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New Pac Div? Count today as a win already. The Cali trio drop off an unattached new song called “Automatic” that’s hopefully from a new project. Check out the Swiff D produced “Automatic” after the jump.

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One day shy of his Looking For Myself release, Usher is hitting the stage in London. The “Scream” singer  is set to run through his musical library, and will boast a fan hologram performance featuring viewers from across the globe. Directed by Hamish Hamilton, the performance is an all around interactive experience for Usher fans, all of whom can join […]

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Justin Bieber also known as Bieber Da Gawd releases another jam off of his highly anticipated (depending where you are from) album Believe. Big Sean gives the kid an assist on this dance record, so hit the jump and give it a listen. Buy the single now and Believe next Tuesday. 

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Mary J. Blige’s acting career is picking up steam. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul (and part-time chicken crooner) has landed a role, playing Betty Shabazz in the new film Parallel Lives.

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Air Force 1’s may not have the current clout of a pair of Jordans or LeBrons (yeah, Yeezy 2’s as well), but the right colorway or limited edition model is still unf-ckwittable. Enter the Nike Air Force 1 ‘Year Of The Dragon 2,’ a nice ode to the Chinese “Year of the Water Dragon.” The […]

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The Just Blaze-produced “My Alias,” features cameos from DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, Jadakiss, average sized Joe and more. Check out CNN’s new joint after the jump and get Crack On Steroids right here. 

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The terrible “Call Me Maybe” trend has trickled over into the rap world. The pop single, courtesy of Justin Bieber’s artist, Carly Rae Jepsen, has invaded radio waves, garnered a cover from The Roots, and a viral mashup featuring President Obama—and now there’ s a rap version of the single.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs wants you to know that he was a Hip-Hop N-word in Paris before Jay-Z and Kanye West made it all fashionable. “I want to tell y’all before any other rapper was coming to V.I.P. Room, before any other rapper was coming to Cannes Film Festival, your boy Puff Daddy was here first,” says […]

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With a potentially epic NBA  Finals starring Kevin Durant and LeBron James about to embark upon us tomorrow in Oklahoma City, there is one burning question on the mind of all fans: where the hell can I get one of those freaky Russell Westbrook shirts? The godo folks over at BuzzFeed looked out and got […]

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He may be unemployed, but Chad Ochocinco can still make money—provided that he changes his last name. Adult entertainment site, PornHub, offered the former New England Patriots wide receiver $69,000 to rename himself Chad Seisnueve (or Chad Sixty-Nine).

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With less than a week left before his The Art of Rap documentary hits the silver screen, rapper-turned-actor, Ice-T is still in heavy promotional mode. The Law & Order star hit up Shade 45’s Sway In The Morning, where he was asked by guest co-host, Yasmine Richard, to break down the difference between an “MC” and a “rapper.” […]

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Rappers have been known to rock fake jewelry, but Drizzy may have taken it to a whole new level. The Ice Age: Continental Drift star is being accused of owning a stolen Rolex, reports the New York Post.