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The Hip-Hop nation is in mourning after learning of the death of A$AP Mob founder and “spirit guide” A$AP Yams. The outpouring of commentary on social media proves that Yams, born Steven Rodriguez, was a well-loved part of the culture who will be sorely missed.
Lupe Fiasco‘s new album, Tetsuo & Youth, is out January 20 but he dropped more heat to hold you over until Tuesday. On “Mural” the Chicago MC goes in for 8:48 of fiery bars.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested just 20 minutes after he allegedly robbed a bank. Police caught up with the suspect while he was dining on fried chicken and biscuits.
Lil Wayne revealed the release date for his forthcoming new mixtape, Sorry 4 The Wait 2.
Jay Z may have to get more personal when seeking out new clientele for Roc Nation Sports. It seems Adrien Broner (who apologized for his slander) wasn’t the only pro boxer who didn’t appreciate Hova’s recruitment tactics.
Look, guns in the hood are bad. So it’s a safe bet to say rocket launchers in the hood are exponentially worse. Yes, NYPD found a rocket launcher in a Bushwick, Brooklyn home during a gun and drug raid.
Greg Anthony won’t be commentating on any basketball games anytime soon. The 47-year-old sports analyst and former NBA player has been suspended by CBS and Turner Sports after being popped for soliciting a prostitute in a Washington, DC hotel.
As the sun begins to rise on the East Coast, Hip-Hop fans are learning the sad news about A$AP Mob Worldwide founding member, A$AP Yams, who has reportedly passed away.
Funkmaster Flex is waging war against Jay Z. The Hot 97 DJ took to the airwaves tonight (Sept. 17) to throw more shade at Hova, called the rapper turned mogul a “corporate” rapper.
Sebastian Taylor Thomaz‘s mother and Wiz Khalifa’s soon to be ex-wife, Amber Rose, is up to her old tricks. She posted some flicks of her in a skimpy swimsuit that looks more like a thong with some extra fabric on Instagram.
Wale’s “Simply Nothing” tour invaded House of Blues Chicago on Friday night (January 15).
Life comes at you fast. CBS Basketball analyst and retired NBA player Greg Anthony was arrested and charged with soliciting a prostitute in Washington D.C. on Friday (January 16).