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The 5th Annual Roots picnic is going down June 2nd and 3rd this summer. The legendary Roots crew will warm up the summertime at the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia with Kid Cudi, Wale, De La Soul, Major Lazer, Diplo, Danny Brown, Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire and more. Peep the full lineup after the […]

The beautiful Nicki Minaj, in all of her green and pink glory, tumbled around in the sand in a very skimpy bikini on the set of her new video “Starships.” The song, which is currently sitting pretty at #9 on the Hot 100 Billboard charts, is the lead single for Nicki’s new album Pink Friday: […]

Mystikal came through Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club this morning and delivered a candid and informative interview. The Cash Money rapper spoke on numerous topics, including the case that cost him six years of his freedom, connecting with Cash Money before he was imprisoned and readjusting to life on the outside. Sounds like the OG […]

Kanye West and Big Sean surprised the crowd at South By South West by joining 2 Chainz on stage at SOBs 30th anniversary show at the Belmont Nightclub in Austin, TX. Big Sean performed his hit single “Dance (A$$),” Kanye joined in for “Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay,” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothin’.” Check out the […]

Juicy J is thoroughly enjoying his second rap life now that he’s a formal member of Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang. The Sonny Digital produced “Juicy J Can’t” finds the Oscar winning rapper proclaiming that he just can’t say no to drugs. Best used in moderation, folks. Watch the Figz directed video for “Juicy J Can’t” […]

J. Cole drops the video for “Nobody’s Perfect,” featuring Missy Elliott; the third official single off of his Cole Word: The Sideline Story album. Look, he even got Misdemeanor to make an appearance in the visual, too. Watch the Colin Tilley directed clip below.

Converse and FUSE.TV are live streaming the FADER Fort at South By South West in Austin, TX.  On stage today will be Troy Noka, White Arrows, Django Django, Young L, Friends, 2 Chainz, Oberhofer, Santigold, and Danny Brown. Hit the jump and watch live, now!

Rick Ross has officially signed an endorsement deal with Reebok. After Swizz Beatz signed on as the face of the long-running sneaker and apparel company, Reebok shot up in terms of visibility. After releasing a “Reebok Back” video featuring his MMG, John Wall, and Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross has signed on the dotted line.Check out […]

New music from David Banner, with a twist. “Believe” features Big K.R.I.T. and will appear on Banner’s Sex, Drugs & Video Games mixtape, which drops May 22nd. The project will be free, but Banner is requesting donations to his movement. Per his statement at DavidBanner.com: And what’s the “movement” you may ask? THIS MOVEMENT IS […]

Big K.R.I.T. isn’t holding anything back. Instead of a “save the best music for your offical album” scenario, the Mississippi rapper figured he might as well go all out if failing meant having to get a regular gig. The result was K.R.I.T. Wuz Here (2010), Return of 4Eva (2011) and, most recently, 4eva NaDay; mixtapes that […]

Yahoo Sports is reporting that coach Mike D’Antoni has resigned as the head coach of the New York Knicks. In a season that has seen more ups and downs than any in recent New York sports history, D’Antoni steps down as the head coach of the Knicks just hours after star forward Carmelo Anthony denied […]

In just one year, ScHoolboy Q’s  music has developed immensely since the release of  his Setbacks (2011) debut and the LA rapper is leaping tall expectations in a single bound. The MC born Quincy Hanley and his latest project, Habits & Contradictions, have received kudos on multiple levels, connecting the block-huggers to the culture connoisseurs; all […]