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Adding fuel to the fire, 50 Cent posted a dual photo suggesting Diddy, Rick Ross and arch-nemesis Steve Stoute are gay together, before retracting his statement and taking it down from Instagram, Sunday night. One side of the photo showed a pink-shirted Stoute embracing a pink-shirted Diddy, while the other side depicted Diddy and Rick Ross at an angle seemingly about to kiss...

Cudi released Satellite Flight: The Journey To Mother Moon—the EP turned LP—through a digital-only drop with little warning. It felt like Cudi was sticking to his mantra that he does what he wants, when he wants. But this was no impulsive decision. Satellite ...

Last night the Red Carpet was rolled out for the Academy Award Show that highlights the best motion pictures of the year known as The Oscars. Along with acknowledging the top movies, the event, particularly the Red Carpet, is a scene where everyone is looking their best...

Pharrell's year just keeps getting better. Even though he didn't win an Oscar last night (March 2), which pissed off Pusha T, Skateboard P is still winning in just about everything else in life. Here he is as the new face of Uniqlo UT. Tak...

Big Boi is back on his Mash-Up Mondays series. For today’s installment, he puts together his smash hit “In The A” with Australian duo Kito & Reija Lee. Over some heavy dubstep production, T.I. and Ludacris sound right at home. Check out the tr...

While speaking of a "party record" that he has on the way with 50 Cent, Rico Love had high regards for his collaborator stating that 50 Cent has done many justices in hip-hop that can never be devalued. Rico's comment comes on the heels of talk that 50 Cent "isn't influential today" and is "always gearing up for something that never happens...

Tyler The Creator Instagram is fantastic. If you don't follow him, you should immediately. One thing that the Odd Future frontman is great at is photobombing. Here are some of it's best.

Seattle’s own Raz Simone is a much buzzed about name since signing to 300. The label, which is operated by industry vet Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz, is aiming to make Simone their next big star. After holding a private listening session for Cognitive Dissonance: Part One, Simone has made his album available for streaming. Prod...

25 years ago, De La Soul landed a monumental debut with 3 Feet High & Rising. Trugoy The Dove, alongside Posdnuos, P.A. Mase and Prince Paul, challenged the rules of hip-hop by contrasting the day's prominent battle raps and boasts with a more playful style. Th...

Gucci Mane is locked up, but that isn’t stopping his grind. The #FreeGuwop campaign continues with his new track “Trap Numbers.” He still has the streets on lock.

Questlove today announces the highly anticipated 2014 Roots Picnic lineup. The 7th Annual musical experience, taking place on May 31 in Philly, will boast performances by Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monáe, The War on Drugs, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg, Araabmuzik, Rudimental, Jhené Aiko, Biz Markie, Bad Rabbits, Chill Moody and more. Purchase ...

Pusha T was not happy with the Oscars this year. The Virginia rapper took to Instagram to vent his frustration that his long time friend and collaborator Pharrell was robbed from a award. Last night’s 86th Annual Academy Awards (March 2) Pharrell did not win an Oscar for his smash hit single “Happy.” Instead the aw...