come from because I feel like it inspires others to chase their dreams or to reach their highest height and give back to their community,” Brown said. “It makes everybody better.”With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has created economic hardships for millions of people across the country, Brown said it’s even more important to give back.A Hip-Hop Pioneer Loses His Leg. The Optimism Remains After doctors amputated part of former Yo! MTV Raps host Andre “Doctor Dré” Brown’s leg, his family set up a GoFundMe to defray medical costs. Still, the trailblazer doesn’t want your pity Andre Brown was leaving his sister’s house on Memorial Day when he misjudged the location of […]
Read More Hip Hop Pioneer Doctor. Dre of Yo! MTV Raps Loses leg as reported by Rolling Stone!!Christmas in Hollis” is a single by Run-DMC that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas (A&M 3911) and Christmas Rap (Profile 1247). When Bill Adler first asked Run-DMC to contribute to “A Very Special Christmas”—the first in a series of various artists compilation albums produced to benefit the Special Olympics—they refused. After Bill—who was then […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 25, 1987 RUN-DMC RELEASED THEIR SINGLE “CHRISTMAS IN HOLLIS”Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album of American hip hop group The Pharcyde, released on November 24, 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records and EastWest Records. The album was produced by former group member J-Swift, and features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Bucwheed (known then as “Buckwheat” from The Wascals). In the […]
Read More NOV 24, 1992 THE PHARCYDE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM BIZARRE RIDE 2 THE PHARCYDEWarner Bros. Records eventually refused to distribute Live and Let Die as part of its deal with Cold Chillin’ Records because of the album’s lyrical content and cover art.[1] It is not known if a Warner Bros. catalogue number was ever assigned to the release. Live and Let Die remained out of print until it was re-released and remastered with various bonus material […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 24, 1992 KOOL G RAP & DJ POLO RELEASED THIER THIRD & FINAL STUDIO ALBUM “LIVE AND LET DIE”Bobby Digital in Stereo is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer RZA. It was released on November 24, 1998, and was certified Gold on February 5, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is a well-received experimental album that is based on a story featuring him rhyming as a hedonistic, fun-loving alter-ego named Bobby Digital and […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 24, 1998 RZA OF THE WU-TANG CLAN RELEASED BOBBY DIGITAL IN STEREODiplomatic Immunity 2 is the second studio album by American hip hop collective The Diplomats. The album was released on November 23, 2004 through Koch Records. Professional Ratings Track listing No.Title Music Performer(s) Length 1.”Stop-N-Go”DevelopCam’Ron and J.R. Writer 6:13 2.”S.A.N.T.A.N.A.”TreblemakersJuelz Santana 4.24 3.”Take ‘Em to Church”AmadeusCam’ron and Juelz Santana 3:49 4.”Get Use to This”Stay Gettin’Juelz Santana and J.R. Writer. 3:57 5.”Family Ties”SkitzoCam’ron, 40 […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 23, 2004 THE DIPLOMATS RELEASE THEIR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM IMMUNITY 2!!No Need for Alarm is the second solo studio album by American hip hop musician Del the Funky Homosapien. It was released in 1993 through Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco and at Chung King House of Metal in New York City. Production was handled by Del himself along with A-Plus, Casual, Domino, Jay-Biz, Snupe and Stimulated Dummies Professional Ratings […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 23, 1993 DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN RELEASED HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUM “NO NEED FOR ALARM