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Terrence J has landed himself a new gig. The media personality, born Terrence Jenkins, is leaving BET’s 106 & Park in lieu of his growing acting career, and might become the newest co-host of E! News.

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This Tuesday, Atlanta trio Travis Porter will be releasing their debut album, From Day 1. The party starters have been through a ton of label drama, but the grassroots route that the three took to build their status has paid off with a slew of hit singles. Hip-Hop Wired now takes a look to see […]

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Aww damn. Phaedra Parks, of Real Housewives Of Atlanta infamy, is suing VIBE Magazine for defamation. Parks’ beef stems from a story Vibe.com ran a three-part story on author Angela Stanton, whose book, Lies of a Real Housewife: Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil…, states that Parks, despite being an attorney, was up to all types […]

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Lil’ Kim is no stranger to snapping back at any female rapper who wants beef, but beneath that hardened exterior is a very kind heart. The Queen Bee recently made amends with her estranged father, Linwood Jones, after she learned of his Alzheimer’s diagnoses.

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Just in time for the three day weekend, Mr. Mecc comes through fresh off of touring with Slaughterhouse to deliver your official anthem. Get a listen after the jump and get familiar with Mr. Mecc after the kick. 

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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 […]

GALLERY, News, PHOTO OPS, REVIEWS

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 […]