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Original Content Most Memorable VMA Moments A list of some of the most memorable MTV VMA moments. By William Cannon August 22, 2013
News J. Cole Says Being "Light Skinned" Has Helped His Career Talking about race, J. Cole says "I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin" in a recent interview. By Rose Lilah August 22, 2013
News DJ Khaled, T Pain, Rick Ross & Cash Money Named In $100M Lawsuit A New Orleans jazz group has filed a lawsuit against T Pain, DJ Khaled, and more for over $100 million. By Rose Lilah August 22, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: August 12-19 Staff picks for the week of August 5th to 11th. By Trevor Smith August 22, 2013
News Drake Reveals Album Cover For "Nothing Was The Same" Drake reveals the official artwork for his upcoming "Nothing Was The Same" album. By Kevin Goddard August 21, 2013
News Kanye West To Perform At 2013 MTV VMAs [Update: 2 Chainz Added] Kanye West will perform "Black Skinhead" at the MTV VMAs this year, and will tie Madonna for most VMA performances of all time. By Trevor Smith August 21, 2013
News Rumor: Jay Z & Beyonce Bought The New Regal Theater In Chicago? Rumor is that Beyonce and Jay Z purchased the New Regal Theater in the Chi. By Rose Lilah August 21, 2013
News Just Blaze Says Jay Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Almost Featured "Song Cry Part 2" Just Blaze speaks of a stylistically similar song to "Song Cry" which he's been trying to get Jay Z to include on an album for some time. By Trevor Smith August 21, 2013
Music Videos J. Cole Explains How Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" Single Helps His Own Single "Crooked Smile" J. Cole says Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" gives him hope that "Crooked Smile" can become a hit on Pop radio, and says they are re-shooting the music video for "Crooked Smile." By Rose Lilah August 21, 2013
News Raekwon On Kendrick Lamar's "King Of New York" Claim: "He Can Never Wear That Crown" Raekwon weighs in on Kendrick's "Control" verse, saying that while he doesn't take his claims too seriously, K.Dot could never rightfully be "King Of New York". By Trevor Smith August 21, 2013
News DMX Arrested, Says The Cops Set Him Up [Update: DMX On House Arrest] DMX was arrested once more last night in South Carolina, and called out the cops during the arrest claiming they set him up. By Rose Lilah August 21, 2013
Interviews Earl Sweatshirt Discusses His Past Rape Lyrics & Change In Content On "Doris" Earl Sweatshirt talks about the change in subject matter from "Earl" to "Doris." By Rose Lilah August 21, 2013