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These Hip-Hop hits honor the journey towards freedom and equality.

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Damon Wayans Jr. celebrated the 4th of July much like many other celebrities and millennials by using social media to send out his well wishes. The son of comedian and actor Damon Wayans framed a tweet by referring to Independence Day as a moment for white people to celebrate their “racist ancestors.”

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The pink trap house location that 2 Chainz put up in Atlanta for his fourth studio album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, was turned into an HIV clinic for the 4th of July. The “Hair Weave Killer” worked in conjunction with county health officials and nonprofits to sponsor the free holiday event.

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In a tragic turn of events, a woman in Houston died while trying to stop her suicidal boyfriend from ending his life. The incident happened on the 4th of July holiday.

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Unfortunately, the Chicago 4th Of July weekend has become a tradition for gratious violence that has ripped families apart. The madness continued these past three days during a very bloody holiday period were at least eight people were pronounced dead, including a seven-year-old boy.

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Although Philly’s 2014 4th Of July Jam went down without an incident of violence, the mayor is still catching backlash for the artists involved using the freedom of speech to express themselves.

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For a country that celebrates its colors and independence in every facet of life, the amount of blatant racism displayed on the regular in the United States never ceases to amaze and wow. Especially in the rural areas.

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Two of the game’s most favored Hip-Hop wifey’s spent the 4th of July holiday with a Cash Money Millionaire.

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Considering that most rappers who speak about America are largely exercising their freedom of speech in protest, “patriotic” Hip-Hop songs are pretty rare.

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Yesterday was the fourth of July, meaning tons of music lovers gathered in Philadelphia for the annual concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway. This year’s celebration featured star studded guests from all genres of music, including John Mayer, Jill Scott, Hunter Hayes, Ne-Yo, The Roots, and J. Cole.

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Chris Rock is under fire for a tweet he sent out in celebration of 4th of July, which he dubbed a holiday for “white people.” Rock posted the (historically accurate) message for his more than 850,000 followers Wednesday (July 4). “Happy white peoples independence day [sic] the slaves weren’t free but I’m sure they enjoyed […]

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BeyoncĂ© hit the stage this 4th of July as part of Macy’s annual celebration. The songstress performed “God Bless The USA” at Liberty Island while members of the military and families looked on. As previously reported she recently released her fourth studio album 4 June 28. Check out BeyoncĂ© below.