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Bossip: “New Video: Rihanna Wants A “RUDE BOY” Watch Here The Boom Box: “Gil Scott-Heron Returns With ‘I’m New Here’ After 15 Year Hiatus ” Read Here Complex: “25 Romantic Comedies That Don’t Suck” Watch Here Idolator: “Sade Expected To ‘Soldier’ Straight To The Top Of Next Week’s Album Chart” Read Here Black Voices: “British […]

Texan native and Grammy award winning artist, Chamillionaire is joining in with the celebrations of All-Star Weekend in his home state. In the midst of the madness and throngs of sports fans, Chamillionaire will not only participate in the events, he will shoot a video for his latest track “Main Event.” His current lead single, […]

It is an odd occurrence that Black History Month is seldom given focus on particular media outlets. How can people truly celebrate the history without first acknowledging the trials and tribulations that happened yesterday to create a better tomorrow? Releasing the film “Blood Done Sign My Name”, a true story is told of a Black […]

As it was reported earlier, rapper Game made the announcement that everything had truly come full circle as he was now rolling with Dr. Dre once again and joined the team of Aftermath Records once again. Apparently, there are rumors swirling that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson isn’t sitting too well with having his enemy on […]

The history of Hip Hop has come to create countless beefs, but there are rarely instances where peace treaties are created, at least peace that is meant to stay permanent. After constant verbal sparring in 2009 and even a Kodak moment with kids, Rick Ross and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have finally decided to put their […]

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There are some rappers that come into the game and feel that as long as people are hungry for the material, they will continue to supply the demand.  Others, however, have a clear path and once the work is done, they will move on. Mr. Moonman Kid Cudi is one that was ready to retire […]

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David Banner and 9th Wonder are out to change the landscape of Hip-Hop music and put more quality vs. quantity back into the game. Recently speaking exclusively with Hip-Hop Wired, the Grammy award winning producer and MC elaborated on the upcoming project, stating, “Me and 9th Wonder have an album I’m working on. It’s called […]

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Nelly has finished his long and hard search for Miss Applebottoms 2010 after traveling overseas to find a woman worthy of the title. As previously reported Applebottoms went international for their model search and took to the Netherlands to narrow contestants down to 15 finalists. After a competition in swim wear, evening gown and casual, […]

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Well, Lil Wayne actually didn’t end up starting his prison sentence on Tuesday.  As reported earlier, a broken tooth kept the rapper eater from behind bars until March 2. Having around three weeks left at his disposal, the rapper has kicked things into overdrive as it relates to his workload with Wayne shooting over 10 […]

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One of the Bay area’s biggest names in Hip-Hop is set to return to music with the release of two albums on the same day. E-40 is announcing plans to release his two new projects, Revenue Retrievin’ The Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin’ The Night Shift March 30. Featured on the albums are fellow West […]

Snoop Dogg takes it back and revisits two classics. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5’s “The Message” and the Don Mega Ice Cube and Das Efx’s “Check Yo Self.” Be sure to post your comments below and let us know what you think… Chuuurch!!! Snoop Dogg feat. The Hustle Boyz – “Check Yo Self (G-Mix)”

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The annual music festival that brings together some of the biggest acts in the country is announcing its summer 2010 lineup. Taking place at a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, the 9th annual Bonnaroo Festival will be headlined by Jay-Z. Along with Jay attendees to the plush landscape will see performances from Stevie Wonder, Nas […]