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Public Enemy Marks 35th Anniversary With Special Edition Vinyl Release

Public Enemy is honoring their 35th anniversary with a unique and special release. This release coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, adding to the significance of the occasion. With exclusive bonus tracks, new liner notes, and iconic artwork, this limited edition vinyl is a must-have for hip-hop enthusiasts. 99 Views Universal Music Group has announced a special edition vinyl in celebration of Public Enemy’s 35th-anniversary milestone and their influential sophomore album, It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold […]

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Weekly Dope: Drake, J. Cole, Butcher Brown, Mndsgn & More

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Weekly Dope: Drake, J. Cole, Butcher Brown, Mndsgn & More

With another seven days in the books, we’re back catching you up on the best new music with the 356th installment of our Weekly Dope playlist. On the artwork this week, I ran with a mix of Drake‘s For All the Dogs, Butcher Brown‘s Solar Music, Mndsgn‘s Snaxxx, ElCamino‘s They Spit On Jesus albums, as well as KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz‘s “The Tale of 2 Cities” single. On top of that, there’s also new music from Rick Ross + Meek Mill, […]

October 10, 2023 636 99

Chris Rock To Direct Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic + Untold Black Stories

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Chris Rock To Direct Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic + Untold Black Stories

Chris Rock is set to take on a new challenge as he directs a biographical film about the legendary civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr. While no release date or casting details have been announced yet, Rock's involvement in this project reflects a larger trend of recognizing and celebrating the stories of lesser-known Black historical figures. SOHH, here are also the top five highlights of untold biopics that could be made and the extraordinary individuals behind them. 190 Views […]

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JT & GloRilla Allegedly Involved In Backstage Altercation At 2023 VMAs

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JT & GloRilla Allegedly Involved In Backstage Altercation At 2023 VMAs

City Girls’ JT and GloRilla found themselves at the center of controversy as news broke of an altercation between the two backstage at the 2023 VMAs. As fans question the validity of these claims, both rappers have remained relatively silent. 199 Views The incident took place on September 12, 2023, during the 2023 VMAs held at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. An unnamed source revealed that GloRilla instigated the altercation by throwing a drink and her purse at JT. […]

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21 Savage & Drake Share Epic Onstage Reunion In Canada

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21 Savage & Drake Share Epic Onstage Reunion In Canada

21 Savage and Drake prove that friendship knows no borders as they reunite on stage during Drizzy's It Was All A Blur Tour in Canada. The surprise followed Savage's entry denial into the country and holds significance for the British rapper, marking his first international trip since his legal struggles with ICE in 2019. 189 Views It was in 2019 when fans worldwide discovered that 21 Savage was a United Kingdom immigrant residing in the United States with an expired […]

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50 Cent Sparks Controversy With Wild Claims About Diddy

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50 Cent Sparks Controversy With Wild Claims About Diddy

50 Cent has been stirring up controversy recently as he took aim at Diddy. Recently, the New York native suggested that Diddy orchestrated Tupac's murder. Additionally, the rapper also shared his reasons for avoiding the hip-hop mogul’'s parties. However, 50 Cent's latest actions aren't solely focused on stirring up feuds, as he has also shown his support by sponsoring a youth girls' football team in Wales. 109 Views ‘Brother Love’ In an Instagram post following the news of the indictment of Tupac’s […]

October 9, 2023 767 66

Kanye West Files A Trademark For The Term ‘YEWS’

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Kanye West Files A Trademark For The Term ‘YEWS’

Kanye West has recently filed a trademark for the term, "YEWS." The Chicago rapper plans to use it across various industries, including streaming, restaurants, financial services, real estate, clothing, media and audio, entertainment content, beauty products, and more. As the news broke, fans began speculating whether Kanye was intentionally provoking the Jewish community. 189 Views It has been reported that Kanye West, also known as Ye, has recently filed a trademark for the term, “YEWS.” The filing was made on […]

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Outkast Release Animated “SpottieOttieDopaliscious” Video

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Outkast Release Animated “SpottieOttieDopaliscious” Video

Big Boi and André 3000 have two anniversaries in 2023. Outkast is celebrating both the 25th and 20th anniversaries of both their third and fifth albums, Aquemini and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, respectively. To commemorate the occasions, the legendary duo has partnered with Get On Down to release both classic albums on limited-edition collector’s vinyl. The Aquemini 25th Anniversary Multi-Colored Edition, limited to 2,000 copies, is pressed on three colored LPs (gold galaxy, cloudy magenta, and cloudy green). The LPs will be […]

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Are New Hip-Hop Artists Relying Too Heavily On Sampling?

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Are New Hip-Hop Artists Relying Too Heavily On Sampling?

Hip-hop, a constantly evolving genre, has seen a surge of new artists emerging on the scene. These up-and-coming rappers often draw inspiration from the iconic artists of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Sampling has always been a part of hip-hop, with artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and the late producer, J-Dilla, pushing boundaries and creating original sounds. However, some argue that the new generation of hip-hop artists is guilty of over-sampling, leading to a lack of originality in […]

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