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The recognized father of Hip Hop, Kool DJ Herc is auctioning his entire collection through Christies. Hand written Flier for one of the earliest Hip Hop parties at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. This one was for Feb 23rd, 1974. The recognized first date is August 11th, 1973. This might have been the second or third party. Held right in the Rec Room. Only $1,800 starting…

DJ Khaled is a taken man, and don’t you forget it. The We The Best legend received some fan luv when one attempted to hop in the car with him. “This is a cool car. Can I come sit with you?” the fan asked. Khaled promptly responded, “Oh nah, baby, I’m taken. Baby, I’m taken. I’m very happy, and I’m taken. Love and respect. Ladies, I’m taken, but my album…

Premo teased a new collaboration with the legendary Queensbridge MC via a short video posted on social media. The 11-second clip shows the producer’s gold Illmatic plaque hanging at his studio before panning across to the door to “Control Room B.” All the while, a snippet of a brand new Nas and DJ Premier track plays in the background. Premo wrote…

Chanel McFarlane, the soon-to-be-ex-wife of DJ Mustard, has moved into a new home of her own. Chanel revealed it will be the first time that she lives by herself. “New Chapter stepping into my blessings!” Chanel wrote on Instagram. “This is the first time I have my own spot y’all. Mustard files for divorce in Los Angeles, claiming irreconcilable differences.…

DJ 50 Grand, the man who produced and put the “Microphone Murderers” demo tape from Biggie Smalls in the hands of Mister Cee, has passed away. 50 Grand, whose given name is Kevin Griffin, was 55 years old. Griffin first learned of a 15 year old emcee that lived nearby in his Bedford-Stuyvesant and eventually connected with the young wordsmith through a…

The We The Best Music founder took to Instagram to remind folks about his skills on the 1’s and 2’s. The clip shows Khaled scratching two records at once before focusing on one vinyl and absolutely tearing it up with the crossfader on his mixer. The Miami native’s skills were so impressive that celebrity friends and more saluted him in the comments section.…

David Blake Jr., son of Hip Hop legend DJ Quik and City of Compton Council Liaison, was arrested on suspicion of murder. A press release stated that officers responded to a call Wednesday evening about a fight in progress before receiving a second call about fired shots. When the cops arrive, they found Julio Cardoza, 33, suffering from a single gunshot…

DJ Khaled during the Miami Heat playoff game on Tuesday jumping up from his courtside seat to assist his beloved team including giving Erik Spoelstra a shoulder massage The hilarious moment went down in the third quarter of the Heat's second-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers when the mogul hopped up to snag a ball that went out of…

Today, Paramount+ announced the global reimagination of the groundbreaking hip-hop series YO! MTV RAPS will air on the service exclusively on Tuesday, May 24. In all worldwide regions where the service is available, the new series will be available exclusively on Paramount YO! MTV RAPS is a thorough deep dive into the present state of hip hop,…

The music producer went on an elaborate mission, it seems, to honor a weekend tradition he and 5-year-old Asahd apparently have namely, going out to the Golden Arches and securing the kid a Happy Meal. Khaled calls it "Happy Meal Saturdays," and Asahd seems more than happy to tag along. Plus, just great father-son bonding right here. Anyway,…

DJ Kay Slay has died after a 4-month battle with COVID The NY-based legendary hip-hop ambassador passed away Sunday, first confirmed by Wack 100, and then others, as tributes started to pour in from across the industry. His family writes, "Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay…

The "We The Best" star was on tap for the first game of Miami's 1st round series against the Hawks and decided to get in a "practice shot" during a break in the action. you see Khaled take one dribble to gather his shot before launching a 3-pointer from the top of the key and, well, he misses everything. In Khaled's defense, security was coming over…

DJ Khaled's celebrity friends showed up to support him as he got enshrined on the Hollywood Walk of Fame including some of the biggest names in music. were all on hand Monday when Khaled got his star unveiled on a famous stretch of the sidewalk and it got pretty emotional. Jay and Diddy sat next to each other from their front row seats with Diddy and Joe…

RZA and DJ Scratch will release their full-length album, Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater. The CD is a love letter to the kung fu movies that ran on local television channels every Saturday when there were only five options. For a generation of young people, the films were a source of fantasy and creativity, as well as wonderfully brutal lessons…

DJ Khaled gifted Ye a sweet pair of Jordans Saturday during what appears to have been a hangout/collab session at Khaled's pad down in Miami where Kanye was with his crew, and his new boo too Julia Fox  Khaled had all lined up and how Kanye reacts upon receiving 'em. It's a super nice gesture, especially considering how rare they…

DJ Kay Slay’s condition has improved since being hospitalized due to COVID-19 and he is now breathing on his own. After over a week of being in a Englewood, New Jersey hospital, legendary Hip Hop figure Kay Slay was taken off the ventilator, which is always a good sign for patients infected with the COVID-19 virus. Slay’s brother Kwame Grayson sat down with…

With the current surge of the Omicron variant, COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed, packing emergency rooms and hospital beds across the country. the Hip Hop community has taken notice and is sending strength to “The Drama King” DJ Kay Slay, who is currently fighting the battle himself.“Pray for my brotha @djkayslay,” Wack captioned. “It’s not…

Things certainly got heated between DJ Akademiks and IG model Whitney LeDawn with cussing, yelling and even drink-throwing but Whitney says she NEVER pulled a gun despite claims to the contrary. Ak claimed that during the turbulent interview, Whitney brandished her gun in a threatening fashion something LeDawn adamantly…

DJ Khaled gave some advice to up-and-comers and dropped a couple of his signature keys to sucess "I’m a producer, I’m a DJ, I’m a father, I’m a friend. I’m in real estate, I’m in retail, I’m into restaurants, I’m into it all," Khaled said during the "Own Your Masters" event. "We’re supposed to use our social media because it’s really a free commercial for…

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