South Florida Rapper WizDaWizard Reportedly Found Dead

South Florida rapper WizDaWizard, who worked with Kodak Black’s Sniper Gang imprint, was reportedly found dead in Florida early Friday morning. According to Miami’s WSVN, the Broward County artist’s body was found around 6 a.m. Friday in the front yard of a Hallandale Beach home. Although there were no reports of gunshots or a struggle in the area, investigators believe foul play […]

Kanye West flies high in “24” visual

The clip looks to have been partially filmed during Kanye’s second ‘Donda’ listening session in Atlanta. Last month, Kanye West blessed us with his tenth studio LP Donda, an album that contains a whopping 27 tracks with contributions with the current who’s who of hip hop and R&B — The Weeknd, Fivio Foreign, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Baby Keem, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Conway The Machine, Westside […]

Listen to Mozzy’s New Album ‘Untreated Trauma’ f/ EST Gee, YFN Lucci, Babyface Ray, and More

Mozzy tha Motive continues to keep his foot on the gas with the release of his latest album Untreated Trauma. Mozzy tapped in with hot acts like EST Gee, Babyface Ray, Kalen.FrFr, and YFN Lucci to help him deliver the project. The Gangland Landlord-creator from Oak Park continues to carry his Sacramento roots by giving guest spots to Celly Ru and E. Mozzy. […]

Lakeyah Drops Video for “313-414” f/ Tee Grizzley, Announces Upcoming ‘Gangsta Grillz’ Project

Lakeyah taps Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley to join her on her newest single, “313-414,” which comes with fresh visuals shot in her hometown of Milwaukee. Lakeyah has also just announced the release of her upcoming Gangsta Grillz project, My Time. rocking the team’s jersey as we get glimpses of championship banners on the street. The cover art for Lakeyah’s Gangsta Grillz tape, My […]

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D Smoke Taps SiR for New Song “Common Sense,” Announces ‘War & Wonders’ Album

D Smoke has enlisted his brother SiR for his news single “Common Sense,” and announced the forthcoming arrival of his new album War & Wonders. “Common Sense” features a pared-down, jazz-laden beat, with percussion, strings, and trumpets. The song questions the state of humanity and encourages us to embrace what makes us unique. “War & Wonders is about capturing the […]

Animated Video for FXXXXY’s “Yeah Kool” f/ Lil Uzi Vert Released on Anniversary of Artist’s Passing

On the anniversary of his passing, FXXXXY’s estate has just dropped new animated visuals for his posthumous song “Yeah Kool,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. FXXXY and Uzi go searching for the planet the rapper just purchased in the new tripped-out visuals for “Yeah Kool.” Directed by animator Yung Kazi and produced by PRTND Studios, the unique claymation style of […]

This Aint Tidal: Nas, Pusha T & Other Big Names Invest In Audius, Spotify’s Rival

Audius, a three-year-old San Francisco-based company built on blockchain, promises a new way to put more coins in artists’ pockets. A bunch of music artists coming together to promote a music streaming platform the benefits them? Now, where have we heard this before? Hip-Hop stars Nas and Pusha T are among the many names who […]

T.I., Tiny will not face charges for alleged sexual assault in L.A.

Rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris, will not face charges for alleged sexual assault in Los Angeles. According to court documents obtained by several news outlets, including PEOPLE magazine, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not be charging the couple due to an expired statute of limitations. “In 2021, the complaining witness reported […]

Young Thug Confirms “Punk” Release Date

Young Thug is one of the most respected artists in Atlanta’s rap scene, and he’s built a special catalog of high-powered mixtapes and chart-impacting singles over the years. He’s also the leader of Young Stoner Life Records, the record label that introduced the world to artists like Gunna, Lil Keed, Karlae, Lil Duke, Yak Gotti, and more. Young Thug confirms […]

Young Thug Confirms “Punk” Release Date

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 NICE & SMOOTH RELEASED THEIR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM AINT A DAMN THING CHANGE

Ain’t a Damn Thing Changed is the second studio album by American hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth, released on September 17, 1991 via Rush Associated Labels and Columbia Records. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording Studios and Power Play Studios in New York City. Production was handled primarily by Gregg Nice and Smooth Bee, except song “Paranoia” produced by Louie Vega. Ain’t a Damn Thing Changed spawned four singles: “Hip Hop […]

SpotemGottem Shot Multiple Times in Road Rage Shooting

SpotemGottem has been shot in Miami. The Florida rapper, born Nehemiah Harden, was reportedly shot multiple times on Florida’s I-95 highway, north of NW 125 Street. A rep for the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to XXL on Friday (Sept. 17) that the driver and rear passenger, which they did not name, were victims in the incident stemming from a road rage incident on the highway. […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 DJ SHADOW RELEASED HUS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM ENTRODUCING….

Endtroducing….. is the debut album by American music producer DJ Shadow, released on September 16, 1996, by Mo’ Wax. It is an instrumental hip hop work composed almost entirely of samples from vinyl records. DJ Shadow produced Endtroducing over two years using an Akai MPC60 sampler and other minimal equipment. He edited and layered samples to create new tracks of varying moods and tempos. In the United […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 16, 1979 SUGAR HILL GANG RELEASED RAPPERS DELIGHT

“Rapper’s Delight” is a 1979 hip hop track by the Sugarhill Gang and produced by Sylvia Robinson. Although it was shortly preceded by Fatback Band’s “King Tim III (Personality Jock)”, “Rapper’s Delight” is credited for introducing hip hop music to a wide audience, reaching the top 40 in the United States, as well as the top three in the United Kingdom and number-one […]

STYLES P GIVES HILARIOUSLY HONEST OPINION ON KANYE WEST VS. DRAKE BEEF

Styles P may not be able to get into the 2021 Met Gala, but he’s going to leave his opinion when he feels like it. The Yonkers rap legend gave his thoughts on the Drake and Kanye West feud that’s been dominating social media during his recent visit to I Am Athlete and it’s safe to say Styles is over it. “It’s […]

EXCLUSIVE’LOVE & HIP HOP’ STAR MO FAYNEGETS 17 YEARS IN PRISON IN PPP LOAN FRAUD CASEGotta Pay Back $4.4M!!!

Rapper Mo Fayne’s going away for a long, long time for his role in a PPP loan fraud case … he’s just been sentenced to 210 months in prison — that’s 17.5 years. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star was hit with the prison sentence after pleading […]

NYC moves to suspend Rikers Island correction officers who don’t show up for work

City officials moved Wednesday to persuade Rikers Island officers to show up for work. Department of Correction investigators delivered suspension notices to the homes of roughly 20 AWOL officers, jail sources told the Daily News. “If you worked at Starbucks, and you didn’t show up, would you be able to keep your job?” asked a […]

Video Shows Duke Deuce Running for Cover When Gunfire Breaks Out During Livestream

Memphis rapper Duke Deuce was seen running to safety after he got caught in a hail of gunfire while live streaming with his fans on Monday. “Peppertree what’s poppin!” Deuce said on IG with a smile on his face, likely referring to the Peppertree Apartment Complex, which is located in his hometown of Memphis. He began urging […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 KID CUDI RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM MAN ON THE MOON: THE END OF DAY

Man on the Moon: The End of Day is the debut studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi. It was released on September 15, 2009, through Dream On, GOOD Music, and Universal Motown Records. A concept album, narrated by fellow American rapper Common, it follows the release of his first full-length project A Kid Named Cudi (2008), and is the first installment of […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, SEPTEMBER 14, 1990 LL COOL J RELEASED HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT.

Mama Said Knock You Out is the fourth studio album by American rapper LL Cool J. It was produced mostly by Marley Marl and recorded at his “House of Hits” home studio in Chestnut Ridge and at Chung King House of Metal in New York City. After the disappointing reception of LL Cool’s 1989 album Walking with a Panther, Mama Said Knock You Out was released by Def Jam […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 OL’ DIRTY BASTARD RELEASED HIS SECOND AND FINAL STUDIO ALBUM NIGGA PLEASE.

Nigga Please (stylized as N☆☆★a Please) is the second solo studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard. It was released on September 14, 1999 via Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at Quad Recording Studios, at Chung King Studios and at 36 Chambers Studio in New York City, and at American Studios in Los Angeles. Production was handled by RZA, The Neptunes, Irv Gotti, Buddha Monk, […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM READY TO DIE

Ready to Die is the debut studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released on September 13, 1994, by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records. The album features productions by Bad Boy founder Sean “Puffy” Combs, Easy Mo Bee, Chucky Thompson, DJ Premier, and Lord Finesse, among others. It was recorded from 1993 to 1994 at The Hit Factory and D&D Studios in New York City. The partly autobiographical […]

Russell Westbrook’s Dress Has Fans Predicting Boosie’s Reaction

Russell Westbrook made waves by wearing a dress at New York Fashion Week. Russell Westbrook will be playing with the Los Angeles Lakers this season and fans cannot wait to see what he is going to do out on the court. He is still looking for that first championship and there is no doubt that this […]

Dan Sur Says He’s The First Rapper To Get Gold Chains Implanted Into Their Scalp

Dan Sur had gold chains surgically implanted directly into his scalp. Mexican rapper Dan Sur says he is the “first rapper … in human history” to have gold chains implanted directly onto his head. The new implants hang from his scalp similar to hair. “The truth is that I wanted to do something different because I see that everyone […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, SEPTEMBER 12, 1990 MC LYTE RELEASED EYES ON THIS.

Eyes on This is the second studio album American hip hop recording artist MC Lyte.[1] It was released on October 3, 1989, via First Priority and Atlantic Records, and featured production from Audio Two, as well as Grand Puba, The King of Chill, Marley Marl and PMD.[2] The album became the first by a female solo rapper to appear on the Billboard 200 (then called Billboard Top Pop Albums), on which it remained for […]

EXCLUSIVEPOP SMOKEGRAVESITE CRYPT BADLY VANDALIZEDCasket Dragged Out???

Pop Smoke’s gravesite was found utterly destroyed this weekend — this after apparent vandals smashed his crypt … and apparently tried dragging his casket out. TMZ has obtained photos of what an eyewitness says they stumbled upon Saturday morning at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY — where the rapper was buried and laid to […]

She Thought She Was There To Interview R. Kelly. Instead, She Was Allegedly Imprisoned, Drugged, And Raped.

The woman testified she feared coming forward after being told by the singer’s associates, “Don’t fuck with Mr. Kelly.” She Thought She Was There To Interview R. Kelly. Instead, She Was Allegedly Imprisoned, Drugged, And Raped. Britney SpearsR. Kelly TrialSummer Of AngerVaccine MandateElizabeth Holmes TrialTexas Abortion LawAAVE Appropriation She Thought She Was There To Interview […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPT 11, 2001 JAY Z RELEASED HIS SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM THE BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on September 11, 2001, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Its release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan Center Studios and Baseline Studios in New York City. Contrasting the radio-friendly sound of […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 KANYE WEST DROPPED HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM. GRADUATION

Graduation is the third studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West, released on September 11, 2007, through Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions took place between 2005 and 2007 at several studios in New York and Los Angeles. It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions from various other producers. The album also features guest appearances from […]

You Go Girl: Singer Kaash Paige Becomes The First Female Artist To Invest In An Esports Organization

R&B singer Kaash Paige became the first female recording artist to invest in an esports organization. According to Afrotech, on September 2 Paige invested in Team 33, which is a Hollywood-based invite-only esports team. Aside from making infectious R&B music, the Texas singer is a seasoned gamer. She believes the future of music will tie into the world of gaming and hopes […]

Burger King is banning 120 artificial ingredients from menus — see the full list

Burger King just announced that it has banned 120 artificial ingredients from its menus, including high-fructose corn syrup and several food dyes. The move is a continuation of an earlier strategy to publicly distance Burger King from artificial dyes and preservatives, including a 2020 ad campaign featuring a time-lapse of a Whopper growing old and moldy […]

Tom Brady leads great game-winning drive in thrilling opening night victory over Cowboys

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a little sloppy in their first game after a Super Bowl title. But there’s a reason they’re champions. And they still have Tom Brady. In a thrilling NFL season opener, perhaps the best one since the NFL started opening the regular season with a Thursday night game, the Buccaneers rallied for […]

The Longest Shadow’: Guantanamo Bay and a new rulebook for a new war

The sky was clear and blue. The gray towers stood, both guarding and welcoming, at the gateway to the nation. Out of nowhere came the impact, the blaze, the smoke — and then the towers were gone. When the dust and flames finally cleared, a new world had emerged. The death and destruction defined that […]

Fashion Flare: The Hottest Hip Hop Looks From New York City Rappers

Every city has its own fashion flare, and we’re highlighting it before the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021. Every city has its own fashion flare. Take New York for example: the Big Apple, known for its annual fashion weeks, bustling fabric district, and eye-catching streetwear. It is hard to ignore that the east coast city has a […]

Freddie Gibbs Reacts To Kanye West Claiming GD On “Life Of The Party”

The Kanye West and Drake Cold War continues to escalate and we are all just watching the fallout. Since Donda and Certified Lover Boy both dropped within a week of each other, it lined Kanye and Drake up for a battle of brilliance. There was no doubt that Drake would outsell Kanye— Drizzy’s last album Scorpion sold over 700k its first week— however, the quality […]

Shaquille O’Neal Drops a Bombshell About His Kobe Bryant Feud: ‘The One Thing I Understood Was Marketing’

For years, the Shaquille O’Neal vs. Kobe Bryant beef dominated sports headlines. Even though the duo teamed up for four NBA Finals appearances and three titles over their eight seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, it was their frosty relationship off the court that captivated many. But a recent revelation from The Diesel casts doubts onto how bad the […]

Memphis Bleek says “Nas doesn’t have enough songs to compete” against JAY-Z in a Verzuz

“There’s no comparison,” said Memphis Bleek. With a storied beef that has since ended, their longevity in the rap game and their titles as two of New York’s rap GOATs, Nas and JAY-Z’s names have consistently come up as desired contenders for a Verzuz. Memphis Bleek, however, doesn’t seem to believe that a competition between the two […]

POLO G RELEASED FROM L.A. JAIL ON $35K BOND

According to a confirmed report from Billboard, Chicago rap star Polo G has been released on a $35K bond after being arrested for a concealed firearm in Los Angeles earlier this week. The charge is classified as a felony, and Polo faces a possible prison term if convicted As previously reported, Polo G, whose real name […]

Unpacking The Matrix Resurrections Trailer

All the easter eggs, teases and badass moments in our first look at the upcoming fourth Matrix film. Considering Hollywood’s love of IP, it’s kind of a miracle the Matrix stayed offline for so long. But the fourth installment hits theaters this December, and up to this point, all we knew was that it would involve Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne […]

BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s Solo Debut ‘Lalisa’ Is Here: Stream It Now

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is the latest member of the K-pop girl group to make her solo debut with her single album Lalisa, which was released on Friday (Sept. 10). After releasing multiple video teasers, the 24-year-old singer released the two-song project, featuring the title track “Lalisa” and another song titled “Money.” Instrumental versions of both songs are also included in […]

PHILADELPHIA FILMMAKER GREGORY COOKE HIGHLIGHTS BLACK ROSIE THE RIVETERS IN NEW DOCUMENTARY

West Philadelphia filmmaker Gregory Cooke‘s new documentary highlights the Black women who were overlooked during World War II despite their efforts to keep America thriving Cooke wants to tell the stories of the women like Ruth Wilson and other Black riveters who worked during World War II in factories, naval yards, and other industrial plants while men went off to […]

Biggie’s New York apartment on sale for $1.7 million

The New York rapper lived at the apartment with his then-wife Faith Evans and her daughter. The Notorious B.I.G.’s Brooklyn home is up for sale, The New York Post reported on Wednesday (Sept. 8). According to the outlet, the apartment where the legendary rapper resided with his then-wife Faith Evans and her daughter Chyna Tahjere Griffin is now […]

Beyoncé And JAY-Z Partner With Tiffany & Co. To Provide Scholarships For HBCU Students

Applications for the scholarship will open at each school on Friday and close on Sunday. Beyoncé and JAY-Z, who were recently featured in an ad for Tiffany & Co., are now teaming up with the jewelry company to provide scholarships for historically Black colleges and universities. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD and JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation joined Tiffany & Co. to pledge $2 […]

Fivio Foreign returns with new visual for “Story Time”

Fivio’s latest is expected to appear on his forthcoming release ‘B.I.B.L.E.’ It’s been well over a year since Fivio Foreign began building momentum towards his official debut LP, said to be titled B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth). In that time frame, we’ve already received a project’s worth of loose cuts, including “Move Like A Boss” with Young M.A, […]

Bill Cosby Headed Back To Trial, Comedy Tour Postponed After Woman Comes Forward With Claims From 70s

Bill Cosby had grand plans to celebrate his release and get back to his life with family and friends. In July, TMZ reported that the newly freed television icon was eager to get back into the world and reclaim his narrative by announcing a Comedy Tour. Despite the Comedy Cellar, a famous comedy club in NYC, refusing […]

Move Over Tip Drill There’s A New Sheriff In Town

Rapper Sukihana released a new music video that had twitter in a frenzy. If you thought WAP was bad you’re definitely not ready for this, it’s far more explicit. I’ll just say, remember when we thought Tip Drill was top tier raunchy….it’s been demoted. Sukihana posted the full music video for Everywhere, or P**sy Everywhere […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPT, 9 2000 M.O.P RELEASED THE SINGLE ANTE UP (ROBBIN HOODZ THEORY)

Ante Up (Robbin-Hoodz Theory)” (also simply known as “Ante Up“) is a song by American hip hop duo M.O.P. from their fourth studio album Warriorz (2000). Seen as their breakthrough single, it was released in 2000 and reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. A remix of the song features Busta Rhymes, Remy Martin and Teflon. The remix CD includes an additional version which features Funkmaster […]

2 Rappers Face Murder Charges in Wake of Alleged Drive-By Shooting

Two Connecticut rappers are facing murder charges, in the wake of an alleged drive-by shooting incident. Complex reports that 29-year-old Andre Reed was placed under arrest on Aug. 10. 31-year-old Reginald Miles was taken into custody more than a week later, on Aug. 19. Both men are charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and two counts […]

A deputy mayor in New York faces charges after federal authorities found him with dozens of unregistered guns and bogus FBI badges

A deputy mayor of a city in New York state faces federal charges after authorities discovered unregistered firearms and bogus badges for federal agencies, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday. Last week, Brian Downey, a Republican who serves as deputy mayor of Airmont, New York, was taken into custody for “purchasing a rifle suppression […]

4 Of The Most Slept On Albums Of 2021

2021These are the albums you might have skipped over. 2021 has been one of the best years in hip hop in recent memory Tyler, The Creator’s Call Me If You Get Lost was a moment: His performance of “Lumberjack” at the BET Awards 2021 — vintage aquamarine Maybach and all — was an instant classic that complimented the project’s genius. Similarly, […]

Comedian Fuquan Johnson dies aged 42 after ‘suspected drug overdose’ as Kevin Hart leads tributes

Fuquan Johnson has died at the age of 42 with reports of a suspected drug overdose at a house party. The comedian was said to have attended a gathering at a property in the Venice area of Los Angeles on Friday. According to TMZ, Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene when police officers arrived […]

Rihanna Drops Nasty Lawsuit Against Her Dad Ronald After Accusing Him Of Making Money Off Her Name, Weeks Before They Were Set To Face Off

Rihanna has reached a settlement with her father in court and the pop superstar has agreed to drop her lawsuit weeks before they were scheduled to appear in court. According to court documents obtained by Radar, earlier today, the Umbrella singer informed the court she is dismissing her entire suit against Ronald Fenty. The parties were ordered to […]

FORMER BESTIE TO JAY-Z, DEHAVEN IRBY, OPENS UP ABOUT ALMOST TAKING OUT THE BILLIONAIRE RAPPER

Jay-Z may have spilled some long-overdue tea on the long-running beef between him and former Roc-A-Fella associate and bestie DeHaven Irby. On Drake’s latest joint, “Certified Lover Boy,” on the track “Love All,” Jigga dropped a verse that raised eyebrows. “N*ggas wanted to kill me and y’all still with ’em. N*gga, y’all chill with ’em, and y’all […]

The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC apartment

The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead of a suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Williams, 54, was discovered unconscious in the dining room of his luxury Williamsburg pad with what appeared to be heroin on the kitchen table, sources said. The acclaimed actor’s nephew […]

A former Marine killed 4 people, including a baby. Here’s what we know about the shooting

A former Marine who told his girlfriend he was receiving visions from God broke into two homes outside Lakeland, Florida, early Sunday morning and fatally shot four people, including a 3-month-old baby, according to authorities. Outfitted in body armor, the suspect barricaded himself in one of the homes and shot at law enforcement officers before […]

NIKE ADDS “RED LIPSTICK” TO THE AIR JORDAN 14 LOW

Here’s when the sleek women’s exclusive colorway is dropping. Following Aleali May’s “Fortune” iteration, Nike‘s Air Jordan 14 Low has been reworked once again — this time, in “Red Lipstick.” The upcoming women’s sneaker is dominantly covered in stark black and crafted from premium matte leather material. Meanwhile, striking pops of red can be found on the tongue, throat and collar. Sticking […]

A lot of new Kendrick Lamar songs get registered with ASCAP

Does this mean a new Kenny album is just around the corner? It looks like Kendrick Lamar truly is in album mode. On Saturday (Sept. 4), images of what appear to be new Kendrick Lamar song registrations with The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hit the internet, fueling increased speculation about the Compton rapper’s forthcoming […]

Festival Attendees Rip Out Lil Uzi Vert’s Diamond Implant After Stage Dive

LIL UZI HURT A stage dive at the Miami hip hop festival Rolling Loud took a turn for the worse for Lil Uzi Vert when fans grabbed a piece of the musician’s jewelry—Not a chain or an earring, but the $24 million diamond implanted in his forehead. TMZ reports that the ‘XO Tour Llif3’ rapper […]

VIDEO: Man leaving Manhattan gambling den with cash in hand wounded by pair of gunmen in ambush

A man leaving an illegal gambling den in Upper Manhattan with a handful of cash was shot by a pair of gunmen — but ultimately managed to escape with his life, police said Sunday. The 25-year-old victim was leaving the underground gambling hotspot on Amsterdam Ave. near W 176th St. in Washington Heights with a […]

Bobby Shmurda Nearly Fights Fan After Water Bottle Thrown at Him at Made in America Festival

Bobby Shmurda nearly came to blows with a fan Saturday night at the Made in America festival in Philadelphia. TMZ captured footage of the incident, which sees the Brooklyn rapper having to be restrained by his crew after someone throws a water bottle in his direction. A source told the news outlet that the near altercation happened during Megan Thee […]

NBA Star Damian Lillard And Kay’La Hanson Tie The Knot In Celebrity-Packed Wedding

Common, Snoop Dogg and Tevin Campbell performed for guests. NBA star Damian Lillard and Kay’La Hanson were married, with celebrity performers on hand to celebrate their nuptials. Bleacher Report said the couple got engaged in February 2020–shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation. The Portland Trailblazers point guard tragically lost at least six loved ones to the pandemic. In […]

Comedian Fuquan Johnson Among 3 Dead After Overdose on Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine

Comedian Fuquan Johnson died Saturday after overdosing at a party in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, TMZ reports. Two other victims, who have not been officially identified, were also pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, fellow comedian Kate Quigley, who TMZ says lives next door to where the gathering took place and recently dated Darius Rucker, was hospitalized in critical condition. Police […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPT 5, 1989 YOUNG M.C RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM STONE COLD RHYMING

Stone Cold Rhymin’ is the debut album by rapper Young MC. It was released in 1989 on Delicious Vinyl and was later re-issued by Rhino Records. The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.[1] The third track, “Bust a Move”, was Young MC’s biggest hit and is his best-known song, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100[5] and topping the charts in Australia.[6] His follow-up single, “Principal’s […]

A lot more’ than 700,000 people are still in the dark a week after Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana, governor says

(CNN)More than 700,000 people in Louisiana woke up in the dark Saturday as power restoration persists in being a difficult feat after Hurricane Ida battered the state. “Electricity is one of the biggest challenges that we have across Southeast Louisiana. … There’s not an even rate of restoration going on, and that’s always going to be the case. […]

Andre 3000 Responds to Drake Leaking Kanye West’s Drizzy Diss Track Featuring Three Stacks

André 3000 has released a statement in response to Drake leaking a new song he is featured on with Kanye West. On the track, titled “Life of the Party,” Yeezy takes multiple shots at Drizzy, while Three Stacks asks Kanye’s late mother, Ms. Donda West, to send her his heartfelt messages to his deceased mom Sharon Benjamin Hodo. In […]

KODAK BLACK FACING LEGAL TROUBLE AFTER DONATING ACS TO HOUSING PROJECTS

Kodak Black is undeniably one of the most controversial rappers in the Hip-Hop world. Black is also a very outspoken rapper, and he is also known to do good things from time to time. He also wanted Drake to mentor him for some reason. He is also known to do good things from time to time. Back […]

Nicki Minaj’s Son Surprises Her By Saying ‘Hi’ For The First Time On Camera

THE LATEST VIDEO OF PAPA BEAR WILL CERTAINLY MELT YOUR HEART — AND POSSIBLY MAKE YOUR OVARIES EXPLODE Motherhood looks amazing on Nicki Minaj. The rapper gave fans a glimpse at her baby boy, whom she publicly refers to as Papa Bear, as he spent time with mom and dad, Kenneth Petty. The little one sported […]

Best Music Videos Of The Week: Bobby Shmurda, Isaiah Rashad, Rico Nasty & More

The best videos of the week include selections from Drake, Meek Mill, Jorja Smith, Victoria Monét, Ray Vaughn, and more. It’s New Music Friday again and we’re here to share a lineup of videos we’re into that feature compelling elements. Up first is Bobby Shmurda’s six-minute visual for his newest single “No Time For Sleep Freestyle.” In it […]

NATION’S SECOND-LARGEST BLACK-OWNED BANK RECEIVES $3M DEPOSIT TO HELP MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES

Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank), one of the country’s largest Black-owned banks, has received a $3 million deposit from ChannelAdvisor Corp. to help minority-owned businesses grow and reach sustainability. ChannelAdvisor, which provides cloud-based e-commerce technologies, and M&F, a historic community bank located in Durham, North Carolina, have partnered to increase support to North Carolina-based minority-owned businesses, according […]

JAY-Z and Lil Baby spark memes after appearing on ‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’

The two rappers dropped bars on Drake and Kanye West’s latest albums. JAY-Z and Lil Baby have become the center of viral memes following their appearances on Drake and Kanye West’s latest albums. After months of teasing their long-awaited projects, Ye’s Donda and Drizzy’s Certified Lover Boy finally dropped this week, revealing more than 20 tracks complete with collaborations from some of […]

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IT WAS ON THIS DATE, SEPT 3, 1991 NAUGHTY BY NATURE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT SELF TITLED STUDIO ALBUM NAUGHTY BY NATURE

Naughty by Nature is the self-titled second album from Naughty by Nature, released on September 3, 1991, through Tommy Boy Records. It was a critical and commercial success, having been certified platinum on February 6, 1992, thanks in large part to the hit single, “O.P.P.,” which reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991. The album is now out of […]

RACIST FANS THROW CUPS, SHOUT RACIAL SLURS AT BLACK SOCCER PLAYER

Soccer fans threw cups at an England soccer player and reportedly shouted racial slurs at him. Jamaican-born Raheem Sterling, a winger and attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team, scored the opening goal in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Budapest on Thursday. That move put England up 1-0. As he celebrated […]

Looking for a Deep Dive on All Things Hip-Hop? Well, The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap Might Have You Covered

The recently released anthology chronicles the growth of the music and culture from its early beginnings to eventual global expansion. My name is C.E.O Dream, writing stuff about Black entertainment is my thang. Today, we’re talking about hip-hop, the who’s who, what’s what and how they made it pop. So take a read if you […]

Kanye West previews André 3000 collaboration, says he’s designing Chicago school in new interview

The rapper gave his first interview since releasing ‘Donda’ in Berlin, Germany. Kanye West is already back to work, according to a new interview he gave while in Berlin, Germany. The rapper, who just released Donda four days ago, spoke to the German news outlet Bild while visiting the country on Thursday (Sept. 2). During the chat, which was […]

R. Kelly And Aaliyah Had A Shotgun Wedding In A Hotel Room, Minister Who Married Them Tells The Court

On Wednesday, the minister who officiated R. Kelly and Aaliyah Haughton’s 1994 wedding testified under subpoena at Kelly’s ongoing federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. In his testimony, 73-year-old minister Nathan Edmond claimed he’d never met either Kelly or Aaliyah before the ceremony and that he’d been asked to officiate the marriage between the two singers by Keith […]

Pre-flood shooting in Brooklyn leaves man dead steps from home

Before the heavy rains of Hurricane Ida’s remnants pummeled the city, police in Brooklyn responded to another deadly episode of gun violence on Wednesday afternoon. Law enforcement sources said Duel Collins, 38, was shot to death at the corner of Krier Place and East 92nd Street in Canarsie at about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. Officers […]

FAT JOE VERSUZ JA RULE LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY

Fat Joe and Ja Rule facing off in VERZUZ battle live in-person from NYC Following the much-talked-about VERZUZ battle between The LOX and Dipset in NYC in front of a live audience, another in-person VERZUZ between two New York rap veterans has been announced: Fat Joe and Ja Rule. It goes down September 14 at 9 PM in NYC. Venue doesn’t […]

10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now (August 2021)

Music moves quickly these days. With so many new artists popping up, it can be difficult for any rap fan to keep pace. Our monthly column 10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now cuts through the noise to tell you the rising hip-hop artists on Audiomack you should be paying attention to. Listen to standout selections from all […]

Lil Durk Has the Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries of Any Artist in 2021Lil Durk Has the Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries of Any Artist in 2021

After claiming the Most Improved title last year, Lil Durk is in the running for this 2021’s rap MVP. And now he has one very gaudy stat that could make him a shoo-in for a Podoloff Trophy. This week, Billboard reported that Lil Durk has the most Hot 100 entries of 2021 for any artist of any genre. His 35 […]

FORMER BAD BOY RAPPER SHYNE TO JUMP IN THE BOOTH AGAIN FOR UPCOMING BIOPIC SOUNDTRACK

According to an exclusive report from HipHopDX, Shyne will be spitting his “Bad Boy” bars again after two decades as the former Bad Boy signee and current Belizean politician says he will be filming a biopic film, TV series, and documentary In his exclusive interview with DX, Mr. Barrow said, “I will be doing a bio […]

Rick Ross Receives 9 New Gold and Platinum RIAA Certifications

Rick Ross has earned nine new RIAA certifications. Four of those certifications are gold—“Thug Cry,” “Push It,” “Sorry,” and “9 Piece”—and five are platinum: “Aston Martin Music,” “Diced Pineapples,” “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” “Stay Schemin’,” and “Hustlin’.” Some of the records are more than a decade old, with the most recent being 2015’s “Sorry,” which features Chis Brown […]

BOBBY SHMURDA HAS FINALLY DROPPED A NEW VIDEO NO TIME FOR SLEEP FREESTYLE

DRAKES CERTIFIED LOVER BOY HAS FINALLY DROPPED FEATURING A HOST OF TALENT FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE.

The Boy is back. After much anticipation and a series of delays, Drake’s sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy is here. Executive produced by Drake, Noah “40” Shebib, Oliver El-Khatib, and Noel Cadastre, the 21-track set arrived Friday along with a star-studded lineup including Travis Scott, Future, Lil Baby, Young Thug, Lil Durk, 21 Savage, Project Pat, […]

Brooklyn Nets Bolster Super Team By Signing Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap has been dangling in free agency for a while now and not because he did not have good options. He is nearing 36 years of age and might not be as great as he was when he was younger, but he still has skills that can prove to be very useful to any […]

‘We’re not out of this yet’: At least 45 dead after flooding overwhelms NYC, Northeast

NEW YORK – The death toll from the remnants of Hurricane Ida’s blast through the Northeast rose Thursday after fierce downpours and flooding, claiming four times as many lives as the storm’s initial landfall. At least 45 people died Wednesday and Thursday, state and local officials said. Twenty-three deaths were reported in New Jersey, 15 in New York, five in Pennsylvania, […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 MASTER P DROPPED HIS SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM GHETTO D.

Ghetto D is the sixth studio album by American rapper Master P, released on September 2, 1997 on No Limit Records and Priority Records. Originally slated to be titled as Ghetto Dope, the name was shortened to the current title before the release due to the drug reference in the aforementioned title. The album would be one of Master P’s biggest albums. The original […]

50 Cent On Patina Miller Being The Queen B Of The ‘Raising Kanan’ Cast”SHE IS EXACTLY THAT,” THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SAYS OF MILLER WHO PORTRAYS RAQ IN THE STARZ SERIES.

I became a fast fan of Patina Miller just one episode into Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and after a group interview with the cast during ESSENCEFest this year, it was obvious I wasn’t the only one. Miller portrays Raquel “Raq” Thomas on the Starz series and is as revered by her fellow castmates behind the camera as her character is on […]

VIDEO SHOWS BLACK MAN VICIOUSLY ATTACKED AND BEATEN BY POLICE IN GEORGIA

A young Black man was brutally beaten by police officers in Douglas, Georgia, after an encounter that almost left the man dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced that it is investigating the occurrence as a use of force incident between Coffee County deputies and the Black victim who has been identified as 29-year-old Pernell Harris of Douglas, Coffee County. This […]

IT WAS ON AUG 10, 1983 RUN DMC RELEASED ITS LIKE THAT/ SUCKER MC’S

“Sucker M.C.’s” (also known as “Krush-Groove 1” or “Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1)” and sometimes spelled as “Sucker MCs”, “Sucker MC’s” or “Sucker M.C.s”) is a song by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C. It was first released in 1983 as B-side to “It’s Like That”. The two-sided release marked the start of Run-D.M.C.’s career as their first single,[1] and it is widely regarded as […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1996 OUTKAST RELEASED THEIR SOPHMORE STUDIO ALBUM ATLIENS

ATLiens is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Outkast. It was released on August 27, 1996, by LaFace Records. From 1995 to 1996, OutKast recorded ATLiens in sessions at several Atlanta studios—Bosstown Recording Studios, Doppler Recording Studios, PatchWerk Recording Studio, Purple Dragon Studios, and Studio LaCoCo—as well as Chung King Recording Studio and Sound On Sound Recording in New York City. The record features outer space-inspired […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1995 JUNIOR MAFIA RELEASED THIER STUDIO ALBUM CONSPIRACY

Conspiracy is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A., released on August 29, 1995, by Big Beat Records and Atlantic Records.Upon its release, the album garnered much attention, gaining hype with the release of singles such as “Get Money” and “Players Anthem”. The album features rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who contributes to the album’s production in addition to appearing […]

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, reggae pioneer who was producer for Bob Marley, dies at 85

Perry was an eccentric, revolutionary Jamaican producer, songwriter and performer whose influence extended far beyond reggae music. “My deep condolences to the family, friends, and fans of legendary record producer and singer, Rainford Hugh Perry OD, affectionately known as ‘Lee Scratch’ Perry,” Holness wrote. “Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s’ development of dub music […]

Safaree Rejects Deadbeat Dad Claims: “I Have A 7 Figure Mortgage”

He says he’s with his children “all the time” and that they live in a mansion “because of me!” There have been several conversations about fatherhood today. Summer Walker and London On Da Track have been bitterly going back and forth on social media about their infant daughter, prompting the mothers of his other children to add their voices to […]

How Lil Nas X is revolutionizing hip-hop as an empowered gay star“I’m always trying to give people a show,” Nas says of his strategy, “while also pointing out the flaws in society.”

Newfound fame has felled many a young superstar, and Lil Nas X, feeling overwhelmed by the massive success of his 2019 hit “Old Town Road,” decided to take a brief hiatus early last year to settle in and work on his debut album. Then Covid-19 hit. “I think I spent all of the pandemic making music […]

Lil Wayne Reveals Drake Has Inspired Him To Change His Verses “A Billion Times”

Lil Wayne gets candid during his “Tha Carter IV” Q&A on Twitter. Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV reached its ten-year anniversary last week, but Tunechi isn’t done celebrating his ninth studio album quite yet. Today, the rapper has been hosting a Q&A with fans on Twitter, in which he’s been answering questions that strictly pertain to the fourth installment in the Carter series. One […]

NICKI MINAJ, LIL NAS X, YOUNG THUG + MORE SET FOR ELTON JOHN ALBUM – BUT NO DABABY

Sir Elton John has a career that spans over seven decades, beginning in 1969 with his official debut studio album Empty Sky. Over 30 studio efforts later, the rock music icon is preparing a new album called The Lockdown Sessions, a nod to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday (September 1), the multi-platinum singer tweeted the album’s tracklist, which comes […]