I’ma keep it a thou with everyone right now. A few years ago I couldn’t tell the difference between a Rich Boy joint and a Soulja Boy jam. They were both burning up the airwaves with that “Superman” bullshit ...
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50 Cent Destroys Release Date Rumors, Album Dropping Sept. 29
It’s official. 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct will not be coming out on the same day as Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3. Despite rumors that have been floating around all week that both discs would be hitting shelves on September 11, Fif ...
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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Show & Prove
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Rap Videos
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