Tupac lived the life he imagined for himself. He dreamed of being a world famous actor when he starred in Shakespeare themed productions while in high school. What’s clear is that he was a supremely talented actor. Rapper? Not as ...
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Two Companies Representing Eminem’s Management Sue Aftermath, Interscope over Digital Download Revenue
On Monday (May 21), two management companies that represent Eminem filed suit against Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Universal Music Group Recordings and ARY Inc. claiming they are owed revenue from digital downloads of the rapper’s music. According to The Tennessean, ...
Read MoreBusta Settles in Assault Suit
On Monday (May 21), Busta Rhymes reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed against him by a man who says he was assaulted by the rapper and his bodyguard in a Manhattan deli in 2005. According to the New York ...
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Y'all enjoyed it so much last time, fuck it, let's do it again. Next issue: Cover(s) and edit note. Feel free to cop it twice. You still can't see me. Word to Kimora Lee. I feel sorry for you ...
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Deelishis
Almost 400 days ago, life for London Charles was nothing compared to the dream she’s living today. After surviving five weeks taping the second season of VH1’s lotto ticket Flavor of Love under the moniker Deelishis, the scrumptious victor has ...
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Bishop Lamont
Just because the West is known for starting this gangsta shit doesn’t mean its MCs aren’t nice. “When you’re too lyrical, people say you sound like you from the East Coast,” explains Carson, Calif., native Bishop Lamont. “MC Ren, Lady ...
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Story To Tell
When we heard that media darling Lil’ Kim would be releasing an authorized memoir, The Price of Loyalty, we thought, why not? Every rapper and their mama (seriously, Kanye’s mom wrote a book, people) have had their stories printed, bound ...
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COVER STORY GOOD THINGS Don’t be surprised that YOUNG JEEZY is still on top. Da Snowman’s got the streets on lock, and now he’s bringing his USDA crew along for the ride. Features GET IT TOGETHER Six years since the release of his last ...
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- Take A Look At Tree’s Video For “Busters”
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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- Release Reminder: Reebok Question “Summer Canvas” Pack
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Lists
- The 15 Most Ridiculous Lyrics On ‘Yeezus’
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Hip-Hop Fashion
- Vans California 2013 Fall Mesa 79 CA
- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
- True Religion Printed Trooper Cargo Short
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]
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