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2Pac Author Jeff Pearlman: Afeni Shakur, White Privilege & Telling Shocking, Hard Truths
Jeff Pearlman reveals how privilege checks, relentless reporting, and a Red Hot Chili Peppers night in Vegas led him to the real life child behind “Brenda’s Got a Baby,” while laying out the traumatic truths that shaped Tupac Shakur.
Hit-Boy & N3on Host Epic Two-Day Music Camp—Crank Out 17 Songs
Super producer Hit-Boy and streamer N3on joined forces for a wild two-day music camp that fused Hip-Hop, streaming and fan-powered creativity.
Tupac Shakur Author Jeff Pearlman Explains Exactly How He Found “Brenda’s Baby”
In his new book "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, "Jeff Pearlman explains how he tracked down the real “Brenda” and her “baby” from the 1991 2Pac song.
DMX’s Uncle Ray Copeland Reveals Untold X Stories, New Tell-All Interview
Uncle Ray Copeland opens up about his journey from teacher to Hip-Hop executive, revealing untold truths about DMX, Bloodline Records and the bonds that defined an era.
Comic Artists at NYCC Unite Against AI: “It’s A March Toward Mediocrity”
At New York Comic Con, top artists blasted AI as “lazy,” “soulless,” and “a march toward mediocrity” — declaring war on machines that threaten to replace human creativity.
D’Angelo Dies At 51: Jill Scott, DJ Premier, Tyler, The Creator & Others Mourn Neo-Soul Pioneer
Jill Scott, DJ Premier, Datwon Thomas, Tonya Pendleton and other weigh in on the immensity of losing D’Angelo, the visionary soul artist who redefined R&B.
Jalen Hurts, Jazzy Jeff & Freeway Bring Philly Energy to Grand Opening of Jordan Brand’s First U.S. Store
Jalen Hurts shut down Walnut Street as Philly celebrated the grand opening of Nike’s first U.S. Jordan brand store with music, merch, and major hometown love.
Dwayne Johnson Ditches The Rock For Acting Glory In “The Smashing Machine”
Dwayne Johnson delivers the most transformative and emotionally raw performance of his career in "The Smashing Machine," a gritty look at MMA legend Mark Kerr’s turbulent rise and struggles.
Da Youngstas Talk Kanye West, Naughty By Nature & Their Comeback Plan
Philly rap legends Da Youngstas revisit their ’90s rise, Kanye’s style nods, Naughty By Nature’s mentorship, and the family legacy that still drives them. Tap in as Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur talks to the OGs.
EXCLUSIVE: Mikey D Says Pregnant Wife Saved MC Serch From Beatdown
Mikey D says MC Serch twisted history, misrepresented Main Source, and now he’s ready to drop a diss track called "F.U.N." —short for F**k U Now.
Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” Is Brutal But Brilliant Survival Thriller
Stephen King’s The Long Walk hits theaters with a bleak but gripping adaptation led by David Jonsson and Cooper Hoffman in standout roles.
Masta Ace Talks Eminem Comparisons, Juice Crew & His Hip-Hop Play “The Falling Season”
Masta Ace: Eminem, Juice Crew, Born to Roll and The Falling Season. Everything is jam-packed in this exclusive interview.
Jon B On 2Pac’s Final Verse, Michael Jackson’s Call, Nas’ Pull-Up & 30 Years Of Classic R&B
Jon B opens up about recording with Tupac two weeks before Vegas, Afeni Shakur’s blessing to release the collab, a surprise call from Michael Jackson, Nas rewriting “Finer Things,” and how his marriage powers the new album Waiting on You.
Super Creator Ron Lawrence Talks AI Explosion, Hit-Making For Diddy, JAY-Z & Biggie
Ron Lawrence says Hip-Hop must claim AI, use it to tell our stories with integrity and stop letting outsiders define our image.
Omar Gooding Isn’t Done With Cam’Ron—Or Rap
Omar Gooding says his viral rap feud with Cam’ron isn’t about money. It’s about respect, bars and proving his pen is real.
Why Rap Scholar Dr. A.D. Carson Says Hip-Hop Isn’t Dead—Just Still Misunderstood
Dr. A.D. Carson, the professor who defended a rap album as his Ph.D. dissertation, is redefining Hip-Hop as both scholarship and culture. Bars and Books!
Masta Ace Debuts New Musical “The Falling Season” At Rooftop Cabaret Event
Masta Ace is bringing his acclaimed Hip-Hop storytelling to the stage with The Falling Season, a groundbreaking musical that blends raw Brooklyn narratives with Broadway flair. Nicole Duncan-Smith reports.
Author Dave Anderson Talks Ice Cube & Dr. Umar, Calls Out Fake Agendas & Exploitation
Author Dave Anderson says the only real revolution starts with Black ownership, self-pride, and a commitment to health. But there will be some bumps along the way.
Hip-Hop’s Media OG Ebro Darden Talks Power Moves, Apple, Hot 97 & Rappers As Media
Ebro Darden reveals how he defied corporate politics, bet on himself, and now juggles roles at both Apple Music and Hot 97 while watching Hip-Hop media chase drama over music.
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