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Today In Hip Hop History: The Diplomats Released Their Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ 19 Years Ago

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On this date in 2003, Cam’ron’s crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointed Cam’ron as the President of Roc-A-Fella Records.

Coming on the heels of the release of Cam’s Come Home With Me LP, Diplomatic Immunity introduced the entire Dipset squad including Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey, Un Kasa, and Hell Rell, who was incarcerated by the time the album was available for purchase. With production from the likes of Heatmakerz, DR Period, and a then virtually unknown Kanye West, the trailblazing sound of old soul samples pushed Dipset to the forefront of the creative curve of Hip Hop, which offered the Blood-affiliated crew from Uptown an almost cult-like following.

The album was saturated with longstanding hits such as “I Really Mean It”, the infectious “Dipset Anthem”, the female-friendly “Hey Ma” and the Master P assisted “Bout It Bout It…Part III”. Commercially, the album was considered average debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200 and selling 92,000 copies in its first week, but the album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2005.

Salute to Cam, Juelz on the inside, Jim Jones, Freekey and Hell Rell for this classic piece of Hip Hop history!

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Today In Hip Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G.’s Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP Turns 25 Years Old!

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A quarter century ago today in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, was nominated for three Grammy’s for this project: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Hypnotize” and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Mo Money Mo Problems.”

Featuring artists like 112, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Ma$e, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort and R. Kelly, along with tracks like “Kick In The Door,” “What’s Beef,” “Notorious Thugs,” “Ten Crack Commandments” and “Sky’s The Limit,” it can be said that Life After Death is one of the greatest rap albums of all time. The album hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the US Top R&B/Hip Hop chart. It went diamond (that’s 10,000,000 copies sold) in the United States alone, double platinum in Canada, and platinum in the UK. Life After Death has also made appearances on top music charts across the globe. The album has been ranked by countless publications as one of the top rap and Hip-Hop albums of all time (The Source ranked it as #8 in 2005).

Salute to Diddy and the rest of the Bad Bot family for this timeless piece of Hip Hop history!

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Megan Thee Stallion Documentary From Roc Nation Gets Green Light

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According to a recent report from Variety Magazine, Roc Nation has a docu-series in the making about rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion, delving into the personal and professional world of the real life Megan Pete. The multi-part documentary will also focus on the tribulations faced by Tina Snow, both publicly and privately, in order to become the star she is today.

“We are thrilled to be able to work with Roc Nation to share Megan’s story with the world,” said Loren Hammonds, Time Studios’ co-head of documentary. “Millions of people are familiar with her as an entertainer, but this series will give her a chance to share her truth as never before. She added, “We feel lucky to have this opportunity to capture her at a crucial moment in her life and career, as she continues to grow exponentially in both her artistry and global impact.”

Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez and TV & Film EVP of the Roc Lori York are also slated to executive produce the series, which has not found a home on any of the major streaming services.

Perez said in a statement, “Her journey is inspirational and we’re proud to have partnered with TIME Studios to highlight her personal and professional trajectory over the years. Our hope is that this documentary will inspire viewers to stay the course and pursue their passions through the ups and downs.”

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42 Dugg Accused Of Assault, Holding Woman And Her Friend Hostage Inside Hotel In Miami

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According to several news reports, a woman claims that Detroit slang spitter 42 Dugg assaulted her and held her and a friend hostage inside of a hotel room in Miami.

In several posts on Instagram, the accuser insinuated that her and her friend were offered “hush money” not to speak about the incident, but she wasted no time taking the alleged assault to social media.

“What n*ggas did to me and @_serenitysky is not worth any money sh*t is not a joke,” she wrote. A set of photos was shared by IG user young.poca showing several pics of a woman with a bruised arm and swollen lip, saying, “This is what ya favorite celebrities do on close doors… Like grown man beat on my friend @_serenitysky and literally didn’t let US LEAVE and the HOTEL DIDNT DO ANYTHING.”

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42 Dugg nor anyone from his squad have yet to respond to the allegations.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Chi Ali’s Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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Three decades ago today, Chi Ali released his first and only album The Fabulous Chi-Ali. Chi-Ali first appeared on De La Soul’s single “Say No Go” and on Black Sheep’s debut album, A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing featured on “Pass the 40”. Chi Ali at the time was a core member of Native Tongues, a New York City-based hip-hop collective, and also had connections with the Legion family, along with Showbiz and A.G.

In 1992, Chi-Ali released his first solo single, “Age Ain’t Nothing But a #”, which was a moderate hit and reached #6 in the US Hot Rap Singles chart. The song was popular on urban radio stations, and the music video received good rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City. The album in which the song was featured was released shortly thereafter, which yielded two other singles; “Roadrunner” and “Funky Lemonade,” which were both remixed and re-recorded.

In the late 1990s, Chi-Ali appeared on Dres’s solo album, Sure Shot Redemption, and began featuring with other artists. His most recent collabo was with Jadakiss on a song entitled “G-Check”.

On January 14, 2000, Chi-Ali shot and killed a man during an argument in The Bronx. He was later arrested in 2001 for the death of his girlfriend’s brother, Sean Raymond, after spending a year evading police and even appeared on an episode of America’s Most Wanted. Chi-Ali hid in numerous East Coast cities until he was apprehended on March 5, 2001, in New York City and was subsequently convicted of the killing and served a 12-year bid at Sing Sing Correctional Facility.

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Onyx To Face Cypress Hill In VERZUZ Battle In L.A.

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An announcement from Triller and VERZUZ has confirmed the battle between NYC legends Onyx and West Coast pioneers Cypress Hill, which is set to take place in Los Angeles.

After a dope year of memorable VERZUZ battles such as Ja Rule vs. Fat Joe, Snoop vs. DMX, Gucci Mane vs. Jeezy and the legendary landslide where The L.O.X. defeated Cam’Ron and Dipset, two of the greatest groups in Hip Hop history, Onyx and Cypress Hill, will face off in a hit-for-hit competition.

Onyx vs. Cypress Hill is scheduled to take place on May 14.

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[WATCH] Colombian Drug Lord Escapes Prison Using Guard’s Uniform

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An unbelievable prison escape was caught on camera as video shows a Colombian drug lord breaking out of La Picota Jail in Bogotá by simply walking out wearing a prison guard uniform and he is still on the lam.

Juan Castro aka “Matamba” was on the verge of being extradited to the U.S. when he came up with the brilliant plan of dressing up as a guard and walking out of the facility. His escape was so discreet, it wasn’t noticed that he was missing until the next day.

Since the escape, prison director Juan Gordillo and all 55 guards who were working at the time of the escape have been suspended. The prison guard suspected of giving Castro his uniform has been arrested.

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[WATCH] Too Short: “When You Gun Down a Rapper, You Just Gunned Down Five Employees’ Income”

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With the shocking consistency of rappers going to jail, being shot, and worse, Bay Area legend Too Short appeared on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe to talk about the downside of rap wars in the streets.

Short Dog says that the incarceration and/or death of a rapper hurts not only the artist but the people around him that have now been provided a way out of their otherwise bleak circumstances.

“That’s why I think we’re losing a lot of rappers, because, you know, chop it off at the head. That’s the bread and butter,” Short said. “When you gun down the rapper, you just gunned down five other employees’ income; you just gunned down school kids’ clothes, Christmas, a dope birthday that was going to happen.”

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Two of Chief Keef’s Baby Mamas Claim Alleged Affairs with Lil Baby

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Allegations have been made by two of the mothers of Chief Keef’s children, Slim Danger and Simone Patton, are both claiming to have had an affair with Lil Baby.

In the midst of his baby mother, Jayda Cheaves, announcing that she has left the “Drip Too Hard” rapper for good, Slim Danger decided to put their business out in the street because she claims that Lil Baby didn’t pay all of the “hush money” she required in order not to go public with their affair.

Simone Patton, who goes by Simone Shontell on Instagram, took to IG after Danger, claiming that Slim was only copying what she’d already done wit h Lil Baby, while sharing the DMs between her and the ATL-bred superstar. Simone then said, “I don’t gotta sneak and do anything. Everybody knows how I am. He doesn’t care guys. Neither will he check me,” after showing both Zoey Dollaz and Lil Baby himself peeped her IG stories with the DMs.

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Man Steals U-Haul Containing 1,110 Pairs of Yeezys Worth Over $250K

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According to a police report on Twitter from the Portland Police Department, a man was arrested earlier this week for stealing a U-Haul that contained over 1,100 pairs of adidas Yeezy sneakers worth over $250,000.

26-year-old Rupert Crosse was arrested for the crime and charged with aggravated theft and possession of a stolen vehicle.

The Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct tweeted a photo of the retrieved U-Haul saying, “Last night, a Uhaul containing 1100 pairs of new Adidas “Yeezy” shoes was stolen. Dayshift officers located the uhaul, arrested 26 YO Rupert Crosse, and recovered the shoes which are estimated to be worth over $250,000. Great work North Dayshift! Case 22-74652.” 

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