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Twista and The Legendary Traxster continue to release new records, headed toward a Don Cannon hosted mixtape titled “Reloaded” set to hit the streets soon. Here is the latest track called ‘She Sluggin’. Listen after the jump.

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The short lived feud between Lupe Fiasco and Pete Rock is officially over. Both parties took to social media to announce that they spoke to each other and settled their differences stemming from Lupe Fiasco’s latest single, “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free),” wholesale sampling Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” […]

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After a million and one rappers have already hopped on his beat, Ca$h Out finally cuts loose the official remix to his breakout single. Akon, Young Jeezy, Fabolous and Yo Gotti ride around with that Nina after the jump. 

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Kanye West talked to the London crowd yesterday about being put into a box before he launched into a performance of his G.O.O.D. Music cut, “Mercy.” He took offense to someone saying his show was the “best rap show” they’ve ever seen. In typical Yeezy fashion, his response was stunt-filled. Hit the jump and check […]

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Yesterday afternoon, news broke about 2 Chainz being arrested after TSA officials confused his personal jewelry for a set of brass knuckles. Big Sean tweeted on the situation as Chainz was still being detained by the police before being released later that night. If the story both Sean and 2 Chainz stand by actually sticks, it’s utterly […]

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At the top of the year, Ludacris announced the release of his Ludaversal album, and even without a confirmed release date, the Atlanta rapper is keeping good on his promise. For his latest single, “Jingalin,” the three-time Grammy winner samples LL Cool J’s classic “Jingling Baby.” The track—produced by Da Internz— is tailor-made for the strip […]

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Last week, Pharrell launched his “i Am OTHER” weekly program, and to add a comedy factor to the project, he’s enlisted the help of satirical journalist Nardwuar “The Human Serviette.”  Known to deliver the most hilarious, yet thorough interviews in the game,  Nardwuar  has added the likes of   Jay-Z, Jeezy, Ghostface, Lil Wayne to his professional resume. Calling on the help […]

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Police are investigating the Browns Family Nuclear Plant in Athens, Ala., after a noose was found hanging on the premises recently. According to Travis Brickey, a spokesperson for the nation’s largest public utility company, the incident has not yet been confirmed as being racially motivated.

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Samuel L. Jackson, the highest grossing movie actor of all-time will be the host of the 2012 BET Awards live at the The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.  In addition to that, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly were announced as the winner of the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award. 

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Nothing like some high end street music from those Lower End Professionals. L.E.P Bogus Boys performed their two recent Jahlil Beats-produced records, “Showtime” and “Benjamin Franklin.” Live at Adrianna’s Nightclub for MTV2′s Suckafree Chicago event, the Bogus Boys held it down in true windy-city style.

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Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club interviewed Memphis’ own Yo Gotti. This sit down was held prior to his S.O.B’s performance last week. He discusses maintaining his independent success despite being signed to J Records, his past feud with Three 6 Mafia, the politics of the game, and entertains many oher questions.

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As Drake’s Club Paradise tour continues to make its rounds, the rapper paused the run to handle family issues. The Young Money MC pulled out of his North Carolina and Virginia shows to tend to his ailing grandmother, reports All Hip Hop.