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Update (Dec. 12, 12:10 p.m.): Earlier this morning (Dec. 12), the New York Post reported outrage over two public defenders' participation in Uncle Murda and Maino's "Hands Up" video. The Post called the protest song "sickening" and "disgusting," citing scenes where the rappers hold guns to the heads of white police officers...

Los Angeles native TeeFLii, who's song "24 Hours" has been burning up radio, is gearing up the drop his debut album Starr at the top of 2015. With production from DJ Mustard, Sha Money XL, Mik & Keys and guest appearances from DJ Quick, Nipsey Hu$$le, E-40, Chris Brown, Skeme, and Dom Kenndy, Starr looks like another strong West Coast release. Check out the tracklis ...

With news that Lil Wayne wants to split from Cash Money nearly breaking the internet this weekend, XXL couldn't help but feel a little down regarding the matter. Being that Birdman and Lil Wayne have undeniably had a major impact on the last decade of hip-hop as a unit, it's hard to accept that Weezy's days at Cash Money may soon be coming to an end...

Jeezy did give remixing a K. Michelle joint a shot before: 2013's "V.S.O.P." Like most others, that revamp didn't really pop. The Thug Motivator does have thing for K. Michelle joints, though, so he takes another swing at it with a remix to "Love Em All...

Nothing new #artbasel A video posted by asapferg (@asapferg) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:49pm PST In the past, we've witnessed a handful of artists show off their painting prowess. The likes of Snoop, Macklemore, and Tyga have all delved in the art world...

In the ongoing promotional run for his new movie Top Five, Chris Rock stopped by The Breakfast Club in New York. He spoke with the panel—sans DJ Envy, with whom Rock had a falling out over their daughters' basketball game--about racial profiling, Hollywood politics, and how his I Think I Love My Wife is like a Jadakiss record ("These verses are hot, and no one knows but us!"). Roc... Rea

Actor Jonah Hill is an admitted hip-hop head who initially wanted to make beats before getting into acting and over the weekend, Hill got the chance to perform in front of a crowd. At  the VICE 20th anniversary party in Brooklyn, New York, Hill was urged by director Spike Jonze to hop on the stage--which was graced by Ghostface, Lil Wayne, Raekwon and Action Bronson throughout the night--and perf

Nas' "Oochie Wally" draws mixed emotions from fans however that didn't scare Eric Bellinger and 2 Chainz away. The duo sampled the joint for "Focused On You" — a song that's cleaner and is another showcase for Bellinger's songwriting talent. There's a...

A new artist is on the scene and is turning heads. Movie drops his new song "Man Down," aauto-tune laced spacy record that feels like you're traveling the galaxy when you listen to it. Take a listen for yourself below. Related: Beanie Sigel Still Sedated Following Shooting, Police Take Man In For Questioning

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Drake had a crazy weekend. First Chris Brown accused his ex-girlfriend Karrueche of cheating on him with none other than his frenemy Drizzy. Now reports are circulating that Drake got into a brawl with Diddy at club Liv in Miami last night (Dec...

Denzel Curry's Nostalgic 64 is still a great listen one year later. So it's cool if the Florida rhymer revisits it, especially since one of the cuts are slightly more fitting for these times. The said cut is the trunk-rattling "Zone 3," which comes with a rabble-rousing F-the-police mentality...