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Last month it was reported that T.I. and his Grand Hustle imprint signed a deal under the umbrella of Columbia Records. Well today the Grand Hustle general called DJ Scream’s Hoodrich Radio to clarify that Grand Hustle is still independent. "Let...

Tyga delivers the fourth installment of his series, Well Done. The Los Angeles rapper hops on instrumentals from the likes of Pusha T and Que (of “O.G. Bobby Johnson” fame) and goes all in with his raw delivery. Other standouts on the tape include “Good Day” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga, as well as “Bang Out” that have verse by the late Eazy-E. The YMCMB signee is always down to...

Yesterday (Dec. 8) was Nicki Minaj's 31st birthday. YMCMB's first lady has had a very busy 2013, guest featuring on plenty of hit records, releasing a clothing line and having her own Moscato. The super talented MC is not only a fantastic artist but extremely attractive; like very, very, easy on eyes...

October's Very Own in collaboration with Cash Money Records presents "Welcome To The Family" capsule collection. The collaboration will consist of a 4 t-shirt delivery, two long sleeve & two short sleeve all of them hosting the same image of the original Cash Money Records Family. Th...

Check out the list for the best sneakers set to release this month. It's Holiday season, and here are a few gifts you can put on your wish list. Nike Air Max+ 2014 $180 12/05/13 adidas D Rose 4 "Chicago Nightfall" $140 12/05/13 Nike Kobe 8 "What The Kobe" $140 12/06/13 Nike LeBron 11 "Akron vs Miami" 12/07/13 Nike KD 6 "Precision Timing" $130 12/07/13 Nike

Que’s best known for his collaboration with Migos called “Young N***a,” but now he’s got the streets on lock with his viral hit “O.G. Bobby Johnson.” The Atlanta rapper has been in talks with major labels lately, so don’t be surprised if he strikes gold soon. Standout: "OG Bobby Johnson" Al...

The 1997 NBA Finals between the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls. Game 5, known as "The Flu Game", was one of Michael Jordan's most memorable displays of will, heart and pure determination. With only a few seconds remaining and the game's result safely in Chicago's favor, Jordan collapsed into Scottie Pippen's arms, creating an iconic image that has come to symbolize as The Flu Game. These cu

Chance The Rapper has been riding high after his critically acclaimed mixtape, Acid Rap. The Chicago upstart can add Justin Beiber to his list of big name collaborations, as he appears on “Confident” apart of #MusicMonday. The Beibs and Chance go back and forth describing their favorite women on the upbeat instrumental. You can...

The fallout continues from Trinidad Jame$' comments about New York City last month, where he claimed at a show in Brooklyn that the South, and his hometown of Atlanta in particular, runs New York hip-hop. "I remember when New York rap was the shit, and us in the South was like, 'What the fuck,' and we did our own thing," Jame$ said on stage, prompting some boos and reactions from the cro

Stats Measurements: 32-26-38 Zodiac Sign: Libra Hometown: Bronx, NY Favorite Rapper(s): Nas, Tupac, Biggie Twitter: @Lauren_Coleman_ Instagram: @Lauren_Coleman_   Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do when you're not modeling? Im...

If you thought Freddie Gibbs was done going at Jeezy's neck, you were wrong. Since parting ways with Da Snowman's label last December, Gibbs has made his stance with the ATL rapper clear. But, apparently he wants to make his views crystal clear...

In November, King Louie announced the forthcoming mixtape Drilluminati 2 revealing the project's artwork. Today, the Chicago MC reveals the release date for the project. Earlier, he took to his Twitter account to unveil D2 will hit the 'Net on December 17...