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After teasing fans with the upcoming adidas Originals x Palace Skateboards collaboration, both brand shave decided to unveil the entire spring/summer 2015 collection with an innovative lookbook. The Palace Skateboards x adidas Originals spring/summer 2015 collection consists of bucket hats, soccer jerseys, hoodies, track pants, and crewnecks...

The only two rappers employed by NBA teams have been confirmed to play the Landmark Music Festival September 26 and 27 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The Toronto Raptors' Drake will headline, and Wale, of the hometown Wizards--who recently swept Toronto in the first round of the NBA playoffs--will also perform...

Since becoming hip-hop's most in-demand performer, Jay Z has toured the world performing his extensive catalog of hits for his legion of fans. As his performance fee and concert attendance has grown, Hov's performance has more or less stayed the same with nothing but the hits dominating his setlist...

Last week, BAPE celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a star-studded event that concluded with a performance from G.O.O.D. Music rapper and BAPE supporter, Pusha T. Before the festivities, the former Clipse man met with different media outlets to discuss his limited 10-year anniversary collab with the Japanese brand and the importance of A Bathing Ape to streetwear culture. Pus...

Wale and Rev. Jamal Bryant were at Fredrick Douglas High School in Baltimore today to speak to the student body. FOX 5 DC WTTG was there to capture the moment. Today was the first day back at school for students since the protests ignited the city on fire Monday evening (April 27) after the funeral of Freddie Gray. "We need e...

Lil Wayne's sports acumen is well documented. From his ode to his beloved Green Bay Packers to the famous scenes in the documentary that chronicled the making of Tha Carter 3, the New Orleans legend is one of the most knowledgable fans in the world of rap. So ...

Elijah Blake drops "I Just Wanna.." featuring Dej Loaf. The song is a banger, with Loaf crooning in the beginning of the song, "If I let you hit, you got to promise me that you ain't going to fall in love." All Blake and the pint-size MC want to do is have fun, which the Def Jam signee explains to XXL...

After being "inspired in New York City" Wiz Khalifa made a quick loose cut over a sample of Marvin Gaye classic tune "Sexual Healing." With the number one song on Billboard 100 right now, Wiz has to be feeling great and wants to share his positive vibes...

Twenty-two years after the release of Doggystyle, Snoop Dogg is gearing up to drop his 13th solo project in 2015. Snoop took to Twitter to drop the tracklist and with features from Stevie Wonder, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Charlie Wilson, T.I., ...

Raekwon’s legacy is set in stone. As a solo artist and member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon has crafted some of the most important works in rap history. Albums like Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... and Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) have ensured that the Chef will always hold a special place in hip-hop lore. Having...

Rico Love grabs Usher and Wiz Khalifa for the official remix to "Somebody Else" and drops it for fans today. The record is off of Love's debut album Turn The Lights On. The LP will drop on May 19. The singer/songwriter released the tracklist for the 12-track album last week.  When Love stopped...

Since signing with Puma in late last year as a creative director for the brand, Rihanna stars in her first campaign for the sportswear brand. Earlier today, representatives of the Puma brand took to Twitter to introduce the new silhouette known as the Pulse XT, which is worn by none other than Rihanna...