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The homeless man who received a pair of winter boots from an NYPD officer is explaining why he had to get rid of the gift. Jeffrey Hillman, has been identified as the man who received what appeared to be an honest gesture from Officer Larry DePrimo, in mid-November.  Today, he’s walking around in flip-flops, because he […]

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Sir Michael Rocks unveils the visuals for his Cardo-produced track, “Reservations,” via MTV a little earlier than forecasted. But hey, we’re sure fans aren’t complaining. G.O.O.D. Music’s first lady Teyana Taylor plays Mikey Rocks’ ride or die love interest in the gaudy shots.

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Cory Booker is still partaking in his week-long food stamps challenge, but the lack of caffeine is driving him a little crazy. An admitted addict of coffee and other caffeinated beverages, on day two of the challenge, Booker took to his blog to give another somber peek into what life is like when pretending to live […]

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2 Chainz drops a video for “Extremely Blessed,” featuring The-Dream. Just don’t expect to see either of them in the visual.

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A Chinatown bus driver who was accused of drifting to sleep behind the wheel of the tour bus he was operating was found not guilty in court Friday. Ophadell Williams, 41, was cleared of charges including 53 counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and other related charges.

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If you come at T.I.  the wrong way, things can get real. Tip isn’t known to snap on everybody but he’s had a fair share of outbursts, the latest of which was against a fan.

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Protests in Egypt over opposition to President Mohammed Morsi’s regime has taken the lives of five, as the country’s leader called for dialogue to end the unrest. By Friday (Dec. 7), both opponents and supporters took to the streets heading for Morsi’s compound.

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The unemployment rate dropped to 7.7 percent, the lowest number since President Bush was in office in 2008. According to the report released by the Labor Department, Friday (Dec. 7), roughly 146,000 jobs were created in the month of November, in spite of Hurricane Sandy whose destruction halted economic activity.

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Rick Ross and Stalley take us to church in his new Dre Films-directed video for “Ten Jesus Pieces.” 

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You want that reprise of J.Cole’s “Miss America?” Well, it’s yours. 

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Last night’s hot ticket in Miami was at the American Airlines Arena as the Miami Heat took on the New York Knicks. 

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Curren$y drops an unconventional set of behind the scenes visuals for the latest episode of #JerntsWithSpitta, titled “King Fridy XIII.” Videographer CJ Wallis manned the camera during Spitta Andretti’s recent trek to Los Angeles, to shoot a video for The Stoned Immaculate track, “Sunroof.”