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Fat Joe's comments on Blackness in Latin America spark a discussion

Fat Joe's comments on Blackness in Latin America spark a discussion
During a press stop at Hot 97 in New York, Fat Joe spoke candidly about everything from his legacy (comparing himself to gods), to his continued r...
Posted in afro latino, colorism, fat joe, hip hop, hip hop artist, hip hop music, hip hop news, hispanic, latin america

People are debating a comparison between OutKast and EarthGang

People are debating a comparison between OutKast and EarthGang
Outkast earned a trending spot on Twitter Tuesday when comparisons to Earthgang swarmed conversations after the release of Earthgang’s Mirrorland....
Posted in aquamini, atlanta, dirty south, earthgang, hip hop, hip hop artist, hip hop news, mirrorland, outkast

Meek Mill pleads guilty to misdemeanor gun charge, ending his criminal case

Meek Mill pleads guilty to misdemeanor gun charge, ending his criminal case
Rapper Meek Mill walked out of a Philadelphia courtroom Tuesday, thanking supporters who gathered outside.Meek pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor fir...
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Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj And The Female Rap Collaborations Taking Over Hip-Hop

Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj And The Female Rap Collaborations Taking Over Hip-Hop
2019 is rich with rap collaborations — and women in hip-hop are leading the way. Finding the most success is Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj’s...
Posted in hip hop, hip hop artist, hip hop news, hot girl summer, megan thee stallion, nicki minaj, pop culture, rap

Missy Elliott brings out grown-up Alyson Stoner, girl from 'Work It' video, during epic VMAs medley performance

Missy Elliott brings out grown-up Alyson Stoner, girl from 'Work It' video, during epic VMAs medley performance
It should be a misdemeanor if you didn’t rock out to Missy Elliott‘s amazing performance at the 2019 VMAs. The legendary rapper danced and freaked...
Posted in alyson stoner, hip hop artist, hip hop news, missy elliott, mtv, music awards, vma

Kenny Stills responds to Brian Flores' Jay-Z playlist by playing Nas in Dolphins locker room

Kenny Stills responds to Brian Flores' Jay-Z playlist by playing Nas in Dolphins locker room
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores had a peculiar response last Tuesday to wide receiver Kenny Stills’ critical comments about an NFL partners...
Posted in brian flores, football, hip hop news, jay-z, kenny stills, miami, miami dolphins, nas, nfl, sports

Toy maker Hasbro acquires Death Row Records as part of $4 billion deal

Toy maker Hasbro acquires Death Row Records as part of $4 billion deal
Hasbro, the toy maker behind My Little Pony, Monopoly and Mr. Potato Head recently bought an independent studio that makes children shows Peppa Pi...
Posted in death row records, deathrow, dr dre, hasbro, hip hop news, music business, music industry, snoop dogg, suge knight, tupac shakur

Dame Dash compares Jay-Z to Trump following his NFL deal

Dame Dash compares Jay-Z to Trump following his NFL deal
Dame Dash sees similarities between President Donald Trump and Jay-Z. The music mogul stopped by Adam22's No Jumper podcast for an interview poste...
Posted in dame dash, donald trump, hip hop, hip hop news, jay Z, nfl, roc a fella, roc nation

XXL Reveals its Freshman Class List of 2019

XXL Reveals its Freshman Class List of 2019
The halls of XXL Magazine are open again, welcoming in its new freshman class of carefully selected artists based on merit and a whole lot of clout...
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