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When it’s all said and done, Rich Paul will go down in history as the agent to one of the NBA’s greatest players; he might also have an NCAA rule named after him that could impact college and pro basketball in the immediate future. According to John Rothstein of CBS Sports, the NCAA has set […]
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It used to be that whenever a celebrity died, regardless of reputation, there was some sort of respectable sadness. Even if they had a vile reputation, it was still sort of frowned upon to talk about the negative surrounding them and best to just not say anything at all if it wasn’t R.I.P.; until recently […]
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Austin, Texas rapper, Spefy, recently shook off the title of “local”, and proclaimed himself to be “iconic”; and he is already building a few co-signs to go along with it. The Galveston native dropped a clip of his new single, “Get the Bag, Tote the Mag”. It happened to catch the eye of legendary porn […]
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In late December, the internet was shook when it was learned that Joe Budden, co-host of Complex’s Everyday Struggle would be leaving the show. A lot of the fans, including myself, criticized the move, to the point that many anticipated the show’s ending soon in 2018. But that sentiment soon changed – sort of – […]
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“It’s 2017 and people are still defending R. Kelly” That’s because it’s 2017 and people are still wasting their energy on what this man is doing. Don’t get me wrong, he’s been accused of some bad shit and has had some questionable behavior but this latest incident proves we gotta let the shit go. Monday, […]
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Apparently Jay-Z dropped his latest album, “4:44”, but I couldn’t tell from all the quotes and download links people posted. In all seriousness, it was a great moment for hip hop, from the rollout all the way to the differing opinions. As far as the latter goes, there are only 4 details I got from […]
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2pac was arguably one of the greatest rappers and most interesting individual in the history of hip hop. Producer L.T. Hutton and director Benny Boom wanted to make sure you knew that in the film, All Eyez on Me. The movie, titled after the emcee’s famous double album, focuses on the life and times of […]
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For years, the Best Female Rapper category at the BET Awards has always been dominated by Nicki Minaj, the same way Lebron James has dominated the NBA Eastern Conference; probably because, just like the East, there was not much competition to nominate. Outside of Nicki, female rappers have not really been that plentiful in hip hop […]
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Sometimes you might go to a hip hop show and the theme just might be singular. However, with the debut of The Beat Down, that dynamic may soon be changing. Austin, Texas artist Big Mic recently put on an event that not only featured some of the city’s polished spitters and beat makers. Big Mic […]
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Fall is right around the corner so the underground, low vibe rap records will be in full effect. This is where Austin, Texas rapper Profit Z and contributes to that feeling with his debut EP, “Way We Live”. The 7 track project can only be described as an underground opus that does nothing short of […]
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J. Cole recently made a stop in L.A. for his “Off-Season” Tour and dropped a few gems that was not inside any of his songs he performed. According to Billboard.com, the North Carolina rapper took time between songs to open about the things he went through in his career and where he stands musically. One … Continue reading J. Cole Opens Up About Vision of ‘Off-Season’ Tour
Posted: October 23, 2021, 8:40 pm
ABC premiered its new hip hop comedy, "Queens", on Tuesday starring Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadia Velazquez
Posted: October 20, 2021, 3:57 am
Meek Mill recently released his 6th album, Expensive Pain, and his album cover might embodying that notion. Earlier this week, a video of a Los Angeles man lamenting the cover went viral as he spotted on Meek’s tour bus driving through the city. In the video, the unnamed white individual can be seen questioning the … Continue reading Meek Mill Album Cover Draws Uproar; Killer Mike Defends the Artwork
Posted: October 15, 2021, 3:54 am
Lil Durk has added one more endeavor to his already full calendar. According to Hip Hop DX, the Chicago rapper has teamed up with Beats by Dre for a new campaign with fashion company A Cold Wall. Durk and Beats announced their new venture in which the rapper models the Beats Studio3 wireless headphones alongside … Continue reading Lil Durk Collabs with Beats By Dre for New Campaign
Posted: October 14, 2021, 2:45 am
Just when you thought the controversy surrounding DaBaby appeared to die down, it might just be picking back thanks to comedian Dave Chapelle. In his latest special, The Closer, Chapelle pondered to his audience as to why DaBaby was chastised for his comments at Rolling Loud Miami as opposed for killing someone, which has been … Continue reading Dave Chapelle Questions the Cancellation of DaBaby
Posted: October 7, 2021, 3:57 am
It has been 3 years since Pusha T dropped his critically-acclaimed album, Daytona, and he wants you know to know that things will be elevated all around for the next project. According to Hip Hop DX, Push was responding to a tweet about the album and made claims that his skillset has improved considerably. “First … Continue reading Pusha T Says Next Album Will be the Best of 2021
Posted: October 2, 2021, 11:25 pm
Freddie Gibbs is one of the funniest rappers around and his humor almost set up a supremely lopsided fight. Gibbs was on Mike Tyson’s podcast when Dr. Umar – self-proclaimed prince Pan Africanism — came up in the conversation. In the exchange, Gibbs tries explaining who Umar is to Tyson, and brings up his disdain … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs Almost Brought Us Dr. Umar vs. Mike Tyson
Posted: October 2, 2021, 4:39 am
The upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show is about to get a huge facelift as opposed to recent years. Thursday, The NFL announced the upcoming show will feature Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige. This is neither a drill or a prank; these 5 artists will hit the stage on one … Continue reading NFL Announces Monster Hip Hop Halftime Show Featuring Snoop and Dre
Posted: October 1, 2021, 1:19 am
Eminem is about to turn a hot line into, potentially, a hot restaurant. Wednesday, the Detroit rapper opened “Mom’s Spaghetti” and was welcomed with open arms by the community, including quite a few fans. If the name sounds familiar to you, it is not because it’s the haute comfort food of Detroit cuisine, but it … Continue reading Eminem Opens ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ Restaurant in Detroit
Posted: September 30, 2021, 3:47 am
DJ Mustard wants you to know that when you enter his studio, there are a few guidelines you must adhere to. Friday, the Grammy winning producer posted some rules that artists must follow should they want to get in the booth and work with him. The list appears to range in everything from working out … Continue reading DJ Mustard Releases Rules for Studio Sessions
Posted: September 25, 2021, 10:19 pm