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Erick Sermon is spending his third decade in hip-hop as he spent his first two: with his head down, his ears open, his nose to the MPC. After a period where it seemed he may have vanished for good--not to mention that 2011 heart attack--the EPMD legend is back, and has brought more gritty Eastern seaboard realism with him...

King Los drops the lead single off his upcoming mixtape God, Money & War. "Can't Fade Us" features Los teaming up with Ty Dolla $ign. "Yo, I don't group a hoochie 'less she got a floozy with a two/Then Daffy Ducky will come and get goofy with the crew/Naw, my shoe ain't Gucci, but I'm Gucci with the shoe/Yeah, there's bodies in my trunk and my roof be in it too," raps Los o

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In celebration of HBO's new film starring Queen Latifah as blues singer Bessie Smith, the premium channel announces the launch of Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour. Bessie will air on May 16 at 8 p.m. The launch of the tour will feature a three-day takeover, comprised of a Music Showcase, private workshop with a top songwriter and producer and culminate with a concert with a surprise performance. Music Sho

For the past 24 hours, rioters have wreaked havoc over the city of Baltimore. Following the funeral of 25-year-old black man, Freddie Gray, who succumbed to severe spinal injuries inflicted by police, the city has been in chaos in efforts to redeem adequate justice...

Jim Jones is not one to miss an opportunity. With the Dipset reunion in full effect--a tour, a handful of singles, a forthcoming mixtape, even novelty shower curtains--the Harlemite is hopping on the hype train with a new set of visuals...

It’s no secret that men prefer curvy women. Feminine curves top most men’s wish lists. Whether we’re talking bodacious boobs, bountiful booty or mouth-watering thighs, dudes prefer curvy women over slim, model-like females. Thanks to social...

"Due to circumstances beyond our control we are postponing this tour until July. We want to be at our best and make sure that we give 100 percent during the Yung Rich Nation tour. We would also like to say ‘thank you’ to all of our fans for their love and support." The ab...

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Less than a year after welcoming Hardo home from prison, T.I. hops on "I Know You Ain't Gon' Act Like" from Hardo's upcoming release Trapnati. Over the JazzFeezy and Steve Samson-produced beat, T.I. and Hardo trade trap tales and talk tough about their respective drug dealing history ...

Continuing their momentum in streetwear, The Hundreds announces today the release of their 2015 summer collection. Taking the quality of Californian workwear, the inspired pieces mesh with bright colors and sports aesthetic synonymous with Californian summers...

Earl Sweathshirt must have been feeling generous today as he uploaded a short collection of songs he had in the stash on his YouTube page. Titled "Solace" and described only as "music from when I hit the bottom and found something," Earl delivers mellow raps over spacy beats ...