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It has been almost three years since Janelle Monáe‘s heady studio debut album, The ArchAndroid, and fans have been eagerly awaiting her return.  After a couple of scant guest appearances since 2010, the tuxedo-wearing Kansas City native drops a funky new single, “Q.U.E.E.N.” featuring the vocals of alternative soul icon Erykah Badu.

Jim Jones claims to have been the victim of racial profiling at Newark Internatinonal Airport in New Jersey, last week. TMZ  reports that the Harlem rapper was pulled over and ordered out of his car– all because he’s black.

A catastrophic earthquake hit China Saturday (April 20) more than 189 people, and leaving an estimated 11,8000 seriously injured. The quake was centered in the South-Western province of Sichuan, leaving 100,000 people homeless.

Lauryn Hill’s tax evasion struggle just revealed a new twist in her musical career. While in court today it was revealed that the former Fugees singer has a new record deal. 

You can’t say Joseline Hernandez lacks for confidence. The Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star, and her buddy Stevie J, sat down with Hip-Hop Wired for a convo about who she’s willing to work with, and the list is hella small.

J.R. Smith’s hard work has paid off. The New Jersey native and New York Knicks guard has won the NBA’s “Sixth Man Award.” After spending the off-season prepping to be a starter, the sharp shooter made the most of Coach Mike Woodson’s decision to utilize him as the first man off the bench; and sported […]

Air Jordan IVs get plenty of love and get snatched up with the quickness in their original colorways. But there are also some new variations that won’t stay put on shelves much longer themselves. This year we’re getting Michael Jordan’s fourth signature shoe in colorways like the “Green Glow”and “Fire Red Toro.”

Rick Ross takes a break from promoting his forthcoming LP Mastermind to return today with a visual for God Forgives, I Don’t track “Ice Cold.” With MMG’s resident crooner Omarion along side, the Bawse spits emphatically in front of a red Ferrari in matching leather pants.

It’s important to find the silver lining in any situation. In the case of Shermain Miles, a Chicago woman who has been arrested over 390 times since 1978, it’s earned her a special place in police history.

When all is said and don, Nas and Black Thought will go down as two of the Hip-Hop game’s greatest lyricists. But at one point, the Queens rapper came close to getting blessed with the fade by the Roots’ resident MC. Thought explained the situation to The Combat Jack Show.

Rap songs with concepts, that are executed well, are a rarity nowadays. T.I. does just that on “Memories Back Then,” which features assistance from B.o.B., Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens.

Those who missed Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y drop their Live In Concert EP on 4/20 are in luck, because the duo generously provided a free stream on YouTube.