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Nicki Minaj may be slowing down on the pink wigs, but the hue is clearly still her favorite color. The YMCMB rapper announced today that she has partnered with Beats By Dre for a special edition of the portable Pill speaker that will be colored pink. 

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Rick Ross attempts to avert the negative media coverage circulating his questionable line on Rocko’s “U.N.E.N.O.,” with a visual for his “Don’t Kill My Vibe” remix. If you think the MMG frontman’s white on white ensemble looks rather familiar, it’s because the video was shot during while he was shooting the commercial for Reebok’s “Lives White […]

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As previously reported, the father who took out some frustration in the form of whipping his misbehaving daughters with a cable wire is now facing criminal charges for the act. The Dayton, Oh. father has been accused of allegedly beating his children with a video cable from his television and DVD system. 

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Sad news to report  to the film buffs of the world: Roger Ebert has died, he was 70. Ebert’s former employer, The Chicago Sun Times, broke the news of his passing via Twitter.

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Hot 97 personality Peter Rosenberg is an avid supporter of underground Hip-Hop and uses his platform to promote budding artists whenever possible. That alone was motivation to create The New York Renaissance, a mixtape dedicated to the birthplace of the culture’s next generation of rising MCs.

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As you diehard Jay-Z and Beyoncé stans probably know, today (April 4) is the happy power Hip-Hop couple’s 5-year wedding anniversary. The two money makers were spotted in Cuba celebrating. 

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Rick Ross better tread lightly. A firestorm of criticism has been hurled Rozay’s way because of lyrics that condone date r@ping a woman. The MMG rapper apologized today via Twitter, while also promoting new music shortly thereafter. 

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Sorry Bricksquad fans. It looks like Waka Flocka Flame has his feet firmly planted in his stance on one time partner in rhyme Gucci Mane, with whom he recently severed all ties. He made this clear once again during a recent interview with Canada’s Montreality.

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Remember those round pieces of wax that existed before your iPod? They’re called vinyls, and thanks to Amazon.com’s AutoRip, if you buy a record, you’ll be gifted with its MP3 version. 

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Oprah Winfrey and her OWN cable network are gearing up to debut two new scripted shows from writer and director Tyler Perry this coming May. Perry’s shows, one a drama and the other a sitcom, will be featured in back-to-back debut nights as part of OWN’s original programming overhaul.  

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While his team may be winning on the basketball court, Chris Bosh is losing at home. The Miami Heat forward’s mansion was burglarized of $340,ooo worth of jewelry. Damn homie.

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50 Cent is on undoubtedly one of Hip-Hop’s greatest rags to riches tales ever. Having ascended to one of the culture’s most successful figures, despite being previously most known for getting shot nine times, the G-Unit frontman is focused on the release of his forthcoming album Street King Immortal and boxing promotions company SMS Promotions. He […]