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Chris Brown doesn't seem to quite understand the concept of rehab. According to TMZ, the singer tried to sneak in weed to the rehab facility where he's been court ordered to spend 90 days for anger management. Supposedly, Brown said that he needs the drug to help combat his depression...

The ATL collective Two-9 has all types of pockets of talent. Meet FatKidsBrotha, who are a duo of 20-somethings that have made some noise for their mixtape Eastside Paradise II. Come jump right in. Standout: "Pusha" Also check out: "Last Two Orgy" And: "Miloh Smith" Name: FatKidsBrotha (@DavEofFKB & @LIGHTSKINMAC11) Ages: Dav.E (...

Childish Gambino is back with more promo for his upcoming Because The Internet project, and this time he isn't doing much. In a new trailer, he stares ahead blankly while a soulful track—presumably from the album—plays in the background. Some snow falls...

Happy Birthday to a certified rap legend.

Many NY rappers have come forth voicing their thoughts on Trinidad Jame$' not so favoring comments towards the Empire State. With N.O.R.E being the latest to give his opinion, the NY legend says he believes that the "All Gold Everything" rapper was just trying to "piggyback Kendrick" because he saw the grave response that deemed from "Control...

Today (Nov. 26) marks the tenth anniversary of the day that Soulja Slim was shot to death in the front lawn of his mother's house in New Orleans, one of hip-hop's most tragic unsolved murders. Slim, who started out in New Orleans' Magnolia Projects as Magnolia Slim, worked with many of Louisiana's finest musicians during his time, from Juvenile to B...

It might be hard to fathom now, but at one time the NBA Live series was as heralded as Madden. Saying you were a Live head was the way you proclaimed your loyalty to EA Sports roundball title. But hard times befell the once mighty series most of which can be attributed to 2K's rise to prominence...

Migos keep their fire brightly lit by dropping more tracks off their forthcoming mixtape, Y.R.N. 2. Produced by Phenom Da Don and DeeMoney, the track easily stands out as another cohesive effort. You can stream the track above. Previously: Migos Step Up Their Game On “Emmitt Smith” Previously: A$AP Ferg Featuring Shabba Ranks, Busta Rhymes & Migos “Shabba (Remix)”

Raekwon released “Soundboy Kill It” earlier this year and he decided to update it with Assassin. The single will be available for purchase on December 10 via iTunes. His new album Fly International Luxurious Art drops next year....

The merchandise Kanye West has been pushing for the last month seems to be quite favorable among the public. Revealing in an interview that his pop up shops have brought in a hefty amount of business over the past few days, Yeezy may want to think about opening up an actual store...

Jeryl Grant—a.k.a. Killa Sin, member of Wu-Tang affiliated group Killarmy—was arrested last week on charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Staten Island Advance, Grant allegedly shot a man in a confrontation near the Sangita Shala night club in Staten Island at around 4 a.m. on Satur...

Hip-hop has had its share of protégés who turn into full-blown rap stars—Jay Z and Kanye West, Birdman and Lil Wayne and A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg have all played the role of the mentor and mentee in recent years. The results are often successful, giving the hungry up-and-coming rapper their platform to shine. Sometimes, they se...