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Atlanta music mogul B.Rich dishes on his journey to success, working with famous artists

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by admin - September 8, 2019September 11, 2019 0124

Photo: Tone Deaf-The Brag P.Diddy and Jay-Z may come to one's mind when they think of a music mogul, but New York isn't the only state birthing tycoons. Brian Richardson, better known as B.Rich, helps catapult music careers and has landed himself endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas and Coke.

Barbz react to Nicki Minaj announcing retirement from music

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by admin - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0107

Photo: Urban Islandz Yesterday (Thursday, September 5) was a sad day for Barbz all over the world. Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to announce her retirement from music. Why may you ask? Well, the 36-year-old is ready to start a family with fiancé Kenneth Petty. “I’ve decided to retire & have my

Rapper E.D.I. Don to help honor Nipsey Hussle’s legacy with Welcome to the West Festival

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by admin - September 2, 2019September 10, 2019 0140

Photo: Variety E.D.I. Don (born Malcolm Greenridge) plans to honor Nipsey Hussle with the 2nd annual Welcome to the West Festival September 20, 2019. The festivities will take place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. While E.D.I. Don may no longer be in the limelight of the mainstream rap scene;

Dem Franchize Boyz member passes away

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by admin - August 26, 2019 0122

Photo:Revolt TV If you grew up in Atlanta during the early to mid-2000s, then you know that Dem Franchize Boyz was a crucial addition to the sound of hip-hop down South. Sadly, DFB member Gerald “Buddie” Tiller passed away from cancer, according to the group’s Instagram post. "R.I.P. Buddie you Will be

Flashback Friday: UGK X “Use Me Up” (1992)

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by admin - August 16, 2019 0231

Photo: XXL Mag UGK aka the Underground Kingz dropped their classic record "Use Me Up," November 10, 1992. The song samples Bill Withers' "Use Me" and highlights the group's use of deep bass and funk. "Use Me Up" is featured on the hip-hop duo's 1992 album release, Too Hard to Swallow.

A$AP Rocky found guilty in Sweden assault case, but won’t face prison time

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by admin - August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 0190

A$AP Rocky has been found guilty in his Swedish assault case. A Stockholm judge ruled the 30-year-old rapper, along with two of his companions guilty of assault over an altercation with Mustafa Jafari late July. The MC was given a suspended sentence of two years probation and will pay a

Fans react to Chris Brown’s ‘Indigo’ album release

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by admin - July 1, 2019 0462

Photo: BBC Chris Brown is back at it again! The arguably “King of R&B” released his double album titled Indigo Thursday, June 27. His LP drops two years after he released the 45-track set Heartbreak on a Full Moon in 2017. Indigo features over 30 songs with a star-studded lineup of guests including

BET Awards 2019 Best Moments

by admin - June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 0340

Photo: Hollywood Reporter Aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the 19th annual BET Awards graced television screens on June 23, 2019. The BET Awards brought another year of unforgettable performances, heartfelt tributes, and Black Twitter together once again. Each year in June is a moment for CeeSoDope

Six music festivals to attend in Atlanta

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by admin - June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 0326

Photo: AtlantaGA.gov June may be dedicated to Black Music Month, but your love for great tunes don’t have to stop there; music festivals will be taking place all through the summer and fall. Whether you’re a hip-hop, R&B, or pop lover; these are six music festivals that are a must to

Hip-hop icons farewell to Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys

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by admin - June 11, 2019 0260

Photo: Pitchfork “My mind playing tricks on me,” no, literally. Hip-hop has lost one of it’s fallen sons, one-third of the Geto Boys, Bushwick Bill. The 52-year-old (born Richard Shaw) passed away Sunday, June 9 surrounded by family in Houston. In February, Bill was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and