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There's finally some actual hip hop coming from VH1's "Love & Hip Hop." XXL Freshman August Alsina and Iggy Azalea are just two of the stars supplying tracks for the soundtrack, VH1 LOVE & HIP HOP: MUSIC FROM THE SERIES. Common, Gary Clark, Jr., Emeli...

Kanye West hasn't had the most harmonious relationship with airports since he became a globe-trotting superstar. In a previously unreleased clip from a 2010 reality television show pilot unearthed  by TMZ, a jovial Kanye is seen in the studio discussing his displeasure for travel and the people he encounters at airports. In the c...

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of success and glamour since 1743, toasts the debut of their first ever global campaign created for Nectar Impérial Rosé, the historical Rosé Champagne leader in the US market. Directed by Acclaimed Director Samuel Bayer and produced by Omelet, an LA-based branding, marketing and entertainment company, the campaign will launch today as paid digital media in 30-sec

As Trey Songz and Drake showed us on 2009's "Successful," a hit song can sometimes be found by simply stating the everyman's general desires. Kirko Bangz may not have the same momentum now as Drake had then, but at least he has this concept down on "Rich...

To the victor goes the spoils but who knew the spoils would come by way of a supermodel? Now that the World Cup is over, Naomi Campbell has decided to show some love to the champions of the tournament, Germany. The model is gifting Beats By Dre 24 Carat Pro headphones to the winning team...

It has been a minute since we heard new music from D.I.T.C. veteran Diamond D. The producer, who hasn't dropped an official project since 2008's The Huge Hefner Chronicles, is gearing up to release his seventh solo album, Diam Piece, on August 26. For true ...

The true hip-hop heads know MC Eiht is good for more than a guest verse. The Compton legend teams up with the famously Tupac Shakur-affiliated Outlawz for "Shut Em Down," which comes with a Jae Synth-directed video set in Los Angeles, Calif...

Spike Lee is known for creating some of the most epic movies of all time and his love for New York sports teams. Keeping it New York all the way, Lee has connected with headwear company New Era to create a special heritage collection based on the New York Yankees...

It's hard to think of a rapper who would hear Val Venis' intro and think, "This would make a dope sample." Wale would be one. If you thought King Chip and Casey Veggies would be another two, you'd be right. The two sample the chauvinistic intro to "Lipstick on the Blunt," produced by The Sparks Foundation (Emilio Sparks and engineer John Sparkz). ...

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Soulja Boy has money on the mind. After releasing the track, "Big Bank Rolls," yesterday, SB returns with another song dedicated to his love for dead presidents titled "Bands." King Soulja 3 is dropping July 29. Check out "Bands," above...

Eminem and WatchLoud made history at the Hammerstein Ballroom last night (July 12) when they presented the first ever live Pay-Per-View rap battle Total Slaughter. Thanks to much publicity and the show Road To Total Slaughter, the event was able to draw a large crowd including hip-hop legend DJ Kool Herc, Busta Rhymes and former XXL Freshman Mickey Factz...