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“In today’s day and age, a buzz doesn’t really mean anything.  It’s so manufactured, it’s smoke and mirrors.” As a rapper makes an attempt to get their foot in the door, the routine always begins with building a buzz so that Hip Hop heads are at least aware of his/her presence. In most cases, however, […]

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Bossip: “Matthew Knowles Ordered To Pay 8K Monthly Child Support” Read Here Complex: “If Rappers Were Presidents” Watch Here Idolator: “The Brit Awards 2010 Winners” Read Here F-Listed: “Guy Gets Kicked In Groin at 22 mph and Feels Nothing!” Watch Here Black Voices: “Marion Barry Allegedly Violates Conflict-of-Interest Laws” Read Here

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Wale’s been in the headlines lately for less than positive reasons, most recently for being the target of scrutiny following the release of the video for his song “Pretty Girls.” As previously reported journalist Joy Daily bashed Wale for featuring light skin and Hispanic women in the production calling for a boycott of his video. […]

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Being released from prison four months ago, Shyne’s return to rap was sidetracked when immigration took it upon itself to have him deported back to Belize. Since then, Po has been fighting to obtain residency in the United States while being barred from areas such as the United Kingdom due to his criminal past. These […]

With the rehashed hostility that Beanie Sigel apparently still has for Jay-Z, many have come to speculate why no other member of the former Roc has stepped up to try and provide more clarity. Peedi Crakk led his own anti-Jay campaign some time ago and Oschino was quick to take his shots at Jigga along […]

Raekwon released via his twitter a glimpse to his fans of what the cover art for the upcoming collaboration album Wu Massacre, which features Method Man and Ghostface will be. The album, which will be the first collaboration for the three Wu-Tang members alone, will be the first release from the Wu-Tang click as a […]

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Snoop Dogg recently hit up NYC to help Adidas unveil their new Star Wars collection. Peep the video of The Dogg Father and the new kicks below.

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The infamous Brick Squad chain robber that shot Atlanta rapper Wacka Flocka, has finally been revealed. The incident which was initially reported by Hip-Hop Wired, took place on January 18th, as the “O Let’s Do It” rapper was at an Atlanta gas station. Reports state that the rapper was shot twice which resulted in a […]

Trying to place his best foot forward with the debut album Thank Me Later, Young Money’s Drake has tried to make the best first impression and created a wish list of potential features which will bring his sound out the best. Already locking down the likes of Lil Wayne, Kanye West and potentially Jay Z, […]

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After such a monstrous year like 2009, Jay-Z has a lot to look back on and be happy with. With “Empire State Of Mind” becoming the New York anthem and scoring his 11th number one album, Jay has some momentum on him. He has now become an international superstar. It must be for that exact […]

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As was the case with Michael Jordan and Jay Z, the announcement of retirement from the game has come to fall on deaf ears. The drop of Emeritus was supposed to be the swan song and the final curtain call for rapper Scarface, but even his statement of stepping out of the game had to […]

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Bossip: “Has Diddy Ever Had An Original Idea??? Tries To Beat Copyright Case Over Sean John Cologne!!!” Read Here F-Listed: “Rihanna To Play A Dominatrix In Remake Of The Last Dragon With Sam Jackson” Read Here Complex: “The Dwayne Wade Interview” Read Here Idolator: “The Black Eyed Peas Drop New Video” Watch Here Black Voices: […]