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It's been 25 years since Spike Lee released his classic film, Do The Right Thing, a film that tackles race issues in Brooklyn, New York. Just as iconic as the flick is Public Enemy's song, "Fight The Power," which was made specifically for the movie and heard throughout from the opening credits to the closing credits. The...

Lauren London came forth disputing recent pregnancy rumors suggesting that the actress was carrying Nipsey Hussle's child. Announcing the new through her Instagram, London wanted to put the rumors to a halt. "1 kid. None on the way. Chill with the rumors," wrote Lauren...

Action Bronson gets that international love. Back in May he took his talents to the UK for a tour and now gives fans a look at his time across the pond. His usual man of the people energy is on full display as he goes into the crowd during a raucous sold out show...

While many hold him as one of the best in his field, EDM heavyweight, Steve Aoki, has a couple of people he sees as being powerful. When recently asked by MONTREALITY his thoughts on Eminem, he put him on the highest level. "If there's a God, Daft Punk and Eminem," he explained, "His latest album is incredible. "Rap God...

With 2014 officially at it's halfway mark, it's only right that we run a quote list of Kanye West. This polarizing hip-hop artist has had a pretty incredible year so far, here are the best things he said. Previously:  The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2014 (So Far)  Kanye West was the star guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers   On Wearing A Mask While Performing During Yeezus Tour "The mask, it's

Nicki Minaj over the last couple of months has been rocking the natural look and she has been turning heads everywhere. She looked amazing at the BET Awards 2014 and people world wide can't get enough of her.

XXL Freshmen alum Iggy Azalea is having a monster year. Her single, "Fancy," is undeniable and her feature on Ariana Grande's "Problem" has replaced "Fancy" as the number one song on Billboard's Pop Songs and Rhythmic Songs chart. Azalea n ...

Iggy Azalea is one of the rising stars of hip-hop right now and sits on top of the charts with her smash hit record "Fancy" featuring Charlie XCX and her feature on Ariana Grande's "Problem." Just two days after tearing down the stage for the BET Awards, Iggy made a huge announcement yesterday...

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Virginia is home to one of the more unique and organic hip-hop scenes in the country. Giving birth to acts such as Missy Elliot, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, and Clipse, Virginia has long been known as a place that consistently delivers strong talent...

UPDATE: Christ Bearer spoke to E! News about why he cut off his penis. "Yes, I was using drugs that night, but I was in complete control," said Bearer. "I cut it off because that was the root of all my problems. My solution to the problem was the realization that sex is for mortals, and I am a god...Those kinds ...

Chris Brown, who has been preaching sobriety after doing a stint in the pen, got caught slipping over the weekend following the BET Awards. TMZ cameras caught Breezy being carried out of the Playhouse club in Hollywood and according to reports, Brown is privately admitting he was shitfaced after the awards show. Ins...