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A trio of Rikers Island correction officers allegedly confused their positions of power with having kingpin status and have been charged with a bevy of crimes.

Cristiano Ronaldo shot down rumors that he was contractually down with Lil Wayne’s sport management firm but it appears Weezy hasn’t given up the battle just yet.

During a speech in Kansas City yesterday (July 30th), President Obama planted a seed to rile up feminists, idealists and critical thinkers alike.

Anyone in agreement with Aaliyah’s family, who’s not exactly thrilled about the late singer’s upcoming Lifetime biopic, should be be pleased to know that a different film is in the works. One slated to release in theaters, in fact, according to close sources.

Earlier this morning we reported the release of rapper Remy Ma, whose six-and-half-year stint in prison came to an end. We imagine no one is happier or more excited than her husband, Papoose.

The impact that Onyx had on Rap music in the 90’s can’t be denied. They stopped by The Breakfast Club for a very intense morning show appearance.

Jay Z and Jay Electronica landed on the cover of the latest issue of the Nation of Islam’s long-running publication, The Final Call. After the pair appeared with one another at the 2014 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, the cover story focuses on other rappers influenced by the teachings of the NOI and the Five Percent Nation.

Wiz Khalifa, the new face of Parisian brand ElevenParis, summoned the talents of celebrity photographer Terry Richardson for an exclusive photo shoot.

**UPDATE** Remy Ma has not been released from prison. It’s been confirmed that she will remain behind bars due to a disciplinary incident days prior.

A lovely surprise if we ever saw one. Alicia Keys and her super producer husband Swizz Beatz somehow managed to keep a second pregnancy under wraps. For some months now, the R&B singer has been keeping her newest bun warm in the oven.

Suicide will forever be a touchy subject. It’s an issue that leaves many unanswered questions, even when a note of explanation is left behind.

When Just Blaze decides to collect something, he goes all in. While it’s clear that he’s not to be trifled with in a piece for piece Ralph Lauren showdown, a quick perusal of the renowned producers Instagram page reminded us that his sneaker collection is comparable.