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Casanova’s #SoBrooklynChallenge Has Rappers and Fans Dropping Their Best BK Bars

Natalia Privalova Sep 17, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=WtaetrEFww0 Casanova has social media going nuts with his #SoBrooklyn challenge that has already sparked over 5,000 posts. The new social media challenge was created as a result of his “So Brooklyn” single featuring Fabolous. To participate all you have to do is drop off your best bars over the instrumental and let the rest of the world know why Brooklyn is the best. Fans aren’t the only ones taking part in the challenge, Papoose, Memphis Bleek, Rob Markman and more have put on for BK. Check out the original…

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Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Rapsody & More Stun At Rihanna’s 2019 Diamond Ball

Natalia Privalova Sep 14, 2019

New York, NY – Rihanna’s fifth annual Diamond Ball was slightly marred with pregnancy rumors (rumors that have since been shot down), but the cause was still a dynamic effort. The glitzy gala not only brought out Hip Hop’s elite couples such as Offset and Cardi B and Offset as well as Megan Thee Stallion and Moneybagg Yo, but supported the Clara Lionel Foundation, which looks to impact the life of children in a positive way. “I mean I’m really happy right now,” Rihanna told PEOPLE on the red carpet.…

Bubu Bambu: NY sensation

Natalia Privalova Sep 13, 2019

There are plenty of young, up and coming rappers coming out of New York. Bubu Bambu is a promising young talent from Yonkers, NY. DMX and The LOX are the most infamous who rep Yonkers but Bubu Bambu is beginning to stand out as another Yonkers artist to watch out for. He just dropped his first EP ‘Midnight” and we were exciting to hear what he’s been working on since dropping his track ‘Tumor (Ain’t You)’ which is where we first took notice. ‘Midnight’ is a smooth blend of hard…

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KXNG Crooked & Xzibit Discuss Hip Hop Standards & Eminem’s “8 Mile” On “Crook’s Corner”

Natalia Privalova Sep 1, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFcfGZGWtsA Los Angeles, CA – Two West Coast MCs connected on the latest edition of HipHopDX’s Crook’s Corner series. KXNG Crooked sat down with Xzibit for an in-depth discussion about X to the Z’s career and much more. During the conversation, the Hip Hop veterans addressed how shifting dynamics in the music industry have affected the rap standards. Xzibit also shared some behind-the-scenes information about his role in Eminem’s film 8 Mile, opened up about his memorable run hosting MTV’s Pimp My Ride and looked back at his time on…

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Drake Sued Over “In My Feelings” and “Nice for What”

Natalia Privalova Aug 22, 2019

A man has sued Drake and Big Freedia, claiming the artists improperly sampled his work on the songs “In My Feelings” and “Nice for What,” TMZ reports. According to documents obtained by TMZ and Pitchfork, Samuel Nicholas III—who performs under the name Sam Skully—claims that Drake sampled his song “Roll Call” on “In My Feelings” without permission or payment. Nicholas also accuses Drake of stealing another beat for “Nice for What,” his collaboration with Big Freedia. He claims to have released the music in question in New Orleans in 2000.…

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50 Cent, Snoop Dogg & Trey Songz ‘Power’ Up New York City for Massive Season 6 Premiere

Natalia Privalova Aug 22, 2019

“Power” is entering its final season, but you would never know if you walked by Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on Tuesday night. Starz pulled out all the stops for its ratings powerhouse “Power,” throwing a massive premiere event, complete with a full-length concert at Madison Square Garden from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and a plethora of his famous friends. The event marked the first-ever TV premiere to be held at MSG, giving Starz the bragging rights of hosting the biggest television premiere of all time. 50 Cent, executive producer…

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Everything to Know About A$AP Rocky’s Arrest and Detainment in Sweden

Natalia Privalova Aug 22, 2019

Following a month in Swedish jail, A$AP Rocky has been officially found guilty of assault stemming from an incident on June 30. The rapper’s arrest and subsequent prolonged detainment sparked international outrage and became the subject of foreign policy debate, with Donald Trump attempting to intervene. Ultimately, Rocky was released from jail prior to the verdict, and will not be required to serve any further time. The following is how the controversial case played out. On July 3, a Swedish court ruled that A$AP Rocky be held at a Stockholm…

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Russel Westbrook Jordan Why Not Zer0.1

Natalia Privalova Aug 2, 2019

Russel Westbrook’s first signature shoe is finally releasing this month. The reigning MVP officially releases his Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 in the first wave of colorways on January 15. A signature shoe has been quite overdue for the triple-double machine and with the Brodie signing a 10-year multi-million extension with Jordan Brand this past September, the sneaker market just got more interesting. Westbrook is the highest paid Jordan Brand athlete ever. Not to mention that he also signed a $200-million dollar contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder for five…