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Happy Birthday, MC Ren!
When it comes to hardcore rappers it doesn’t get much harder than MC Ren. The former N.W.A member turns 46 years old today (June 14).
Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2015 (So Far)
It’s been much harder than last year to select the Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2015 (So Far), but we delivered. Check out some of the top-tier releases in hip-hop in the last six months.
Happy Birthday, Ron Isley!
Some of the greatest acts of R&B and soul get their start from being a boy in a church choir. Ron Isley and many from the Isley family are prime examples. The legend reaches the ripe age of 74 today (May 21).
Damon Dash Sues Ex-Wife Rachel Roy for $2.5 Million After Losing Custody of Kids
Damon Dash is tired of taking losses. It's not even June and he's already been mocked in the form of a Twitter hashtag and lost custody of his two daughters. Now the former Roc-A-Fella Records founder is trying to come out a winner by going the legal route.
Happy Birthday, Suge Knight!
It’s not surprising that many are unsympathetic to Suge Knight‘s legal troubles right now. He’s one of hip-hop’s most notorious figures and has been accused of doing absurd things to get his way. Still, Knight is a legend for more than his intimidation tactics. The former rap mogul turns 50 today (April 19).
Happy Birthday, Da Brat!
Da Brat celebrates her 41st birthday today (April 14).
Lil Durk’s Manager OTF Chino Dolla Shot and Killed in Chicago
Although it hasn't been getting much attention, the violence in Chicago is still an ongoing issue. As a result, another life was lost on Friday morning (March 27) and it affects the hip-hop community.
OverDoz. Talk Collaborating With Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar, ‘Rich White Friends’ and Knowledge of Self [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
West Coast rap group OverDoz speak on how they landed collaborations with Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar, what the game's been missing, diversity and more in their conversation with The Boombox.
Missy Elliott’s iTune Sales and Spotify Streams Surge Following Super Bowl Halftime Performance
A little known fact about Sunday's (Feb. 1) halftime show is that Katy Perry didn't get paid for her performance. It's very likely Missy Elliott didn't either, but that doesn't look like too big of an issue. The rapper definitely benefited from the exposure, which is turning into big bucks for her.
Faith Evans Talks Tupac’s Beef & Biggie’s Infidelity With Lil’ Kim in Unearthed Interview [VIDEO]
One of the few things that made Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G.'s beef personal was the involvement of Faith Evans. During their rap tiff, she was still married to Biggie and rumors circulated that Shakur had sexual relations with Evans. In a previously unreleased interview with Video Music Box, the songstress addresses all of the rumors.
Tupac Biopic Will Feature His Original Music, Begin Filming This Summer
The upcoming Tupac Shakur biopic is set to feature the rapper's original music and begin filming this summer.
John Legend & Common Win Best Original Song for ‘Glory’ at 2015 Golden Globe Awards [VIDEO]
John Legend and Common celebrated a major accomplishment Sunday night (Jan. 11), by taking home the award for Best Original Song at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards.