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October 28, 2014 is the official release date for Tha Carter V, as Lil Wanye announced over at ESPN’s “First Take” earlier today.

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If the images of St. Louis (Ferguson) police hurling tear gas at civilians protesting Mike Brown’s death looks like something out of the Middle East, it’s because that’s where they’re taking their cues from. A few years ago, then St. Louis County Police Chief Timothy Fitch was part of a group of officers from the States that traveled […]

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Violence between protesters and police in Ferguson, Mo. Over the killing of unarmed Black teenager Mike Brown continued to escalate for the fourth day in a row. With authorities firing tear gas into crowds and rolling tanks through the city the past few days, the Show-Me State has been reduced to a literal war zone.

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The folks behind the late Michael Jackson’s Twitter account released a video treatment for the artist’s posthumous single, “A Place With No Name.”

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Along with what’s widely considered to be the best pro-basketball video game experience on the market, NBA 2K15 promises one hell of  a soundtrack thanks to Pharrell Williams. Releasing October 7, the good folks at 2K Sports unveils a list of tracks curated by the Grammy-winning producer a few months early for fans’ listening pleasure.

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Kanye West and his tour DJ Million Dollar Mano have parted ways. The distinguished producer took to his Twitter platform to make the announcement that he’s no longer working for the Chi-town rapper.

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It’s really  never too early for Chanel, and Baby North West is proving just that as she nestles in front of the camera and  stares off into the horizon, draped in cashmere by the brand. 

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Add Gilbert Arenas to the list of people who in the wake of death of Mike Brown let their emotions get the best of him. In a since deleted Instagram post, the former NBA star likened Al Sharpton to a coon and a THOT while criticizing protesters in Ferguson. 

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So far, the upcoming Jeezy album, Seen It All: The Autobiography, sounds very promising. Yesterday (August 13), the Atlanta native debuted two records–“Beautiful,” featuring The Game and Rick Ross, and a Slick Pulla–assisted “Paid In Full.”

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Nicki Minaj is a boss ass b*tch, but not without a price. An entertainment company is suing the YMCMB rapper for a whopping 50 grand for “acted like a diva” and “showing up late for an event.” PageSix Reports: IMP Entertainment gave 50-grand to Minaj to host an NBA All-Star weekend event in Hollywood on […]

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The OVO Sound roster has grown and diversified since Drake first introduced the organized label last year. Having pledged to dominate the charts, the crew’s first at bat, PARTYNEXTDOOR (who also reps OMO), has returned and he’s debuted a visual for “Recognize.”

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French Montana drops the video for “Don’t Panic,” off his forthcoming Mac & Cheese 4 album.