In a revealing interview, Daz Dillinger shared stories from the turbulent mid-90s era at Death Row Records. He confirmed that aspiring rappers seeking to join the label often faced brutal beatings as a harsh form of initiation. “Anybody trying to get on Death Row was getting beat up,” Daz recalled, describing violent confrontations to test newcomers’ toughness—a “Death Row penitentiary school.”
Daz also discussed the infamous 1995 Source Awards moment when Suge Knight publicly disparaged East Coast artists, a move many credit as the start of the East Coast-West Coast beef. Suge was reportedly driven by his ambitions to become the “$700 million man.” At the time, Tupac was imprisoned but already aligned with Suge and Death Row, with efforts underway to secure his release.
This candid account sheds light on the intense environment behind Death Row’s rise and the origins of one of hip-hop’s most infamous rivalries.
Mobb Deep go-to guy Nyce Da Future is dropping his highly anticipated "BOTH TROPHIES" album on 6-30-2026. In the meantime, check out the project's 5th single titled "PAIN MUSIC" featuring fellow Southside Jamaica, Queensbridge, New York native Pa$tor Pill$.
Check out the official visuals for "MAN OF THE HOUR" from wordsmith Jay Exodus and producer Camoflauge Monk. The song features Big Gates & Brandon Dant’e and can be found on Jay's new album titled "QuicksterrMan"
Directed by Danny Vista
"QuicksterrMan" is available now on all streaming platforms
M-A, John Jigg$, 3rd Whosane & Gale Salvo connect for the sinister “Day of the Wolves” spitting rugged bars over EZ ELPEE’s masterful production. This joint is featured on John Jigg$ & EZ ELPEE’s new mixtape “All Gas No Brakes Vol. 1”
"BELLY OF THE BEAST" is the 2nd single from Heist Life emcee Baby Maine off of his new album "CODE OF HONOR." The Nes-produced banger features Sauce Heist.
Directed by Seene
"CODE OF HONOR" is available now on all streaming platforms
Lyrics: AR-AB, ForeignMeech Produced By: ForeignMeech, Rilo Beats Mix/Master: ForeignMeech, Rilo Beats Executive Production: Amir "Mullaz" Boyer Music Video: House Of Art
Trav Da Assasin - VENTING/JOHNNY P’s CADDY (Official Music Video) (Dir. Loon) (Prod. Fre$h Films)
Central New Jersey emcee and Dot Mob member, Trav Da Assasin, is back with fresh visuals "VENTING," which borrows the instrumental from Benny the Butcher's classic song "JOHNNY P's CADDY"
G. Dep - BACK FROM THE DEAD Ft RocCityYo & Harlem HellFighta (Prod. FullKlip) (Official Music Video)
The Deputy aka G. Dep is in tip top lyrical form as he steps back into the arena with the single "BACK FROM THE DEAD" featuring RocCityYo & Harlem HellFighta.
BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII/Gray News) - An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma is accused of giving a customer herpes after spitting in her food
Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March 28.
Police began an investigation after receiving a report from an Arby’s employee who claimed another worker had spit into a customer’s meal.
Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the restaurant # interviewed employees.
According to a lawsuit against Arby’s, Hendricks was aware that she had an active herpes outbreak when she spat into the customer’s food.
Police said the footage shows Hendricks handling sandwich meat while working a slicer. She allegedly lowers her head toward the meat & saliva can be seen falling from her mouth & into the sandwich.
On that night in March, the victim ate one sandwich as she pulled out of the parking lot, then brought the remaining food home & shared it with her husband & mother-in-law, who was in hospice care.
The lawsuit alleges the victim developed symptoms after eating the food, including a lesion or cold sore on her lip. The victim later tested positive for HSV-1.
The civil lawsuit against Arby’s alleges that the restaurant allowed Hendricks to work despite her “active herpes outbreak with visible lesions.”
The victim now “lives in constant fear” that she will transmit herpes to her husband or their children, the lawsuit continues.
Hendricks was arrested Sunday & booked into the McCurtain County Jail.
Estee Nack & Mike Shabb - PINPIN (Prod. Mike Shabb) (Official Music Video) (Live At The Tabernackle Vol. 2 Album)
"LIVE AT THE TABERNACKLE Vol. 2" is the highly anticipated follow up to the 2023 collaborative album from producer Mike Shabb and wordsmith Estee Nack aka Nackie Chan. Peep "PINPIN" the 2nd single and accompanying music video off of the project.
Produced by Mike Shabb
"LIVE AT THE TABERNACKLE Vol. 2" will be released on 06.30.26
TMZ - Big Tigger was arrested for battery & 3rd degree cruelty to children on Saturday ... TMZ has learned.
According to police records, the longtime radio personality & former host of BET's iconic "Rap City" was booked into the Fulton County Jail Saturday morning, but bonded out later in the day.
Officials with the jail tell us Big Tigger -- legal name Darian Morgan -- was released after posting surety bonds totaling $10,000 ... including a $9,000 bond tied to the aggravated battery charge & a $1,000 bond related to the cruelty-to-children charge.
Tigger's arrest comes after we reported Morgan's wife, Alicia Brown, was involved in an alleged incident in May that prompted authorities to open a domestic dispute investigation -- he was identified as the suspect, although it's unclear if the incidents are connected.
Dispatch records show Brown sought medical treatment for her injuries before police were contacted & an investigation was launched. She was later transported to a hospital ... though authorities noted her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Tigger previously told TMZ in regard to Brown's claims ... "I appreciate the support & concern that so many people have shown. I want to say categorically that these allegations & accusations that have been circulating are false."
He added ... "Out of respect for everyone involved, I ask for grace, privacy, and restraint as my family navigates this difficult moment," and said, "I remain grateful for the trust so many of you have placed in me throughout that journey. I intend to continue living and leading in a manner worthy of that trust.”
The recent documents didn't reveal further details & it's unclear whether any arrest was made or charges were filed at the time & Tigger's recent arrest doesn't state whether or not it is connected to the alleged incident involving his wife.
It's unclear what prompted the cruelty-to-children charge ... although worth noting the veteran media personality welcomed a son with Alicia in 2025 at age 51.
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