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Jeezy got a chance to rock the show at The Palms Resort & Casino in Vegas and didn’t disappoint. With Big Sean on deck to perform next, Jeezy performed songs “Soul Survivor”, “I Do” and “SupaFreak” and put on a show for the fans.

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Michael K. William has been tapped to play the role of late Wu-Tang Clan member, Ol’ Dirty Bastard in a new film covering the final years of the eccentric rapper’s life, according to Entertainment Weekly. The movie, titled, Dirty White Boy, will center around the rapper’s relationship with Jarred Weisfeld, a former VH1 Production assistant who […]

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And just when we thought it was over, The Throne unintentionally displays their relevancy. Bruno Mars performed a cover of “Ni**as In Paris” at the Playboy Mansion’s celebration for the “Sex and Music” issue release. Bruno Mars’ ode to The Throne was just one of a medley of covers that included songs from Bell Biv and […]

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The Hip-Hop generation in 2012 is as gluttonous as any genre in music. Today’s successful MC is one who can stay relevant in all facets including great music, social media awareness, touring, and so on. However, the downside about that is one day you can be on top of the world and the next day we […]

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Stalley lets go of another gem from his highly anticipated mixtape, Savage Journey to the American Dream. The track, titled “Hammers and Vogues”, features Curren$y. Both MCs stay true to their lyrical roots on a track that fans are sure to love. Savage Journey to the American Dream releases March 30.

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Geraldo Rivera hasn’t been the same since he only found some empty bottles in Al Capone’s vault back in ’86. Today on Fox And Friends, of course, Rivera commented on the slaying of Trayvon Martin at the hands of wannabe police officer/Neighborhood Watch vigilante George Zimmerman. “I think the hoodie is as much responsible for […]

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Obie Trice is preparing to drop Bottoms Up, an upcoming album set for an April 3rd release, and to celebrate that release Obie treats fans with a welcomed collaboration with Eminem, with production from Statik Selektah. Never disappointing when these two decide to get on a song together.

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Lonnie had a G.O.O.D. weekend in Las Vega performing at Haze to a packed venue, and like the proper showman he is, Common treated the crowd to a freestyle over The Throne‘s ‘Otis’. More below. Via Perajok

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Those unfamiliar with Danny Brown might recognize him as the guy with the funny hair everything. But to those acquainted with the Detroit MC know there is something bigger going on than what he looks like; he is an emerging star. Brown’s critically acclaimed X X X has earned him a cover spot on this year’s […]

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DMX and his management team have been grooming the beleaguered, gruff-voiced rapper for a proper comeback ever since X was released from prison on probation violation charges last summer. After announcing an eight-city European tour yesterday, Dark Man X was in legal hot water again after news broke last night that the rapper was being sued […]

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The Florida Police chief at the center of the Trayvon Martin shooting controversy has decided to step down—temporarily. Sanford, Fla. Police Chief Bill Lee announced Thursday (March 22) that he will take a leave of absence until things cool down. Lee is the man behind the decision not to pursue charges against Martin’s killer, George […]

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Whoever is running the ship at Abercrombie & Fitch needs to be fired, immediately. In this latest example of the plight of post-racial America, the clothing company has decided to describe a pair of pants as “ni**er brown.” According to their website the cargo pants are perfect due to their “dedication,” which can be seen […]