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Kanye West’s run-ins with the paparazzi don’t stem from some unearthed hatred for the flashing cameras. In fact, Kim Kardashian’s husband recently revealed that his father, Ray West actually used to partake in such activities.

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New York Times writer John Eligon wrote an obituary column ahead of Michael “Mike” Brown‘s funeral this past Monday in where he used the terms “no angel” in reference to the slain teen. After coming under fire on social media and abroad, Eligon admitted that his choice of words was poor.

By now, it’s likely that you have wrapped your head around an opinion regarding Floyd Mayweather’s apparent lack of ability to read fluidly.

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If there was ever an artist whose authentic talent was overshadowed by all things struggle, it’s Yung Berg.

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Jay Z and Kanye West’s collaborative album Watch The Throne ranks among the peak moments in recent Hip-Hop history, but it’s now in question whether or not some foul play was involved with its creation. Or at the very least, that’s what New York musician Joel McDonald alleges.

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NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan teams with superstar tennis pro Roger Federer? That’s what has happened, via their signature sneakers, with the NikeCourt Zoom Vapor AJ3 by Jordan Brand.

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The music industry more times than not is a chess game, and with all of his pieces in place, Ty Dolla $ign returns with a major announcement. He’s embarking on the “In Too Deep” tour.

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Watch your body, because Stalley is on the loose. At least, that’s the case in the bearded rapper’s cinematic visual for “Jackin’ Chevys.”

    Everybody is known to make a lifelong friend or two along the way and it generally happens in high school. Same goes for a snot-nosed, pubescent fresh-faced rapper. As they struggle to pay attention in geometry and Shakespearean literature classes, their aspirations to becoming a celebrated MC increases. Big Sean relayed to us […]

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New Jersey rap legend Redman drops a weed-infused remake of Usher’s hit “Good Kisser” called “BUD Like You.”

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An Arizona shooting instructor was killed after the 9-year-old girl he teaching how to shoot an Uzi lost control of the weapon and accidentally shot him in the head.

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Usher has churned out some certified jams in recent months, including the Nicki Minaj-assisted “She Came To Give It To You.” Following his VMA performance, the acclaimed singer delivers a visual for the cut.