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For the record, we were riding the Lupita Nyong’o bandwagon before it was all trendy. The Oscar-winning actress has been named “Most Beautiful” by People magazine. 

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As suspected, Eminem had a major announcement Tuesday, April 22 that should please his fans.

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During his visit to New York, Lil’ Boosie visited Complex and announced the proper release date to his new album.

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After a lengthy hiatus, The Boondocks returned to Adult Swim on Monday night (April 21) to record breaking ratings. It was the most watched show on television that night. 

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Future celebrated the release of his sophomore LP, Honest, yesterday, but if he has it his way, that won’t be the only body of work fans will receive this year. During an interview with V-103 in Atlanta, the rap star revealed plans to dropped his third album this year as well.

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This is bad news for anyone with a sizzurp aka lean problem (we’re looking at you, Soulja Boy and Chief Keef). Actavis has taken it powerful Promethazine Codeine cough syrup, the main ingredient in lean, off the market. 

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J. Cole released his breakout The Warm Up mixtape five long years ago. And while things have certainly changed for the Roc Nation MC since then (he’s currently the CEO of his own imprint, Dreamville Records, through Interscope Records), he’s dedicated the second annual “Dollar & A Dream” Tour to his longtime fans.

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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Mimi Faust and her sex tape with Nikko Smith London have been the talk of fans and critics alike of the hit reality TV series. In a video chat with World Star Hip Hop, the shower rod athletes explain why they made the tape with Faust saying she’ll have to explain […]

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Emceeing is officially back in a major way and every well-versed rhymer is taking advantage of. Queens rap king Consequence is back in the mix, helping the De La Soul bunch plant their latest set of Da.I.S.I.E.S. with the “Vocabulary Spills (Remix).”

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Iggy Azalea is becoming quite the visible figure in the realm of music and fashion but she had to pump her brakes on bits of crowd participation at her shows. The reason being, her scantily clad Australian frame was continuously becoming the victim of a pervy finger trying to poke into her honey pot and […]

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After experiencing some well deserved traction with the Black Hystori Project mixtape, things have slowed down for CyHi The Prynce. But today the rapper delivered a new visual for “Is It Me,” featuring Tate Dumonde and Crystal Renee that could keep his name buzzing a while longer.

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Today, April 22 marks the 20-year anniversary of Matty Rich’s coming-of-age classic, The Inkwell. To celebrate the feat, we follow-up with the film’s main stars and update their whereabouts.