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Getting popped for smoking kush in an Atlanta hotel isn’t enough to knock Chief Keef off his game plan. The 17-year-old Chicago rapper drops a video for “Macaroni Time.”

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Remember when bath salts were a thing and everybody kept using them, then eating other people’s faces…and dogs? Well it’s been a nearly a full year since the inaugural face-eating incident went down in Miami, and the victim’s new look has been revealed.   

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Is J. Cole moving the release date of his new album, Born Sinner, up a week to drop the same day as Kanye West’s latest project, Yeezus, foolhardy or a smart play? No matter your opinion, the Roc Nation rapper is confident he made the right decision. 

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Nelson Mandela’s daughters are continuing their fight to take hold of his multi-million dollar fortune and artwork by filing a lawsuit challenging the anti-apartheid leader’s control over his  trust.  Zenani and Makaziwe Mandela have attempted to grab the money more than once.

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When it comes to innovation in Nike Basketball shoes, the Nike Hyperdunk usually leads the way. First introduced in 2008, the Hyperdunk seamlessly combined light weight, cushioning and advanced tech, which continue to be hallmarks of the 2013 version. 

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Joseline Hernandez has a command over the English language that’s unlike any reality star on the tube right now.  Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, but at least it’s entertaining.

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Goodie Mob is back. And that’s no joke. Cee-Lo announced a summer release date for Age Against The Machine yesterday. Less than 24 hours later, we receive a sampling with a high-energy single called “Special Education.”

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Ever wondered if online slang hub Urban Dictionary would be used as a reference in court cases? The day has already arrived.  The website has become a tool used by lawyers and judges to navigate the ever-changing world of language when dealing with legal matters.

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A Fox News reporter was spied on by the FBI over allegations of espionage. According to the Los Angeles Times,  agents secured search warrants to monitor two-day’s worth of the reporters personal emails in 2010, access of which was granted by Google.

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Today (May 21), Microsoft unveiled its highly anticipated next generation console, the Xbox One. Sporting an industrial design and powerful specs, the system aims to be the focus, or facilitator, of family entertainment.

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Pharrell Williams returns to the Internets bearing feel good music, and that’s alway appreciated. Before you get too excited, this isn’t any indication of a forthcoming solo album. Instead, Skateboard P reconnects with composer Heitor Pereira to create “Happy” – the first offering from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack.

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It took a while, but AZ is finally gearing up to release his long-awaited album Doe Or Die II – the follow up to his 1995 classic. With that, the Brooklyn MC unveils the first single called “We Movin.”