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In Idaho, where Black residents only make up half a percent of the overall population, the “Gem State” found itself in the national spotlight after the lone Black state legislator received a recruitment letter from the KKK at her home address. Rep. Cherie Buckner-Webb called the letter “something a little unsettling.” Rep. Buckner Webb was […]

You see what we did there? The recent turmoil between Mobb Deep’s Havoc and Prodigy makes it abundantly clear that the stability of your favorite rap group is never guaranteed. There are many examples throughout Hip-Hop history of duos and groups we thought would be rocking forever who ultimately decided to go their separate ways. […]

The usually reclusive singer, The Weeknd, is set to embark on a twelve city tour starting shortly after the Coachella festival. Immediately after the show in California, he will head towards the east coast, performing in Brooklyn, DC, Boston, Manhattan, Philadelphia and more. For the full list of tour dates hit the jump.  

Maybach Music Group honcho Rick Ross suffered another seizure over the weekend, leading to the cancellation of an Easter Sunday performance in Houston. The following Monday, the Bawse was scheduled to perform in the country of Guyana, which was also cancelled. Guyanese promoters issued a statement shortly after the aborted concert this week, which confirmed […]

Marvel teased fan boys everywhere last month when they announced a new series in the famed Spider-Man series entitled Spider-Men. In Spider-Men Peter Parker travels to an alternate universe and meets the Ultimate Spider-Man named Miles Morales, who happens to be a black youth.

Kenny Keil, and L.A.-based artist, flipped a bunch of classic albums with popular Marvel and DC superheros and other popular comic book characters. For example, N.W.A gets replaced by character from Thor in a reinterpretation of their Straight Outta Compton cover while the baby seen on the Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready To Die get replaced by […]

The N.W.A biopic is one step closer to becoming a reality. Acclaimed director F. Gary Gray is in final talks to bring the film, Straight Outta Compton, to life. According to Deadline, Gray will helm the New Line Cinema project which chronicles the kick-off of Eazy E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ […]

One of the groovier tunes on J.Cole’s debut album, is his title track “Sideline Story.” Directed by Axel Laramee and Adam Roy, the clip documents Cole’s international 2011 tour, capturing the song’s straightforward production and lyrics, representing the journey Cole has taken with the release of his first album and setting the stage for his […]

CyHi The Prynce dropped a track that details his backstory entitled “The Open Letter”. This track will not appear on his upcoming Ivy League Club mixtape, but that does not discredit the quality of the track. CyHi The Prynce does his thing on this one. Check it out.

Apparently, there’s no party like a MMG party, because a MMG Party doesn’t stop. Meek Mill continues the forward process of the label by leaking “Flexin On Em”. The Jahlil Beats produced track  is the first leak off Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers 2 out May 7. Check it out.

Waka Flocka was recently featured on Pitchfork’s “Selector” series, where MCs are interviewed before they are given a choice of quirky instrumentals to freestyle on. This segment begins with Waka Flocka getting a new tattoo, while conversing about his sound and the formula to creating the soundtrack to the club. Check it out…

Meek Mill shoots a video for his take on Drake’s “The Ride.” The sequel to Meek’s Dreamchasers’ series drops on April 24th. Check out “Faded Too Long,” after the jump.