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Arguing that, “America has changed since Francis Scott Key penned our anthem in 1814,” a group is petitioning for the Obama Administration to “recognize the need for a new national anthem,” one that even after its creation, is still hot and fresh out the kitchen. Yes, those are lyrics ...

Last week, Chief Keef was released from the Illinois Youth Center, where he was serving a 60-day sentence for violating his probation. In the video of his release, his Glory Boyz comrades looked really excited to have their leader back. But even though Keef's output has obviously stalled in the last two months, GBE stars Lil Reese, SD, Lil Durk, and Fredo Santana have stayed busy, dropping new si

Brand collaborations always tend to be a favorite each season (Why wouldn't they be?). So with spring's arrival this week (March 18) and the desire to switch that winter wardrobe of yours in full gear, we've rounded up Seven Brand Collabos That You Need to Look into This Spring...

Next Tuesday, Hit-Boy and his HS87 crew will release their All I've Ever Dreamed Of album, which you can stream now at the new MySpace. Much has been said about Hit-Boy's foray into rapping, and some remain convinced he would've been better off staying behind the boards. But hey, that...

Throw a stick at this year's SXSW Music Festival and there's a 95% chance that you will hit a rapper. Every since hip-hop was welcomed on a larger scale three years ago, the genre has all but taken over. Here are a few newer names that you want to make sure you catch if you're going out there...

In honor of the Harlem babe's new Lil Internet-produced single, "Yung Rapunxel," we decided to take a look back at the busiest Twitter-beefer and occasional music-maker's outfits from the past year. After being initially embraced by fashion heavies like Karl Lagerfeld and Thierry Mugler, Banks has definitely experimented with different styles and made some bold choices for shows, shoots,

The past few years have seen an increase in brands tapping musicians, actors and designers for collaborations. The collaborations have gone beyond the usual “celebrity brand ambassador” or “celebrity spokesperson” roles with these stars now being appointed Creative Director for brands. The exact responsibili...

We don’t have to tell you that this past month in hip-hop has been filled with plenty of surprises. More specifically, February saw the return of Turk from the Hot Boys, another potent tape from Curren$y, and a much talked about project from Baton Rouge’s own Kevin Gates. If you hav...

Ahh, photobombing. It’s an art form, and many would agree. See, its more than just being at the right place at the right time, there’s actually the skill of stealth involved as well as concentration and plenty of practice. Just the other ...