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Usain Bolt has been smiling his way to gold medals during the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Now he’s looking to win the race of pettiness. The decorated runner told a harsh truth about Team USA runner Justin Gatlin.

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Sink or swim. After claiming that he and two other US swimmers were robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has fled the country as authorities demanded he’d stay.

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You’ve probably read something like this before. Comedian Katt Williams has been charged with misdemeanor battery in Los Angeles, this time for allegedly scrapping with a female restaurant worker. 

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The Premium Pete Show had a special guest this week in Joseph Sikora aka Tommy from Power. The wide-ranging interview saw the accomplished actor speak on white privilege, Air Jordan allegedly not liking white people, how some other guy was cast as Tommy first, and more. 

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Collector of lawsuits Bryan “Birdman” Williams is flying above and beyond again as he just revealed a new venture with Apple Music where the streaming service will produce and feature a documentary about him and Cash Money Records.

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Kanye West will be showing off the fourth edition of his Yeezy clothing and apparel brand at the start of Fashion Week in New York City on September 7.

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Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are still going strong, with the couple moving into a Beverly Hills mansion together. We gotta be petty and point out that the Philly rapper’s name isn’t on the lease, though.

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Occasional R&B singer Keri Hilson knows exactly what she’s doing. The crooner with no gag reflex took to Snapchat and posted a clip of herself in a revealing outfit—and a cameo by her vagina was covered by a monkey. 

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YG just notched another victory. The “Bompton” rapper’s label 4 Hunnid has inked fresh multi-million dollar deal with Interscope. 

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Birdman been quiet for the last few weeks but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have something up his sleeve.

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Here it is, the moment rap fans (read: yours truly) have been waiting for. Earl Sweatshirt and producer Knxwledge connect on a new track called “Balance.”

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Chance The Rapper‘s quest to turn the music industry upside down has now set its sights on commercial radio.