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George Zimmerman’s relationship with the Sanford Police Department predates the night that he shot and killed Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was taken into custody after committing the murder but was released without so much as a slap on the wrist, and according to newly released video, the 28-year-old was treated like anything but a criminal.

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Why not up the ante on the ignorant brilliance? Red Café seems to feel the same way and it shows on the remix for Chief Keef‘s turn up anthem “3Hunna.” Check out the arrogant bars after the jump.

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Memorial Day Weekend hasn’t even officially started but J.R. Smith has already been arrested in Miami. The Knicks guard was bagged due to having a bench warrant for his arrest stemming from not having a valid driver’s licence, reports the NBA. According to Sgt. Bobby Hernandez, Smith was pulled over on Washington Avenue in South Beach […]

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Pusha T gives us a… well, I don’t know what this is really. It appears to be a “How To Do Drugs: The Struggle Edition” instructional video 30 second teaser to the visual of his controversial “Exodus 23:1” record, which features The-Dream.  The “My Life Is Real” video doesn’t give any information as to when the […]

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Famed producer and engineer, Mike Dean, talks to Quiet Lunch about the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album Cruel Summer, as well as the sequel to Watch The Throne.  Also as required listening for you young bucks, Mr. Dean talks about making Scarface and Tupac on “Smile.” 

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An overzealous basketball fan found himself in jail after attempting to streak during the Miami Heat playoff game Tuesday (May 22) –and it’s all because of Rick Ross. 22-year-old Kyle Morrison was taken into custody the morning after the incident and is facing a laundry list of charges including disorderly conduct, trespassing, indecent exposure, and […]

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Renowned photographer Terry Richardson shared photos of Odd Future taken during an XXL Magazine photo shoot. The entire OFWGKTA all collective is present and accounted for including Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, Domo Gensis and, of course, Tyler, the Creator. Recently, OF’s Adult Swim sketch comedy show, Loiter Squad, was renewed for a second season. Peep […]

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Gucci two times is back with some brand new music on his mixtape, I’m Up. The Ice Cream man delivers features from Fabolous, Scarface, Big Sean, Jim Jones, 2 Chainz and more. Hit the jump to listen and download. 

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Producer-rapper BrandUn DeShay(Curren$y, Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy), sits down with TDK to talk about his inspiration, his declaration for 2012 and his defining moment. 

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No matter what your opinion is of all the retros Jordan Brand is dropping, they still offer you a chance to cop those Js you may have missed out in back in the day or must have in your collection (to wear, right?). The Air Jordan IV in the “Military Blue” colorway (last retroed in ’06) […]

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Chris Brown releases the video for “Sweet Love,” which will be featured on his new album Fortune. The “Mercy” freestyle however is just something for fun, as he usually does. Swerve after the click. 

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Pusha T has the people going. The younger half of VA rap group the Clipse, and a soloist on Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music, Push A Ton’s latest single “Exodus 23:1” is thought to be a not so veiled diss towards Drake. The track even inspired a “Fuk Pusha T” reaction from Lil Wayne. MTV News caught […]