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This year there have been a lot of rappers visiting news stations or nightly news discussions. Most recently, Trinidad Jame$ was on Don Lemon’s CNN Tonight on Monday March 16 and spoke on the use of the n-word in pop culture and its affect on society. Befo...

The new version of the Nike Air Huarache has been a hit overseas for the Swoosh brand since debuting in December. Taking notice of this, Nike released a new colorway of the timeless shoe that is currently available in European retailers. Staying true to one of the OG colorways of the shoe, Nike has released overseas the Huarache NM 'Scream Green...

In an interview on NPR's Microphone Check, New York rapper A$AP Ferg revealed to host Ali Shaheed Muhammed that one of his biggest influences as an artist is Missy Elliott. Missy, who recently enjoyed a resurgence on the Billboard charts and in the public consciousness after her Super Bowl halftime show performance alongside Katy Perry, has long been held as a stylistic innovator; her early work w

The adidas Y-3 Retro Boost is has been well-received by sneakerheads since the silhouette first dropped and to the delight of the sneaker community, Y-3 will be launching two new colorways of the shoe in the fall/winter of 2015. The two pairs of sneakers set to drop later this year will consist of black/white and navy/white colorways...

Not only do rappers love to express art through music, but through physical interpretations as well. And what better way to do so than painting the canvas of your own physical frame? When you think of some of the most tatted up MC's in hip-hop, there are a few stand outs that come to mind...

Pharrell Williams has spoken out for the first time since the verdict in the "Blurred Lines" trial with Marvin Gaye's family. Pharrell says that the ruling greatly affects the creativity of artists. "The verdict handicaps any creator out there who is making something that might be inspired by something else," Williams said while speaking with The Financial Times. "Th... Re

Since releasing his debut album, Unexpected Arrival, in March of 2012, Diggy Simmons has gone mostly quiet on the music front. However, the wait may be soon over as Diggy has slowly begun to deliver new material, releasing "Ain't Bout To Do" featuring French Montana in October, "Honestly" in November and "Fall" at the end of the year. He's tea...

Less than two months after he unveiled his God Knows Why EP, Detroit rapper Earlly Mac is back and preparing to roll out another offering. "Big Bank," which catches assists from both Bizzy Crook and Trae tha Truth, is slated to come out on Mac's upcoming Cousin Trap EP, which, while there is not yet a hard yet release date, can safely be expected soon. "Big Bank" plays o... Rea

will.i.am has teamed up with Hip-hop icon Slick Rick to create a limited eyewear capsule collection dubbed as ill.i Optics. The ill.i x Slick Rick series will consist of three models of unisex sunglasses. Slick Rick will bring his legendary style and swagger and mesh it with will...

Prior to Snoop Dogg appearance on last night's (March 18) finale of Fox's hit show, Empire, he dropped the visual for his single, "Peaches N Cream." The Pharell-produced track is already a groovy hit, but the psychedelic visual takes it a step farther as Snoop, Skateboard P and Charlie Wilson take a trip out of space. The video is ...

Summer is quickly approaching and festival lineups are dropping left and right. Today, Hot 97 joins the party, unveiling the lineup for their Festival Stage at this year's Summer Jam concert. B.o.B, Joey Badda$$, Teyana Taylor, Dej Loaf and Travi$ Scott will be kicking off the annual concert on June 7 at the MetlLife Stadium. Fet...