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Kim Kardashian recently reportedly revealed that there will be no Kardashian family Christmas photo this year and Kanye West may be the person to blame for the ending of a tradition that has lasted for almost 20 years. According to reports, Kanye is "largely to blame" for the decision...

With Wiz Khalifa abruptly splitting from wife of 1 year, Amber Rose, in September after she filed for divorce, many were concerned about how the two who appeared deeply in love would go on. Well, from the looks of his Instagram, it seems Wiz Khalifa is handling the single life just fine...

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After wanting to be "Rich", the boy Kirko Bangz returns to his roots with a new auto-tune filled record. This time, he brings along The Beatles of rap to join the party. Stunting is permitted. Kirko's Bigger Than Me is coming soon. Related: Watch Young Marqus And Kirko Bangz’ New Video “She Got It”

After the behemoth that is Kendrick Lamar provided a dope performance on SNL, Nicki Minaj will now have the opportunity to topple her fellow peer. On Dec. 6, Saturday Night Live will turn into Nicki Minaj's personal playground. That's right, the "Anaconda" rapper will be back for the second time around in lieu of the release of her third album The Pinkprint...

As Termanology gears for his upcoming new album Shut Up And Rap, he lets loose “I’m Good” featuring Boston MC and Michael Christmas and rapper/actor Astro (have you watched Red Band Society yet? you should) with awesome cuts by Statik Selektah.  Shut Up And Rap...

Tommy Records released the third single off Ghostface Killah's upcoming album 36 Seasons and it's hard. "Double Cross" has Ghostface dropping two gems while AZ closes out the song strong. Ghost raps in his Ironman alter-ego as AZ plays the character of a rogue police officer who has double-crossed Starks. Thi...

ALIFE brings in the holidays with a brand new collection just in time for the season. The collection consists of several ALIFE branded patterns, American-themed outerwear and baseball influenced garments. ALIFE puts together a great set of garments on their holiday collection release...

Girl power in effect. With Tink and Dej Loaf climbing up the ranks of respectability in rap, people have been monitoring their meteoric rise closely. The Detroit product has garnered a lot of recognition for her single "Try Me" and her new mixtape $ell Sole...

Hip-hop legend Queen Latifah can add yet another accomplishment to her illustrious career; according to a report from Billboard, Queen Latifah will be hosting the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize concert. "I'm thrilled to be a part of this year's concert and to help celebrate such amazing individuals who have each worked so hard on behalf of children's rights to education," says Latifah... Read M

This year, Washington D.C. has seen a handful of young artists starting to turn heads. Fat Trel was signed dropped his impressive MMG debut in April entitled Gleesh. In just one summer Goldlink went from unknown artist to one of the brightest young stars in hip-hop after releasing his debut mixtape The God Complex...

D.C. meets ATL with "These Ni**as." Fat Trel and K Camp team up for a record that should get many replays. K Camp croons a very catchy hook about not messing with anyone who's not about money and his love for women. Trel snaps on song, rapping about his stain and how he's good in every city "I can walk the streets of Chicago with no vest...