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Big Bank Hank of Sugar Hill Gang fame is dead. He was 57. 

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Omarion teases his upcoming Sex Playlist album with a new record featuring none other than fellow crooner Chris Brown and the sultry Jhené Aiko.

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Physical copies of G-Unit’s The Beauty of Independence EP, featuring the original five records and two bonuses, are now exclusively available at Best Buy. From the project, the MCs stream one of the new tracks, “Ease Up.”

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Bacardi celebrated this past Halloween in style, inviting a list of contest winners, influencers, and press to attend an three-day party coined the Bacardi Triangle at a private resort in Puerto Rico. During a weekend of epic festivities, the major draw was a concert featuring headlining performers Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar, and Ellie Goulding.

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No words ring truer than the ones spread across Beyoncé’s now-famous one-piece suit: “99 problems, but my ass ain’t one.” And who are we to argue? B’s bootylicious game’s been proper for as long as we can remember.

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August Alsina has enjoyed a great deal of success and unexpected hurdles in the last year. He stopped by The Breakfast Club to issue some much needed updates.

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The Trinity 2nd Sermon EP was just the tip of the iceberg for The LOX, who return one week later with a new mixtape, The Trinity, 3rd Sermon.

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RiFF RaFF usually gets no country around these parts due to his over the top, pale coon type behavior. But his hit “Tip Toe Wing In My Jawwdinz” is legit (mostly due to the hook and beat), and it now has a proper video. 

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Former The Voice contestant Delvin Choice was arrested for driving under the influence. However, we are posting this story due to the awful hairdo this man is seen sporting in his mugshot. 

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PRhyme, a combination of legendary producer DJ Premier and lyricist Royce Da 5’9”, debuts their album on December 9. To whet appetites in the meantime, the duo make due on their promise to debut the new self-titled single.

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Two of Hip-Hop and R&B’s elites join forces for a once in a lifetime collaboration. After teasing for months on end, Chris Brown and Trey Songz have officially announced their “Between The Sheets Tour.” Ladies, rejoice.

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Weeks ahead the Shady XV compilation release, Eminem treats fans to another freebie called “Detroit Vs. Everybody,” jam-packed with an all-star lineup of D-Town MCs.