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A month from now, Action Bronson fans will have the sounds of his long-awaited debut album Mr. Wonderful booming in their speakers. Until then, the rapper builds anticipation with a hilarious teaser trailer in the first edition of #MrWonderfulWednesdays.

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Erykah Badu is (almost) everyone’s favorite and the Grammy Award-winning star showed how clever mind can make even the most of downtrodden situations better.

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The Wesleyan molly overdoses have made national news at the prestigious Connecticut university and you already knew someone would have to pay. Police have arrested four students in the connection with the drug abuse, which sent twelve students to the hospital. Reports Raw Story: The students — 21-year-old Eric Lonergan, 21-year-old Zachary Kramer, 20-year-old Andrew […]

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Drake’s OVO and Roots Canada forged a collaborative relationship that’s produced some dope wear. The same can be said about their recently revealed varsity jacket.

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The uptempo sounds of Nicki Minaj’s “Truffle Butter” have been ever-present in the streets and clubs since she released The Pinkprint. So much so that T.I. adds fire to the flame with a quick freestyle.

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Tyga has certified, multiplatinum success and a new album with Chris Brown in stores now. There are artists who would kill for a quadruple platinum, DJ Mustard-produced single like “Rack City.”

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In the wake of the police-related deaths of Eric Garner and Michael “Mike” Brown, NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton spoke on the historic injustices enacted upon Black people at the hands of cops. At a Tuesday (Feb. 24) gathering, Bratton said police have been involved in the “worst parts of Black history.”

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Aside from indulging in its own ratchetness like a relapsing alcoholic at an open bar full of top shelf liquor, there’s a obvious reason Empire is drawing millions of viewers in each week.

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Philadelphia police arrested and charged one of the men involved in the altercation outside of Che Bar and Grill that claimed the life of Nicki Minaj’s tour manager De’Von Pickett.

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The Chicago Police Department allegedly operates a “Black Site” warehouse facility in where officers interrogate, beat, and hold suspects for hours without due process. This facility, located on the city’s troubled west side, was the focus of an exclusive investigative report about the site which is similar to locations the CIA uses for terrorists.

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Derrick Rose can’t win for losing. Last night, the Bulls announced that their point guard needs to undergo yet another surgery on his right knee, and almost immediately slander began being hurled the Chicago native’s way.

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It remains unclear if Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are actually a couple or if they’re trolling fans for attention. It has, however, been confirmed that the two rap stars will go on tour.