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The Albums We’re Excited to Hear in October
Ah, October. A time for spooky festivities, watching the leaves change color and snuggling up to a warm cup of coffee or whatever your hot beverage of choice is. And what better way to enjoy these...
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Is That Eric Adams in Biggie’s “Juicy” Video?
As Eric Adams faces federal charges, a certain subtle cameo he made in a music video for one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time has resurfaced. Back in October 2021, New York Times reporter...
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‘Good Times’ Star John Amos Dead at 84: Report
Actor John Amos, who became an icon for his stern portrayal of James Evans on Good Times, has passed away, his son K.C. Amos reports. He was 84 and he passed on August 21.In a statement he gave to...
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Pursuit of Happiness: Quando Rondo Finds Peace in Islam
Any way you look at it, Quando Rondo has been as troubled as he is talented. Since emerging from Savannah, Georgia in 2017, he’s blended pain melodies with blunt street raps to become a powerful young...
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Common and Pete Rock’s Webster Hall Concert Reminds Us Why We Still Love...
While enveloping Webster Hall in a haze of boom-bap nostalgia last Thursday, Common took a break for a date. Kicking back on a tomato-red couch, Com unfurled a folksy freestyle for both the crowd and...
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Ms. Lauryn Hill Responds to Pras Lawsuit Accusing Her of Fraud and Breach of...
After Ms. Lauryn Hill’s Fugees co-member Pras announced he was suing her for fraud and breach of contract on Tuesday, Hill has shared a statement addressing the lawsuit. In a report from Variety, Pras...
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First Look Friday: Bay Swag is a Driving Force of Sexy Drill
If Cash Cobain is the general of sexy drill, then Bay Swag is something like the lieutenant. After developing a following throughout the late 2010s and very early 2020s, Bay hit a new wave of momentum...
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The Listening: New Music From Rich Homie Quan, Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh,...
There are more treats than tricks to be had when it comes to new music in October. The month is already starting strong, with new songs from Benny the Butcher and 38 Spesh’s upcoming collab album,...
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Diddy’s Mother Compares His Case to a Public Lynching
Weeks after Diddy was indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, his mother has stepped forward to defend his name. In a statement she released through the law firm Figgers Law on Sunday,...
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How MF DOOM Stole the Show on De La Soul's ‘The Grind Date’
“From the top of the key for three, villain.”In that husky, low timbre, MF DOOM starts off his first of two guest verses on “Rock Co.Kane Flow,” the album closer for De La Soul’s seventh album, The...
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Pharrell Says He Sounds Like Mickey Mouse on Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful”
With time comes perspective and, often, the ability to laugh at yourself. Pharrell enjoyed that personal liberation while remembering his turn as the hookman on Snoop Dogg’s second Paid Tha Cost to Be...
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Flying Lotus Releases New House Track “Ingo Swann”
For his latest song, Flying Lotus wants to make you dance. The talented producer and creative polymath has released “Ingo Swann,” a four-on-the-floor house song that booms from beginning to end (and...
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What Red Bull BC One Can Teach the Olympics About Breakdancing
Due to some embarrassing performances and some fundamental misunderstandings about the culture, breakdancing didn’t exactly get its due at the 2024 Olympics. Taking place at Venice Beach, Florida last...
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How the ‘Budokai Tenkaichi’ Series Became the Most Iconic Dragon Ball Video...
Dragon Ball is truly timeless. There are probably just as many kids today as there were twenty years ago that could tell you about the first time Goku turns Super Saiyan or the final moments of the...
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Pursuit of Happiness: The Perseverance of Powers Pleasant
Look, Powers Pleasant’s new album is called Life Sucks. On its surface, the title rings as an emo bro’s blunt assessment of the human condition. But, more than that, it feels like a nod to the concept...
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J. Cole Responds to Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef on New Song “Port Antonio”
Months after disappointing the rap game with his sudden exit from a historic rap war, J. Cole has stepped forward to further explain his position. On Wednesday night, the North Carolina spitter...
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The Listening: New Music From MF DOOM & Madlib, J. Cole, Glorilla and More
You already know what it is — time for another week highlighting some new music for The Listening. We’ve not only got a remixed version of MF DOOM’s beloved “One Beer” (done by the song’s producer,...
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Blu & Exile On New Album, the Old Days, the New Ones, Dream Cyphers and More
Flowing ain’t easy, but together, Blu & Exile make it look that way. Since dropping Below The Heavens 17 years ago, the duo has developed a rarefied synergy, with Exile framing Blu’s introspective...
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Scarface Recovers From Open-Heart Surgery: “God Ain’t Nothing to Play With”
After recently undergoing open-heart surgery, Scarface has offered an update on how he’s doing.This past Tuesday, the beloved Houston rapper shared a picture of himself on Instagram at this year’s...
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Obama Says He Has a “Problem” With Black Men Making “Excuses” Not to Vote for...
In hopes of making sure Black men vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in this year’s election, Barack Obama has directed some stern words their way.During a surprise stop at a...
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