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Drug smugglers in the East Coast should know by now that federal agents are on to their illegal dietary plans. This past summer, a man was busted in Newark with $52,000 worth of cocaine in his cookies. And now a woman flying out of Mexico City had nearly the identical amount of blow in her […]

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Last night (September 30), Prince invited the world into his Paisley Park estate via a live streamed event courtesy of Yahoo. The 90-minute affair celebrated the release of the legend’s two new LPs, Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum, with an intimate interview that he capped off with a three-song performance, featuring a guest appearance from Kendrick Lamar.

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When referencing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, it should probably be mentioned in historical context. After all, it is the first music video to be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library Of Congress.

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Daniel Crespo, the mayor of Bell Gardens, California, a small Los Angeles suburb, was apparently shot and killed by his wife, Levette, after a confrontational domestic dispute.

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We have no idea why Mimi Faust of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star and shower rod fame was in Miami celebrating Trick Daddy‘s birthday with him this past weekend, but it did happen. 

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Birdman, Lil Wayne and company have returned with their latest product, Rich Gang. This time around the label’s co-founder is joined by Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug on Tha Tour Part 1.

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Peter Rosenberg will not be getting invited to any Wiz Khalifa events anytime soon, if ever. The Hot 97 radio host claims that Amber Rose walked in on Wiz Khalifa getting it on with a pair of twins.

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Cam’ron debuts the fourth installment of his 1st Of The Month EP series, which is also being streamed courtesy of DJ Booth.

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It was nearly impossible to miss the summer wave of singer-songwriter Tinashe, who’s releasing her RCA Records debut Aquarius on October 7. But fans receive a treat today, as she offers a full stream via her Soundcloud page.

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The Center for Disease Control has confirmed the first case of Ebola in the U.S.  it was announced Tuesday (Sept. 30). Although a handful of American patients have caught the virus, the contraction occurred in West Africa and they were flown to the states for treatment.

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Tracy Morgan is already enduring a terrible recovery stemming from the June car accident that claimed the life of his good friend, Jimmy Mack. And his balloon was undoubtedly popped when Walmart revealed yesterday that they are holding him and the other passengers riding in the tour bus mainly responsible for their injuries.

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French Montana is now single and ready to mingle. Montana’s divorce from wife of seven years Deen Kharbouch has been finalized.