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Now that DMX has killed all chances of selling any records of his “unauthorized album”, he’s still finding making ends meet with his fellow East Coast Hip-Hop legends, the Wu-Tang Clan.

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Did you really think Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Stevie J’s life wasn’t struggle? The former Bad Boy Hitman has been indicted for skipping out on paying his baby mama over $1.1M. 

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Despite earning rave reviews for its artistic direction and gripping acting performances, The Oscars chose to follow the path blazed by the Golden Globes and completely snub Selma from some well-deserved nominations.

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Manny Pacquiao and his promoter are putting out the word they want the long-awaited Floyd Mayweather fight. It’s a bout even casual boxing fans have been hoping for since 2009.

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Nike and Foot Locker have teamed up to create HOUSE OF HOOPS by Foot Locker pop-up shop within spittin’ distance of Madison Square Garden, which will serve as an ode to NYC basketball,.

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Avoid getting caught up in the lights and the life that comes with it. That message resonates in G-Eazy’s stunning visual for his John Michael Rouchell-assisted cut “Downtown Love.”

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A new year equals more power moves for Wiz Khalifa. After making his presence felt at London Fashion Week, he and Chicago-bred rockers Fall Out Boy announce a summer tour.

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Jay Z has come very long way since his day spittin’ bars before he dropped his class debut, Reasonable Doubt. No some alleged demos from the Hip-Hop mogul’s halcyon days have made it onto the Internets. 

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Rosie Perez, who for the last four months has been a part of ABC morning talk show The View, will be leaving the program according to sources. Perez has been absent from the program all January due to acting obligations.

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Cuba is about to become a tourist destination for Americans. Today (Jan. 15), the Obama administration announced that it will be easing travel restrictions to the Caribbean island starting tomorrow (Jan. 16). 

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Certified Fresh alum Snootie Wild has been moving and shaking since he last spoke with Hip-Hop Wired. So much so that he’s documenting his journey in a vlog series titled “Go Mode.”

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Quality bars come a-plenty on a track by rapper Freddie Gibbs and Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist and producer Hanni El Khatib called “Satin Black.”