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James Fauntleroy, No I.D., Common and Makeba Riddick, better known as Cocaine 80s, drop a new record called “Queen To Be.” These guys really know how to craft some amazing music, and this record is no different. Check it out after the jump. 

Beyoncé  has responded to the passing of disco queen, Donna Summer, whom she noted as one of her musical inspirations. The new mom– recently named People Magazine’s most beautiful person–took to her personal website to release a statement on the death of the 63-year-old, which came after an 10-month bout with cervical cancer. “She was much more […]

With the arrest of notoriously elusive and influential drug dealer James Corley, the Queens-based “Supreme Team” street gang saw one of the final beams of its foundation tumble after the 51-year-old was charged on Thursday (May 18) with criminal sale of a controlled substance and other related drug charges. NYPD commissioner Raymond Kelly and Queens […]

Curren$y stopped by the Hip-Hop Wired headquarters to talk about his new album, The Stoned Immaculate, which hits stores June 5th. He says that going from making mixtapes to making an album is like “putting on playoff Jordans,” as well as what it took to make “Fast Cars, Faster Women.” 

The NYPD has announced changes to its “stop-and-frisk” policy. The police force continues to come under fire for racial profiling, prompting Commissioner Raymond Kelly to announce the implementation of adjustments to the controversial tactics carried out by the department.   

Statik Selektah and Termanology are joined by Mac Miller, Bun B and Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, on their latest release titled “Happy Days.” Their new album, 2012, is available for purchase on iTunes on Tuesday. Pre-order it here. 

The peeps at the Boombox premiere Teairra Mari’s video for “U Did That,” featuring 2 Chainz. Instead of a generic four bar cameo, Titi 2 Chainz kicks off the song with an entire verse. As for Mari, last seen kicking it on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop, the former Roc-a-Fella crooner is signed to renowned songwriter/singer Rico […]

One time for the Lone Star state, Slim Thug and Z-Ro  drop off the first offering “FTP (F**k The Police)” from their upcoming collaborative album set to be released sometime this year. Check it out below. 

OFWGKTA isn’t leaving your TV anytime soon. Adult Swim has renewed Odd Future’s Loiter Squad sketch comedy show for another season, reports Pitchfork. Loiter Squad premiered on March 25th, 2012. No word on when the new run of episodes will begin, though. Can we say it’s a safe bet that Tyler, the Creator and company […]

Iggy Azalea took the stage at the famed SOB’s club in New York City last night. The Australian beauty, who is the first female XXL freshman, performed some of her cuts including “Pu$$y,” “You Ain’t My Daddy,” and “Murda Business.” 

More evidence compiled following the shooting death of Trayvon Martin has been made public. Surveillance footage, taken just before his fatal encounter with George Zimmerman, show the teen purchasing ice tea and a bag of Skittles from a local 7-Eleven.

Goodie Mob’s new jam “Is That You God?” will be featured in the upcoming film The Obama Effect set to hit select cities July 13. Listen and download after the click.