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CRIME NEWS

Julio Foolio Murder Trial Begins As Four Men Face Death Penalty

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The murder trial concerning the 2024 shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio has officially begun. As reported by FOX 13 Tampa Bay, jury selection

CRIME NEWS

Battle Rapper Fox 5 Shot Dead By NYPD After Machete Attack

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Bronx battle rapper Anthony Griffin, known by his stage name Fox 5, was fatally shot by NYPD detectives at the age of 44 following a

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ty Dolla Sign

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Happy Birthday to Ty Dolla Sign, who turns 44 today. He was born on April 13, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA.

INDIES

BLIZM Releases Fresh Track “Clean Up Nice”

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BLIZM makes a strong comeback to the music scene with the release of a new single and his new album, “The Dangerous Unc”. The dynamic

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Proof

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20 years ago today, the Hip-Hop community mourned the loss of Proof, a pivotal figure in Detroit’s rap scene and a founding member of D12.

CRIME NEWS

Offset Shares Emotional Message After Hospital Release

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After a frightening encounter at a Florida casino, Offset has broken his silence, expressing gratitude and detailing his plans for the future following his release

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ken Carson

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Happy Birthday to Ken Carson, who turns 26 today. He was born on April 11, 2000 in Atlanta, GA.

CRIME NEWS

Victim Calls Afrika Bambaataa “The Greatest Child Predator”

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News of the alleged passing of hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has emerged, sparking mixed reactions across the community. While his contributions to the genre remain

CRIME NEWS

Pooh Shiesty Denied Bail In Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery

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Pooh Shiesty has reportedly been denied bail in his federal case concerning allegations of kidnapping and robbery tied to Gucci Mane. On April 8, the

BREAKING NEWS NEWS

Afrika Bambaataa Dead At 68

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Afrika Bambaataa, a trailblazing figure in hip-hop and one of the genre’s foundational pioneers, has passed away at the age of 68. As reported by

CRIME NEWS

FBI Claims Gucci Mane Provided Statement About Pooh Shiesty

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The FBI has reported that Gucci Mane provided a statement to police concerning an alleged robbery and kidnapping involving Pooh Shiesty and eight other individuals

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Q Tip

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Happy Birthday to Q Tip, who turns 56 today. He was born on April 10, 1970 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Babyface

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Happy Birthday to Babyface, who turns 67 today. He was born on April 10, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Afrika Bambaataa

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Today, Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneer and cornerstone of Hip-Hop culture, has passed away at the age of 68. Rising from the Bronx during the formative

R.I.P.

R.I.P. DMX

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5 years ago today, the New York rapper passed away on April 9, 2021, leaving a legacy through a music catalog that had a profound

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Dej Loaf

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Happy Birthday to Dej Loaf, who turns 35 today. She was born on April 8, 1991 in Detroit, MI.

CRIME NEWS

Lil Tjay Posts Bond And Calls Offset A “Rat”

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Lil Tjay has been released on bond following his arrest for disorderly conduct in connection with the non-fatal shooting involving Offset outside the Hard Rock

NEWS RELEASES

Post Malone Teases 40-Track Double Album “The Eternal Buzz”

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Post Malone is set to make a grand return to the music scene with his bold and highly ambitious new project. Following the record-breaking success

CRIME NEWS

Quavo Responds To News Of Offset Being Shot In Florida

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Offset has made headlines after it was reported that the artist was shot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. While

CRIME NEWS

Lil Tjay Reportedly Arrested Following Offset Shooting

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Offset was reportedly shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. TMZ was the first to break the story, although DJ

BREAKING NEWS CRIME NEWS

Offset Suffers Gunshot Wound, Hospitalized In Florida

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On Monday (April 6), Offset was injured in a shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. A representative for the

CRIME NEWS

Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Disputes Gucci Mane Robbery Claims

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Pooh Shiesty’s lawyer is challenging allegations that the rapper orchestrated a kidnapping and robbery involving Gucci Mane, arguing that the case is far more intricate

NEWS

J. Cole Signs Pro Deal With Chinese Basketball Team

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Dreamville rapper J. Cole is taking another step to keep his basketball ambitions alive, signing a contract to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Juicy J

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Happy Birthday to Juicy J, who turns 51 today. He was born on April 5, 1975 in Memphis, TN.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Pharrell

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Happy Birthday to Pharrell, who turns 53 today. He was born on April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, VA.

CRIME NEWS

DOJ Claims Gucci Mane Aided Feds In Identifying Pooh Shiesty

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New details have emerged regarding the arrest of rapper Pooh Shiesty in Dallas, sparking widespread speculation online. Earlier reports confirmed that Shiesty, whose real name

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Pooh Shiesty Arrested For Robbing And Kidnapping Gucci Mane

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Pooh Shiesty, along with his father and fellow rapper Big30, has been taken into custody following allegations of armed robbery and kidnapping earlier this year.

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk Talks His Mental State Behind Bars

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Lil Durk shared an update on his mental well-being and how he’s been staying occupied during his time behind bars through a recent message on

NEWS VIDEOS

Yeat Teams Up With Ice Spice For “Naked” Music Video

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Amidst the ongoing buzz surrounding Kanye West’s recent controversies, Yeat has also been making waves in the hip-hop scene. On Friday (March 27), the Oregon-born

CRIME NEWS

Young Dolph Killer Faces Sentencing Delay Over Safety Concerns

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The sentencing hearing for Cornelius Smith, the man who confessed to killing rapper Young Dolph, has been postponed due to concerns about his safety in