Kendrick Lamar Receives Backlash After Calling Out White Woman for Saying the N-Word On Stage
#KendrickLamar is facing backlash after calling out a white woman for singing the n-word while on stage at his concert, ...
Tag: Hip-Hop
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Released “Excuse Me Miss” 15 Years Ago
15 years ago today, Jay-Z released his single “Excuse Me Miss" from his seventh studio album, ‘The Blueprint 2: The ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 26th Anniversary of “Juice”
On January 17, 1992, the hip-hop crime film “Juice” was released in theaters. Starring hip-hop legend, Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 18th Anniversary of “Next Friday”
18 years ago today, Ice Cube and comedian Mike Epps starred in the Blockbuster smash, “Next Friday”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The ...
Baller Alert’s Today In Hip-Hop: “Higher Learning” Was Released
- blogged by @lanaladonna Twenty-three years ago today, the timeless film, “Higher Learning,” was released, bringing awareness to a multitude ...
#BallerAlert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Kanye West Released ‘VH1 Storytellers’
Eight years ago today, Kanye West released his second live studio album, ‘VH1 Storytellers’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The album featured live ...
Baller Alert’s Year In Review: Top Moments in Hip Hop in 2017
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2017 has been monumental for most of us. It has been a year of unfathomable losses and unimaginable wins. ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Notorious B.I.G. Released “Big Poppa” 23 Years Ago
On Dec. 30, 1994, rapper Notorious B.I.G. released his hit song “Big Poppa" from his first studio album ‘Ready to ...
#BallerAlert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Trina Released “Da Baddest B****” 18 Years Ago
18 years ago today, Trina released the track “Da Baddest B****” from her debut album with the same name. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Common and John Legend Released Theme Song to ‘Selma,’ “Glory”
On Dec. 11, 2014, rapper Common released the single, “Glory," featuring John Legend. Written by Common, Legend, and Rhymefest, the ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Fat Joe Released ‘Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2)’
Eight years ago today, rapper Fat Joe released his ninth studio album, 'Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2).’ ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Ja Rule Released ‘Pain is Love’ ⠀
16 years ago, Ja Rule released his third album, 'Pain Is Love' on Murder Inc. Records, Def Jam Recordings and ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Public Enemy Released ‘Apocalypse 91…The Enemy Strikes Black’
On Oct. 1, 1991, legendary hip-hop group, Public Enemy, released their fourth album 'Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black'. ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Nelly’s “Dilemma” Peaks at No. 1 on Hot 100 for Seventh Consecutive Week
On Sept. 28, 2002, Nelly's hit song "Dilemma" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 7th ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Common Released “I Used to Love H.E.R.”
23 years ago today, Chicago rapper Common released one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time, "I Used to ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Lil’ Kim Released ‘The Naked Truth’
On this day, twelve years ago, rapper Lil' Kim released her fourth album 'The Naked Truth.’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Ironically, the ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Rapper Shyne Released Self-Titled Debut Album
17 years ago today, rapper Shyne released his self-titled debut album on Bad Boy Records. The release of the album ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 2Pac Released “Trapped” from Debut Album ‘2Pacalypse Now’
On Sept. 25, 1991, rapper 2Pac released a single from his debut album '2Pacalypse Now' titled "Trapped.” Though the ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: A Tribe Called Quest Released Sophomore Album ‘The Low End Theory’
26 years ago today, the famous rap group A Tribe Called Quest released their sophomore album 'The Low End Theory'. ...
Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: One Year Since the Death of Shawty Lo
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One year ago today, the world lost Atlanta native and rapper Shawty Lo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Born Carlos Rico Walker, Shawty ...