Method Man, Griselda & More Honored DMX At 2021 BET Awards [Video]
All dogs go to heaven and Hip-Hop made sure DMX felt the love all the way from Los Angeles. Some of his closest peers paid tribute to the late MC at the 2021 BET Awards. Swizz Beatz ensured Dark Man X received the proper send off at this year's BET Awards. The moment took top […]
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Gabrielle Union Wanted To Be A ‘Video H*e So Bad!’ Before Becoming An Actress
The "Bring It On" actress shared that she attempted to land an audition to be in Tupac's "California Love" music video during her video vixen phase.
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New study: Women of color in tech aren’t just underrepresented, they’re also undervalued
Companies need to look not just at their pipelines for acquiring tech talent but also at creating conditions for women of color to thrive.
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Christian Combs Pays $1K For A Haircut, Here’s Why!
We did some research about the rapper's pricey appt.
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Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Kay Slay Dies Of COVID-19 At 55
He hosted “The Drama Hour” on New York radio station HOT 97 for more than two decades.
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The Dipset & The Lox VERZUZ Battle Proved Mariah Carey Is A Real Hood Princess [Videos]
Since the Dipset and the Lox VERZUZ battle last night, many fans were reminded of the real MVP -- Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey is more than a pop princess. She is deemed a real "hood princess," because of her many classic features on various, classic Hip Hop hits.
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'The Hip-Hop Community is Going to Miss You': Shock G’s Death Brings '90s Rap Artists Together to Celebrate His Life
Family and friends honored the life of late Digital Underground founder and rapper Shock G on Saturday, May 1, at the Allen Temple A.M.E Church in Tampa,
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Speaker Heastie answers questions at Carib News Editorial Board Meeting | New York Carib News
As has been the custom in previous years, the editorial board for Carib News last week resumed their board meetings, after a long hiatus. Guest Speaker Carl Heastie was in attendance to answer critical questions from other members on behalf of the community.
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The ‘Origins of Hip Hop’ Explores the Stories of Hip Hop Luminaries In Their Own Words
Various hip-hop artists' will share their origin stories in the new documentary series, "Origins of Hip Hop," on A&E premiering on Monday, May 30.
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The 2021 BET Awards, honoring Black excellence in entertainment and sports, were presented Sunday, June 28 and the show was nothing less than phenomenal. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson the show literally elevated artists’ performance to a new level, including a gravity-defying performance from
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Top 12 Black 90s movies - DefenderNetwork.com
Defender Top 12 Black Movies from the 90s By Aswad Walker Some people argue that the 90s was the best decade for music. The 90s was nice in terms […]
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The Top Moments And Big Winners From The 2022 BET Awards
The 2022 BET Awards was surely one to remember! Held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, this year’s ceremony highlighted the contributions that people of color have had on […] The post The Top Moments And Big Winners From The 2022 BET Awards appeared first on Essence.
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‘I Thought the Outfit Was Gonna Fly Off Her’: Fat Joe Shares His Reaction to Ashanti’s Risqué Dress, Singer Responds
Fat Joe might have been the man of hour during his birthday party this past weekend, but Ashanti stole the show after arriving in a racy black and blue
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The Notorious B.I.G. Is Featured on Limited Edition Budweiser Cans
Anheuser-Busch announced The King of Beers is celebrating the King of New York with The Notorious B.I.G. Tall Boy Budweiser cans
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Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Lil' Kim & More Celebrate Diddy's Legacy | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Diddy received much-deserved recognition on the BET stage after a decades-long career as an artist, producer, and mogul. On Sunday (June 26), Sean 'Diddy' Combs was honored at the 2022 BET Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award, an annual prestige given to 'industry giants
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New Music This Week: Erica Campbell, Cypress Hill, Saba And More
Happy Friday, folks. It is always a great feeling to say – and hear – those words after a long week. So, as your last day of work until the […] The post New Music This Week: Erica Campbell, Cypress Hill, Saba And More appeared first on Essence.
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'Disappointing': Busta Rhymes Slammed Over Resurfaced Video of Him Going on an Anti-Mask Rant
A resurfaced video of rapper Busta Rhymes criticizing mask mandates and COVID-19 safety protocols has social media ready to get the rapper all in check. […]
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Anti-Vax NBA Players: Pro Basketball Stars Against The COVI
Unfortunately, some of those COVID-19 conspiracists happen to be stars we love and admire. Here's a list of NBA athletes who have shared their controversial opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Trump `da Hustla’ | Afro
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com “Ain’t no mistakin’ it ni-a what’s yours is mine No need to second guess it check I’m the gloss and grind The gritty and the floss, the profit and the loss all intertwined Because I profit from your losses.” -Busta Rhymes, “Where’s My Money?” Hip Hop
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Shock G laid to rest in private funeral in Tampa - TheGrio
Shock G, the producer, artist, and musician who founded Digital Underground passed on April 22 at the age of 57.... View Article The post Shock G laid to rest in private funeral in Tampa appeared first on TheGrio.
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CHRCHx Soul Music Festival: Episode Four | Dallas Weekly
The Dallas institution, in collaboration with Michael Clay Productions brought the CHRCHx party to Poor David’s Pub.
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Busta Rhymes: The Coming - Voice Online
Known for his genius lyrics and high-speed flow, the legendary MC, Busta Rhymes, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his solo debut, ‘The coming’, with a super deluxe edition to the ground-breaking album
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BET BUZZ: The Art Of The Come Up With Busta Rhymes
The BET Hip Hop Awards premieres on Oct. 5 at 9/8pm.
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Black Rob Shares Message For DMX From Hospital Bed, Twitter Offers Well Wishes
A new video featuring the East Harlem rapper shows him in a hospital bed from an unknown location offering his condolences after the passing of DMX despite being in a massive amount of pain.
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BET Awards 2021: What to know about the show | The Atlanta Voice
Before Sunday night's BET Awards, there will be a weekend takeover on the network. The 'BET Awards: Year of the Black Woman' will air on BET on Saturday, June 26. The one-hour special will showcase some of the women expected at the event, including Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Jazmine
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Digital Underground's Shock G died of accidental overdose: report
Digital Underground's Shock G died of an accidental drug overdose, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner in Florida. The... View Article The post Digital Underground's Shock G died of accidental overdose: report appeared first on TheGrio.
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Missy Elliott gets emotional during Janet Jackson speech at Walk of Fame after-party
Living legend Missy Elliot was immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Nov. 8. After the star The post Missy Elliott gets emotional during Janet Jackson speech at Walk of Fame after-party appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Biggest Celebrity Body Transformations Of 2021
What quarantine weight? Whether they were getting in their best shape for health reasons, to shed the weight gained during pregnancy or to simply live longer, these stars (and a […] The post The Biggest Celebrity Body Transformations Of 2021 appeared first on Essence.
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Beloved Rapper DMX Dead At 50 After Suffering Heart Attack
The rapper passed away on Friday after being hospitalized at White Plains Hospital in New York.
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Nas, Wu-Tang, Busta Rhymes Represent The Essence Of Hip-Hop With 2022 Tour | Atlanta Daily World
The 1990s and early 2000s was a special era for New York hip-hop. Following the genre's birth in 1973 and hip-hop's golden era of the 1980s, '90s era hip-hop was a time period when the art form went global. Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, and Busta Rhymes were all New York-based artists who helped the genre
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