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Dick Cheney died at his Wyoming home Monday morning, ending the life of one of America’s most powerful and divisive vice presidents who became an unlikely enemy of Hip-Hop culture through his family’s crusade against Eminem. The 84-year-old Republican powerhouse, who served as George W. Bush’s vice president from 2001 to 2009, passed away from complications related to his long battle with heart disease, according to family sources. While Cheney built his legacy on foreign policy and conservative politics, Hip-Hop heads will remember him for a different reason: his wife Lynne Cheney’s relentless attacks on rap music, particularly her targeting…
On this day in Hip Hop history, Brooklyn’s own living legend Jay-Z released his sophomore album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. Debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over a million copies within a year of it’s release, this album marked the beginning of the Roc La Familia Dynasty. With this album, Jay-Z began to move away from the popular theme of mafioso rap that had taken New York by storm. He and his Roc-a-Fella cohorts brought in a new trend altogether, ushering in the Jiggy Era. With Jay-Z’s artistic maturity came a more seasoned swagger. Musically, Jay-Z operated with…
On this day in film history, Hype Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere (Nas). The two get by as run-of-the-mill professional criminals ducking and dodging their way to their idea of a better life. While DMX’s character is fine with continuing to stick and move and stack as much money as possible until it catches up with him, Nas’ role is looking to better himself and move his family ‘back to Africa’. The film’s star-studded cast included Taral Hicks,…
On this day in Hip-Hop history, veteran MC Rakim released his debut solo LP, The 18th Letter. Coming off of the infamous split of Eric B. and Rakim and a five-year hiatus, this album was surprisingly thorough and left no room to doubt Rakim’s resilience in the ever-changing Hip-Hop world. Although far removed from his heyday, Rakim delivered an LP that debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and stayed true to the technique that made him rich. Tapping-producing legends DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Clark Kent(RIP), and Father Shaheed(RIP), Rakim produced a solid Golden Era album at a time when mafioso rap was taking New York by…
Nicki Minaj stirred controversy online after reacting with enthusiasm to a White House TikTok that featured a mashup of her 2012 Hip-Hop track “Beez in the Trap” and 4 Non Blondes’ 1993 rock anthem “What’s Up” — all set to a montage of Donald and Melania Trump. The official White House TikTok account posted the video, which quickly caught fire on social media. Minaj responded on X with a post that left many scratching their heads. @whitehouse The best to ever do it 🇺🇸 ♬ original sound – The White House “The President & First Lady of the UNITED STATES…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, music mogul, entrepreneur, and founder of Bad Boy Records, turns 56 today as he begins serving a federal prison sentence following his July 2025 conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs is one of hip-hop’s most influential figures, with a résumé that spans recording artist, producer, executive and business leader. As the founder of Bad Boy Records in 1993, Combs launched the careers of The Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, Faith Evans, 112, Ma$e and French Montana, among others. His career began more than 30 years ago as an intern under Andre Harrell at…
Famous Dex wants to put hands on his former frequent collaborator and label boss, Rich The Kid.On Oct. 31, Dex went on Instagram Live and called out Rich. During the nearly three-minute rant, the Dex claims Rich has been conducting bad business.”I never thought I would make a video like this,” Dex says. “He changed my life. I salute him, I love him for that. But, bro, all this sh*t you done done since 2016. On my mom grave, Rich, when I see you, I’m beating your a*s.””All you been doing is scam, bro,” Dex continued. “Where my money from…
The Milwaukee Bucks returned the favor for last season’s heartbreak, defeating the Indiana Pacers 117-115 in a thrilling 2025-26 matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After Indiana stormed back from an 11-point deficit with a 17-6 run, Aaron Nesmith’s bucket with 14.5 seconds left tied the game at 115, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Giannis Antetokounmpo remained unshaken. With the clock winding down, the Greek Freak backed down Nesmith and rose over a double-team to hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer, silencing the raucous crowd. Giannis finished with 33 points on 14-of-21 shooting, adding 13 rebounds and five assists,…
Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix have announced that the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis bout, originally set for Friday, Nov. 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, will no longer take place. This decision follows more allegations of domestic violence against Davis. Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, said, “While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025. Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalized.” Fans who purchased…
50 Cent didn’t hold back when he criticized New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani over his proposed tax hike and public safety strategy, warning it could drive wealth out of the city and leave the streets vulnerable. On Monday night (November 3), the Hip-Hop mogul posted a clip from Mamdani’s appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber, writing in the caption, “I think his intentions are good, but his Tax plan is gonna run the big money out of the city and if he defunds the police they are gonna purge.” View this post on Instagram A post…