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Ghostface Killah has proven to be the most consistent member of Wu-Tang Clan. Now his trusted ear for beats will be in charge of the next Wu-Tang album.

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If you grew up in the streets of New York during the 80s and 90s then you more than likely were aware of infamous legends such as Queens’ Supreme, Brooklyn’s 50 Cent (not the rapper), and of course, Harlem’s trio of Azie, Alpo and Rich Porter.

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Another one. Rocawear announced today (June 23) that it has named DJ Khaled as its brand ambassador. 

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Burger King has introduced quick, affordable and often weird snacks in its fast food lineup in times past, but their latest invention could either be a game changer or a major failure. The chain is set to debut next week the Mac N’ Cheetos snack, a deep-fried concoction of macaroni-and-cheese covered in a crunchy Cheetos coating.

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Sprite recently launched a new “Obey Your Verse” campaign featuring verses from Missy Elliott, J. Cole and Tupac emblazoned on their cans. To complement the collector’s items, Sprite debuted television commercial starring the God MC, Rakim. 

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Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, has turned himself in after being charged with tax evasion and stealing hundreds of thousands dollars from his mother’s namesake soul food restaurants. 

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Fat and big are the words that come to mind for the checks and dollars involved in this long-standing lawsuit between Fat Joe and the late Big Pun‘s widow.

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Producer Detail is claiming Drake had him set up for a proper fade. Allegedly, when he declined to became his main producer, Detail got his jaw broken by Drizzy’s “bodyguard.”

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Kanye West is finally releasing a video from The Life Of Pablo album.

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Drake instrumentals continue to be the hot commodity this summer. This time around it’s Yonker’s own Jadakiss and Nino Man who borrow the 6 God’s “Pop Style” beat and give it that grittyness that makes NYC the capital of the Beast Coast in the visuals to “Block Style.” And to celebrate the first official day […]

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Sometimes you get trap Wiz Khalifa. In other moments, the Taylor Gang founds approaches his songs a bit more melodically like on “More And More.”

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The Knicks have acquired former NBA MVP point guard Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, the team announced today (June 22).