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The words Tyler, the Creator and “free concert” can lead to trouble. The Odd Future frontman’s show at the Fox Theater in Boulder, Co. almost lead to riot before he even hit the stage.

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When Nicki Minaj decides to let some photos loose on her Twitter account, it usually is a good thing for men everywhere. Her latest batch are no different.

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The foundation of legendary street and visual artist Keith Haring claimed in court that a Florida-based company is selling counterfeit work featuring his namesake. The Keith Haring Foundation filed a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against Colored Thumb Corp. and company president Michael Rosen over a Miami art show that supposedly featured Haring’s original work […]

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A six-month-old baby succumbed to wounds sustained from being shot alongside her father in Chicago. Little Jonylah Watkins was struck while her father changed her diaper, and passed away overnight, according to a family spokesperson. 

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In Hip-Hop, March 9 is a day we both lament and celebrate the untimely passing of one of the greatest MCs of all time, The Notorious B.I.G. On the 16th anniversary of the Brooklyn legend’s death, N.O.R.E. (now known as P.A.P.I.) spoke to Radio.com and shared an untold tale about his late friend.

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One of the suspects charged in the hazing death of Florida A&M student, Robert Champion has entered a guilty plea. According to his lawyer’s announcement Friday (March 8), Caleb Jackson will take responsibility for his role in the death of the drum major. 

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Hip-Hop Wired presents a new game show with a hood twist, The Corner Store Challenge. 

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Last month, Dave Chappelle got the entire entertainment world talking when he playfully spoke with Chris Rock about doing a possible tour together.

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New York’s Hot 97 and Black Entertainment Television have rounded up the top MCs in the Big Apple to pay homage to the late, great Christopher Wallace.

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No matter, there will always be people that vindictively ain’t trying to let Michael Vick cook. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback had to cancel a planned book signing tour because of death threats.

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A$AP Ferg’s “Work” is becoming one of the biggest club records in the country. The charismatic rapper is continuing to work towards his solo mixtape, Trap Lord, with the recently released “Diamond Dust.” 

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After becoming a victim of the “dunk heard round the world,” Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Knight was refreshingly nonchalant about getting thrown through the rim.