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Best Instagram Pics From Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year. It's more than just a game but a week long party where all the stars get together and have a great time. This year the championship game was held in New Jersey and every hip-hop star in world was in the NJ/NY area...
Jennifer Lopez Over The Years
It's pretty clear that Jennifer Lopez just doesn't age. Over the last couple of years Jenny from the block just keeps on getting more beautiful. Have you seen her new video for "Same Girl?" (watch it below). But in the mean time, here is a gallery of Jlo over the years.
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Action Bronson Throws A Fan Off Stage
It's pretty clear that Action Bronson does not like anyone jumping on stage while he's performing. During a show stop in Seattle for his Blue Chips 2 Tour at Neptune, a fan jumped on stage while Action was performing. The fan then gets tossed like a rag doll into the crowd, driving the crowd wild. Thi...
Pharrell Applauds Kendrick Lamar On How He’s Changing The Industry
Hard Knock TV, in collaboration with GRAMMY.com, sits down with Producer of the Year Pharrell Williams for a pretty intimate interview.
He discusses his respect for young artist who are making meaningful music and not waiting on a label...
Rick Ross Reveals The Deluxe Edition Artwork For New Album
Rick Ross releases the deluxe cover of his upcoming album Mastermind. The cover was designed by Mr. Brainwash. The album will be dropping March 4th, this will be his sixth studio album. You can check out the trailer above and the cover below.
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Kanye West Will Not Be Prosecuted For Beverly Hills Fight
Kanye West will not be prosecuted for the Beverly Hills fight he had in the waiting room of a chiropractor with an 18-year-old man. TMZ has reported that the L.A. County D.A. has rejected the case because a $250,000 settlement has been reached, the victim was not hurt and the 18-year-old victim was uncooperative after the settlement and wouldn't speak to prosecutors.
Earlier this month, Kanye got
14 Things We Learned From Kendrick Lamar’s Facebook Q & A
Kendrick Lamar was on Facebook today and answered fans questions. Question ranged from Black Hippy collaborations to Fruity Pebbles. Here are 14 things we learned.
How do you feel about having so much 'pressure' lying on your shoulders, since good kid m...
The Weigh In: 22 Rappers Give Their Super Bowl XLVIII Predictions
With Super Bowl XLVIII around the corner (Feb. 2), XXL went around and asked 20 rappers their predictions. Here's what they said.
As always, for the best football coverage on the web, hit our friends at TDdaily.com and follow @TDdaily on Twitter!
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10 Rappers Who Should Get In The Ring With George Zimmerman
Promoter Damon Feldman threw down a challenge, offering George Zimmerman money to step inside the ring in a celebrity boxing match. It was reported today that Game wants to have an opportunity at a chance to fight Zimmerman. Game is a notorious for getting into fist fights, but he's isn't the only one...
Drake Gets Father’s Mugshot Tatted On Him
Drake took to Instagram to share with us his new tattoo. Drake visits Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Social Club and get's a mini portrait from a mugshot of Drake's dad Dennis Graham by Dr.Woo. Check out the tatttoo above and below.
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Selfies Friday: Candice Brook
Today's edition of Selfies Friday is honoring Candice Brook. She is a stunning model and pretty easy on the eyes. Take a look through above. Happy Friday.
6 Huge Bad Boy Moments In Hip-Hop History
Bad Boy Records has been apart of hip-hop for over 20 years. So when false rumors hit the internet that Bad Boy's time may be over, XXL could see why things would turn into a frenzy. We look back and pick out six huge moments of the illustrious history of Bad Boy Records.
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