Category: Hip Hop
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El DeBarge Back in Rehab 50 Cent Paying?
El DeBarge announces return to rehab via Facebook, with reports suggesting 50 Cent is funding his treatment. The R&B singer asks fans for privacy during recovery.
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Superstars of Hip Hop/R&B Celebrate Black History
Music Choice celebrates Black History Month with hip-hop and R&B stars like Soulja Boy, Keri Hilson, and Ray J in their ‘I Am Black Music’ campaign featuring inspiring artist messages.
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Dr. Dre’s “Kush” Video Feat. Snoop Dogg & Akon Launches
Dr. Dre’s music video for ‘Kush’ featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon premiered on Vevo. The track serves as the first single from his highly anticipated Detox album.
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Rhymefest Campaigns for Chicago Alderman Position
Rapper Rhymefest is campaigning for Chicago alderman in the 20th Ward, representing areas like Englewood and Woodlawn. His serious political vision could inspire more hip hop artists to enter politics.
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Rapper Rhymefest Campaigns for Chicago Alderman Role
Rapper Rhymefest is running for Chicago’s 20th Ward Alderman, bringing his intelligence and communication skills to local politics in a move that could inspire more hip-hop artists to seek office.
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Nicki Minaj Greets Fans before appearance on David Letterman
Nicki Minaj greeted fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theater before her appearance on Late Show With David Letterman on October 4, 2010 in New York City.
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Lil’ Kim Covers Kontrol Magazine
Hip-hop icon Lil’ Kim graces the cover of Kontrol Magazine in a stunning new feature. The Queen Bee discusses her legendary career and current projects.
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Snoop Dogg Designs his own Coffee Cup for 7-Eleven (pic)
Snoop Dogg partnered with 7-Eleven to design a custom coffee cup for their ‘Coffee Cup With A Cause’ program. Proceeds from the collaboration benefit his Snoop Youth Football League.
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Santana’s Guitar Heaven: Star-Studded Collaborations
Santana’s Guitar Heaven album features star collaborations with India.Arie, Nas, Chris Cornell, and more on classic guitar songs chosen by Carlos Santana and Clive Davis.
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Queen Latifah Coming Out?
Queen Latifah appears to be openly showing affection for longtime companion Jeanette Jenkins, sparking speculation about the rapper-actress finally coming out publicly.
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T.I. Talks to Larry King
T.I. opens up to Larry King about his gun possession charges in candid interview. The rapper discusses his legal situation and personal challenges.
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BEATS BY DR. DRE RED SOX HEADPHONES
Beats by Dr. Dre launches first-ever MLB team headphones with Boston Red Sox edition featuring official team colors and insignia for $399.95.
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Drake Talks about being Turned Down by SADE for Duet (vid)
Drake reveals SADE turned down his request for a duet collaboration, admitting the legendary singer probably doesn’t know who he is yet.
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Can’t Stop Laughing: Drake Wants to work with SADE
Drake expressed interest in collaborating with legendary R&B icon Sade for his debut album Thank Me Later, but Sade revealed her team was never contacted.
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Fallout from Kanye West’s Taylor Swift Debacle Still Looms
Kanye West faces industry backlash after his MTV Awards interruption of Taylor Swift, losing invite to George Clooney’s Hope for Haiti event. The incident damaged West’s reputation while boosting Swift’s career.
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Lil Wayne’s Hometown Farewell Before Jail
Lil Wayne performed a hometown farewell concert in New Orleans before facing a year-long jail sentence for weapons possession charges.
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OH NO, Rapper Kid Cudi Held at Gunpoint by LAPD
Kid Cudi was held at gunpoint by LAPD in a mistaken identity case during a photoshoot. The rapper and his entourage were handcuffed before police realized their error.
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Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Weapon Possession
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession charges and expects a one-year jail sentence. The case stems from a 2007 incident where police found a gun on his Manhattan tour bus.
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Slim Thug on Video Ho Deficit from Industry Recession
Rapper Slim Thug discusses how the industry recession has impacted video shoots, noting changes in video model availability and behind-the-scenes dynamics.
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T.I. Behind the Music (entire vid)
Watch the complete T.I. Behind the Music documentary chronicling the Atlanta rapper’s rise to fame, controversies, and impact on hip-hop culture.
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Common and Eve at the Hennessy Tour (pic)
Common and Eve attended the Hennessy Artistry 2009 event at Terminal 5 in New York City, photographed with Hennessy executives at the exclusive gathering.
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Mark Curry on Diddy and Gay Rumors (vid)
Author Mark Curry discusses Diddy and addresses gay rumors in explosive interview from his book ‘Dancing with the Devil’, making shocking claims.
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OH NO: Legendary Hip Hop DJ Mr. Magic Dies of a Heart Attack
Legendary hip-hop DJ Mr. Magic, who hosted the first exclusive rap radio show Rap Attack on WBLS-FM, died of a heart attack on October 2, 2009.
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Rapper Apologizes for Anti-Gay Remarks
50 Cent quickly apologized for calling Lady Gaga’s tour the ‘gay tour’ during an Angie Martinez interview, clarifying his comments were taken out of context.