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Busta Rhymes was elated to finally cross paths with MC Sha-Rock, who’s credited as the first female MC. In a video posted to Sha-Rock’s Instagram account, Busta Rhymes praises Sha-Rock repeatedly, calling her an “icon” and “legendary.” He then asks, “Why your skin look so beautiful?” to which she says, “Hip-Hop, baby!” Sha-Rock also tells him she’s been trying to connect with him for years, then mentions her Rock the Bells radio show with Grandmaster Caz. Bus-A-Bus eyes widen and he says, “Caz my brother. I am Caz’s son.” Like a G, she then asks him to do a drop for…

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Wow, this Drake and LeBron James situation is turning into one of the sassiest beefs ever. Drake’s “Fighting Irish” is super spicy with bars that could most have interpreted as shots at King LeBron. We haven’y confirmed it, but it seems to be widely believed.  Obviously, the Kendrick Lamar drama is the root of all this mess. LeBron wasn’t quiet about this support for Kendrick, which likely rubbed Drake the wrong way. Drake literally has that man Big Bron tatted on his body. so they were close. And here we are to NOW. Internet personality Akademiks has decided to pour gasoline on the fire. He claims Drake and LeBron allegedly smashed Canadian jawns together. The…

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Famous Richard traded viral fame for federal detention earlier this week after he was busted for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The charges stem from a heated Fourth of July altercation outside a Bayonne, New Jersey, gas station that escalated into threats involving a gun, prosecutors said. Law enforcement alleges Famous Richard brandished a handgun with an extended magazine during an argument at the gas station, threatening to open fire—an act that would later make an encore appearance on his social media. In one now-deleted video, prosecutors contend, Famous Richard danced with the same firearm days after…

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Dilla Day L.A. has evolved into a benefit show for those affected by the Eaton Fire currently burning in Los Angeles. The annual event takes place on February 8 at 961 E. 61st Street in L.A. Daru Jones, regular drummer for Jack White and Slum Village collaborator, shared more details to his Instagram account on Friday (January 10). As noted on the flyer, Dilla Day will be helmed by J Dilla’s mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancy, and feature performances by Slum Village, Frank-N-Dank, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Wild Child of Lootpack, DJ Shortkut, Daru Jones, J. Rocc of the Beat Junkies,…

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Chopper, a former member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Making the Band group Da Band, has weighed in on the allegations against the embattled Bad Boy founder, claiming he has witnessed incidents that lend credibility to the accusations.  The New Orleans native addressed his time with Diddy during a recent interview with the Art of Dialogue.   He began by speculating about Diddy’s sexuality, suggesting he’s “bisexual” and likes to “play a lot in life.”  Chopper recounted an incident when he witnessed Puffy “tonguing down” a “powerful” male figure in the music industry, although he did not name the mystery man. He…

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Ferg focused on where he’s going, and while he doesn’t want to forget from which he came, he also has no desire to go back to his humble beginnings. On Friday (January 10), the Harlem native appeared in a new episode of the Touré show and spoke at length about a number of topics including his 2024 album DAROLD. Within the opening minutes of the nearly hour-long interview, a clip of Ferg strongly denying the active existence of ASAP as a collective immediately comes into focus. In addition to claiming he himself represent the mob, details why ASAP is no…

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Chance the Rapper and his estranged wife, Kirsten Corley, have officially dissolved their marriage, wrapping up a nine-month-long separation that began when they first announced their breakup. Legal documents filed in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed that the Grammy-winning artist, born Chancelor Bennett, and Corley have reached an agreement to finalize their split. The filing states their relationship is “irretrievably broken,” with Corley acknowledging in court papers that the two have been living apart for more than six months. Corley, who reviewed and approved the settlement, described the terms as a “fair and equitable resolution.” However, specific details of the arrangement…

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Kanye West dropped a black-and-white trailer for his newly announced film, Vultures the Movie—but most people weren’t impressed. The controversial artist shared an Instagram posted on Friday (January 10) that was reminiscent of a 1930s horror film. Zombies, wrestlers, freaky bird creatures and weird blow up-looking dolls littered the clip. He wrote in caption simply, “VULTURES THE MOVIE.” Nearly every comment that followed condemned West for using artificial intelligence to create it. “Bro please stop this AI b#######,” one person wrote, while another said, “Please take AI away from Unc” and yet another added, “STOP USING AI FOR GODS SAKE.”…

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The tension between Jim Jones and Cam’ron and Ma$e appears to be escalating amid days of shot-throwing.   A recent Capo interview ruffled the “It Is What It Is” podcast host’s feathers, sparking a flurry of responses teasing an epic upcoming episode of their show.    On Friday (January 10), the duo shared multiple clips on the podcast’s Instagram account of Jim Jones praising Ma$e for teaching him “how to rap.”   “HOOKAH, CIGARETTES, CIGARS, WE WITH ALL THE SMOKE,” the caption reads. “THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE. WE KEEP ALL RECEIPTS.”    View this post on Instagram A post shared by It…

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Former Making Da Band star Chopper (Young City) isn’t holding back when it comes to his experiences with Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a candid interview with The Art Of Dialogue, Chopper shared an anecdote that revealed just how deep Diddy’s disdain for 2Pac ran. He also offered his own speculative theory on why the incarcerated music mogul remains in jail as he awaits trial on a federal indictment for sex trafficking and racketeering. To kick things off, Chopper recalled a tense moment during which Diddy seemingly attempted to erase his love for the West Coast MC. “I remember one time,…

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