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Childish Gambino, News, Video

Say what you will about Childish Gambino and his quirky persona, the man continues to flourish. On Tuesday night (January 13), he blessed the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage with a live rendition of “Sober” from his Kauai EP.

Big K.R.I.T., News, Trinidad James, Wired Tracks

Trinidad Jame$ has a lot to say on a politically charged track called “Black Man Pt. 1,” featuring Big K.R.I.T.

Ashanti, Baes & Baddies, GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS, The List

While most Americans and purveyors of the industry have come since come down on their holiday hangover, Ashanti is out in the Turks and Caicos Islands making the scenery even more beautiful with her chocolate hue.

Joey Bad@$$, News, Video

Joey Bada$$ dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with BJ the Chicago Kid in tow and they performed “Like Me.”

2 chainz, News, Video

2 Chainz found himself treading uncharted waters while speaking with HLN’s Nancy Grace. And topic of discussion, you ask: legalizing marijuana.

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Lupe Fiasco can’t win for losing. After engaging fans, and haters, on Twitter, and dealing with some heavy vitriol in the process, it seems that the Chicago rapper may have called it quits on the social media platform.

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Pharrell has experienced his fair share of success from contributing music to children’s film soundtracks. On his latest, the super producer performs with Gwen Stefani on “Shine.”

GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS, The List

Tuesday afternoon, Van Styles dropped his latest photo shoot with Skin Diamond. That’s not a big deal if you troll the dark corners of the web and know Skin’s primary occupation.

Iggy Azalea, News

Iggy Azalea is dreading the day she literally got into bed with Houston rapper Hefe Wine because he did nothing but try and make her life a living hell last year.

Kendrick Lamar, News

Dej Loaf had a solid 2014, but her 2015 is already looking stellar. The “Try Me” rapper will be performing at this year’s prestigious Bonnaroo Festival along with headliner Kendrick Lamar and an assortment of acts from multiple genres. 

KICKS, News, PHOTO OPS, The Struggle Files

This is just incredibly foul. A wife allegedly found out her husband was cheating on her, and she responded in kind by destroying his sneaker collection that looks heavy with Air Jordans, Nike Dunks, Reeboks, LeBrons and plenty of heat. 

GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS, The List

Polo Ralph Lauren is the clothing line of choice for refined Hip-Hop heads, prep school attendees and sometimes Kanye West. The Polo Bar restaurant, an upscale eatery with all the flourishes you would come to expect from the house that designer Ralph Lauren built, is now open in Manhattan.