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Getting to work with Jay Z on music is not an easy task. Even though he has collaborated with some of Rap’s finest, there are some notable MC we still hope will get in the studio with Hov before he becomes a full fledged civilian.

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In 2011 Kirko Bangz built a huge buzz for himself with his hit single “Drank In My Cup.” Now almost three years later there is still no debut album and he visited The Breakfast Club to do a bit of explaining.

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Although nothing is ever set in stone in the music industry, Jeezy seems to be pretty confident in the September 2 release date for his new album.

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The community in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood were against the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets being renamed after the Beastie Boys. But thanks to Brooklyn-based artist Danielle Mastrion, Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock’s images can now be seen on the corner of the aforementioned the streets.

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Take two of the Derrick Rose “Return” commenced today when the 2014 USA Men’s Basketball announced their new lineup. Much to surprise of many hoop fans, the embattled Chicago Bulls megastar was front and center for the team photo.

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On Friday, July 25, Team Epiphany and Complex Media selected a group of New York City-based media, tastemakers, and label execs to attend the cleverly titled “Oh Ship!” boat party to hear Wiz Khalifa’s forthcoming Blacc Hollywood album. All that they asked was that guest come garbed in all-white.

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Sean Kingston may want to get back in the studio stat. That “suicidal” song was a long time ago.

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Russell Simmons just hosted Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s 15th annual Art For Life benefit on Saturday (July 26). As the official kick off to Bombay Sapphire’s 5th Annual Artisan Series program, Doug E. Fresh, Rick Ross, Naughty by Nature and more helped celebrate at this year’s gala.

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Run-DMC set the precedent for rapper and brand partnerships via a deal with adidas nearly three decades ago. In 2014, their rapport with the three stripes remains strong, and today, we have a pair of adidas Originals Ultrastar 80s to show for it.

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The 2014 FIFA World Cup has been one for the record books for weeks now but don’t tell that to supporters of the losing squad.

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So the bad news is that Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” record has been pushed back until August 4.

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There are about a half of dozen superhero flicks currently being promoted in the comic parallel universe, but judging from the reaction to the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer, all them will be null and void soon enough. Via io9: We saw a ton of Avengers: Age of Ultron footage, which starts light-hearted. We see […]