Ye’s The Latest But For Decades Rap Lyrics Have Been Under Fire
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Nelly Is Back With A New Single. Listen To “Get Like Me” Featuring Nicki Minaj & Pharrell
The certified hit-maker may be back with another one. Back with a new album for the first time since 2010, Nelly has a new single to heat up the summer, co-starring Nicki Minaj and summer-anthem-specialist Pharrell Williams. Coming off a surprisingly decent performance with his last album, Nelly 5.0, the St. Louis native will be …
Finally, New Music From Eminem. Listen To “Symphony In H”
Though it won’t be on his upcoming album, its refreshing to have a new Shady verse. On July 9th, radio personality and DJ Tony Touch will release his compilation project The Piece Maker 3: The Return Of The 50 MCS, which will feature one very rare contribution from Marshall Mathers. The Recovery rapper will be …
Meyhem Lauren Drops “Critical Thinking” From His ‘Raw Cashmere’ EP
Queens MC Laurenovich keeps it intelligent with “Critical Thinking”
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Watch Kanye Angrily Predict His Albums Debuting At Number One, Ten Years Ago
Well, he was right. As instantly classic day in hip-hop, June 18th, comes to a close, we prepare ourselves for what will undoubtedly be a crazy week for hip-hop fans. 10 years ago, Kanye West went on a rant–which we later learned would be no rarity for the polarizing superstar–on his dislike of being referred …
J. Cole Visited Funkmaster Flex’s Show Last Night & Here’s What Happened…
Twas the night before Born Sinner..
Dreamville Artist Bas Is Joined By J. Cole For His New Video, “Lit”
Next up from the Dreamville camp, introducing, Bas. After making a much needed appearance on J. Cole‘s free gift to fans, Truly Yours 2, and putting out an equally satisfying project of his own–Quarter Water Raised Me Vol. 2–J. Cole’s protege puts out a video for one of his standout cuts, “Lit”, which is featured …
Exclusive: Mac Miller Talks WMWTSO, Unreleased Music w/ Future & Q-Tip, Sales Projections & Skits
Mac Miller is making music for Larry Fisherman on WMWTSO.
Video Surfaces Of Lil Wayne Dancing On A Fallen American Flag
Wow Wayne… Lil Wayne has been in the headlines this year and for the YMCMB rapper its not necessarily a good thing. Earlier in 2013, Wayne offended the family of Emmett Till for his offensive line in Future’s “Karate Chop” remix which cost him his relationship with his Mountain Dew sponsor. Now Wayne has found …
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Fashion Watch: Mrs. Carter in Cavalli
Written By Bre (@iam_bree_) In the mist of The Mrs. Carter World Tour, Baddie Bey took some time off last night to go out and represent for her husband Jay-Z at the 40/40 Club’s 10th year anniversary party. Beyonce looked stunning as she graced the party wearing a white Roberto Cavalli cut-out dress. She opted …
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Serena Williams Apologizes for Steubenville Rape Comments
Feminist and black-centric blogs were blazing this morning because of excerpt from a recent interview French Open winner Serena William had with the iconic Rolling Stone magazine that otherwise showed her in a very non-flattering light. It was a Q&A for its website, and during the interview, attention had turned momentarily to the news on …
Akon Ventures Into NASCAR Launching AkonMotor Sports
Akon is taking his interest in cars to the next level and has announced that he will be launching AkonMotor Sports during the 2013 NASCAR season.
Jay-Z and Beyonce joined by T.I., Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, more for the 40/40 Club’s 10th Anniversary Bash
Last night, Jay-Z and Beyonce attended the The 40/40 Club 10 Year Anniversary Party in New York City.
Teacher Cuts Off Girl’s Braid As Punishment
Written by Matia Peebles Last week, in Milwaukee a teacher was charged with disorderly conduct after punishing a first grader after cutting her hair. Written By Matia Peebles Lamya Cammon, 7 was upset, angry, and confused by the incident in which the apparently frustrated teacher cut one of her braids off after she wouldn’t stop …
