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Baller Alert’s Today In Hip-Hop: Ice Cube Released “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” 28 Years Ago

On May 16, 1990, 28 years ago today, #IceCube released his debut studio album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” on Priority Records after his split from West Coast gangsta rap group, N.W.A. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With production by The Bomb Squad, his West Coast sound and gangsta, but politically-charged lyrics, the album garnered …

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Did Nicki Minaj Throw Shots at Remy Ma On ”Barbie Tingz”?

—blogged by @lovelikejhoney It was over a year ago when Bronx female rapper, #RemyMa, released a diss record targeting #NickiMinaj. Although Minaj responded with ‘No Frauds’ the two have yet to settle their beef. Today, the Queens MC released ‘Barbie Tingz’—an uptempo track addressing the characteristics of Minaj’s coined phrase, …

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Baller Alert’s Valentine’s Day Playlist, ‘Soak the Sheets Edition’

blogged by @lanaladonna ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Love is in the air, and today is the day to celebrate. The surprises and romantic gestures that today brings are all in preparation for one thing-soakin’ the sheets. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From #JanetJackson’s ‘Would You Mind,’ to #TreySongz’ ‘Scratchin Me Up,’ this playlist (in no …

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Baller Alert’s Today In Hip Hop: Nas Released “I Can”

blogged by @lanaladonna “I Can”-one of few hip-hop songs geared towards children, was released February 11, 2003.⠀⠀ The track came from Nas’ second album, “God’s Son.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Inspired by a close friend who fell victim to the scarring effects of drug abuse, #Nas used this song to encourage children to remain …

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