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Every so often, Hip-Hop fans receive a track so powerful that it creates a feeling similar to that of the holy ghost. Applaud Statik Selektah, for he delivers one with a song titled “Bird’s Eye View,” featuring Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, and Black Thought.

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Last fall, the rumor mill was abuzz with talks that Jamie Foxx would appear in the sequel to last year’s The Amazing Spider-Man franchise reboot. A series of photos featuring the actor and singer dressed as Spidey’s arch nemesis Electro have been leaked to the Internets, and we have to admit it looks pretty cool.

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Logic was perhaps the least known artists to appear on this years XXL Freshman list, but the Baltimore rapper has worked his mystique into inking a deal with the house that Russell Simmons built. That’s right, the young MC is Def Jam’s latest signee, and to top it off, label EPV No I.D. will executive produce his debut album.

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A friendly punching game caused the death of a 15-year-old Missouri student late last week. Marquez Oliver, died after he was punched in the chest by a friend during a lunchtime play fight.

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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta is on the way back, and judging from the trailer the foolishness will probably be ramped up exponentially. Monami Entertainment held a preview of the new season for press last night (April 15) in Atlanta at nightspot Cream Ultra Lounge.

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The IRS has extended its April 15th tax deadline for taxpayers in the Boston area, following  yesterday’s series of explosions. Upwards of 140 people were injured, and three people died in what is being deemed as an act of terror.

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will.i.am is feeling quite generous today. Last night, the Black Eyed Peas artist dropped his new single “Fall Down,” featuring Miley Cirus, only to turn around and stream the entire #willpower project on on his Youtube channel. With that we receive this track, titled “Freshy,” with Juicy J.

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Conservative blowhard Erik Rush has a talent for absurd statements, and he continued this trend yesterday (April 15) after the explosions in Boston. The WorldNetDaily columnist tweeted out an insensitive remark aimed towards Saudis. After getting checked on his insult, Rush then demanded that all Muslims should be killed. 

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Styles P celebrated the release of his new solo album Float, entirely produced by Scram Jones, at BB Kings in New York City. The Yonkers native could have easily taken the party to someone’s VIP section, be he instead took the stage at the legendary venue to perform a bevy of tracks, both old and […]

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Struggle haircut rocking occasional reality star Coolio needs to get his life together. The “Fantastic Voyage” rapper allegedly punched his baby mother in the face earlier this month. But that’s only a small portion of the tomfoolery. 

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Beyoncé’s is officially back at it. The superstar launched her The Mrs. Carter  Show world tour in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday (April 15).

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After letting his latest single “Ballin” marinate for a few weeks, Fat Joe recently assembled Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor to shoot the visual for the track in Los Angeles. Cell phone cameras were on deck to provide a sneak peak of the trio and a list of special guest cooling on set at a decked […]