When I read the other day that R. Kelly is planning to publish a memoir, of course I thought to myself, how in the fuck is R. Kelly gonna write a book, when everyone knows he can't read? Yeah, I know ...
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Nelly’s House Invaded, Police Seeking Intruder
Nelly’s Wildwood, Missouri mansion was broken into this morning (December 11); according to local St. Louis news network KTVI. County police spokesperson, Officer Rick Eckhard suspects that the intruder got into the rap star’s home by entering through a ...
Read MoreThe Firm Reunion Concert Canceled
Last night (December 10) AZ, Cormega and Foxy Brown—three quarters of former 90s supergroup The Firm—were slated to to perform at S.O.B.’s in New York City, as part of the DVD release party for the new Ray J flick, Envy. Fans waited ...
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50 Cent is in a giving frame of mind. XXL’s December/January cover boy is playing Santa this week as he dropped off a bundle of holiday goodies off at the XXL offices for five lucky fans. Included in the giveaway are ...
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Lil Kim said it best, “Money, power, respect… That’s the key to life.” In hip-hop especially there are no greater motivational tools than those three. Dissect the importance of each, and you’ll see that the first and third are byproducts ...
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Last Wednesday (December 2) the nominations for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards were announced. The hip-hop community was shocked to learn that Rick Ross’ critically acclaimed third solo disc, Deeper Than Rap, failed to be included in the Best Rap Album ...
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New Music
- New Video For R.A. The Rugged Man “Holla-Loo-Yuh” Featuring Tech N9ne And Krizz Kaliko
- Watch Prodigy And The Alchemist In “Dough Pildin” Video
- Juicy J “Bounce It” Featuring Trey Songz And Wale
Hip-Hop News
- Potential Titles For Wyclef Jean And Amanda Bynes’ Album
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- Stream Mibbs And Scoop DeVille’s New ‘FREEBASS’ EP
Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
- Kanye West Performs In Red Air Yeezy IIs At Governors Ball
- Release Reminder: Reebok Question “Summer Canvas” Pack
- Converse Chuck Taylor All Star’s “Panda Camo” Pack
Lists
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Hip-Hop Fashion
- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
- True Religion Printed Trooper Cargo Short
- XXL’s Father’s Day 2013 Gift Guide: Fragrance And Grooming
Show & Prove
- A$AP Ferg to Release “Trap Lord” Mixtape in Late February or Early March
- Hit-Boy Announces Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame & Lil Wayne for "Scream and Shout (Remix)"
- Lil Reese ft. Young Jeezy & Twista "Traffic (Remix)"
Rap Videos
- Illogic And Blockhead Release The Video For “Atlantis Depth”
- Video Premiere: Lil Twist “Understand Me”
- Video Premiere: Krizz Kaliko, Futuristic, Black Pegasus, and Jeff Turner [TeamBackpack Cypher]
Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
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