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Most artists dream of working with just one of their idols. Joey Bada$$, on the other hand, has been fortunate enough to work with two in a matter of months. Preceded by the DJ Premier-produced track “Unorthodox,” more in-studio footage surfaces of the Pro Era rapper collaborating with the legendary Pete Rock.

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The latest episode of Pharrell’s ARTST TLK series feature the Michael Jordan of skateboarding, Tony Hawk.

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Police in Chicago have arrested and charged a suspect in the shooting death of Janay McFarlane. The victim was gunned down hours after her sister attended President Obama’s speech on gun violence.

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As expected, Ja Rule was released from prison in upstate New York today. However, he was promptly taken to a federal prison. 

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It’s been one year since YMCMB superstar Lil Wayne launched his skateboard culture-inspired clothing line, TRUKFIT.

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J. Cole’s lead single from his sophomore album, Born Sinner is “Power Trip” featuring Miguel. After burning up the net upon it’s release, Light-Skinned Jermaine revealed to MTV about trying radio trajectory with the song. 

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This news will be a blow to a 70’s and 80’s baby. Actor Lou Myers, most famous for portraying the surly Vernon Gaines on TV sitcom A Different World, passed away. He was 77-years-old.

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Lil’ Flip ain’t going down without a fight. The Houston rapper plead not guilty to charges that he was caught speeding in a car while in possession of weed and an illegally owned AR-15 assault rifle. 

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While The Game is planning to release “All That (My Lady)” as his latest single from his album Jesus Piece, he is also shooting a video for “Ali Bomaye.” 

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Late Night With Jimmy Fallon is must see TV for any music fan every night. Why? For hilarious bits like this. 

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Chrisette Michele was hospitalized in New York City yesterday, forcing the cancellation of her show. The singer released a statement to Hip-Hop Wired, explaining what she was ailing from.

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Lil Wayne is deep in drama and it’s only February. While he recently spoke on his issues with the NBA, and his Chris Bosh slander, on Miami radio, Tunechi has yet to comment on the disrespectful use of Emmett Till’s name in one of his rhymes. Now, Till’s family has penned an open letter to […]