Back in June 1996, 2Pac unleashed “Hit Em Up” featuring the Outlawz, undoubtedly one of Hip Hop’s most infamous diss tracks. Aimed primarily at The Notorious B.I.G., Diddy and Bad Boy Records, the song made it clear just how much disdain ‘Pac had for his rivals at the time. In a new interview with The…

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Back in the 1980s, rapper Chuck D and Public Enemy urged people to “Fight the Power.” Now he and hip-hop artist Pete Colon are urging people in the Black and Latino communities to "check your behind" and get screened for colon cancer. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) teamed with health equity organization Hip Hop Public…

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The Afro Nation Puerto Rico festival will make its debut in America the coming Spring Break. Houston-raised Hip Hop star Megan Thee Stallion and Nigerian singer/songwriter Wizkid were tapped to be co-headliners. Organizers also booked Shenseea, Koffee, Naira Marley, Patoranking, Rema, Tekno, Busiswa, Eddy Kenzo, Focalistic, King Promise, Omah Lay, Oxlade, Patrice Roberts, Ruger, and…

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LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells has announced it has teamed up with One MusicFest to host and program its very own stage during the two-day festival. Rock The Bells is a global lifestyle brand dedicated to celebrating classic and timeless Hip-Hop culture. The “Sprite Presents Rock The Bells” stage, will feature Big Boi, Too…

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Akademiks posted a YouTube video this week showing an awkward moment between himself and Rich The Kid. At the start of the interview, Rich The Kid gives a disclaimer that he was there to promote his artists, his music and his new skateboard. Akademiks seemingly didn’t read the room as he proceeds to ask questions…

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