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EVENTS

2Pac Was Shot In Las Vegas

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28 years ago, on the night of September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was in the passenger seat of a black BMW driven by Death Row

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Mac Miller

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Rest in peace Mac Miller (January 19, 1992 – September 7, 2018). Born Malcolm James McCormick, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania rapper Mac Miller struggled with addiction and

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Eazy-E

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Happy Birthday to Eazy-E, who would have turned 60 today. He was born on September 7, 1964 in Compton, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday YK Osiris

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Happy Birthday to YK Osiris, who turns 26 today. He was born on September 7, 1998 in Jacksonville, FL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday N.O.R.E.

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Happy Birthday to N.O.R.E., who turns 47 today. He was born on September 6, 1977 in Queens, NYC.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Foxy Brown

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Happy Birthday to Foxy Brown, who turns 46 today. She was born on September 6, 1978 in Brooklyn, NYC.

NEWS

Rich Homie Quan Dead At 34

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Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, popular rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away due to a drug overdose. TMZ obtained the 911 call from Rich Homie

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Webbie

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Happy Birthday to Webbie, who turns 39 today. He was born on September 6, 1985 in Baton Rouge, LA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Famous Dex

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Happy Birthday to Famous Dex, who turns 31 today. He was born on September 6, 1993 in Chicago, IL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Xan

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Happy Birthday to Lil Xan, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 6, 1996 in Redlands, CA.

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Mack 10 – “Paper Route”

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24 years ago today, Mack 10 released his fourth solo studio album “Paper Route” on September 5, 2000. It features guest appearances from Techniec, Big

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Rich Homie Quan

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Rest in peace Rich Homie Quan (October 4, 1990 – September 5, 2024). Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Rich Homie Quan has passed away due to

NEWS

Lil Wayne Reuniting With The Hot Boys At Lil WeezyAna Fest

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Lil Wayne is reuniting with the Hot Boys, linking up once again with Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. The revered Hot Boys are set to reunite

NEWS RELEASES

Future Drops Official Teaser For Forthcoming “Mixtape Pluto”

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Future is keeping Hip-Hop fans excited as he prepares to release a new solo album entititled “Mixtape Pluto.” Most recently, the Atlanta rapper shared a

NEWS

The Weeknd Announces New Album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

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The Weeknd‘s new album is on the horizon. The Canadian superstar will be wrapping up his “After Hours” trilogy with its third and final album,

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Big Sean – “Detroit 2”

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4 years ago today, Big Sean released his fifth studio album “Detroit 2” on September 4, 2020. The project serves as a sequel to Sean’s

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Scarface – “Deeply Rooted”

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9 years ago today, Scarface released his eleventh studio album “Deeply Rooted” on September 4, 2015. The project features guest appearances from Papa Reu, Z-Ro,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Beyonce

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Happy Birthday to Beyonce, who turns 43 today. She was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, TX.

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Travis Scott – “Rodeo”

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9 years ago today, Travis Scott released his debut album “Rodeo” on September 4, 2015. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, Future, 2 Chainz,

NEWS VIDEOS

Yeat And BNYX Release Long-Awaited Music Video “Go Again”

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Yeat and BNYX’s collabo “Go Again” is finally here. After teasing the track on tour, the rapper/producer duo has finally released the long-awaited “Go Again.”

NEWS RELEASES

Drake Shared “Circadian Rhythm” On Streaming Services

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Drake caught fans off guard by dropping a new track entitled “Circadian Rhythm.” The two-minute song, which features production from London Cyr, Ben10k, Eli Brown

NEWS RELEASES

RZA Drops First Classical Album “A Ballet Through Mud”

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Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA is turning his hand to classical with the release of “A Ballet Through Mud.” Originally debuting as a ballet in 2023,

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Drake – “Certified Lover Boy”

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3 years ago today, Drake released his sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy” on September 3, 2021. Its production was handled by frequent collaborators 40,

NEWS VIDEOS

Dyce Payso And Fatman Scoop Debuted New Music Video Before Passing

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Bronx rapper Dyce Payso teams up with the late Fatman Scoop for the new track, “Let It Go.” The single is set to ignite the

NEWS

Pusha T Says New Clipse Album “Let God Sort Em Out” Is A Masterpiece

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Earlier this year, Pusha T confirmed that the popular Rap duo were finally on one accord about a full-length project. “Let God Sort Em Out”

NEWS

DMX’s Ex-Wife Will Not Partner With Irv Gotti On Late Rapper’s Biopic

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Tashera Simmons has set the record straight. The family of DMX has yet to put their stamp of approval on any projects hoping to encapsulate

NEWS

Fatman Scoop Dead At 53: Hip-Hop Remembers The Legendary DJ

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Fatman Scoop, whole real name was Isaac Freeman III, has died at the age of 53. The legendary DJ collapsed while playing a show at

NEWS VIDEOS

OMB Peezy Is “Bulletproof” In New Music Video

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Gold-certified artist OMB Peezy is invincible on his new single “Bulletproof” featuring Slaughter Gang artist 21 Lil Harold and produced by multiplatinum hitmaker Will A

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Joe Budden

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Happy Birthday to Joe Budden, who turns 44 today. He was born on August 31, 1980 in Harlem, NY.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Chris Lighty

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Rest in peace Chris Lighty (May 8, 1968 – August 30, 2012). 12 years ago today, we lost Chris Lighty, music executive and co-founder of