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Lil Wayne will mark the arrival of Tha Carter VI with his first-ever headlining performance at Madison Square Garden on June 6, the same day the album drops. The New Orleans rapper is tying the release of his long-awaited Tha Carter VI to a major live moment in New York City. The show will serve as both a celebration of the album and a rare opportunity for the crowd to hear new tracks live for the first time. The Tha Carter VI show promises a stacked lineup of guests, including Miley Cyrus, Bono, MGK, Elephant Man, Euro and Wyclef Jean.…

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Ferg has shown his support for Kanye West, following the Chicago MC revealing a traumatic experience with a family member from his childhood, but his advocacy appears to be ruffling some feathers. On Tuesday (April 22), Ferg tweeted a message directly at West after he confessed disturbing claims about giving his male cousin oral sex into his teenage years while promoting his new song “Cousin.” In addition to giving West a pat on the back for speaking his alleged truth, he appeared to make an attempt to rationalize the bizarre behavior the “CARNIVAL” hitmaker has been exhibiting for months. “Good…

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Shannon Sharpe dared his accuser’s legal team to release a full sex tape as he battles a $50 million lawsuit that could derail his broadcasting career and public image. In a bold Instagram video posted on Tuesday (April 22), the former NFL star and current ESPN personality dismissed the lawsuit as a “shakedown” and accused attorney Tony Buzbee of “targeting Black men.” Shannon Sharpe also challenged Buzbee to release what he claims is a 10-minute video that would clear his name, saying the accuser’s team is only sharing “a 30-second edited clip.” View this post on Instagram A post shared…

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Hip-hop fans and artists will tell you it’s a mindset more than a genre. And from its genesis in the Bronx to its global takeover, hip-hop was always about taking chances. Whether hustling on the streets, launching a business with only dreams as capital, or challenging authority through lyrics, risk is the lifeblood of hip-hop culture. Risk and Survival as a Business Model Hip-hop was born in the 1970s in the South Bronx, a place with few opportunities for young black and Latino people. Survival in harsh circumstances demanded creativity. Without access to traditional paths in the music industry, New…

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Boosie Badazz dashed to the barber chair after learning his ninth child, daughter Sevyn, could arrive any minute. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Boosie Badazz bolted to the barbershop after learning his baby girl could arrive at any moment and he wasn’t about to meet her with a scruffy lineup. The Baton Rouge rapper announced the imminent arrival on Instagram Monday night (April 21). “I…

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On Sunday (April 20), the Dungeon Family member uploaded an abstract image of himself alongside Danger Mouse with the caption, “#run Gnarls Barkley album is coming #soon.”  AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe CeeLo Green is stirring the pot again, teasing fans with what appears to be album art for the next Gnarls Barkley album. On Sunday (April 20), the Dungeon Family member uploaded an abstract…

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Snoop Dogg revealed he wants to open a restaurant with Gordon Ramsay and says the celebrity chef already respects his skills in the kitchen. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Snoop Dogg wants to bring his culinary swagger to the restaurant world with Gordon Ramsay and says he’s already pitched the idea—possibly in Glasgow. “I have told him I want to open a restaurant with him,…

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The former Death Row CEO is facing a second wrongful death trial over the 2015 hit-and-run death of Compton businessman Terry Carter. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Suge Knight is facing a second wrongful death trial over the 2015 hit-and-run death of Compton businessman Terry Carter. Despite ongoing tensions with his lawyer, David Kenner, Knight is refusing to let him withdraw from the case. Kenner,…

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Doechii’s love for Westside Gunn is as deep as his love for her! AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Westside Gunn and Doechii are giving each other their flowers on social media in the wake of Top Dawg Entertainment’s rising star catching wind of the Griselda mastermind’s nod to her via his latest LP. On Monday (April 21), both of the rappers shared posts praising one…

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Kendrick Lamar is set to appear in a new Chanel eyewear campaign after becoming a brand ambassador. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Even though Kendrick Lamar is reaching new heights within the world of high fashion, he’s still dealing with drama stemming from his recent GNX album. On Monday (April 21), a Business of Fashion exclusive revealed the Compton native is set to become the…

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