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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.   

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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. 

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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 […]

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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. 

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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 […]

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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.” 

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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.

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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. 

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Kafani, Bobby V. and Gucci Mane don’t play coy when it comes to the ladies on “Knock Em’ Down.” Listen and download links below. 

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Red Café is doing his best to make sure you don’t forget that’s cookin’ over at Bad Boy Records, too. The Brooklyn rapper drops a video for “His Story” off of his Hell’s Kitchen mixtape. Artists from the house that Sean “Diddy” Combs built get shouted in the song while current roster spot holder French […]

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 50 Cent and DJ Drama held a live Q&A earlier today with Peter Rosenberg and if you missed it, we have the entire recording for you. The two obviously spoke on their upcoming project, The Lost Tape as well as 50’s current relationship with Eminem and Jay-Z. 

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Rick Ross  performed “Stay Schemin” for the first time with Drake and French Montana as the Club Paradise tour hit Houston, Texas. Check the footage down below.