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News <p>Timbaland was the subject of a manhunt yesterday after his family believed he was so distraught over the theft of a $2 million piece of jewelry he might harm himself ... this according to law enforcement sources.<br />
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According to sources, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department put out a "possible suicide attempt" APB just before 5 PM PT yesterday. A helicopter and squad cars went on the hunt for the rapper/producer's Escalade.<br />
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News <p>It’s been a pretty hectic week for Kanye West. And yesterday, Russell Simmons retreated to his site and penned a letter in support for Mr. West. As always, Uncle Rush knows best.<br />
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Dear Kanye,<br />
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<p>Lil Wayne has been giving his fans glimpses of his first day of freedom with a series of pictures, and the latest shows the I Am Not a Human Being MC partaking in a little business and pleasure.<br />
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News <p>Kid Cudi's references to himself as the Lonely Stoner, coupled with the nightmarish skits and dark songs on his debut album 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day,' have pegged him as hip-hop's resident tortured soul. The Cudder recently took it a step further, by opening up fans to his enthusiasm for horror movies.<br />
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The final live performance by the hip hop legend is headed for Blu-ray next month. Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced 'Tupac Live At The House Of Blues' for a high-definition release on May 25.<br />
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News Nicki Minaj didn't perform as anticipated at yesterday's Summer Jam because Peter Rosenberg took shots at her during the pre-show.
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News Swizz Beatz shares details on his mixtape.
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News <p>Talib Kweli recently revealed to <em>MTV</em> that he and Mos Def, the duo making up Black Star, are looking to drop a new project sometime next year.</p>
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News <p>Mac Miller recently spoke to<em> HipHopDX </em>on a variety of subjects, including his favourite albums, the possibility of signing to a major label, his expectations for "Blue Slide Park" , and working with Q-tip. Here are the parts you're probably most interested in....</p>
<p>On Expectations for "Blue Slide Park":</p>
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News <p>It looks like matters have gotten worse for Gucci LeFleur as he was denied an early release from prison and served with a civil lawsuit today.<br />
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Last week, news broke that Gucci Mane had not been released from prison, contrary to 1017 Brick Squad rapper Waka Flocka Flame's claims. Now, it looks like the things get worse for Gucci LeFleur, as he was denied early release and hit with a civil suit earlier today.<br />
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News <p>Common's newest album, "The Dreamer/The Believer" drops tomorrow, December 20th. However, it seems one of the features is not happy with Common's use of the N-word throughout the album. </p>
<p>The famed author Maya Angelou reads a poem she wrote on one of Common's tracks, and says she was unaware that Common used the N-word and that it would be used in this song particular song, called "The Dreamer." Angelou called the word "vulgar and dangerous" to the black community.</p>
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