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J Dilla Children’s Book “The Life Story Of James Dewitt Yancey” Created By Ma Dukes
The late, highly-revered producer James “J Dilla” Yancey left an indelible mark on Hip Hop culture. When the Detroit native passed away due to complications stemming from lupus in 2006, there was an undeniable void that could be felt throughout the community. Dilla’s mother, Maureen “Ma […]
The Roots & Public Enemy Perform At National Museum of African American History Opening
In celebration of the opening of the National Museum of African American History a free, public concert was held featuring Public Enemy, The Roots and Living Colour Saturday (September 24). Dubbed as The Freedom Sounds show, the concert is one of many events being held this […]
Faith Evans Flashes Her Lady Parts At Bad Boy Reunion Tour
Just in case seeing their favorite songs from Puff Daddy, The LOX and Lil’ Kim wasn’t enough, fans at the Boston stop of the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour were given an extra special treat. Faith Evans got a little too into her performance of […]
Nas Declares Hip Hop Is In A “Better” Place 10 Years After “Hip Hop Is Dead”
It’s been nearly 10 years since Nas famously put Hip Hop in a casket on his 2006 record, “Hip Hop Is Dead.” A decade after the song dropped, Nas was asked if he still shares the same sentiment during an appearance on HBO’s “Any Given […]
Phonte Hints At Possibility Of Little Brother Reunion
According to member Phonte Coleman, the Raleigh, North Carolina Hip Hop trio Little Brother could see a reunion in the near future. Originally comprised of Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, and super-producer 9th Wonder, Little Brother formed in 2001, but despite their success, they disbanded in […]
Lifetime’s “Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le” Biopic Portrays A Very Abusive Dr. Dre
Ready to share her side of the story, a biopic depicting Michel’le Toussaint, the “First Lady of Ruthless Records” is set to air on Lifetime next month. Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le promises to not hold back on dishing the details of her tumultuous time […]
The Outlawz’ E.D.I. Mean Busts Tupac Myth & Their West Coast Perception
Tupac Shakur introduced the Outlawz back in 1995 after his release from prison and there’s a common misconception of the group’s West Coast origins since their introduction by the late Hip Hop great. Outlawz member E.D.I Mean (formerly EDIDON) breaks down this myth in an […]
Travis Scott Hospitalized
Travis Scott was hospitalized yesterday (September 18) due to dehydration, according to his manager, David Stromberg. Stromberg posted a picture on Instagram of La Flame in a hospital bed with the simple caption “sunday.” He assured fans in the comments section that the Houston rapper […]
No Gangsta’s Paradise For Coolio After LAX Arrest For Illegal Firearm
It was no gangster’s paradise for Coolio and entourage when a not-so-fantastic voyage into handcuffs occurred at the Los Angeles airport after being flagged by the TSA earlier today (September 17). As TMZ reports, Coolio, who had already boarded the plane, was hauled off by […]
DMX Is Joining The Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour
DMX has officially joined The Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour. Puff Daddy made the announcement on Friday (September 16) with a special Twitter video message from X himself. “I’m grateful to be a part of it and grateful to be as successful as I’ve been,” […]