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Before the late night stages, Grammy wins, and global acclaim, The Roots were building something raw, organic, and completely against the grain. On this date in 1993, the Philadelphia collective quietly released their debut album Organix, a project that would go on to serve as the blueprint for one of the most respected careers in Hip Hop history. Released independently, the album captured a young group still sharpening its identity, but already locked into the live instrumentation and jazz infused sound that would soon separate them from their peers. At a time when programmed beats dominated the culture, The Roots leaned fully into…

Sheriff Patrick Withrow says arrests in the deadly Stockton mass shooting could come within the next month. Sheriff Patrick Withrow says arrests in the deadly Stockton mass shooting could come within the next month after investigators finish processing evidence. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office has been working around the clock on the November 29 shooting that killed four people: three children and one adult, at a birthday party in Stockton. The victims killed were ages 8, 9, 14, and 21. Thirteen others were wounded when masked gunmen opened fire with over 50 rounds from five different firearms at the…

Source: JOSPIN MWISHA / GettyOver the past few weeks, the general public was getting nervous when word about the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship began to make headlines. But it seems like the actual threat may be coming from another virus that rears its ugly head every so often. According to NBC News, The WHO (World Health Organization) is sounding the alarm on the rise in cases of the Ebola virus in central Africa. It’s not only spreading at an alarming rate, but the scale at which it is doing so has health officials on edge as it can…

Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyOn Monday (May 18), Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) created an “anti-weaponization” fund which will “have the power to issue formal apologies and monetary relief owed to claimants,” valued at $1.776 billion dollars.  The fund was created as part of a settlement of a lawsuit by President Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service from January, after a contractor allegedly leaked his information to the press. The fund will be run by five selected members, with Trump having power to remove any members. The DOJ fund would stop…

Steven Hayes Jr. pleads guilty to orchestrating a stolen credit card scheme that bankrolled G Herbo’s lavish lifestyle. G Herbo might’ve dodged prison time, but the fraud conspiracy that bankrolled his lavish lifestyle just claimed another guilty plea. Steven Hayes Jr., the former rap manager who orchestrated the stolen credit card scheme, admitted his role in the conspiracy on Monday after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict back in February. The feds had charged him with fraud and identity theft, but prosecutors agreed to drop the aggravated identity theft count in exchange for his guilty plea, which would’ve tacked on…

Sony / PS PlusDeep sigh. Gaming continues to get more expensive. Sony announced it has raised the price of the PS Plus subscription service. The one-month subscription for the essential tier will now cost $11, up $1. The three-month subscription is now $28, a $3 increase. If you are an annual subscriber, you don’t have to worry for now, unless you’re in Turkey and India. Still, based on the wording of the announcement, the PlayStation Extra and Premium tiers will be affected. Annual subscriptions saw a $40 increase back in 2023, so hopefully Sony realizes another hike would be extremely…

Lupe Fiasco is currently embarking on a tour to support the 20th anniversary of his debut studio album, Food & Liquor. While on the opening night of the tour, Lupe Fiasco forgot his verses for Kick Push II” and playfully and sarcastically roasted fans for leaking Food & Liquor. Before we get into this report, it’s clear that many aren’t familiar with Lupe Fiasco’s dry wit and sharp humor. For those who had the chance to catch his podcast with former ally Royce Da 5’9, you’re well aware of the Chicago lyricist’s penchant for biting sarcasm, which contrasted heavily with…

Saweetie’s facing a $3 million lawsuit from a Japanese promoter claiming she ghosted four scheduled performances. Saweetie is facing a $3 million punitive damages claim after a Japanese promoter says she ghosted four scheduled performances and kept their deposits. Moon Dream Production filed a lawsuit against the rapper and her touring company, Icy Grl Touring, alleging fraud and breach of contract regarding shows scheduled for July 2025. The promoter’s legal team is going after serious money, and the details paint a picture of what they’re calling a calculated move to use their visa services and then perform elsewhere. Here’s where…

George Clinton is a living legend and a Funk music pioneer whose sway and influence carry heavy resonance in modern times. George Clinton, the mind behind the P-Funk (Parliament and Funkadelic) music collectives, is suing Universal Music Group for withheld royalties totaling just over $1 million. Music Business Worldwide reports that George Clinton, 84, filed the lawsuit on May 15 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Clinton alleges that Universal Music Group (UMG) breached his contract and claims that the label is holding more than $1.1. million in frozen royalties.Clinton added in the filing that…

Latto confirms she’s now a mother and retiring from rap after her final album “Big Mama,” revealing her first child is 21 Savage’s baby. Latto just delivered the biggest personal announcement of her career, confirming she’s now a mother while simultaneously closing the book on her rap journey. The Atlanta rapper revealed the arrival of her first child with an emotional Instagram video documenting her entire pregnancy, from the moment she discovered she was expecting at 5 weeks in Tokyo, Japan. The video montage showed Latto’s raw reaction when she first learned about the pregnancy, with her sister and best…