It’s been a slow, yet tumultuous past couple days for a nigga. Don't ask me how that's possible, but please pardon the extended MIA. As an olive branch, here’s a 2-for-1 courtesy of our friends over at TheBoombox.com that rehashes ...
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“You Betta Learn How to Fight”
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Last night some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest acts were honored at the 2009 BMI Urban Awards. Reuters reports that Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Kanye West and Polow Da Don were among the big winners of the night. Both Weezy and ...
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