Yesterday (April 25), G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo appeared in a Manhattan Criminal Court, facing charges of misdemeanor assault and endangering the welfare of a minor after allegedly assaulting Jimmy “Henchman” Rosemond’s 14-year-old son on March 24. After a short preliminary ...
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Kanye West to Perform at Princess Diana Tribute Concert
Kanye West has been confirmed as a performer at a tribute concert marking the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. According to the Associated Press, West will join performers such as Pharrell Williams, Elton John and Rod Stewart at London’s ...
Read More50 Cent To Perform New Single At Mayweather/De La Hoya Fight
On May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev., 50 Cent will lead boxer, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather, into the ring for his WBC super welterweight championship fight against “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya. While ushering ...
Read MoreJin Explains Barack Obama Tribute
Former Ruff Ryders MC, Jin, has released a new song, “Open Letter To Obama,” dedicated to Democratic Presidential nominee, Barack Obama. “I just want to craft a record where I could express my personal point of view in regards to ...
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While most music executives stay cloaked behind the scenes, Diplomat Records A&R, Duke Da God, has opted to place himself in hip-hop’s forefront. In 1993, the Harlem native started out as the manager for the defunct all-star collective, Children of ...
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Eve Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
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Read MoreSnoop Dogg Banned from Australia
The Australian government has denied Snoop Dogg entry to the country because of his extensive criminal record. According to the Australian Associated Press, Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews says the rapper failed a required character test and will be issued a ...
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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Lists
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
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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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