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Snoop Dogg revealed to MTV News he’s started working on his next album, Ego Trippin’, with Pharrell of The Neptunes. But unlike his past couple of albums, this LP will not feature any guest appearances. “"Me and Pharrell went into ...
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LL Cool J is reportedly in talks to appear in a Broadway revival of the Tennessee Williams play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The New York Post reports that the rapper/actor is being considered for the role of main ...
Read MoreControversy Over Three 6 Mafia Performance in Memphis
A small controversy has arisen over a planned performance by Three 6 Mafia at the upcoming Beale Street Music Festival in the group’s hometown of Memphis. Local columnist Wendi C. Thomas has called for the group to be banned from ...
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There are plenty of artists who have benefited from working with DJ Drama. The Philadelphia born DJ has redefined the way mixtapes are sold and branded through his Gangsta Grillz series and helped propel the careers of many of hip-hop’s ...
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There have been two divergent streams of thought buzzing around my head regarding Hip-Hop music. 1. The ridiculous censorship issue which will only cause artist to create a new word for ho. 2. The Hip-Hop project initiated by Joey from Staright Bangin’ ...
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- Rico Love Featuring Plies “Main B**ches”
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
- 15 Sneakers For December 2013
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Lists
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Show & Prove
- Migos, Rich Homie Quan & Iamsu! Show & Prove In XXL Issue 151
- 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)"
Rap Videos
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