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“I’m setting this album, Teflon Don, to be the album of my career.” After three albums and widespread critical acclaim, Ross is preparing for the release of his new project, Teflon Don. His fourth studio album released under his Maybach Music imprint will reunite Rick with his “Magnificent” music maker, John Legend for a new […]

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Complex: “They Shootin’!  The Biggest Arsenals In Rap Videos”   Watch Here Bossip: “Rumor Control:  Are Usher And Chilli Back Together???”   Read Here F-Listed: “Man Burns His Car After Trying To Thaw It Out With A Blow Heater!!!”   Read Here Black Voices: “Lt. Colonel Lee A. Archer, Only Black Ace Pilot, Dies At 90”   Read Here […]

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“I love his music and I’m a big fan of Bob Marley and the whole family.” The uniting of Hip-Hop and reggae set to commence in Nas and Damian Marley’s Distant Relatives album is still forthcoming. Just last week a song from the album hit the net, “Strong Will Continue”, detailing having the strength to […]

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As previously reported Michael “Mystikal” Tyler was released from prison earlier this month after serving six years behind bars for sexual battery and extortion. Now back in his hometown of New Orleans Mystikal is preparing to bounce back with his first performance since his release. The 12th ward native will headline a concert at the […]

Three of the hottest in Hip-Hop have been confirmed to take the stage Sunday at the Grammy’s to perform. Drake, Eminem and Lil Wayne have confirmed a performance of their chart topping single “Forever.” They’ll be joined onstage by Blink182 drummer Travis Barker who’ll provide drum beats to turn their hit into a rock classic. […]

With the tragedy in Haiti still looming in the hearts and minds of people around the world several artists and networks are continuing to reach out and do their part to help. Keeping with that trend is BET who has put together a telethon to raise funds for various organizations providing aid to the impoverished […]

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While Fabolous still prepares to drop his latest mixtape he’s also teaming up with other artists to support the HIV/AIDS epidemic  in Africa. As previously reported, Fab made the decision to hold off on the release of his There Is No Competition Pt. 2 (Funeral Service) mixtape in respect for the tragedy in Haiti. Now […]

Ludacris will be heading out on a national tour with The Black Eyed Peas on their “The E.N.D.” tour starting on February 4th in Atlanta. The tour will hit 32 cities across the country including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami. In addition to the tour, Luda will be celebrating his 10th year […]

News, T.I.

Southern rap legends 8Ball and MJG are set to end their hiatus in Hip-Hop with a new album. The Memphis duo, who hasn’t released an album since 2004’s Living Legends, will make their return to the game with their latest project Ten Toes Down. The album which features Snoop Dogg, T.I., Bun B, David Banner, […]

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It’s been 4 years since the official release of DMX’s last album Year of the Dog…Again.  The rapper, since then, has been in the news dealing with everything outside of music as he has dealt with constant battles with the law along with his own personal demons to sort out. The announcement of the Ruff […]

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After hearing General Larry Platt’s homemade song “Pants On The Ground” asserting young men everywhere to pull up their pants, millions of Americans became fans of the 62-year-old civil rights veteran. Now after being bum rushed with American Idol fame, someone is calling out the General as a fraud. A singing group, the Green Brothers, […]

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