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I think it's safe to say that Summer 2014 was Shmurda Summer. With his hit smash "Hot Ni**a" taking the country by storm, having everyone from amateur golfers to Rihanna doing the Shmoney Dance, Bobby Shmurda has definitely been winning this year, and now his Shmurda She Wrote EP is now available for stream ...

The Wu-Tang Clan’s sixth studio album, A Better Tomorrow, seemed like it was never going to come out. In 2013, the Staten Island crew announced they were celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers by dropping another LP. Hard...

As of late, DJ Khaled has been really into the pools, jacuzzis, and the ocean, Instagramming every bit of it. From simply "enjoying life" to celebrating a No. 1 record, Khaled has posted quite a few awkward water themed pictures on his social page in the last few weeks...

Washington Wizards guard John Wall met with fans at a New York City Foot Locker last night to celebrate the launch of his first adidas signature shoe, the J Wall 1. John signed autographs and took photos with fans who lined up around the building for a chance to meet the NBA All-Star...

Last night (Nov. 3) Mase was scheduled to perform at London's indigo at The O2 arena on a bill that placed him alongside fellow New Yorkers Foxy Brown and Fat Joe. Fat Joe was denied entry into England, and Foxy Brown pulled out of the show, leaving Ma$e to perform alone...

Despite garnering comparisons to Nas because of his Your Old Droog EP, Your Old Droog is certainly carving a lane for himself. The Brooklyn rhyme-slinger is working on climbing up the ranks in the mighty Big Apple. After impressing many with his live performance at Webster Hall, he's definitely up to a great start. To ...

Looks like Bey wasn't able to hold this secret down as well as she did with the original BEYONCÉ album. The rumors swirling around about the Houston native releasing new material later this month is true, but the alleged tracklist that's been floating on the Internet has yet to be confirmed. Bey w...

A hip-hop classic.

Jay Z's successful sophomore LP.

Don't let the Barbie persona fool you. Nicki Minaj is not to be messed with. As previously reported, Nicki Minaj and her longtime boyfriend Safaree Samuels have split, and now TMZ has released a report which may explain the reason behind the breakup...

Yep. Still Livin. Thanks NYC. A photo posted by @freddiegibbs on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:12am PST   Freddie Gibbs headlined a show featuring Pell and Remy Banks from World's Fair last night at Rough Trade record store in Brooklyn, and while he tore things down at his performance he almost didn't make it out unscathed. Accordin...

Freddie Gibbs was the headliner last night at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn, headlining a performance that showed off why he's one of the most powerful and dexterous MCs on the planet right now. But for all the Gary, Ind. rapper displayed, the two younger artists on the bill, New Orleans rhymer Pell and Queens-based World's Fair MC Remy Banks, held their own as well...