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Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Released “The Blueprint” 17 Years ago
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On September 11, 2001, 17 years ago today, Jay-Z released his sixth studio album, “The Blueprint” on Roc-A-Fella Records...
Read moreDetailsEminem Surprises Fans With the Release of New Album, “Kamikaze,” Disses Joe Budden and Tyler the Creator
— blogged by @margariiitas Wake up! Shortly after midnight on Friday, a new solo project from Eminem came unannounced. The...
Read moreDetailsTLC’s Chilli Opens Up About New Netflix Docu-Series, Authenticity In Music, and Forthcoming Las Vegas Residency
Nearly five years since the premiere of their record-breaking VH1 biopic, “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” the iconic group is giving...
Read moreDetails“I Think I Sh*t Myself”: Eminem Reflects On His First Time Meeting Hip-Hop Icons Like LL Cool J And Dr. Dre
blogged by @lovelikejhoney⠀ Detroit rapper #Eminem reminisces on his early rap career and talks about his rise to fame in...
Read moreDetails”Gone But Not Forgotten:” Remembering Aaliyah ”Babygirl” Haughton 17 Years Later
blogged by @margariiitas Aaliyah was one in a million. It’s been 17 long years since the tragic passing of young...
Read moreDetailsBaller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: N.W.A. Released Debut Album “Straight Outta Compton” 30 Years Ago
On August 8, 1988, 30 years ago today, West Coast gangsta rap group, N.W.A. released their debut studio album, “Straight...
Read moreDetailsKendrick Lamar Joins Eminem As The Only Hip-Hop Artist To Spend 300 Weeks On Billboard Charts With “good kid, m.A.A.d. city”
#KendrickLamar is now the first hip-hop artist besides #Eminem to have his album sit on the Billboard charts for over...
Read moreDetailsCalvin Harris Tops Forbes’ Annual Highest-Paid DJs List For Sixth Consecutive Year
After topping Forbes’ 2017 list of highest-paid DJs, Calvin Harris still reigns supreme as the world’s highest paid DJ. This...
Read moreDetailsScott Storch Says Dr. Dre’s “Detox” Album Is “Gonna Happen…Matter Of Fact, I Know That It’s Gonna Happen”
After much delay, Dr. Dre’s long-awaited and once-shelved, “Detox” album is coming soon, according to Scott Storch. The multi-platinum producer,...
Read moreDetailsKanye West’s Yeezy Brand Is Reportedly On Track To Become Worth “Close To” $1 Billion
It appears Kanye West’s previous statements about his Adidas Yeezy brand reaching the $1 billion mark this year may soon...
Read moreDetailsMove The Crowd: These DJs Are Guaranteed To Have Your Next Party Lit
As a DJ, taking control of a crowd and receiving a reaction is no easy feat to accomplish. The cultural...
Read moreDetailsBaller Alert’s Today In Hip Hop: “The Wood” Starring Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones and Taye Diggs Was Released
On July 16, 1999, 19 years ago today, “The Wood” starring Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones and Taye Diggs was...
Read moreDetailsBaller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Jadakiss Released “Why” 14 Years Ago
On July 13, 2004, 14 years ago today, #Jadakiss released the first single, “Why,” from his second solo album, “Kiss...
Read moreDetailsOl’ Dirty Bastard’s Estate Threatens Legal Action Against Lil Wayne’s “New Dirty Bastard” Trademark Application
A month following the settlement of his long-standing courtroom battle with Birdman and Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne could potentially...
Read moreDetailsPharrell Says Slavery Was “Far From A Choice” In Spotify’s “Black History Is Happening Now” Campaign
There’s no denying it, “this country was built by the hands of many different cultures, but mainly the African Americans,”...
Read moreDetailsBaller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: N.W.A. Released Their Single “Straight Outta Compton” 30 Years Ago
On July 10, 1988, 30 years ago today, West Coast gangsta rap group, N.W.A. released their lead single, “Straight Outta...
Read moreDetailsDiddy Slams Major Record Labels Over The Absence Of Black CEOs
Sean “Diddy” Combs has condemned the music industry's passive efforts to promote black executives. In the latest cover story of...
Read moreDetailsJanet Jackson Says She Almost Cancelled Her Entire Tour Because Of Joe Jackson’s Death
Janet Jackson closed out this year’s annual Essence Festival in honor of her late father, Joe Jackson. In addition to...
Read moreDetailsLil Wayne Teases Fans With The Release Date Of “Tha Carter V”
The release of Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album “Tha Carter V” will finally see the light of day very soon,...
Read moreDetailsWill Smith Says He “Loves” Kanye West’s Willingness To Make “People Think”
Despite Kanye West’s controversial comments surrounding “free thought,” Will Smith still commends Ye for his impact on popular culture. During...
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