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While critics love to pick apart rap music for its violent lyrics and glorification of drugs, crime and alcohol, researchers in the United Kingdom believe that the music can be used as a treatment for mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression...

Exploring uncharted musical terrain is as natural to Steven Ellison, otherwise known as Flying Lotus, as his sincere awareness and appreciation for the genres and artists that have preceded him. In fact, it's that same fascination for both the history of musical trends and the possibilities of its future course, that has permitted him the continued ascension into such remote musical territory thro

B.o.B is hard at work on his fourth studio album, which follow his 2013 effort Underground Luxury. After a few guest appearances on songs like E-40's "Red Cup," Bobby Ray is back with some solo material. "Not For Long" features a sultry hook by Trey Songz, where the two talking about chasing a love interest who is already in a relationship...

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Update (Oct. 29, 12:24): The official tracklist for Shady XV is out. It features Eminem, Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf, D12, Bad Meets Evil, DeJ Loaf, Big Sean, Danny Brown, Trick Trick & Sia. Check it our above. ---- Loading Back to basics ...

Speculations continue to surround the recent outbreak of ebola in the United States after the government allowed the disease to be treated here. Ebola-stricken patient Thomas Eric Duncan, recently passed away from the virus and now his nurse (a US citizen) has contracted the disease...

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite silhouette has been a favorite ever since it released earlier this year. The high top sneaker meshes flyknit material with great innovative technology. Today, the Nike brand released detail information on the next Kobe 9 Elite sneaker...

I THOUGHT THE CURSE WAS OVER BASEDGOD! PLEASE I NEED TO TALK TO " THE BASEDGOD " I THOUGHT THE CURSE WAS OVER ! (SCREAMING) - Lil B — Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 12, 2014 Lil B and Kevin Durant have had one of the more odd beefs that began with the Based God challenging KD to a one-on-one matchup. From there, Li...

Childish Gambino's monster year continues as it was announced that the entertainer will appear alongside Matt Damon in Ridley Scott's upcoming sci-fi flick, "The Martian." According to The Wrap, the project features Damon as an astronaut who becomes stranded on Mars and must figure out how to survive long enough to return home to Earth. Gam ...

With the fans still drooling over the recent release of NBA 2K15 and the highly publicized curated soundtrack by Pharrell, it's no wonder more and more athletic-based games are diving into the hip-hop realm for musical inspiration. Next up on the list: WWE 2K15...

Young Sam drops the visuals to "Grind Till We Rich" ft Roadie Rose, Yung (of CSD) and Meaku. Collaborating with other West Coast icons such as DJ Mustard, Glasses Malone, and Ty Dolla; Young Sam sets the stage with Trapfornia 2. TP2 drops Nov...

The NFL recently inked a deal with Bose and placed a ban on Beats By Dre headphones but that hasn't stopped players from wearing Beats. The NFL front office has been handing out fines to players for breaking the rule, but it hasn't deterred them from rocking Beats gear on Sundays ...