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A bizarre case in Texas is unfolding involving Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith, who is contending with the trappings of newfound wealth and the struggling pockets of family looking to fill their coffers. Standing 6-foot-5 and a massive 308 pounds, Smith’s imposing frame wasn’t enough to keep him from filing a protective order against his mother, […]

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The Brownsville representative known as Sean Price goes by many alter egos; Kimbo Price, Mic Tyson, Sean P!, and now my new personal favorite, Sean Ross. Channeling the late, great painter Bob Ross (RIP), Sean depicted some dope imagery of what he sees outside of his window into canvas, no Nas.

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First and foremost, Earl Sweatshirt hasn’t lost a step with the bars. That’s been stamped. And for the Hip-Hop skeptics who believe otherwise, the Odd Future MC‘s new track “Chum” should be enough proof.

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Details of the s-xual battery charges that an LA woman has hurled at Cee Lo Green are beginning to be revealed. According to the still unnamed woman, the R&B singer/rapper secretly gave her ecstasy in downtown LA restaurant before she blacked out and woke up naked in a room Green. 

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This song has been in Swizz Beatz stash for a while, but after numerous behind the scenes photos, trailers, and snippets, “Everyday Birthday” is finally here. 

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Guess Jigga wasn’t kidding when he said he had Obama on the text. Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen will be heading to Ohio on Monday (November 5th) to meet up and campaign with President Barack Obama.

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For seemingly no reason, Gucci Mane has been on a dissing rampage, slandering everyone from Young Jeezy to Young Joc these last few weeks. One time friend Yo Gotti, the latest artist to be given a few choice words from the Atlanta MC, had the opportunity to speak his peace about Gucci Mane with K97’s Devin Steel.

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Meek Mill got caught up in a mini-nightmare when Philadelphia police “harassed and violated him,” last night. The Philly rapper was scheduled to make an appearance at an Atlanta celebration, for the release of his Dreams & Nightmares debut, but ended up in handcuffs instead.

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It’s no secret that Mitt Romney isn’t as popular among minority voters. The Republican nominee was booed by members for the NAACP in the summer, and has been criticized for his views on immigration. That being said, since his show is taping from New York this week, Jimmy Kimmel decided to do a little investigating into […]

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After DJ Holiday hosted the trippy party that was Cabin Fever 2, Wiz Khalifa comes through just in time for those still stuck in the crib. 

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As a part of their year-end issue, the illustrious EBONY Magazine rolled out their inaugural list of the 100 most powerful people in Urban entertainment. 

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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been mostly quiet about which candidate he will endorse, and today he broke his silence. Bloomberg, who has backed Republicans but belongs to the Independent party, announced his support for the re-election of President Obama, Thursday (Nov. 1).