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Throughout his rap career Lupe Fiasco has been known to go through one identity crisis after another. In his pre-Food & Liquor days he was more interested in doing his impression of a “gangsta rapper” (look it up if you don’t believe us), then he went to “backpack rap,” and now that he’s growing his […]

The mystery behind Jesse Jackson Jr.‘s whereabouts has finally been revealed. The Illinois Congressman has been receiving treatment for depression at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis, according to a statement released by the hospital, Friday (July 27). According to the hospital, Jackson is also being treated for gastrointestinal issues, possibly stemming from a 2004 procedure that […]

Lia Neal has earned herself a bronze medal. The 17-year-old Brooklyn native landed in third place, along with her teammates, in the women’s 4×100-meter relay race. Heading to London was a family affair for the teen. “YAY I have my fam, coach, and best fran here in LDN with me! Wont see them til after […]

With only a couple more days to go before his God Forgives I Don’t album is released, Rick Ross has dropped the music video for his “Hold Me Back” single. As we have grown to expect from the MMG leader, he is (of course) topless in the video, directed by Taj, and featuring cameos from […]

After winning the Gold in the 400m Men’s swimming competition, Ryan Lochte donned a custom grill with a design of the American flag in red, white and blue diamonds after beating out competitors including eight-time Gold medalist Michael Phelps. We all know the importance of having a grill or fronts in Hip-Hop—it usually means you’re a […]

First things first, “pause” to this song’s title. Gucci Mane drops a video for “Super Cocky” off his I’m Up mixtape which came out way back in May. The beat on this joint is provided by Chicago’s Young Chop, of “Don’t Like” fame. As far as Gucci Mane tunes go, La Flare does what La Flare does. You […]

Yesterday afternoon (July 28th), Jay Electronica made a cameo appearance on Twitter to drop the tracklist of his forthcoming, supremely delayed debut album, Act II: The Patents Of Nobility (the turn). “Every magic trick consists of three parts…”, read the “Exhibit C” rapper’s tweet that include an iTunes screen grab of the album’s song listing. The […]

You can’t blame Young Buck for trying to put a positive spin on his financial struggles. The Tennessee rapper dropped a viral video providing his perspective on the “hoopla” he’s made recently by getting sentenced to three years in prison for weapons charges (he’ll only need to serve 18 months) and for the IRS auctioning […]

Fat Joe still gets the ultimate respect from his peers. The Bronx rapper recently shot the video for his latest single, “Pride & Joy,” and shared pictures from the set. Kanye West, Jadakiss, DJ Khaled (he was in Terror Squad before YMCMB if you ain’t been paying attention), Busta Rhymes and Miguel, who appear on […]

Kobe Bryant made news, and earned epic levels of commentary and slander, when he said his current Olympic basketball squad would beat the 1992 Dream Team if they met on the court. In an interview with ABC News, LeBron James was asked what he thought about Kobe’s prediction and if he agreed. King James gave […]

TMZ caught up with Krayzie Bone after he was leaving jail yesterday after a DUI bust. The rapper looked pretty somber when talking to the all knowing all seeing eye of the Three Mile Zone. “I was just riding home late and got into a little trouble with the law. It is what it is. It […]

Mac Miller sure knows how to appease his ever growing fan base. The indie Hip-Hop star will hit the road on September 13th for the Fall leg of his Macadellic tour. This time around, he is bringing YG and Travis Porter along as opening acts and won’t look to get much rest after finishing his […]