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Diddy, News, Video

Diddy put his foot in his mouth in a majorly awkward way, and it was all caught on tape. In a recording— which looks like it was taken from his album release party two years ago where an unlucky model’s hair caught on fire—Diddy talked about sharing the sheets with a young  Usher.

News, wale, Wired Tracks

With Wale’s new mixtape, Folarin on the way on Christmas Eve, he linksu p with Complex to premiere a new song called “The Blessings.”

Jay Electronica, News, Video

Jay Electronica has grown to become one of Hip-Hop’s most elusive figures of recent memory; dare we say borderline mythical. Fans have been patiently waiting for the New Orleans MC’s proper debut, Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn), to no avail. And at this point, any Jay Elect sighting will both warm your heart and […]

2 chainz, Features, jay-z, kanye west, lil wayne, News, nicki minaj, The List, Wired Tracks

Everyday this week, Hip-Hop Wired is counting down the Wired 25’s of the year. Today, we are taking look at the sure shot best hit singles of 2012. 

Joe Budden, News, Wired Tracks

Combat Jack, Dallas Penn and compnay return with the continuation of last week’s conversation with Hot 97 programming director Ebro Darden. Oldman Ebro plays the background this time, allowing Joe Budden to sit on the hot seat.

KICKS, News

The sneaker game and guns, two things that should never mix. A 16 year-old was shot and killed near Houston, Texas after an argument that was allegedly over a pair of Air Jordans.

fat joe, News

Do any rappers pay their taxes on time? Apparently not. Fat Joe is the latest to own up to not paying the government a portion of his multi-million dollar fortune.

News, obama, Politics

The U.S. Department of State released an unclassified report Tuesday (Dec. 18) about the September terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, stating “systematic failures” in security. The review disclosed many of the main reasons for the faulty resources and security, which resulted in the death of four Americans,  including U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. 

News, Video

Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ and a few members from his Pro Era (aka Progressive Era) team just put together a fresh, off-the-dome freestyle video courtesy of BuzzFeed music complete with Christmas themes just days before Santa stuffs stockings the world over.

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A discussion about Sandy Hook turned into a mini-shootout when a Missouri man got tired of talking, and let his gun speak for him. Lester Davis of Wenzville, was put behind bars for pulling out his weapon during a discussion in All Cuts Barber Shop, Tuesday (Dec. 18).

News, Raekwon, Wired Tracks

Raekwon the Chef serves up yet another tasty dish with “Never Can Say Goodbye,” the latest tune from his forthcoming Lost Jewelry EP. 

lil wayne, News

Lil Wayne is going back home for the Super Bowl. The avid sports fan will be performing at GQ magazine’s Lacoste and Mercedes-Benz sponsored Super Bowl XLVII party in New Orleans.