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Mack Wilds is probably best known for his role as Michael on HBO's The Wire, but he's delved into the music business via an EP he dropped in 2011, titled Remember Remember. He recently hooked up with Salaam Remi, who helmed his debut album New York: A Love Story, and brought in top-level New York producers such as DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Havoc from Mobb Deep to help him work on the project. &quo

Talib Kweli took a break from writing songs and speaking out for social justice yesterday, taking some time to answer questions from fans during a Reddit Ask Me Anything Session. Like similar questioning sessions featuring artists like Big Boi, the Weeknd and Mac Miller, the AMA was a combination of thoughtful inquiries and silly requests...

A Louisiana elementary school came under fire earlier this week when some parents of students became outraged after learning their fourth graders were being taught about Do or Die and Twista's Chicago classic, "Po Pimp." The objective of the assignment, which was sanctioned by the school district, was to attempt to help children read "real world text...

Earlier this week, Mike WiLL Made It released the video for his new single, "23" featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J and without giving too much away it might be the most gif-able video in the history of the art form.  You had a Disney Pop princess' smoking cigarettes in re-fashioned Jordan jerseys, an overdose of photoshop effects, Wiz Khalifa pretending to be scientist and J

New York based brand Frank151 and CLOT have teamed up to produce a limited edition tee inspired by Jay Z's "Magna Carta" album. The inspiration features a crossed-out words on both the front and back of the tee a witty play of the album artwork...

BX is thriving with new talent. Meet Seth Narley, the purveyor of hood and high fashion, and ready to make some more moves. Don’t worry—there’s plenty more outside of his A$AP Mob and BSB connections. Standout: "Hood &High Fashion" Also check out: "Addiction" And: "Toa$t" Name: Seth Narley a.k.a. Narley Age: I...

Adidas is set to pay tribute to Derrick Rose for his 25th birthday with one of the brands most notable silhouettes the Superstar 80s. The sneaker features a premium black leather upper with a white shell toe and white bottom. Some of the custom detailing includes a blue leather interior, his birth year of "1988" along the back panel along with gold foil imprint of D...

On this day, September 27, in hip-hop history... 2012: With the entry of “Celebration” by The Game featuring Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Wiz Khalifa at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, Lil Wayne passed Elvis Presley as the artist with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100. Elvis held ...

On Sunday (September 29), Meek Mill is set to release his highly anticipated mixtape Dreamchasers 3. The Philly spitter is coming off his appearance on MMG’s Self Made Vol. 3, as well as a few loose diss tracks aimed at his newest rival Kendrick Lamar. Now,...

Billionaire Boys Club continues to change the shape and scope of fashion through a strong set of innovative deliveries. Here the brand introduces a ripstop fabric pant with rib knit cuffs and single flap back pocket hosting all polyester ribs...

Iconic brand Ralph Lauren is set to re-release their highly popular "Polo Bear" sweater, which was introduced originally in 1991. The Polo Bear has become a staple mascot for the Ralph Lauren brand and is set to release today September 27th for both men and woman...

It seems as if a few angry tweets are not going to stop Jimmy Kimmel from having a little fun at Kanye West's expense. After the Chi-Town rapper took to Twitter this evening to angrily complain about Jimmy Kimmel's spoof of Kanye West's much-discussed interview with Zane Lowe of the BBC, Jimmy Kimmel responded on his late night television show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, this evening...