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Memphis Bleek Started The Jay-Z/Nas Beef
When asked about Jay's past beefs by VLad TV, specifically Nas, Memphis Bleek confessed that he was the one that started it. He attributed the beef with "he say/she say" when a friend mistakenly inform Bleek that Nas dissed him on a DJ Clue mixtape...
Drake Covers A Rihanna Song
Drake and Rihanna have been spotted multiple times on dates recently and it appears they are rekindling something. While on the European leg of his Would You Like A Tour, Drizzy sang a cover to Rihanna’s “Stay” in Brussels, Belgium. Watch it below.
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30 Reasons You Should Follow @DreamGirlsOnly
@DreamGirlsOnly is a hidden gem on Twitter that can turn any frown upside down. It's a gift that keeps on giving. Here's 30 reasons why you need to follow this handle ASAP.
Watch This Guy Catch The Holy Ghost Singing “Sanctified”
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Well let Cody brighten up your day. While driving, Cody flawlessly sings Rick Ross’ "Sanctified" and just about nails every part of the song. “Sanctified” is a clear standout record on Ross' new album Mastermind, evoking the listeners' inner gospel singer. Watch how Cody's demeanor chang...
Childish Gambino Is Releasing His Latest Album On Vinyl, Including Script
Childish Gambino announces Because The Internet will be release on vinyl and will includ original artwork and the Because The Internet screenplay.
releasing 'because the internet' on vinyl w/ orginal artwork and the "because the internet" screenplay record store day
— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) March 11, 2014
Because The Internet second studio album by Childish, racking in 93,580
Diddy Might Be Trying To Buy Fuse
The rich get richer. Diddy, who founded Bad Boy Records, the Sean Jean fashion line, Revolt TV, who also owns a stake in the Ciroc, launched AQUAhydrate and bought luxury US tequila brand DeLeon is setting his sights on the music-based Fuse cable-TV channel, according to Billboard. Sea...
Major Hip-Hop Moments That Happened Since Lil Boosie Been In Jail
Lil Boosie has been in jail since Sept. 2009. Plenty of major things happen over that time. Here is a look at some of the biggest.
Frank Ocean Returns The Money Back To Chipotle
Frank Ocean has serious beef with Chipotle. Popular restaurant chain Chipotle is suing Frank Ocean for backing out of an ad campaign, a $425,000 deal to sing a remake of "Pure Imagination." They fronted a $212,500 advance to the Odd future crooner and was suing to get their money back. Well Frank used his Tu...
Crazy Outfits From Potential XXL Freshmen
XXL's selection of artists for the XXL Freshmen 2014 class is almost done, and now it’s time for you to vote for the rapper you want to see grab a spot on the cover. These XXL Freshmen are all very unqiue and talented. Some of them however, wear some pretty crazy outfits. Take a lo...
Kanye West, Common, MF DOOM Featured In Stones Throw Records Documentary
Stones Throw Records is gearing up to release their new documentary, Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton soon and today they released a teaser for it. The film gives fans a close look at the label since launching in 1996. It firtuares interviews from Kanye West, Common, MF DOOM, Madlib, A-Trak and Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf.
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Three 6 Mafia Is Working On An Album
Gangsta Boo spoke to Billboard for their 31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop special and spoke on Three 6 Mafia. Gangsta Boo says that a Three 6 Mafia album, including Juicy J, is in the works. "We're also working on a Three 6 Mafia album while on the road. Everyone's go...
The Most Interesting Things We Learned From Lil Boosie’s Press Conference
And just like that, #Boosiespeaks is over. The Trill Ent. artist was down in New Orleans at the W for a press conference where he addressed a myriad of topics and questions. The moderator was Power 105.1?s The Breakfast Club very own Angela Yee...