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Boxing is a sport that is wildly popular but still somewhat under appreciated when you consider what the combatants go through to put on a good show. Bernard Hopkins talks about this and more with The Breakfast Club.

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Hip-Hop artists and musicians in general have been tasked to speak out against the lack of police indictments in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases in Ferguson, Mo. and New York City, respectively. The Roots’ Questlove was the latest to challenge his peers to voice their opinions on the matter.

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Talk about keeping up with the joneses. Hustle Gang rapper B.o.B titled his new song “Fleek” after the popular slang term, and accompanies it with a quick visual to boot.

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Lil Wayne is done with Cash Money Records, though his contract says otherwise. He spoke briefly while performing at VICE’s 20th birthday bash in Brooklyn on Friday night (December 5), a day after revealing his feelings towards the label during a Twitter rant.

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At least one rapper feels a way about not getting a Grammy Award nomination.  After discovering that My Krazy Life was not nominated, Compton rapper YG debuted his new song, “2015 Flow,” which appears on the upcoming Blame It On The Streets soundtrack.

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Not in Los Angeles for the holidays this year but bummed you won’t be able to catch the star-studded Cali Christmas 2014? No problem. Power 106 and Footaction have you covered with a live stream you can watch right here on Hip-Hop Wired.

The 2014 Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Videos Of The Week entries are almost exhausted but there is still plenty of engaging motion pictures being made for your enjoyment.

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A 21-year-old Washington state man likes stealing cars,  and going to jail  — in that order. Kyle Matthews jacked a vehicle Wednesday (Dec. 3), a mere 30 minutes after he was released from custody. 

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Per usual, the dope tunes come aplenty in the latest installment of The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week.

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Apparently, even the prospect of being mortally wounded is not enough to stop someone from chasing the crooks who stole his Air Jordans. A 14-year-old was robbed and stabbed in the back for his kicks in Washington, DC on Thursday (Dec. 4) morning. 

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Rule of thumb, it’s very difficult mess up or go wrong wearing a sneaker with a gum sole. That said, the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black/Gum” hits shelves tomorrow (December 6).

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On Thursday night (December 4), 2 Chainz unveiled a forthcoming collaborative collection with luxury denim brand PRPS at a private event in the brand’s showroom in New York City.