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Less than 24 hours after Kanye rapped “Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor,” on his new Hit-Boy produced track “Theraflu,” the animal gangstas let Kanye West know how quickly s**t can get real. PETA’s Vice President Dan Matthews recently released a statement condemning the line and Kanye West’s reputation.

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A few days ago, William “Rick Ross” Roberts won a court case against “Freeway” Ricky Ross which allowed him to continue using the stage name Rick Ross without consequence. According to TMZ, “Freeway” Ricky Ross, had sued the rapper for taking his name and allegedly imitating his life in his lyrics. In the first episode […]

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You want to feel extremely uncomfortable for four minutes? In this video Magic coach Stan Van Gundy addresses the media while preparing to play the New York Knicks and admits that his star player, Dwight Howard wanted him fired. Moments later, Dwight places his arm around Van Gundy and denies that anyone ever said it. […]

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Curren$y kicked it with Jay-Z’s Life and Times blog and broke down the lyrics on “Audio Dope III.” This song will appear on The Stoned Immaculate. Check it out down below.

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Today is Pharrell Williams‘ 17th birthday (39th, actually but you would totally believe it if you didn’t know better), and what better way to celebrate the Hip-Hop icon than to look back on some of his most stuntastic moments. Despite just being one of the illest producers ever to live, Pharrell‘s life just exhibits cool. […]

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Now here is a coincidence. Yesterday, before Kanye West sort of, kind of professed his love for Kim Kardashian last night with the drop of his new “Theraflu” track, the rapper was spotted out on a date with Kris Humphries’ ex-wife. Yeezy and Kim K went out to catch a screening of The Hunger Games, reports […]

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Yesterday, Howard University made an announcement that it was shutting down all of its intercollegiate athletic teams as it investigated a possible NCAA violation. Hours after the announcement, the school clarified the confusing matter by saying most teams will still be eligible to compete, but that some student-athletes would be withheld as part of the […]

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On the basketball court, Blake Griffin has no conscience. During last night’s Clippers vs. Lakers game, Pau Gasol was trying to do what he does—get buckets and boards—and Blake just had to go there. Soon as the game starts, the Clippers forward catches a put back dunk right over Gasol and the look on the poor Spaniard’s […]

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MF DOOM and Akomplice clothing have connected for another run of t-shirts and sweatshirts bearing the Villains now iconic mask with a multi-colored fatigue makeover. The gear will be available at the Akomplice web store beginning on April 7. These are the same cats that brought you that wooden DOOM box last year. Check out all […]

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There’s a great chance that Hip-Hop enthusiasts will see Maybach Music Group more than we see our families in 2012. With prevalence as the goal, Rick Ross and Co. continue to drop infectious visuals that help fans further gravitate to the MMG brand. These outtakes from the “Bag of Money” video shoot feature Meek Mill, Wale, […]

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Smoke DZA recently blessed fans with a new FreEP entitled Cuz I Felt Like It. As the name infers, the tape features the Harlem MC rapping on some of his favorite old and new production simply because…. well you know. Check out Smoke DZA’s explanation for the project and the download stream below.

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E-40 takes you on a lyrical trip down memory lane with “What Happened To Them Days.” 40 Water reminisces about better days of playing outside before the porch lights came on with help from crooner J-Banks on the hook and Warren G on the beat. The slang kingpin’s latest project, The Block Brochure: Welcome To […]