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Rick Rubin famously started Def Jam Records in his NYU dorm room. Thirty years later, his return to the exact same room, and the creation of the seminal record label, has been documented in film. 

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Chief Keef drops a new cut called “Now & Later” featuring YMCMB’s favorite disgruntled artist Tyga.

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A Bronx man is in the hospital after being stabbed with a machete. It all went down early Saturday morning (Oct. 18) at El Carboncito after someone pulled the weapon out of an umbrella. 

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The Queen Bee’s little princess is adorable. Saying anything else will officially mark you as a hater in its purest form.

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Amber Rose is being managed by Nick Cannon. Despite their denials, neither of them are helping to squash the rumors that Mariah Carey’s ex is also smashing Wiz Khalifa’s ex by going to an amusement park alone, though.

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Since the police shooting death of 18-year-old Michael “Mike” Brown on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Mo., the family and protesters alike have been awaiting movement on the case. On Friday, officer Darren Wilson‘s account of what occurred that day between he and Brown went public and could lead to more speculation.

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Actress Stacey Dash recently appeared on Fox News’ Hannity to give her views on the Affordable Care Act and the Democratic Party. The Fox political contributor threw some shade at President Obama and maintained previous views, saying, “It still keeps them stuck. They are getting money for free.” In addition to Dash, it turns out […]

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A rapper’s rhymes are typically a mix of personal truth with spoonfuls of perception, and a dash (or heaping helping, depending on who’s cooking the meal) of fantasy. Unfortunately for some MCs, lyrics can manifest into real life struggles.

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On October 17 (that’s 10/17 as in 1017 Brick Squad), Gucci Mane released his digital album, Trap God 3. That’s fairly normal behavior for the incarcerated Georgia product.

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Big Sean briefly stopped by The Angie Martinez Show on Power 105.1 to discuss what’s new in his life. That includes an album, which he hopes to release before Christmas, dating Ariana Grande, and more.

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Friday night (October 17), Drake, a well-documented Kentucky Wildcats fan, suited up with the team and participated in the pre-game warm at their midnight madness event.

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Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan wave the Rich Gang flag in the visual for “Freestyle” from Tha Tour Part 1 mixtape.