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Best Hip-Hop Tweets Of The Week 10/6-10/12
Hip-hop had more of a somber tone on Twitter this week. With the passing of NFL running back Adrien Peterson's son, rappers came in flocks to bestow condolences upon the superstar player. Many other things also went down on the social network like the Game setting the record straight with Khloe Kardashian, Danny Brown canceling a show due to unfavored comments, and Juelz Santana pulling out a too
Baller Fridays Featuring YG, Swizz Beatz, & Diddy
Balling in the rap game was basically undeniable these last few days. With customs chains left and right, fresh whips, and even the unveiling of a personal celebrity foot masseuse; things got a little out of hand when it came to stunting...
2 Chainz Would Be Whoopi Goldberg’s Son If She Had One
In response to the hilarious Jimmy Kimmel spoof "Mean Tweets", Whoopi Goldberg agrees that her and 2 Chainz do in fact resemble each other. Tweeting to fans about her would-be son, the actress says she takes the joke more as a compliment than as a diss...
Big K.R.I.T. Is Creating A Planet Called ‘Cadillactica’ For His New Album
Big K.R.I.T. is on a journey through this music industry, and he's just getting started. The up and coming Mississippi rapper/producer (and 2011 XXL Freshman) has made a big splash in the past few years on the strength of his mixtapes (King Remembered In Time being a particular highlight), guest appearances (don't sleep on his "Make My" verse from The Roots' undun, or his scene-stealing
Cam’ron’s Beef With Jay Z Started Over A Job Offer
In a recent interview, Cam'ron gave more insight into the root of his fall out with Jay Z. With reasoning that a vice president position once offered by Dame Dash was the light that ignited the fire, it appears that the rift erupted between the two over an evident misunderstanding...
50 Cent Is A Strict Parent
Contrary to what many may believe, 50 Cent recently expressed that he is actually quite a strict father. Explaining that he has long instilled the values of a man in his son, the rapper affirms that his stern parenting has even caused his son to have a fear of him...
Is Bodega Bamz Next Up For Latin Rap Throne?
Bodega Bamz keeps in classy, hood style in his new visual "Don Francisco". Rocking a mint coat, whipping some sick rides, and accompanied by a few beauties; the harlem spitter openly set aims for the latin rap throne amidst referencing greats such as Big Pun...
2 Chainz’s Cookbook Gets A Hilarious Dramatic Reading
Recently releasing a cookbook along with his second studio album, B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time, 2 Chainz hit up The Chew to show off some of his kitchen skills. Talking with the shows hosts about the variety of topics, the shows personalities also put on a hilarious dramatic reading of the entire cookbook, making for some good laughs...
Hip-Hop Is Not Feeling The Government Shutdown
Although hip-hop was portrayed in a comical light a fews day ago on Saturday Night Live, now that many of hip-hop's leaders have spoke out on the matter, it does not appear that the rap game is finding the situation funny at all. Diddy, Nelly, Papoose and other hip-hop heads have all spoken out on the shutdown deeming it unfair, selfish, and a target against Obama...
The Roots & Miley Cyrus Sound Great Together
On the latest episode of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Miley Cyrus unveiled an a cappella duet of “We Can’t Stop” with The Roots and host Jimmy. Performing Brady Bunch style, the group put on a quite memorable segment , uncovering a unique sound, which could possibly lead to a future collaboration.
Who knew Miley Cyr...
Bun B Almost Got Beat Up By A Gang Of Black Belts
A$AP Rocky is back at it with his "Back & Forth" series, this time linking with the OG himself, Bun B. As the rappers conversed about quite a few topics, things got a little crazy especially when the "Trill" MC began to recount a tense situation he once ran into with his former right hand man Pimp C.
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Bust A Cap: Baby Drake’s Big Fro (Winner Announced)
Can you come up with a funny quote? Place your caption in the “Comments” section below. The best caption will be announced today at 4 p.m. Happy captioning!
Winner: "Juan Epstein..." by Adam L.Gray via Facebook