Since it’s inception in 2003, the annual Rock The Bells concert has featured some of the best hip-hop acts in the world, including, KRS-One, Redman, Mos Def, Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes and others. The most memorable concert, however, came in ...
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Lil Wayne steps into the booth on BET’s Rap City
Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Rap Again…
Freaky Zekey is rhyming now. The Diplomats are now officially a problem. These dudes are like the antithesis of the Wu-Tang Clan. Think about it… What rap group has as many niggas in it as the ...
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Los Angeles County prosecutors announced on Tuesday (April 10) that Snoop Dogg has been formally charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, and the sale or transportation of marijuana. The charges stem from an arrest at Bob Hope ...
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Live hip-hop sucks balls
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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Show & Prove
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Rap Videos
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