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Joe Budden, News, PHOTO OPS, Streets Is Talkin'

Rappers and reality TV reunions shows are a cocktail recipe for foolishness. At today’s taping of the Love & Hip Hop New York reunion show, Consequence allegedly smacked Joe Budden. However, the latter says it was a sneak move and that Cons got snuffed by Tahiry Jose.

News, Talib Kweli, Video

When Talib Kweli speaks, it’s best that you listen, mostly because he is one of the few rappers that you can learn a thing or two from.

KICKS, News, PHOTO OPS

For the savvy sneakerhead, a holiday means a new allotment of special colorways for the latest kicks. So it’s not shock that Nike Basketball has revealed an Easter themed set of their top of the line hoop sneakers; the Nike LeBron X, the Kobe 8 System and the KD V. 

Big Sean, News

After the commercial success of his debut album, Finally Famous, and the critical success of his mixtape, Detroit, Big Sean is shaping up for a big 2013. 

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Despite the scrutiny, MTV News isn’t done with their annual Hottest MCs In The Game list just yet. This year’s controversy starter, where Kendrick Lamar was granted the top spot, was devoid of a few notable names in Hip-Hop. Pusha-T, Macklemore and others who had successful years were left off, for example. Today, MTV released a short […]

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At long last, Bad Boy recording artist Cassie will finally release her oft-delayed mixtape, #Rockabyebaby. 

GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS

Smoking that green has been known to induce hunger, which may contribute to why a couple of Texas men opted to kill two birds with one stone. An El Paso duo was busted with greenery in their purple ice cream truck.

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It has been 16 years since the untimely death of the Notorious B.I.G., but Big Poppa’s influence on Hip-Hop and Pop culture is still profound. The last example is that the late Brooklyn rapper’s children will be starring in an animated series.

b.o.b., big boi, News, Video

Big Boi and fellow Atlanta native, B.o.B. get together on this new track called “Double Or Nothing.” The duo join forces for the upcoming video game, Army of TWO™ The Devil’s Cartel, for which this record serves as the official theme song. 

GALLERY, News, The List

The investigation into a car crash that killed six teens has taken a turn after investigators discovered the 19-year-old driver did not have a license. According to a report from the Associated Press, the SUV they were riding in was reported stolen as well.

GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS, The List

Just after the news that six teens were killed in a car accident, comes word that four more teens were killed in a similar incident. The teens died yesterday, after the car they were riding in overturned into a creek in Wilmington, Ill.

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Another week means another track from Ghostface Killah and producer Adrian Younge’s forthcoming collaborative album, Twelve Reasons To Die. The new to our ears song is called “Enemies All Around Me” and features the Delfonics.