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On this day 32 years ago in 1993, Eazy-E released his second solo EP, It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa, a ruthless response record that became one of the most explosive moments in Hip Hop history. Just one year removed from his 5150: Home 4 tha Sick EP and five years after his classic debut Eazy-Duz-It, Eazy returned with fire in his chest and war on his mind. By the early 90s, N.W.A had already collapsed under the weight of internal distrust, money disputes, and bruised egos. After Ice Cube’s dramatic departure in 1989 and his venomous diss records aimed…
Just in time for HBCU homecoming season, Interscope Geffen A&M Records is doubling down on its commitment to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities through music, culture, and community engagement. The label has announced the next chapter of its HBCU-focused campaign with the release of Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 2, a vinyl-exclusive collection celebrating the spirit of Black college tradition. Building on last year’s successful partnerships with Howard University, Tennessee State University, and Texas Southern University, Interscope is expanding its footprint in 2025 by linking with Hampton University, Clark Atlanta University, and Alabama State University. This year’s activations go beyond…
In a mashup nobody saw coming, Hip-Hop’s loudest podcast duo Gillie & Wallo are squaring up against Hollywood funny man Howie Mandel in what’s being billed as one of the most entertaining clashes in esports history. The Million Dollaz Worth of Game hosts are officially joining the Global Gaming League (GGL) as team owners, marking their entry into the competitive gaming arena. The matchup — Gillie & Wallo’s Million Dollaz Gaming Teamversus Mandel’s Howie Do It Gaming Team — will take place live in Las Vegas on Oct. 29 and stream exclusively on the GGL YouTube channel on Nov. 7. Founder Clinton Sparks said this…
Let this be your reminder to be nice to the only server during an overnight shift next time you go eat at a restaurant late at night. This iHop server posts a seven minute video disheveled after a rude customer almost gets them fired. “These customers literally have my foot tingling. I swear if you’re considering being a server, don’t. Literally, don’t,” says TikTok user Aaliyah (@liyah_nashelle). Aliyah explains that they were working the overnight shift at iHop. They were the only server for the night and had to do several tasks including seating people, taking orders, running the food…
October 19, 1999, marks the day that the eclectic and iconic MF Doom launched his career with his debut record Operation Doomsday. Coming off of his time as half the former duo KMD, Doom wasn’t ways the quirky character with the humorous rhetoric we know and love him as today. He suffered a great deal after the loss of co-KMD emcee, and younger brother, Subroc, after he was struck by a vehicle. Years would pass before DOOM would take his identification for Marvel character “Dr. Doom” and turn it into his own hip hop persona with the release of Operation Doomsday in 1999. Containing 19 tracks, the album was blended together…
If you’re “lucky” enough, ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ might transport you straight into the film’s misery. This Texas man was just a few minutes into the movie when he allegedly had to exit the theater after getting some unbelievable news about his car. ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ follows the journey of Lorraine and Ed Warren, two paranormal investigators, on a case of a haunted house with a demonic infestation in Pennsylvania. The film is the last in the saga of Warren’s paranormal investigation journeys. Unfortunately, it seems that the films haunted energy might have caught on to some of it’s…
Cardi B launched a new campaign with organic formula brand Bobbie to challenge the stigma around formula feeding and spotlight the country’s maternal health crisis, particularly the racial disparities that continue to plague Black and Brown mothers. The Bronx-born rapper, currently expecting her fourth child, was named Bobbie’s Chief Confidence Officer as part of the company’s “The B is for Bobbie” initiative, which debuted Wednesday (October 15). The campaign encourages parents to feel secure in their feeding choices while drawing attention to the United States’ soaring maternal mortality rate. “You’re not a bad mom for giving your baby formula,” Cardi…
Drake showed off a rare Rolex Daytona “Barbie” timepiece on Instagram Thursday night (October 16), a watch reportedly worth about $1 million. The post included a series of photos featuring the pink Rolex with hot pink sapphires lining the bezel, a model known among collectors as the Rolex Daytona “Barbie.” In one image, Drake is seen standing in an elevator holding a laptop while wearing the watch. Another photo shows a close-up of the unique piece. He captioned the post, “Got this Barbie on my wrist where is Staci Doll.” Got this Barbie on my wrist where is Staci Doll…
A Chicago couple lets their friend recover from an e-bike accident in their house. Here’s how the arrangement ended with him kicked out Abagel Rose (@abagel_rose) and her fiancé Austin were weeks away from their wedding day when a friend called in tears after injuring himself in an e-bike accident. The couple didn’t hesitate to open their Chicago home to him. But Abagel Rose and Austin soon learned that no good deed goes unpunished. What began as an act of kindness quickly spiraled into chaos, ending with the guest from hell being kicked out and ultimately uninvited from their wedding.…
Written by American Journalist Jonathan P. Wright (Muck Rack verified — Jonathan P. Wright’s Profile | RNH Magazine, RAISING THE BAR (Podcast)) THE GENESIS OF A VISIONARY MIND Some people chase opportunity; Gerzy Gliss manufactures it. Born and raised in the creative trenches of Philadelphia, Gliss learned early that purpose lasts longer than hype. While his peers were chasing local clout, he was sketching blueprints for the next era of digital independence. His lens, his language, and his leadership were designed to magnify brilliance the mainstream overlooked. That blueprint became The Hype City Show — a cross-continental multimedia platform redefining…