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Logic’s Calling His Album ‘Under Pressure’
Former XXL Freshman Logic is finally dropping his highly anticipated debut album this fall. Today he took to Twitter to announce the news.
"The album title and artwork came effortlessly but it was a journey getting there," said Logic via email...
Brick Squad Monopoly Frenchie Launches New Imprint Protekted Records
Brick Squad Greg “Frenchie” Hogan has stepped out to launch his own label, Protekted Records. With his new partners Jon Gornbein and Karen Frailberg he plans to build the ideal platform for digital content.
In addition to being a rapper and label owner, he also played a role linking artists such as Nicki Minaj and French Montana up with manager and reality TV star Debra Antney.
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MC Lyte Featuring Common “Dear John”
The legendary Mc Lyte is back with new a single entitled “Dear John.” She calls on Common for assistance on this open letter to the men of America. The Loudbox produced track is part of Lyte’s Hip Hop Sisters Foundation’s signature scholarship initiative #EducateOURMen.
The initiative is dedica...
The Roots Take On Jimmy Fallon In A Special Game Of ‘Family Feud’
Steve Harvey joined in on the late night fun last night (Sept. 8) on episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The cast took a break from the show’s typical lineup to play an interesting game of Family Feud that included names of marijuana, groupie-less band members and the things you play with the most.
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Former Fugees Member Pras Joins The $2.2 Billion Bid To Buy The Plaza Hotel
Pras has his sites set on buying iconic New York real estate. Since getting back from his trip to North Korea, the rapper has joined the $2.2 billion bidding war for the illustrious Plaza Hotel.
Despite being caught in the middle of a child support battle, the two-time Grammy winner has teamed up with a group—including sports agent David Sugarman—to bid on the hotel. They are also l...
Cee-Lo Loses His Third Festival Gig
Cee-Lo has been learning the hard way that you have to be careful about what you say on social media. Since hitting Twitter to offer up his definition of rape, the rapper has been losing one job after another.
Last week he was dropped from Louisiana’s Gretna Heritage Festival and the Freedom LIVE Festival in D.C. Th...
Today in Hip-Hop: JT The Bigga Figga Drops ‘Don’t Stop Til We Major’ Album
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Taylor Swift Knows Every Word To Kendrick Lamar’s “Backseat Freestyle”
Despite her past run in with Kanye West, Taylor Swift is a big fan of hip-hop. According to RollingStone Kendrick Lamar has created some of her favorite music to relax to. When bombarded by fans she often mellows out K. Dot’s "Backseat Freestyle."
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Rick Ross Confirms Meek Mill’s Album ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’ Will Be Pushed Back
Meek Mill’s sophomore album Dream Worth More Than Money won’t be dropping tomorrow. Rick Ross recently confirmed with MTV News that the album has been pushed back due to Meek being behind bars.
“MMG and Meek Mill have decided to release Dreams Worth More Than Money at a future date. In true MMG fashion, Meek ...
Ja Rule Thinks Ray Rice Should Be Kicked Out Of The NFL For Life
NFL player Ray Rice’s assault on wife Janay Palmer has been hard to escape. Since the release of the full video involving the incident on TMZ this morning, many have had the chance to see the former Baltimore Raven in a negative light, forcefully striking his then fiancée and now wife. The knock out bl...
Police Threatened Talib Kweli In Ferguson
Since the death of Michael Brown, Talib Kweli has been on the front line to support to the cause Ferguson, Missouri. He even got into a heated debate with CNN’s Don Lemon during an interview because of hostile treatment he and other activists encountered from police.
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TV One’s ‘Celebrity Crime Files’ Will Spotlight Chris Lighty’s Death
The untimely death of Chris Lighty sent a shock wave through the hip-hop community in 2012. The apparent suicide left many close friends and family questioning if there was any foul play.
On tonight’s episode of Celebrity Crime Files rappers LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes will discuss their suspicions of wrongdoing involving his death. The ...