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Alex Zidel August 15, 2019 Music The 2019 XXL Freshman Class is stacked.
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Mitch Findlay June 20, 2019 Music Van Jones provides an update on Meek Mill's case.
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Aron A. July 16, 2019 Music Ne-Yo pens a heartfelt reflection in the wake of Jussie Smollett's declared innocence.
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Mitch Findlay March 27, 2019 Music Dr. Dre is being accused of exploiting Nipsey Hussle's death.
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hnhh May 21, 2019 Music Frank Ocean makes an extremely rare public appearance.
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Alex Zidel September 13, 2019 Music The co-curated collective piece was completed just in time for Nipsey's birthday.
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Erika Marie August 14, 2019 Music Ciara has Leveled Up.
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Chantilly Post May 20, 2019 Music Photographer Danny Hasting reflects on working with a young Em.
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Mitch Findlay April 25, 2019 Original Content Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks.
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Devin Ch May 18, 2019 Music She says non-urban blogs talk badly about hip hop culture because urban blogs do it first.
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Erika Marie April 23, 2019 Music XXXTentacion's deluxe anniversary edition of "?" will be posthumously released on September 6.
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Alex Zidel August 13, 2019
Politics Charlamagne Tha God Presses Jay-Z Over NFL Deal, Citing Kaepernick In Leaked Audio Jay-Z speaks on peaceful protests and taking real action in a meeting with Roger Goodell and Charlamagne Tha God.
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Alex Zidel 
Music The 2019 XXL Freshman Class Has Officially Arrived The 2019 XXL Freshman Class is stacked.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Van Jones Believes Meek Mill's 2008 Conviction Will Be Overturned In 3-6 Weeks Van Jones provides an update on Meek Mill's case.
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Aron A. 
Music Ne-Yo Apologizes To Jussie Smollett: "Justice Was On The Right Side" Ne-Yo pens a heartfelt reflection in the wake of Jussie Smollett's declared innocence.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Is Dr. Dre Clout Chasing Off Nipsey Hussle's Death? Dr. Dre is being accused of exploiting Nipsey Hussle's death.
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hnhh 
Music Frank Ocean Gets Mobbed By Fans At Tyler, The Creator Show: Watch Frank Ocean makes an extremely rare public appearance.
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Alex Zidel 
Music T.I. Unveils 3-Piece Nipsey Hussle Art Installation At Trap Music Museum The co-curated collective piece was completed just in time for Nipsey's birthday.
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Erika Marie 
Music Ciara Speechless After Acceptance To Harvard Business School Ciara has Leveled Up.
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Chantilly Post 
Music Eminem's "Slim Shady LP" Photographer Praises His "Maniacal Genius" Photographer Danny Hasting reflects on working with a young Em.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Tyler, The Creator, Megan Thee Stallion & Denzel Curry Conquer The "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks.
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Devin Ch 
Music Cardi B Continues Rant About Negative Reporting In Urban & Hip Hop Blogs She says non-urban blogs talk badly about hip hop culture because urban blogs do it first.
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Erika Marie 
Music XXXTentacion "?" Deluxe Anniversary Edition Tracklist Revealed XXXTentacion's deluxe anniversary edition of "?" will be posthumously released on September 6.
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Alex Zidel