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During a tour stop in Australia, Ice Cube showcased the trailer to the upcoming N.W.A biopic, Straight Outta Compton. An enterprising fan caught the event on tape, and thanks to the marvels of modern technology, it’s out there for the world to see.

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David Banner often delves into political discussions on behalf of Hip-Hop and Black culture. This time, the Mississippi wordsmith waxes poetics on a track titled “Burning Thumbs.”

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As if rumors of rats in chinese food didn’t lean closer to facts than urban legend, a top distributor for New York City has just been busted for housing a huge rat kingdom.

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Khloe Kardashian was the host 1 Oak Nightclub inside the Mirage Hotel and Casino last night (Dec. 30) in Las Vegas. So of course, she put her cakes on display on the red carpet because, she’s a Kardashian. 

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Like we said before, Jay and his wife Beyoncé live a charmed life. After hitting Iceland for Hova’s birthday in early December, the couple recently was spotted in Thailand taking in a kickboxing match.

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The-Dream looks to make a major impact in 2014, the first indication of which is his T.I.-assisted single “That’s My Sh*t.”

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The year is officially hours away from being over, a fact that’s all but solidified by the arrival of veteran MC Skillz’s “2014 Rap Up.”

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Rolling Stone magazine crowns Nicki Minaj as cover girl for its new issue and boy does she open up. She’s come a long way for a woman who didn’t even acknowledge having a boyfriend until they broke up.

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A Bowie State University student is suing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. According to a lawsuit by Kevin Hayes, he was hazed while pledging the historically African-American frat and is seeking $3 million in damages. 

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A two-year-old boy rummaged through his mother’s purse during a family outing at a Idaho Walmart. What he found was a gun and the end result left her dead in the store.

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If you’re over the age of seven, the closest you’ll probably get to a Christmas miracle is some extra money in the form of a bonus or being able to reconnect with some distant relatives.

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If you’ve watched Chris Rock’s stand up (or even an interview) then you know that love, marriage, and divorce are big topics.