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5 Albums That Should Be Taught In African American History Classes

February 26, 2014

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Educator and son of former slaves, Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Black History Week (Now Black History Month) in 1926 to preserve the history of African Americans. Hip-hop is one of the ways that our history... Read Article

Exclusive: Boston George Discusses ‘Trappin in Traffic,’ Working with Meek Mill and More

Darryl Robertson

February 24, 2014

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According to Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers, it takes 10,000 hours of focused practice to become great at ones craft. That means a lot of closed doors in the process. Think Jay Z and Kanye West. Before ri... Read Article

Pharoahe Monch Releases Track List For P.T.S.D.

Darryl Robertson

February 20, 2014

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On the mic, Pharoahe Monch might murder you. Have you not heard the veteran MC's latest banger, "Bad MF?" The Queens MC will drop his fourth studio album, P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), on Apri... Read Article

Gucci Mane’s ‘War Ready” (Remix)

Darryl Robertson

February 20, 2014

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Apparently, some rappers can't separate lyrics from their everyday life. Atlanta rapper, Gucci Mane, is no exception. Since busting on the scene in 2005 with his release of Trap Music, Gucci has had his share o... Read Article

50 Cent Leaves Interscope, Takes G-Unit With Him To Indie Label Caroline/Capitol Records

Darryl Robertson

February 20, 2014

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Other than a few beefs with Rick Ross, Gunplay and Intescope Records, Queens rapper, 50 Cent, lately, hasn't made much noise with his music. His last studio album was 2009's Before I Self Destruct. Fans of 5... Read Article

Suge Knight Says Kendrick Lamar and The Game Got Bad Record Deals

Darryl Robertson

February 20, 2014

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Shady record deals have been an ongoing issue since hip-hop was created during the 1970s. Earlier this week, Death Row Records CEO,Suge Knight, visited the Arsenio Hall Show. And, one of the topics that Hall... Read Article

N.O.R.E. Recalls How Big Pun Got On ‘Banned From T.V.’

Darryl Robertson

February 18, 2014

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In an exclusive interview with Hip Hop DX, N.O.R.E reminisced on how the late Big Pun got on "Banned From T.V.," a track from N.O.R.E's 1998 debut solo album, N.O.R.E. "Actually, Pun bullied his way on ther... Read Article

Tyga and Chris Brown Working on ‘Fan of A Fan 2’

Darryl Robertson

February 18, 2014

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YMCMB artist, Tyga visited Arizona's Power 98.3 and announced that he and R&B singer, Chris Brown, are working on their album, Fan of A Fan 2. In 2010, Breezy and Tyga released the DJ Ill Will hosted mixta... Read Article

Trey Songz Visits Baltimore School, Announces New Album

Darryl Robertson

February 16, 2014

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R&B sensation, Trey Songz, took part in the "Get Schooled" initiative, which uses media and artist to inspire students, earlier this week. Trigga payed a surprise visit to students at Baltimore, Maryland's ... Read Article

Lord Jamar Discusses Psychological Message of George Zimmerman’s Acquittal of Murder

Darryl Robertson

February 16, 2014

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In an interview with DJ Vlad, Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar discusses George Zimmerman getting paid for boxing hip hop artist, DMX. "It's some bullish….," he said. During the interview, Lord Jamar said that... Read Article

Department of Health Offer Larger Sized Condoms

Darryl Robertson

February 15, 2014

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There are levels to, umm, safe sex. Some men are larger than others. That's why the department of health will include larger sized condoms in it's condom giveaway program. According to New York Daily News, t... Read Article

Kanye West Joins Beyonce & Jay Z For Remix To “Drunk In Love”

Darryl Robertson

February 14, 2014

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It's still Valentine's Day. And, love making hours are approaching. So, it makes perfect sense for Queen Beyonce to release her Kanye West assisted "Drunk In Love" during these hours. Mr. West murders the trac... Read Article

Wale May Be Dropping a New Album

Darryl Robertson

February 14, 2014

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Less than a month ago, Wale deleted his Twitter account and released an open letter on his Tumbler page explaining why. Today, the MMG MC tweeted, "Album about nothing……Fall." We take it that the DMV MC is rele... Read Article

New Music from Ne-Yo

Darryl Robertson

February 14, 2014

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Ne-Yo delivered a gift to Valentine's Day lovers with the release of 3 Simple Rules. The R&B crooner delivers his usual mature and gentlemanly love making tunes with "New Love," "Bigger Than This" and "Gotc... Read Article

Vado Says Cam’Ron Is Traumatized Over Relationship With Juelz Santana

Darryl Robertson

February 14, 2014

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In an interview with New York's Hot 97 radio personalities Perter Rosenburg and Cipha Sounds, Harlem MC Vado says Cam'ron is traumatized over his fallout with fellow Dipset member Juelz Santana. During the inte... Read Article

New Freestyle From ASAP Ferg

Darryl Robertson

February 14, 2014

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ASAP Ferg continues to stay busy in 2014. The ASAP Mob member borrows SchoolBoy Q's "Man of the Year." Using his signature unorthodox flow, Ferg raps about his dream of Jada Pinkett Smith, being shot out by Li... Read Article

New Music From The Game Featuring Problem and Bad Lucc

Darryl Robertson

February 13, 2014

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Cedar Block Piru, The Game, has been quiet in 2014. But he and fellow Cali’ MCs Problem and Bad Lucc team up on the new Cali banger, "T.H.O.T." Over the League of Starz heavy bass track, The Game sticks to ... Read Article

New Music From Boston George Featuring Future and Lil’ Boosie

Darryl Robertson

February 13, 2014

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Houston native, Boston George, pays homage to hustling and purple drink on his new single, "Rich Off Lean," featuring promethazine sipper, Future and the incarcerated, Lil' Boosie. The addictive slowed down ... Read Article

Papoose Says Remy Ma Will Be Released In July

Darryl Robertson

February 13, 2014

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Papoose is always spitting jewels. But at a show in Allentown, PA, Papoose dropped some real ear candy for the fans of former Terror Squad MC, Remy Ma. Papoose told the crowed that his wifey will be home in Jul... Read Article

New Music From Common Featuring Ab-Soul

Darryl Robertson

February 13, 2014

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Chicago MC Common recruited TDE rapper Ab-Soul for his single, “Made In Black America.” Common is at his best when he inspires listeners to embrace their blackness. “I’m more than a hot song or hot album/Ask m... Read Article

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Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

5 Albums That Should Be Taught In African American History Classes

Exclusive: Boston George Discusses ‘Trappin in Traffic,’ Working with Meek Mill and More

Pharoahe Monch Releases Track List For P.T.S.D.

Gucci Mane’s ‘War Ready” (Remix)

50 Cent Leaves Interscope, Takes G-Unit With Him To Indie Label Caroline/Capitol Records

Suge Knight Says Kendrick Lamar and The Game Got Bad Record Deals

N.O.R.E. Recalls How Big Pun Got On ‘Banned From T.V.’

Tyga and Chris Brown Working on ‘Fan of A Fan 2’

Trey Songz Visits Baltimore School, Announces New Album

Lord Jamar Discusses Psychological Message of George Zimmerman’s Acquittal of Murder

Department of Health Offer Larger Sized Condoms

Kanye West Joins Beyonce & Jay Z For Remix To “Drunk In Love”

Wale May Be Dropping a New Album

New Music from Ne-Yo

Vado Says Cam’Ron Is Traumatized Over Relationship With Juelz Santana

New Freestyle From ASAP Ferg

New Music From The Game Featuring Problem and Bad Lucc

New Music From Boston George Featuring Future and Lil’ Boosie

Papoose Says Remy Ma Will Be Released In July

New Music From Common Featuring Ab-Soul

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