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More often than not, rap music and drugs go hand in hand. For one reason or another, marijuana in particular, seems to be the choice high for many of our favorite MCs.

Where you looking for R&B singer Lloyd? Well, he has returned, along with his braids, as a struggle rapper. 

T.I. is putting together a new album called Paperwork, due out later this year. The Kang recently shot a video for a song called “Turn It” that you can expect to land on said album. 

Outkast’s Big Boi and streetwear brand SSUR have cooked up a new capsule collection that releases today. Featuring three snapbacks, which comes in red, black, and a dark green camouflage, the release caters to the Atlanta legend’s longtime fans.

This coming August, The Simpsons will prove why they were able to sustain 25 years of dominance by continuously rolling out all 552 episodes of their legendary show.

An albumless Jay Electronica has always found a way to keep us entertained and enthralled with his persona and it generally involves alcohol.

The reverend Mason Betha just can’t do right by his wife, church or the game of Hip-Hop. He is being sued by model Stephanie Rao for swiping one of her photos without her permission and using it his single “Why Can’t We,” a.k.a. a rap song nobody cared about.

While we assume that NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson hasn’t quite gotten over getting released by Philadelphia Eagles, recent photos infer that he’s settling into his new digs in Washington D.C. fairly well.  This week alone, the Pro Bowler was spotted getting acclimated with the Capitol’s nightlife scene.

Of all rap categories today, Christian rap has to be the single most slighted. It’s wack, a gimmick, bogus, devoid of lyrical aptitude, and quite frankly, corny, but Andy Mineo is debunking that stigma one day at a time. 

Prince fans who have studied the Minneapolis legend’s discography know that his vaults run deep. Today, the prolific artist and Warner Bros. Records announced an agreement to unleash a series of unreleased tunes and the label will hand over the master recordings of Prince’s hits to the artist.

To celebrate Good Friday 2014, an unknown street artist has decided to honor Kanye West in arguably the most sacrilegious way possible. A mural depicting the rapper as Jesus on the cross has just been spotted in Los Angeles.

Cam’ron, poster child for Harlem World, discussed a myriad of topics in his latest cover story with Mass Appeal. From the Dipset team to setting fashion trends to releasing new music, Killa Cam detailed just how he plans to set himself apart from the industry rat pack.