Get a Load of this New Batch of Smokers Club Gear

Apr 30th, '13  •  Hip-Hop Fashion  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

  Smokers Club keeps it fresh this spring with a brand new collection featuring a slew of graphic tees and snapbacks. Available now on their homesite, check out some of the new gear above. Bring your lungs...

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The Black Opera Drops the Video for “Queen Of Hearts” Featuring Mayer Hawthorne

Apr 30th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

The Black Opera released some incredibly alluring visuals for “Queen of Hearts” single featuring Mayer Hawthorne. This is the latest video from The Black Opera’s Libretto: of King Legend album, which is available now on iTunes. A scene that looks ...

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Pusha T Says “My Name Is My Name” Releasing on July 16

Apr 30th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  1 Comment

Pusha T appeared on 106 & Park for a live performance of “Mercy” and his other hits. While on the show, Pusha confirmed details on a track called “I Am,” which is set to feature Kanye West. He also revealed ...

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Curren$y Explains the Ron Burgundy Flutes on Live in Concert

Apr 30th, '13  •  Music  •  by nmb  •  2 Comments

Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa ensured their fans would have an extra reason to celebrate the 4/20 holiday this year by releasing Live in Concert, their first collaborative project since their 2009 cult classic How Fly. Originally planned as a free mixtape, the ...

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Phil Ade Featuring Bun B “2 A.M.”

Apr 30th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Phil Ade released a new track today called "2 A.M." that features Houston hip-hop legend Bun B. This is the first single off of Ade’s highly anticipated project R.O.S.E. (Result Of Society’s Evils). Phil is fresh off his “Electric Highway Tour” ...

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Always Reppin’: Photos of Rappers Throwing Signs

Apr 30th, '13  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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9th Prince & Inspectah Deck “Never, Never” [Video]

Apr 30th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Wu-Tang Clan affiliate 9th Prince drops off a new video titled “Never, Never.” Featuring Inspectah Deck, the pair are seen in the streets of Brooklyn as they deliver solid bars. This is produced by Soul Professa. Watch above...

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Album Premiere: R.A. The Rugged Man’s “Legends Never Die”

Apr 30th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  5 Comments

Today marks the release of Long Island veteran R.A. the Rugged Man's second studio album, Legends Never Die. The album sports features from the likes of Talib Kweli, Tech N9ne, Masta Ace, Brother Ali and Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: “Bling Bling” Added To Oxford Dictionary

Apr 30th, '13  •  Today in Hip-Hop  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

On this day, April 30, in hip-hop history... 2003: The term "bling bling" is officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The phrase—which is an ideophone that refers to flashy, often diamond-encrusted jewelry—was one of many hip-hop terms added to the dictionary, ...

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