The Rap King of New York’s royalty has once again been certified. Christopher Wallace’s regal headwear just got sold for half a milli. As spotted on HipHopDX the crown B.I.G. wore on the cover of Rap Pages now has a new home and it is safe to say a luxurious one at that. On Tuesday, September […]

As we honor the 20th anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.’s death, Kelson went around the office to see how well our Radio One – Baltimore staff knows their Biggie Smalls lyrics and well, not so much! Peep the video below to see how they did and if you think YOU know Big, click here to take […]

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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

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On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Newark, New Jersey reached an agreement to address the use of excessive force and prejudiced policing tactics.

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Hip Hop music and culture have been blamed for many of the ills in society and in the African American community. Now, thanks to Geraldo…

Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace (pictured) was gunned down on March 9, 1997, just two months shy of his 25th birthday. With fame and all the…

Now that almost every MC is altering their voice using the latest studio equipment, The Urban Daily is paying tribute to 10 MCs whose real voices are as critical to their success as their lyrics.