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Drake went through barber shop woes during the pandemic like a lot of Black men, but the rap superstar says that actually catching the virus himself was enough excuse to give his infamous heart-shaped hairline some time to go through its rough patch.

Music

On this day in 2018, we lost a timeless voice. Aretha Franklin became the first female performer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Check out some classic rap cuts that borrowed from The R&B GOAT.

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Though no longer here in the physical form, the marathon continues. Look back at the wisdom of Nipsey Hussle, on what would have been his 36th birthday.

Anderson .Paak is making use of his Silk Sonic money by investing in a new business. The musician announced that he has opened a sushi restaurant in Sherman Oaks, California with his business partner. Anderson claims it's the best sushi in town. 

August 11 is officially Hip Hop Celebration Day in the U.S.!

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Lovingly known by close friends and family as Nippy, Whitney Houston would have been 58 years old today.

Good News

Big Sean has invested in a youth entrepreneurship program being led by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.

Nas is applying pressure on his Rap peers. Not even a year after his last release he has announced a new album with King’s Disease II. As spotted on Hype Beast the Queens legend took his fans and the Hip-Hop community as a whole by surprise this week. On Thursday, July 29 he revealed he has a new […]

Federal prosecutors want other crimes alleged against R. Kelly that he hasn't been charged with to come to light, including more abuse of teenage girls and women dating as far back as 1991, physical abuse, hush payments, bribery and even the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old boy.