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Pharoahe Monch is re-emerging from a slight absent with a new album called PTSD. Considered one of hip-hop’s purist lyricists, Monch teams up with The Roots’ own Black Thought on “Rapid Eye Movement.” With two titans going head to head, the song defines what good rhymes are about....

Nas’ classic debut album Illmatic turn 20 this year on April 19 and Nas is set to release Illmatic XX which will feature a host of remixes of the original’s legendary cuts. Now he's allowing fans to make their own Illmatic album cover. Each person who creates a cove...

Project Pat and Juicy J link up for new "Never Be A G" video. The two craft up a clip about the street life, something the duo knows all too well. Press Play.

TMZ got their hands on photos of Rihanna on her hands in just a bikini top and nothing else.. That's right, the superstar keeps her top but loses the bottoms in a sexy shoot for a French Magazine. Look at the pictures above and some of her hottest bikini pics above. Wow...

Music fans can count Frank Ocean as one of the many stars heading to the Great White North for the revived Pemberton Music Festival. The singer took to his Tumblr to announce that he’s going to the Canadian music fest that takes place in Pemberton, British Columbia to share the stage with some of music’s best. Ocean indi...

Looks like Drake's sports antics are paying off as the Toronto rapper just announced he'll be hosting the 2014 Espy Awards. Unveiling the news via Instagram, Drizzy seems pretty hyped about his approaching gig amidst all the recent banter...

Talented West Coast spitter Blu is gearing up to release his 20-song double LP Good To Be Home which is scheduled for a May 20th release date. The follow up to 2013’s NoYork!, Good To Be Home is shaping up to be the strongest release of Blu’s career. With fe...

As part of The Old Danny Brown Tour, Danny Brown performed two shows in New York City last Sunday and Tuesday. For his stop at Music Hall Of Willamsburg, the 33-year-old rapper brought along his Brusier Brigade crew consisting of talented names ZelooperZ, Dopehead and SKYWLKER...

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wings+horns preview their upcoming Fall/Winter 2014 line with a lookbook titled "Polar Night." The collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of the brand. Drawing inspiration from Canada's North, the collection carries a host of durable clothing items from crewnecks and hoodies to blazers and bomber jackets...

Last night at the Manon lounge in NYC, Grammy nominated rapper and MMG member Wale gave media and tastemakers an exclusive first look at his Fall 2014 Wrkng Title Hat Collection. Composed of various snapbacks, skull caps, and beanies, the collection reflects the style of Wale and fills a void in the marketplace of headwear with Wale's unique touch on the hats...