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This Can’t Be Life: When Stage Crashing Goes Wrong   Let’s be honest, we’ve all gotten a little hype while at a concert of our favorite artist. If you’re not excited to see said artist perform, why pay for the ticket? Controlled enthusiasm is always encouraged. But, you never want to be “That Person,” that […]

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Welcome Baby Girl, Blue Ivy Carter   The most anticipated childbirth in Hip-Hop history finally happened; Beyoncé gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter in New York City on Saturday night (January 7). Jay-Z’s new bundle of joy was delivered via C-section in Lenox Hill Hospital, reports TMZ. It was originally reported that the […]

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Pitbull feat. Sensato “Latinos In Paris” [Video]   Pitbull shows that he hasn’t forgot where he came from since he’s become an international star as he and Sensato rip Kanye and Jay-Z’s” Ni**as in Paris.” NormallyI hate when artist drop their unwanted versions of hit songs but Pit does this justice. Oh yeah, the Miami rapper directed […]

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Beyonce And Jay-Z Collaborator Frank Ocean Readies New Album   2012 will likely be another big year for Frank Ocean. In 2011, the smooth R&B singer emerged as a highly sought after artist by releasing his critically acclaimed mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra. The striking, if not bizarre effort led to him being feature on Beyoncé’s 4 album […]

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Watch The Throne: VOYR “Recap”    The Watch The Throne web series continues with “Recap.” This episode takes a different approach as it recaps the success of the tour. The highlights include album sales, viral campaigns, a partnership with Jeep, and social media’s coinciding impact with the tour.   This is a reflection of creative […]

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Is There Restaurant Beef Between Jay-Z & Ludacris?   Recently we reported that Ludacris will be bringing his new restaurant, Chicken & Beer, to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Luda’s new eatery was allegedly in direct competition with Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club, according to Hip Hop News 24-7. Apparently the airport could only accommodate one of the ventures, which ended up being […]

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Drake & Roscoe Dash Help Moscato Take The  Hip-Hop World By Storm [Video/Photos]   Every few years, acclaimed Hip-Hop lyricists catapult a new liquor  trend with rhymes that take over the radio waves and infiltrate the hottest club scenes. In the 1990’s there was Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella crew rapping about Cristal while, at the […]

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Bossip: You Can’t Be Serious: The Worst Flops Of 2011 24 Wired TV: 106 & Park: Terrence Pushes a Young Audience Member To Seek Academic Excellence Current Hip-Hop: Sheek Louch “Back To Work” Vibe: DatPiff.com’s ‘Top 50 Mixtapes of 2011’ The Root: Black Students Expelled and Suspended More Than Whites Drunken Stepfather: stepNEWS of the Day Madame Noire: Can […]

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Jay-Z Sued By Workers’ Compensation Board of New York   Jay-Z is getting sued, again. TMZ reports that Hova has been hit with a lawsuit by the Workers’ Compensation Board of New York for allegedly failing to pay worker’s compensation for a few months back in 2009. The employees weren’t of his famed 40/40 Club, […]

Jay-Z, Kanye West Paid $6 Million To Perform At Sweet 16   Jay-Z and Kanye West have been known to bring in the big bucks, and earlier this month the Hip-Hop duo pocketed nearly $6 million to show up to a 16-year-old’s birthday party. The Throne traveled to Dubai two weeks before Christmas and were […]

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Watch The Throne:  VOYR “Giveaway”    The Watch The Throne Web-series continues with “Giveaway.”  In this episode we follow a fan’s experience as he wins two tickets to a Watch The Throne concert, complete with backstage access.  It opens with Kanye’s manager Don C.  hand delivering the tickets to a fan, who then walks us […]

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Bossip: What Is Wrong With This Picture??? 24 Wired TV: Mommy In Chief – Episode 11: Hair Talk With Afrobella! Current Hip-Hop:   Nelly – “The Champ” [Audio Download] Vibe:   The BIG List: 66 Most Important Hip-Hop Songs of 2011 The Root: Poor, Gifted and Black Drunken Stepfather: The Hottest Christmas Lingerie Strip You’ll Ever See of […]