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IV Play releases next week, but before then, The-Dream gives fans a look at his personal life in a short documentary called The Man. This will be the first of three installments done in conjunction with VICE subsidiary, Noisey TV.

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L.E.P. Bogus Boys debuted a visual for “Commas” earlier this week. It was taken down soon after for unknown reasons, but gets re-released today just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

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Not only does Charles Ramsey have a burger named after him, but he can now access the go-to meal free of charge, for life.  Ramsey and his Big Mac famously aided in the rescue of three kidnapped women, and the good karma has come back his way.

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Longtime fans of Ice Cube will be excited to hear that the legendary rapper has been prepping his 10th solo effort, Everythang’s Corrupt. The project looks to be near completion, and we receive a second official offering with “The Big Show.”

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George Zimmerman’s defense has released texts and photos of Trayvon Martin in an attempt to cast the late teen in a bad light. Zimmerman is charged with murdering the 17-year-old after a confrontation in a gated community in Sanford, Fla. in February 2012.

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The stars were out at Los Angeles’ Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City Tuesday night for the premiere of Fast & Furious 6. An array of actors and musicians were in attendance, including cast members Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyreese, and Ludacris.

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In a move that about 16 people may have actually saw happening, last week Birdman and Rick Ross announced that they were releasing a joint album. That project, The H: The Lost Album Vol. 1, is here for your downloading pleasure.

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Earl Sweatshirt lets go of the proper version of “Guild,” featuring Mac Miller. The song will be landing on the Odd Future rapper’s forthcoming Doris debut. 

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The Internets receive a second Kendrick Lamar sighting today courtesy of a new track by Quadron, titled “Better Off.” The smooth jam will land on the Danish duo’s forthcoming LP Avalanche, due out June 4 via Vested in Culture/Epic Records.

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Foxy Brown‘s career has come to the point where refuting salacious rumors about what she allegedly said about Jay-Z is her latest news. A prior gossip site’s report said that the “Ill Na Na” rapper dished that Hova had partaken in gay sex and had even taken her virginity, while she was a minor.

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Gucci Mane finally delivered his highly anticipated Trap House 3 LP on Tuesday. Due to unknown circumstances, the album didn’t release on iTunes (which Gucci says is a conspiracy). Instead, fans can purchase it via the Atlanta rapper’s Bandcamp page.

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The political and spiritual journey of former Nation Of Islam (NOI) minister Conrad Tillard has been unfolding over the last decade.  After leaving the NOI, Tillard became a Christian minister. Now, the former “Hip-Hop Minister” is eyeing a New York City council seat in Brooklyn.