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If you’ve been following J. Cole’s recent interviews or social media feeds, chances are that you’re familiar with his concept of “new legends.” For those who aren’t, the premise centers around individuals who refuse to believe that any up and comer will be greater than those already heralded as greats.

Nicki Minaj partially quenched the thirst of those saying she doesn’t show enough skin on her Instagram account. Yesterday (June 19), the YMCMB rapper shared a revealing photo of herself holding her bare breasts.

Professional athletes have it rough. Lonely nights on the road can sometimes lead to late night trysts that result in a new addition to the family. On the flip, ballers and their boo just decide it’s time for a little one.  For example, Dwight Howard is currently chasing the Most Baby Mommas Award, this after […]

Wild ‘N Out is officially back. Hip-Hop Wired talked to Nick Cannon while on set for the taping of the third season of the Hip-Hop flavored, comedic improv show in New York City. The actor, host and mogul was very forthcoming with info on bringing back the show, what’s good with Cory Gunz’s rap career […]

Black Thought demonstrated his lyrical prowess once again on the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Show.  The Roots MC used Super Mario Bros. as his inspiration and spit some creative bars over a re-worked version of the original video game’s theme song.

Details are starting to emerge about the death of Louisiana rapper Lil Snupe, an artist affiliated with Maybach Music Group rapper Meek Mill. Snupe, born Addarren Ross, was killed early Thursday morning (June 20) in Winnfield, La.

The IRS is in agreement with the National Treasury Employees Union about a $70 million bonus deal, and Republican Senator Chuck Grassley  is firing back. The Iowa Senator said the IRS will pay multi-millions in employee union bonuses that are not legally required, and go against an Obama Administration directive.  

An unfortunate occurrence brings Freddie Gibbs fans an audible blessing in the form of his new album, ESGN. Consider this full stream the direct result of a security breach that caused the project to leak more than two weeks before its July 9 release date.

Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club caught up with Iggy Azalea and they discussed her experiences from working with T.I. to finally choosing which label would get her rhyme services.

Yung Berg sits in the driver’s seat of his Mercedes Benz eagerly sampling some of the music he’s been working on. Like most producer/songwriter hybrids, he’s never far removed from his MacBook.

Paula Deen is copping pleas. Yesterday (June 20), news broke that that celebrity chef admitted to using the N-word during a deposition in a s-xual harassment case. Now in a statement, Deen is saying she used the word in her past because of her southern upbringing. 

George Zimmerman will face an all female jury in the second-degree murder case for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Jury selection started last week.