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A Hackensack jury has found Love & Hip Hop New York cast member Mendeecees Harris not guilty of s-xually assaulting a teenaged girl four years ago in Lodi, New Jersey. Today’s verdict was met with cheers by Harris’ supporters in the courtroom, including his girlfriend Yandy Smith.

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It’s been over three years since Eminem last released a solo album, but according to his long time manager, Paul Rosenberg, the wait is about to come to an end. 

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Tashera Simmons is the original ride-or-die chick. Sure, Rihanna has been putting up some stiff competition, but before the Bajan beauty committed to the “Stand by Your Man” lifestyle, Simmons easily paved the way. The New York native was married to Earl “DMX” Simmons and stuck with the union even after he cheated numerous times, […]

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What did we tell you? Just a day after what would have been the late, great J. Dilla’s 39th birthday, we receive a project commemorating the Detroit MC/producer’s legacy from a talented beatsmith in his own right, Illmind (stylized !llmind). Simply titled Happy B-Day J Dilla, the “FreEP” contains four instrumentals that are “!nspired by one […]

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Around these parts, LL Cool J is in the no slander zone. Just check the Queens rapper’s resume; he is a G.O.A.T., nuff said. Uncle L ia returning with a new album called Authentic, his 14th, and here we have its album artwork.

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As the greatest artists of recording music descend upon Los Angeles for the annual Grammy awards, we spotlight William “Count” Basie as a part of Black History Month.

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A former teachers’ aide in Brooklyn pleaded guilty to making a dirty film with a child as the star, the New York Post reports. Taleek Brooks, confirmed his guilt in a New York court earlier today, admitting to filming a child engaging in self-pleasure at PS 243, in the Crown Heights section of the borough.

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Producer and recording artist, will.i.am, brought the stars out for the remix of his latest hit single “Scream & Shout.”

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Jesse Jackson Jr. has reached a plea deal with authorities stemming from an FBI probe brought on by allegations that he misused official funds. The former congressman reportedly signed the paperwork within the last several days, but authorities have yet to confirm the news.

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Apparently actress Amanda Bynes is no fan of Jay-Z’s looks. The actress posted a photo of Hova on Twitter with the caption “Ugly face” yesterday. Of course, she promptly took it down. 

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The motley crew, better known as Odd Future, are making their return to cable television with the second season of Loiter Squad. Yesterday, Odd Future and Adult Swim unveiled a hilarious trailer previewing the hi-jinks fans can expect to see their sophomore season.

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It has been a love fest for 50 Cent this week as his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin turned 10 years old.