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A man in Maryland has been arrested after assaulting a woman at a grocery store…with semen. According to published reports, Michael Wayne Edwards stood by and watched as the unidentified woman paid for her groceries in line. Once she paid for her items, Edwards then followed her outside into the store parking lot and sprayed […]

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Drag-On  –  “From Me To You (Letter To DMX) Still showing crew love, Drag-On tells his homey DMX to keep his head up while on lock down. Make sure you also check out more new heat from Mickey Factz, GLC, dead prez and Pappoose after the jump!!! [More]

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Rapper Drake is confirming reports that he’ll take a brief hiatus from rapping to release a rhythm and blues mixtape. The Young Money emcee, who polishes his singing skills with a vocal coach, garnered both praise and criticism for his debut album Thank Me Later’s numerous melodies and now Drizzy’s revealing plans to divulge further […]

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President Barack Obama turns 49-years-old today. The 44th President of the United States is expected to celebrate his birthday today without the company of his wife Michelle and their two daughters Sasha and Malia. The First Lady has taken Sasha to Spain for a visit, while Malia is away at a summer camp leaving The […]

Nicki Minaj has finally released the name of her debut album. During an interview with her fans via ustream, Nicki told the world it will be entitled Pink Friday and drops November 23rd.

The FEDS raided Young Buck’s Nashville, TN home this morning over an unpaid $300-thousand tax bill. The Feds took recording equipment, jewelry, furniture as well as awards and platinum plaques in an effort to get their money. They did spare Buck his home and vehicles. Young Buck has had issues with the IRS since leaving […]

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This year at the MTV video music awards Hip-Hop is doing it in a big way including 8 nominations from Eminem. Artists like Jay-Z, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Eminem lead the genre with many nominations for a variety of categories. Following the announcement, Em released a teasing statement sharing his reaction. “Apparently MTV doesn’t care […]

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Activist and author Dr. Cornell West has decided to discuss his take on President Obama’s actions towards the war in Afghanistan and treatment of the poor. In an interview with NPR, Dr. West states that although President Obama is modeling his agenda after that of  late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., it lacks […]

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Wale dropped his newest mixtape “More About Nothing” earlier today. Mixed by DJ Omega, the mixtape contains features such as Waka Flocka Flame and Wiz Khalifia, with producers like Drumma Boy and Cool and Dre. The mixtape also features Wale’s latest release “Ambitious Girl,” which has been getting amazing feedback. Click the album cover to […]

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A 14-year-old was forced into prostitution and sexually abused by a series of men after being kidnapped from her home. The girl described her experience as being used as a commodity for sexual activity with the men. Nine men were convicted in connection with the abuse, which took place in February and March 2008. Police […]

Soulja Boy and his S.O.D. Money Gang brand are the latest in Hip-Hop to face a lawsuit. The 20-year-old rapper is being sued by a designer for copyright claims to a particular phrase used on a line of clothing. According to designer Clement Brown Jr., the owner of Laundry Money Clothing, Soulja Boy, Arab, JBar […]

Tonight at 6:00 p.m. EST, Nicki Minaj will release details about her upcoming album set to drop in November 23rd. Although this event was suppose to take place last night, Nicki Minaj via twitter told her millions of followers that she was too tired to do a Ustream and would make it up to her […]