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Charlamagne Tha God Didn’t Just Win a Deal He Won the Radio Wars by NWO Sparrow
This Is What Ownership Sounds Like Charlamagne Tha God’s $200 Million Moment by NWO Sparrow How timing vision and the Black Effect Network sealed a decisive media victory
By NWO SPARROW24 days ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE: Reason First- Fergie Quietly Reunited With The Black Eyed Peas & Hip-Hop Missed It
In 2003, animator Aaron McGruder once remarked that the Black Eyed Peas appeared “corny.” How did they go from a marginal, respectable collective to a pop powerhouse? They got a white woman.
By Skyler Saunders26 days ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE: Reason First- 50 Cent’s Past Abuse Allegations Resurface After Diddy Documentary
In a world where you can produce a hit documentary on Netflix and be hit with allegations similar to the ones you claim against someone else, 50 Cent is drowning.
By Skyler Saunders29 days ago in Beat
Reason First: HOT 97's "Ebro In The Morning" Is Officially Over
Ding dong. The show known as Ebro in the Morning is no more. Hallelujah! The last show aired on Friday, December 12, 2025. Laura Stylez has yet to speak publicly on the demise of the show. Rosenberg took to X to voice his concerns citing that “change was afoot” and that it can be "beautiful."
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
A Reckoning Without Revelation
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” the four-part docuseries executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, arrives with the promise of excavation.
By Victor Trammellabout a month ago in Beat
Bigshot Returns On A Flex That Sounds Earned, Not Performed by NWO Sparrow
Rapid Review of Bigshot "Back Outside" Record Beats: 8/10 Lyrics: 10/10 Concepts: 5/10 Rollout: 5/10 Visual Score: 9/10
By NWO SPARROWabout a month ago in Beat
The Evolution of Jay Ayeves Reaches Full Form on My Wrld by NWO Sparrow
Rapid Review of Jay Ayeves "My Wrld" Album Beats: 10/10 Lyrics: 8 /10 Concepts: 8/10 Rollout: NA/10 Replay Value: 9/10
By NWO SPARROWabout a month ago in Beat
Reason First: Damon Dash Bankruptcy May Not Spare $4.8 Million Judgment Due To Relentless Lawyer
The woes in Dame Dash’s world continue to grow. A money-hungry lawyer plans to shoot down close to five million dollars against Dash. Already dealing with everything from dentures to child support, he is struggling and thriving at the same time as he claims to have no debt.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
Reason First: Drake Takes Over Hip-Hop Charts As “Take Care” Crushes New Releases
Drizzy seems to be that guy. Even though his latest efforts seem to be doing okay, his 2011 masterpiece Take Care has claimed the most amount of rap sales according to chart positions.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
Reason First: Master P is the Real Ice Cream Man
Though Chris “C&H” Hicks may have started the trend of calling dope sellers the ice cream man, Master P gangstered his way by snatching the title.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
How Millyz Carved Out His Lane Through Substance and Soul On Blood In The Water 2 by Nwo Sparrow (Review)
Rapid Review of Millyz "Blood In The Water" 2 Album Beats: 10/10 Lyrics: 9 /10 Concepts: 5/10 Rollout: 6/10 Replay Value: 8/10
By NWO SPARROWabout a month ago in Beat
Reason First: Boosie Badazz Confused And Heated After Atlanta Hawks Skip “Swag Surf” Tradition
Poor Boosie. The man thought it was still the oughts. At the Atlanta Hawks game on December 4, the legendary rapper Swag Surfed his way on national television.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat