Nicki Minaj Will Not Return To ‘American Idol’

May 31st, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Following in the footsteps of Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj announced her leave from American Idol next season. On Thursday, Nicki announced on her Twitter that she wants to focus on music. She is currently working on her third studio album, which ...

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In The Cut: Vic Mensa And J. Cole Made XXL’s Top Songs Of The Week

May 31st, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

As the hip-hop world continues its slow creep toward June 18th—a.k.a. Judgment Day a.k.a. the day Mac Miller, J. Cole and Kanye West drop new albums—we've been staying busily distracted by new music from emerging stars as well as teasers ...

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Run The Jewels (El-P & Killer Mike) “Banana Clipper” Featuring Big Boi

May 31st, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Man, this track is crazy. We have Run The Jewels (El-P and Killer Mike) with Big Boi, comepletely slaughtering this record. "Banana Clipper" has the trio all on one track, lock in and go off, displaying masterful wordplay and astounding ...

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Yung Berg Reveals That He And Superhead Aren’t Dating

May 31st, '13  •  News  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  1 Comment

Early this week, rumors were fueled about rapper-turned-songwriter Yung Berg dating Karrine "Superhead" Steffans after the latter posted flicks on her Instagram of the two 'boo-loving.' The photos showed Berg kissing Steffans on the back of the neck and had ...

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The 10 Best Mixtapes Of May

May 31st, '13  •  Music  •  by Eric Diep  •  4 Comments

Are we already almost halfway through 2013? The past five months—and especially May—had some great mixtapes. But, let's not forget about some albums that got us excited for the summer. The biggest album was French Montana’s Bad Boy debut Excuse My ...

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Ready For A UBIQ x New Balance Collaboration?

May 31st, '13  •  Hip-Hop Fashion  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

Philadelphia retailer and lifestyle staple UBIQ is set to release a packaged delivery with New Balance. This artwork is as a teaser for the upcoming collaboration, as Benjamin Franklin serves the backdrop. No additional details have been released but this ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: Azealia Banks Celebrates 22nd Birthday

May 31st, '13  •  Today in Hip-Hop  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

On this day, May 31, in hip-hop history… 1991: Ever since her emergence in 2011, this talented, eccentric MC has made waves within the music industry. Azealia Banks was born and raised in Harlem. She developed a passion for performing at ...

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Gucci Mane Reveals Upcoming Collaboration With Marilyn Manson

May 31st, '13  •  News  •  by nmb  •  No Comments

Gucci Mane never ceases to surprise us. In an interview with The Fader, Guwop revealed that he and Marilyn Manson recently recorded a song together entitled "Fancy Bitch". "We made it whenever 'Spring Breakers' came out in Cali. He came ...

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Wale Speaks On Not Moving Up His Album Release Date

May 31st, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

While June 25th was initially billed as Roc Nation Day in light of the coinciding releases of J. Cole and Wale's forthcoming albums, after Kanye West's announcement that he'd be releasing Yeezus on June 18th, Cole moved up his release date to ...

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