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Ice Spice Drops Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Y2K!’

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Today, Bronx phenom Ice Spice drops her explosive, wildly anticipated official debut album, Y2K!, out now via 10K Projects/Capitol Records. The Grammy-nominated rapper and pop culture sensation rang in the occasion from the top of the Empire State Building last night, lighting the tower up orange. Earlier in the day, Rolling Stone debuted their Ice Spice cover (on stands September 1) and she continues her victory lap tonight, bringing white hot single “Did It First” to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Y2K! pulls no punches, knocking down the door with “Phat Butt” as Ice spits over earthquaking bass, “Rap bitch on a pop chart, toastin’ bitches like Pop-Tarts / You’s a flop, bitch, knock it off, where the champagne? I’ma pop it off.” Fans have been celebrating, too, since Ice confirmed features from Travis Scott (“Oh Shhh…”), Gunna (“Bitch I’m Packin’”), and Central Cee on the fast rising “Did It First.” The video for that infidelity anthem (watch HERE) has racked up over 13M views, while the song hit new peaks on Spotify’s US (#34) and Global (#41) charts, became the #1 most added on Rhythm Radio, fueled more than 100,000 TikTok creates, and amassed more than 1 billion views across short form via various social platforms.

Ice’s first LP comes stacked with hits, including the Sean Paul-sampling “Gimmie A Light” and hater-dismissing “Think U The Shit (Fart),” which she recently brought to the BET Awards 2024. View HEREY2K! endlessly demonstrates what Pitchfork has hailed as Ice’s “diabolical knack for hooks,” pairing her precise no-frills delivery with bass-heavy beats from her go-to producer RiotUSA.

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Rakim Releases First New Project In 15 Years ‘G.O.D.’S Network (Reb7rth)’, New Video “Love Is The Message”

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Hip-hop legend Rakim is breaking new ground with his new project, G.O.D.’S NETWORK (REB7RTH), by flexing his skills both on the mic and behind the boards.  Widely lauded as the best lyricist of all time, The God MC himself is blessing the culture with the next step in his historic career; and his first project in 15 years.  G.O.D.’S NETWORK (REB7RTH) is now available.

“I feel like the battery in my back has been reenergized,” Rakim said about his new project, which arrives nearly four decades after the release of his classic debut with Eric B., Paid In Full. Since then, he’s continued to shape the landscape and culture of hip-hop as we know it, inspiring rising artists with his hype live shows and incredible studio albums. And while he’s produced some of his previous work—notably “Don’t Sweat the Technique,” “Juice (Know The Ledge),” and “Paid In Full”—this feels like new territory for the 18th Letter, whose production and scratching talents are nothing short of remarkable.

G.O.D.’S NETWORK (REB7RTH) is proof that Rakim is truly one of the most special artists we’ve known, not just in hip-hop, but all of music. You can tell he feels that level of praise when speaking about the genesis of the album. “Having the ability to showcase my talents behind the boards, coupled with the elite lyricism the world already knows and gives me infinite praise for, alongside some of the best talents to ever do it is truly a blessing and for that I am humbled,” Rakim declared.

The album’s first single, “Be Ill,” is the perfect introduction, as it pairs Rakim’s raw rhymes and head-nodding production with slick guest features from Kurupt and Masta Killa. Elsewhere, Rakim slows it down for the soulful “Love Is The Message,” which features Nipsey Hussle, Planet Asia, Louis King, Snoop Dogg, Sally Green, Kobe Honeycutt, and the LA Grand Choir. And then there’s the chest-thumping “International,” a straight-up slapper with hard-hitting rhymes from Kool G. Rap, Tristate, and Joell Ortiz.

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DJ Premier Featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross And Big Sean “Ya Don’t Stop”

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Dating back to the end of 2023, DJ Premier has been on a prolific run, releasing singles with Common, Russ, Snoop Dogg, Chance The Rapper and Nas.  When Premier and Nas released “Define My Name,” in April, they also revealed that their long-awaited and landmark collaborative album would be released later this year.

Now, DJ Premier has brought more legends and icons together, or as Rick Ross asserts “It’s the biggest in the game”, as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Big Sean join him on “Ya Don’t Stop.” Premier’s cyclone of strings sets the stage for Ross, Sean and Wayne’s distinctive styles and vivid storytelling from three of the genre’s most influential artists. 

“I’ve been on a run, and releasing singles more consistently.  I had an idea and wanted to initially get Wayne and Ross on the same track” DJ Premier recalled.  “I reached out to Rozay first and he sent me back vocals the same day.  I sent two tracks to Wayne to choose from and he sent both back the same night and told me to keep them both.  Big Sean called me to do a scratch hook for him.  In return, he hopped on as well.  Cipher complete!”

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Alicia Keys Earns First Diamond Single With “Empire State of Mind” Featuring Jay-Z

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According to the RIAA, Songstress Alicia Keys is now a certified diamond artist, thanks to her classic NYC anthem with Jay-Z “Empire State Of Mind”.

As of yesterday(July 24), Keys earned the certification along with Jay-Z, whioc has sold over 10 million units since its 2009 release.

Keys tweeted, “Empire is diamond!!!!!!!!,” as Roc Nation made the formal announcement.

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This marks Keys’ first Diamond single and Hov’s third. His first came in 2023 with his Kanye West collab, “N***as In Paris” from their 2011 joint album, Watch The Throne. His second came back in May when Rihanna’s “Umbrella” achieved the feat.

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50 Cent Demands Justice After New York Judge Threatens to Shoot Black Teens

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50 Cent is calling for action after a New York state judge threatened to shoot Black teenagers at a high school graduation party. The incident, involving State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, came to light earlier this week with the release of police bodycam footage following an investigation.

The videos show Justice Gall addressing the Black teens, instructing them to leave the party following a scuffle over uninvited guests. She is heard saying, “You’re not going to find your keys. You got to call an Uber and get off the property,” and adding, “You’re going to get a cop escort home.” Gall also tried to get the police to arrest the teens for trespassing, asserting, “I’ve done this for a million years. I’m a lawyer. I’m a judge. I know this.” In a shocking statement, she added that if the teens returned for their keys, “you can shoot them on the property. I’ll shoot them on the property.”

50 Cent was outraged by the judge’s behavior. On Wednesday (July 24), he took to Instagram to share a report featuring the bodycam footage. “SMH she should be removed,” he captioned the post. “This is bad. Repost this video.” A judicial watchdog panel agreed, ruling that Gall should be removed from office. The panel stated that Gall “repeatedly invoked her judicial office,” while attempting to get the Black teens arrested.

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued its report on Monday (July 22), recommending Gall’s dismissal. The report found that Gall “created at least the appearance that she harbored racial bias,” during the incident on July 1, 2022. “Her wide array of misconduct severely undermined public confidence in the judiciary and in her ability to serve as a fair and impartial judge,” the commission concluded.

Gall’s attorney, Robert Julian, has vowed to challenge the decision in the Court of Appeals, according to CBS News. Meanwhile, Gall is suspended with pay, earning an annual salary of $232,600.

The incident has sparked significant public outcry, with many echoing 50 Cent’s call for Gall’s removal from office to ensure justice and maintain trust in the judiciary system.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: 2 Live Crew Dropped Their Debut Album ‘2 Live Crew Is What We Are’ 38 Years Ago

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On this date in 1986, 305-based Hip Hop trio 2 Live Crew released their debut album 2 Live Crew Is What We Are on their independent imprint Luke Skyywalker Records.

This album serves as the main precursor to the legendary Miami bass sound as well as predicates almost all other modern, R-rated and X-rated Hip Hop music. Featuring lead MC Luther Campbell aka Luke Skyywalker, Brother Marquis and the late Fresh Kid Ice, the debut album from the nastiest group in the game had titles that made radio DJs cringe such as “Throw That D**k”, We Want Some P***y”, which both became popular anthems of Miami Hip Hop.

Salute to the iconic 2 Live Crew for their unprecedented contribution to Hip Hop music on this album and all those that followed. RIP to Chris Wong Won aka Fresh Kid Ice, who passed away earlier this month at age 53. The Crew is forever etched in their place in Hip-Hop history!

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Today In Hip Hop History: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Released ‘East 1999 Eternal’ 29 Years Ago

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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, released their 2nd LP “East 1999 Eternal July 25, 1995, on Ruthless Records

Four months after the death of rapper/executive producer Eazy-E, Oleveland rap quartet Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their 2nd studio album East 1999 Eternal. Today marks 20 years since the release of the HipHop classic. With songs like “Tha Crossroads” and “First of The Month”, the album became the group’s best-selling album, with over five million copies sold in the United States and ten million worldwide.

The melodic LP samples songs like “Make Me Say It Again Girl” by The Isley Brothers on “Tha Crossroads”; “Reasons” by Earth, Wind & Fire on “Budsmokers Only”; “I’d Rather Be With You” by Bootsy’s Rubber Band on “Mo Murda” and “I Will Follow Him” by Little Peggy March on “Me Killa”, making it an instant cult classic.

“Tha Crossroads”, dedicated to Easy E, is Bone’s Grammy Award–winning song, as well as one of the group’s most popular and biggest selling single to date; check it out above.

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[WATCH] Keefe D Reveals His Role As An Informant, Blasts Prosecutors in Court

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This week, it was revealed that West Coast gangster Keefe D had been working as an undercover informant for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to link Bad Boy Entertainment CEO, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, to the murder of Tupac Shakur. The news has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and the ongoing investigation into one of the most infamous cases in music history.

In a heated courtroom outburst, Keefe D lashed out, claiming his confessions were supposed to remain confidential. The Sun reports that Keefe directed his tirade towards Chief Deputy District Attorneys Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal. He expressed frustration over evidence from his own confessions to LAPD officers being referenced in court documents.

During the hearing, Keefe, referred to as “The Godfather of Compton” by his lawyer, Carl Arnold, targeted retired LAPD task force officer Greg Kading. Kading had been instrumental in obtaining Keefe’s taped confession, which originally protected him from prosecution under a “proffer deal.” This two-and-a-half-hour tape has been submitted as evidence by prosecutors.

Keefe’s frustration peaked when DiGiacomo mentioned a “box” of substantial evidence from the LAPD’s 2008 Biggie Smalls gang task force investigation, now being reviewed for potential use in Keefe’s prosecution. This prompted Keefe to address Judge Carli Kierny directly, bypassing his lawyer’s mediation.

Keefe accused Kading of keeping the evidence in his attic for 15 years, conducting TV interviews, and breaking the proffer agreement. He alleged the evidence was tainted and should be excluded, saying, “Them boxes should not be allowed…it is tainted evidence. The man broke a proffer agreement.”

Keefe also claimed that the prosecution had targeted his family, stating, “They crashed my family in this. They did my daughter first, then my son, and they just did my wife in the last papers.”

Judge Kierny, maintaining composure, explained that it was still uncertain which aspects of Kading’s evidence would be used by the state and that no motion had been filed to exclude the evidence. She concluded the session without rendering a decision, stating, “There are a couple of things I need to look at. I will let you guys know in the next day or two.”

Keefe’s rant ended the 45-minute court session on a tense note, leaving the future of the case and his potential early release hanging in the air.

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Wesley Snipes Takes Aim at Marvel and Patton Oswalt Amid Blade Recasting Controversy

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For the past few months, ex-Blade star Wesley Snipes has been vocal about his displeasure with Marvel’s decision to recast his iconic character in the franchise. This week, Snipes turned his attention to his Blade: Trinity co-star, Patton Oswalt, sparking further controversy.

Snipes took to Instagram to express his frustrations, posting a cryptic message calling out Oswalt directly. He wrote: “Lordy Lordy Lordy, u mean to tell me PO was a ‘Pinocchio’ all along… and that’s the so-called ‘reliable source’? Well now ‘baby wipe’ anyone? #Blade #MarvelStudios #daywalkerklique

The post has left fans speculating about the underlying tension between Snipes and Oswalt and its broader implications for the Blade franchise. Snipes, who portrayed the titular vampire hunter in the original Blade trilogy, has been openly critical of Marvel Studios’ decision to reboot the character with a new actor.

While Marvel has yet to respond to Snipes’ latest comments, the actor’s dissatisfaction with the franchise’s direction is clear.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Cormega Dropped His Classic Debut Album ‘The Realness’ 23 Years Ago

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One of the most intriguing and insightful full-length albums to drop during a time when mixtapes were at their apex was Queensbridge legend Cormega’s first studio LP, aptly titled The Realness, released in 2001 on the indie LandSpeed imprint.

With an array of multi-faceted producers such as Queensbridge cohort Havoc of Mobb Deep, DJ J-Love, Sha Money XL, The Alchemist, and even Mega himself, this was the introduction to the life of the street legend that the Hip Hop world first heard about on Nas’ “One Love.” This album also followed Mega’s release from The Firm after only one chance to shine, which was on the epic “Affirmative Action” single alongside Foxy Brown, Nas, and AZ. So The Realness served as a redemption of sorts after being dropped from Def Jam, showing not only that the label made a mistake dropping a stellar artist but also that it missed out on the unveiling of one of the best albums of 2001.

The 15-track hidden gem, ironically one of the most slept-on albums of 2001, contains a slew of classic yet under-the-radar tracks that resonated with core fans of Queensbridge crime rhyme and beyond. Songs like “They Forced My Hand” featuring original Juice Crew member Tragedy Khadafi aka Intelligent Hoodlum, “Thun & Kicko” with the late Prodigy of Mobb Deep, his “5 For 40” a cappella, the classic “R U My Nigga”, his ode to Hip Hop “American Beauty,” “Killaz Theme”, a hidden track featuring Prodigy and Havoc and an entire vibe of “Realness” that could only be given to the people through Cormega’s unique perspective.

Salute to Mega for dropping this important piece of Hip Hop history!

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