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February 22, 2016

is back at the forefront with his new single, "Money Talk," and he's announced a new record deal with Roc Nation to go along with it. Before his TIDAL X show tonightT.I. in Atlanta, the news was made official b... Read Article

Ariana Grande Reveals the Title of Her Forthcoming Album

February 22, 2016

2015 was the first year since her debut that Ariana Grande didn't release an album, and it appears that she'll be making up for that in 2016. Grande announced today that the title of her new album will be Dange... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Hip Hop Community Boycotts The 31st Annual Grammy Awards

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February 22, 2016

On this date in 1989, Chuck D. of Public Enemy, Slick Rick, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince led the Grammy boycott among Hip Hoppers because the first-ever Best Rap Performance category, which Jazzy Jeff a... Read Article

Predictive Searches For Beyonce’s “Formation” Have Been Disabled Online?

February 22, 2016

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For anyone even remotely familiar with popular search engines, such as google, Yahoo or even streaming services such as YouTube, predictive search times are the drop down menu that predicts what you might be se... Read Article

Miguel Gives Surprise Performance at His Former Middle School’s Talent Show

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February 22, 2016

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Miguel is for the children. The Wildheart crooner made a triumphant return to his alma mater, Dana Middle School in San Pedro, California on Friday with a surprise appearance at its third annual talent show, wh... Read Article

ART 212 Gallery Presents TATS CRU(Opening Reception Recap)

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February 22, 2016

Last week, the ART 212 Gallery in conjunction with Outlaw Arts Gallery in the Lower East Side of Manhattan was the site of the opening reception of the World Famous TATS CRU exhibition. The exhibit features wor... Read Article

Minister Louis Farrakhan: FOI Will Protect Beyonce on Tour if Police Don’t

February 22, 2016

Beyonce's surprise "Formation" song has sent ripples through the media, from former mayors and cultural critics claiming that Beyonce's promoting an "anti-police" message in her music to entire police departmen... Read Article

Rihanna Grabs 14th Number One Hit With Drake-Featured “Work”

February 22, 2016

It's been a big last few weeks for Rihanna, and though she pulled out of her GRAMMYs performance at the last minute, she's still got some high profile achievements to note. Her 8th studio album, ANTI, was certi... Read Article

Adele Tops the Billboard 200 for a Ninth Non-Consecutive Week With ’25’

February 22, 2016

Adele's third album, 25, broke the U.S. first-week sales record with a whopping 7-day mark of 3.38 million copies sold, and has enjoyed eight non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200, including seven consec... Read Article

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Share Photo Of Saint West

February 22, 2016

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Born on December 5, 2015, Saint West became a celeb immediately, much like his older sister North. His parents, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian opted to keep the newborn away from the press, a stark contrast to h... Read Article

Former NBA Star Delonte West Found Roaming Parking Lot Without Shoes In Hospital Gown

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February 22, 2016

A former NBA star that suffers from a severe mental disorder was found by a fan roaming around a Houston fast food parking lot shoeless, with a hospital gown on over his flannel shirt. Delonte West, who once... Read Article

Watch as a 106-Year-Old Woman Meets the Obamas in Honor of #BlackHistoryMonth

February 22, 2016

106 years ago, in the year 1910, there were laws that allowed for Black people to be punished for using the wrong restroom or water fountain. Slavery had just been abolished less than 50 years prior, but ... Read Article

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West File Taxes Separately

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February 22, 2016

It's tax season and everybody is getting those taxes in order, even our favorite celebs. According to Forbes, rap phenomenon Kanye West and his reality star spouse Kim Kardashian are filing separate federal ... Read Article

Rapper Skate Maloley And Fans Attacked By Guards At NYC Concert

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February 22, 2016

A viral video that hit the 'Net today shows rapper Skate Maloley and several of his front row fans attacked by security guards at one of Maloley's shows in New York's Webster Hall. Soon after, the Nebraska rapp... Read Article

Watch J.Cole Perform Biggie’s “Hypnotize”

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February 21, 2016

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J.Cole had fans who attended the opening night of Los Angeles' second-annual Air + Style festival on Saturday in an absolute daze. After figuring out which side of the crowd was most engaged during his headlini... Read Article

Donald Trump Proudly Tells Story About A US General Shooting Muslims With Bullets Dipped In Pigs’ Blood

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February 21, 2016

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh_fPsFbgMQ Donald Trump has been regularly making headlines for his oftentimes extreme brand of politics, particularly as it relates to foreign affairs. From building walls t... Read Article

50 Cent Comments On Meek Mill’s Recent Feuds: “he’s really not that bright”

February 21, 2016

Though 2015 is long gone, Meek Mill’s feud with friend turned foe Drake has carried over into the new year, with both rappers throwing jabs at each other on record. Meek has had a bit more to say considering th... Read Article

Drake Performs Hotline Bling and My Way at a Bat Mitzvah in New York City

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February 21, 2016

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Saturday night (February 20) in New York City, Drake was the surprise guest at a young girl’s bat mitzvah as he performed “My Way” and “Hotline Bling” to the large group. Drake, who has not been shy about shari... Read Article

Need To See Powerful Images That Transcend Politics? Look At #ObamaAndKids

Kelly Hite

February 21, 2016

In recognition of Black History Month, and in celebration of our country's first Black president, Michael Skolnik—entrepreneur, activist and storyteller—started a simple hashtag #ObamaAndKids However, the re... Read Article

Bankruptcy Judge Wants 50 Cent Back In Court To Explain Piles Of Cash On Instagram