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Philadelphia police arrested and charged one of the men involved in the altercation outside of Che Bar and Grill that claimed the life of Nicki Minaj’s tour manager De’Von Pickett.

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The Chicago Police Department allegedly operates a “Black Site” warehouse facility in where officers interrogate, beat, and hold suspects for hours without due process. This facility, located on the city’s troubled west side, was the focus of an exclusive investigative report about the site which is similar to locations the CIA uses for terrorists.

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Derrick Rose can’t win for losing. Last night, the Bulls announced that their point guard needs to undergo yet another surgery on his right knee, and almost immediately slander began being hurled the Chicago native’s way.

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It remains unclear if Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are actually a couple or if they’re trolling fans for attention. It has, however, been confirmed that the two rap stars will go on tour.

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Hip-Hop couldn’t be more proud of Common for taking home an Oscar for “Glory” off the Selma soundtrack. But before hitting the Academy Awards the Chicago rapper got laced with a pair of gold Air Jordan 1s that happen to match his new hardware. 

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  VH1’s reality show Black Ink Crew makes for an entertaining show thanks to its motley crew of characters. We asked Puma to explain what’s good with his often missing tooth, Sky to reveal how she managed to duck cops for seven years while Quani and Sassy offered their two cents on gentrification. 

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New York City saw The Diplomats in all of their splendor, as the clique kicked off their “Pledge of Allegiance” reunion tour last night (February 25) at B.B. Kings.

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E! host Giuliana Rancic issued a public apology for her offensive comments about actress Zendaya Coleman’s faux locs hairstyle. 

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Project Pat has no filter as he lets his desires be known in the visual for “Twerk It,” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign and Wale.

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Last November, Alaska was among several states to legalize marijuana for “medicinal” purposes. As the decriminalization movement; Charlo Greene; has since doubled its efforts, Reuters is reporting that smoking, growing and owning small amounts of the green, leafy drug became legal on Tuesday, February 24.

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Derrick Rose can’t catch a break. The Chicago Bulls point guard and former NBA MVP will have surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee. 

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Naya Rivera has a “bun in the oven.” The Glee star announced today that’s she and husband, Ryan Dorsey, are expecting their first child together, and the timing didn’t go unnoticed.