by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
The-Dream has been hit with very serious allegations, including rape, battery, and sex trafficking, by a former protégée in a new lawsuit filed in a California federal court on Tuesday (June 4).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chanaaz Mangroe claims that the super-producer (real name Terius Gesteelde-Diamant) promised to promote her and her career, but ended up violating her trust.
The lawsuit claims that The-Dream trapped her in “an abusive, violent and manipulative relationship filled with physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and horrific psychological manipulation.”
He also......
by KARAN SINGH
De La Soul had the Hip Hop community in the palm of their hands when they finally released all their music ON streaming platforms last year, and the entire process behind it has now been condensed into a documentary.
The group had a tough time getting its catalog up on DSPs due to sample clearance issues and a contractual dispute with their former label, Tommy Boy. After Reservoir Media acquired their discography as part of its $100 million acquisition of the imprint in 2021, the trio’s first six albums finally became available online once again via Chrysalis Records.
On Tuesday (June 4), the New York outfit announced a......
by SAM MOORE
Pete Rock has opened up about his split from former groupmate CL Smooth.
The legendary producer appeared on Drink Champs alongside Common this past weekend and talked about his tumultuous history with Smooth, which has seen various breakups and reunions over the last 30 years.
“He’s the best talent I ever came across in my whole life. I’ve never heard a guy rap like this, I’ve never heard a voice like this,” he began, praising his former collaborator. “We shared great times together. Don’t get it all fucked up now, we’ve had our good times.
“Just like life, people......
by KARAN SINGH
Method Man‘s far reach within the Hip Hop community still has its limitations, and he has now come to terms with it.
On Sunday (June 2), he and Redman took the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Although a number of veterans such as Big Daddy Kane, EPMD and Jadakiss also performed at the event, the bill was mostly dominated by younger artists like Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, Gunna and many more — this is perhaps why the Wu-Tang Clan spitter doesn’t plan on returning to the annual gathering.
“Not our crowd at......
by SAM MOORE
2 Live Crew rapper Brother Marquis has passed away at the age of 58, according to the pioneering group.
The Miami-based collective announced the news on Monday (June 3), writing on social media: “Mark Ross AKA Brother Marquis of the 2 Live crew has passed away,” although no further details — including a cause of death — were given.
Tributes from around the Hip Hop world were paid to Marquis, most notably from fellow 2 Live Crew member Uncle Luke.
“My Condolence goes out to the Family of Brother Marquis and so many of his Fans from around the World after learning his passing,” Luke wrote on X (formerly......
URL enjoyed a fairly quiet start to the year with no major event announcements, but they are making up for it in a big way with the news of their latest developments, including the return of Loaded Lux.
Over the weekend, the self-proclaimed “world’s most respected” battle rap platform told fans to tune into their app on Monday (March 4) “to be a part of history” for their debut live stream.
The broadcast, hosted by acclaimed battle rap media personality Jay Blac, marked the first time viewers could watch live content on the app.
However, that was just the start of the advancements. Blac soon announced URL will stream the......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
50 Cent has backed up the comments made by The Notorious B.I.G.‘s mother, Voletta Wallace, about her son’s ex-boss Diddy.
The G-Unit boss took to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday (May 31) to take aim at his longtime rival, remarking that he’d do the same thing if he were in Ms. Wallace’s shoes.
“LOL I WANT TO SLAP THE SHIT OUT OF HIM TOO,” he said in a post that was subsequently deleted, per Complex.
The Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy (real name Sean Combs) took Hip Hop to unprecedented heights in the 90s, but even their rich history together isn’t enough......
by KARAN SINGH
Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound have called back to the glory days of Death Row by teaming up with The Lady Of Rage and RBX on a posse cut produced by DJ Premier.
On Friday (May 31), the West Coast duo released their long awaited ninth studio album, W.A.W.G. (We All We Got). Among several other commendable songs is “Who Da Hardest?,” which features the aforementioned veterans on a bar heavy joint.
“Kurupt, Daz [Dillinger], Snoop, RBX marks the target/ I’m a DPG demi-goddess, I’m the hardest,” Rage spits on the track with her longtime collaborators, with whom she......
by JOE WALKER
TDE rapper Ray Vaughn has called out Mal from the New Rory & Mal podcast for “hating” on Kendrick Lamar.
The Long Beach native, who signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in 2021, took to X on Monday (May 27) to blast the podcast over his comments about K. Dot.
“That ‘MAL’ dude is obsessed with hating on a DOT & it’s weird asf,” he wrote. “only time I see him go viral is hatin.”
Mal quickly came across the post and simply responded with laughing emojis.
Ray Vaughn’s comments appear to be in response to Mal contesting good kid, m.A.A.d......
by KARAN SINGH
Cam’ron and Ma$e have revealed that they were offered to walk Mike Tyson to the ring for his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul but turned it down.
On an episode of It Is What It Is that aired on Tuesday (May 28), Killa explained why he and his co-host passed on the opportunity even before Tyson’s recent mid-flight health scare.
“They offered us the walkout with Mike Tyson,” the Dipset MC said. “This was before this incident and I’m like, ‘I’m not sure if I want to do that.’ Now, I’m probably not going to do......
