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LL Cool J, Raekwon, Murda Mook, Ron Browz “I’m Nice”
LL Cool J assembles Raekwon, Murda Mook and Ron Browz for a new record that should start your day off well. “I’m Nice” is a pretty decent song. LL’s G.O.A.T. 2 is coming soon, listen to the record below.
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Future And Ciara Break Up
Wow.
Just three months after having their son—Future Zahir Wilburn—Ciara has called off her engagement to Future, according to the US Weekly. It is reportedly due to the Atlanta rapper cheating on her.
Multiple sources have confirmed to US Weekly that the couple is done and Ciara is "devastated" and will focus on their son. Just last month ever...
Joey Bada$$ Mobs Out With Pro Era In “Big Dusty” Video
Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era mob out in the undergrounds of Brooklyn for the official music video for "Big Dusty," the first single off B4.DA.$$. This gritty ’90s influence record is fitted perfectly with Wu-Tang-like visuals of Pro Era crew maneuvering in the underworld. Pret...
Vince Staples “Blue Suede”
Vince Staples releases some new tunes titled "Blue Suede." The West Coast MC is gearing up to drop his debut LP Hell Can Wait. Take a listen listen to "Blue Suede" below, it's worth the time. Also head to iTunes to buy the single.
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Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj “True Colors”
Wiz Khalifa teams up with Nicki Minaj for his latest leak off of his upcoming album Blacc Hollywood. "True Colors" finds both the rap stars singing and rapping. Pretty cool song. Check it out below. Blacc Hollywood is set to hit stores on Aug. 19.
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Drake Hops On Makonnen “Goin Up On A Tuesday” For The Remix
Drake jumps on Makonnen "Goin Up On A Tuesday" and sings over the record, produced by Sonny Digital and Metro Boomin.
For fans who don't know who Makonnen is, he's a rapper/singer/producer from Atlanta who's a self-proclaimed disciple of Lil B. His most recent project is I Love Mako...
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Pete Rock Is On Kendrick Lamar’s Next Album
Anticipation for the release of Kendrick Lamar's sophomore album is high. After his critically acclaimed debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, hip-hop fans have been anxious to get any information on his next LP. XXL recently caught up with legendary producer Pete Rock, who said that he's working with Kendrick for his next album. "Kendric...
Run The Jewels Call Their Next Album “Relentless” And Name Their Favorite Adult Swim Shows
Killer Mike and El-P are gearing up to release the followup to last year's standout Run The Jewels project. Run The Jewels 2 is one of the most anticipated albums of 2014 as fans look for the duo to return with more of their fun brand of off-kilter hip-hop...
Angela Simmons And Heineken Throw A Cookout In NYC
On Friday Aug. 8, Angela Simmons and Heineken hosted the brand's annual "Friends + Family" event series in New York City at the W Hotel Downtown with a bbq-themed event. A$AP Ferg, Laz Alonso and Tyson Beckford were in attendance and DJ Clark Kent was the man to provide the tunes. Check out pictures above....
Here’s A New Video From Coors Light And XXL’s Cold Hard Hip-Hop Facts Hosted by DJ Drama.
Coors Light and XXL presents Cold Hard Hip-Hop Facts hosted by DJ Drama.
Today's category of hip-hop facts is Album.
Web Candy Of The Week: Nesha Nichols
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Measurements: 36-27-40
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Favorite Rapper(s): Jay Z
Twitter: @NeshaNichols
Instagram: @neshanichols
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Lil Wayne Goes “Krazy” In New Music Video
Carter V season continues with the new video for his second single off Tha Carter V. We find Lil Wayne in a mental institution that resembles the Arkham Asylum in the visuals for "Krazy." Watch the video above.
Previously: Everything We Know About Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’
Lil Wayne Featuring Drake “Grindin”