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Once signed to Dr. Dre’s former label, Death Row, under Suge Knight’s regime, Crooked I never got to work hands on with the super producer on an album. Still, as one of the West Coast’s premiere lyricists, Crooked understands the ...
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Instead of dropping an entirely new album as planned by the end of the year, Aftermath/Interscope will re-release a special edition of Relapse next month. Titled Relapse: Refill, the disc will feature seven new tracks including “Forever” featuring Drake, Kanye West and ...
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XXL & ThisIs50 Present Live Screening of 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct Online Tonight
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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Show & Prove
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Rap Videos
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