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July 5: A Landmark Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History

Saturday, July 5 by Stacey Gilmere

July 5 holds significant importance for hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts. On this day in 1973, R&B singer Joe was born. His debut album, "Everything," released in 1993, reached No. 105 on the Billboard 200, with the lead single “I’m In Luv” hitting No. 10... Read More.

Hip-Hop Community Mourns the Loss of Young Noble at 47

Friday, July 4 by Stacey Gilmere

Young Noble of the Outlawz Passes Away at 47 July 4, 2025 E.D.I. Mean is mourning the loss of his fellow Outlawz member, Young Noble, who has reportedly died by suicide. The veteran rapper, known for his role in Tupac Shakur's group, broke the news on Instagram,... Read More.

Sean Diddy Combs Convicted of Prostitution Charges in High-Profile Court Case

Wednesday, July 2 by Stacey Gilmere

Hip-hop icon Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty of two charges related to prostitution but was acquitted of the most serious charge, racketeering conspiracy, in a significant Manhattan federal court case. Combs also faced and was acquitted of two sex trafficking charges concerning his... Read More.

Juror Shares Insights on Sean Diddy Combs Trial Verdict

Wednesday, July 2 by Stacey Gilmere

A juror from Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent trial has shared insights into the verdict. George, one of the alternates on the jury, discussed the outcome with CNN and The New York Times after Combs was found guilty of two out of five charges. Although... Read More.

Yung Miami Expands Horizons with Twitch Debut and Harvard Studies Amid Diddy Trial Buzz

Tuesday, June 24 by Stacey Gilmere

Yung Miami has recently ventured into the streaming world with her debut Twitch session. Known for her work as part of the City Girls, she is now exploring new avenues following the group's breakup. In addition to her solo music career, she is also... Read More.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia Announce 2025 Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia Tour with Special Guests

Monday, June 23 by Stacey Gilmere

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia are joining forces for an expansive 2025 tour, starting August 21 in Rogers, Arkansas at the Walmart AMP. Co-headlining this tour, produced by Live Nation, the two iconic groups will perform across 24 cities in the United States... Read More.

Clarksdale Mississippi Honors Rick Ross with Street Renaming for Cultural Impact

Sunday, June 22 by Stacey Gilmere

Rick Ross is set to be honored in Clarksdale, Mississippi, with a section of Issaquena Avenue being renamed in recognition of his cultural contributions. The ceremony will take place on June 19 outside the WingStop he owns on the avenue. The city acknowledges Ross... Read More.

Lil Waynes Son Sparks Controversy with Claims About Drakes Music

Saturday, June 21 by Stacey Gilmere

Lil Novi, the son of Lil Wayne, recently stirred controversy by claiming that his father wrote much of Drake's music. In an interview shared by HipHopAllDay, Novi was asked to weigh in on who he believes is the better rapper between the two long-time... Read More.

Slick Ricks Triumphant Return with New Album Victory and Enduring Hip-Hop Legacy

Friday, June 20 by Stacey Gilmere

Slick Rick, the iconic hip-hop artist, is enjoying a late room-service breakfast in his Park Lane hotel room. He has returned to London, the city his family left when he was young, to promote his new album, "Victory," his first release since 1999's "The... Read More.

Actor Derek Dixon Sues Tyler Perry for Alleged Harassment and Unwanted Advances

Thursday, June 19 by Stacey Gilmere

Derek Dixon, an actor from the show "The Oval," has filed a lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging years of unwanted sexual advances and harassment. According to court documents o, Dixon's claims trace back to a 2019 event where he first met Perry. During this... Read More.