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Album Sales Week Of 2/26/2013 (Kutt Calhoun, Ill Bill & Cappadonna)

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Chris Rock & Dave Chappelle Hold Impromptu Performance In NYC

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File this in the “Why Wasn’t I There?” section.  Two of comedy’s biggest names shared the stage early Tuesday morning in an impromptu performance at New York City’s Comedy Cellar.  Throughout the week the two have performed separately at the Cellar, trying out new material; Rock because he’s preparing for an new standup special, and Chappelle because…well, who knows, just be thankful he’s still doing standup.  After performing solo for about 45 minutes, Dave Chappelle was joined by Chris Rock who took the stage to tell the audience, “Aw, you lucky motherf*ckers.” (more…)

Chris Brown Expresses His Love For Rihanna, Admits Winning Her Back Was Hard

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When it comes to Rihanna, Chris Brown has nothing but love for the Barbadian beauty, and recently dished about their relationship. (more…)

Young Vito Found Not Guilty In Murder Of Slim Dunkin

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Atlanta rapper Young Vito, the man accused of killing Bricksquad rapper Slim Dunkin in December 2011, was acquitted of murder charges earlier today but sentenced to 25 years in prison on an aggravated assault charge. (more…)

Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake Announce “Legends Of The Summer Tour”

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Get out your suit and tie.  (more…)

Uncle Luke Is “Mad As Hell” At Lil Wayne For Disrespecting Miami, Says Rick Ross Needs To Get Involved

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Everyone expected Lil Wayne to catch some flack for outright dissing the star players of the Miami Heat, but no one was expecting Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell to air out Tunechi in his Miami New Times blog. (more…)

Jay-Z Signs Global Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell Music

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Jay-Z announced that he is moving the publishing rights for his entire to Warner/Chappell after signing a global publishing deal with the company. The deal also gives the company the rights to the entire Roc Nation catalog as well as all of Jay’s future recordings. (more…)

Lil Wayne: “I F*cked Chris Bosh’ Wife”

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Last week, Lil Wayne was allegedly ejected from a Miami Heat game while cheering for the Laker’s Kobe Byrant.  The claim was made via Weezy’s Twitter account although a representative for the Heat denied these accusations, claiming that Wayne made the decision to leave the game on his own.  Now, Wayne is making headlines for badmouthing the team during an All-Star Weekend event, even going as far as making personal attacks against Chris Bosh and other team members. (more…)

The Countdown Is Off: DMX Arrested Again

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This probably won’t surprise anyone, but DMX was arrested this morning.  After going nearly two whole years without a legal issue, the rapper legally known as Earl Simmons, was caught driving without a license in the early hours of the morning.  This seems to be pattern for Mr. X who was last arrested for driving recklessly with, you guessed it, a suspended license.  I seriously wonder if people were placing bets on this in Vegas. (more…)

50 Cent Dismantling G-Unit?

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In recent months it’s seemed that 50 Cent has been subliminally dissing his own crew, G-Unit.  Back in July he told XXL regarding Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo, “they need to get themselves together,” before making an appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood to elaborate, “I’ve enabled them to a point where they feel like they don’t have to do anything.” (more…)

Vado Talks Starting A Supergroup With Lloyd Banks, Fabolous & Juelz Santana

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On the heels of the release of his latest mixtape, Slime Flu 3, Vado has begun making the rounds to several press outlets.  Yesterday morning he stopped by Power 105.1′s The Breakfast Club and dropped an interesting tidbit about a potential supergroup.   (more…)

Pro Era Member Capital Steez Dead At 19 Years-Old

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In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, Jamal “Capital Steez” Dewar sent his followers a cryptically eerie tweet, reading “the end.”   (more…)

Big Boi Reveals “Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors” Cover Art

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December 11th is the release date for Big Boi’s sophomore album. (more…)

Roscoe Dash Calls Out Kanye & Wale For Not Giving Him Writing Credits

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Atlanta rapper, Roscoe Dash, feels that he is getting played by the music industry. According to his Twitter feed, he went on a rant earlier this morning about how neither Kanye nor Wale gave him any credit for helping them with their recent albums. (more…)

Album Sales Week Of 7/31/2012 (Rick Ross, Aer, La Coka Nostra)

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