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Original Content 10 Essential RJ Tracks This week we hit the West Coast for 10 essentials from Mr. LA himself, RJ. By Devon Jefferson June 11, 2017
Sports Dave East Talks Playing AAU Basketball With Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley & More Harlem's Dave East used to be mad nice on the bball court, playing with KD, Michael Beasley & more. By Kevin Goddard January 11, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Young Nipsey Hussle Revisit Nipsey Hussle circa 2005-2011. By Danny Schwartz September 01, 2016
News Nicki Minaj Reveals Appearance on Lil Wayne's 'Carter IV' <p>Few details about Lil Wayne's highly anticipated album, 'Tha Carter IV,' are out there. What we do know is that it's led by the hyperactive banger, '6 Foot 7 Foot,' featuring Young Money's Cory Gunz. But Gunz isn't the only Young Member contributing to Weezy's ninth album. Nicki Minaj is also making a guest appearance.<br /> <br /> "I recorded something for 'Carter IV,' and I recorded something with the Birdman recently," the popular Queens rapper told MTV, regarding her contribution to Wayne's latest record and Cash Money boss Birdman's upcoming 'Bigger Than Life.'<br /> By Rose Lilah March 15, 2011
News Gucci Mane Committed to Mental Health Facility <p>Just 24 hours after news broke that rapper Gucci Mane -- who spent a good part of 2009 and 2010 locked up -- may be returning to jail, we've now discovered that the Atlanta-bred emcee was committed into a mental health treatment facility. According to TMZ, Gucci appeared in a Georgia courtroom yesterday and filed a "Special Plea of Mental Incompetency." The rapper claims that he is unable to "intelligently participate in the probation revocation hearing."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 04, 2011
News Kanye West Reveals 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' Tracklist <blockquote> <p>During the hubbub leading up to Kanye West's fifth LP 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' one thing that has been mostly overlooked is the actual tracklist. Well, iTunes has posted the official list and it might surprise fans for being heavy on leaked cuts and free G.O.O.D. Friday material. The album, available in stores and online on November 22, features 11 songs and the Beyonce-featuring summer jam 'See Me Now' as a bonus track, although Ye revealed that additional extra cuts would most likely be revealed before the release date.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 25, 2010
Original Content 10 Essential Kehlani Tracks An introduction to the Bay Area singer. By Chris Tart April 17, 2016
News Blu Accuses Evidence & Alchemist Of Racism, Evidence Responds Evidence suggests "Blu is not mentally well" following accusations that he and Alchemist support Darren Wilson. By Trevor Smith December 29, 2015
News Drake Responds To Kanye West Sampling His Uncle On "No More Parties In L.A." Drake appreciates the Larry Graham sample on "No More Parties In L.A.". By Trevor Smith January 19, 2016
News 50 Cent Reaches Bankruptcy Agreement With Creditors 50 is still on the hook for a lot of money. By Danny Schwartz March 10, 2016
Industry All Four Of Fetty Wap's Singles Are In The Top 10 On Billboard's Hot Rap Songs Chart All four singles that Fetty Wap has released to date are currently in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart. By Patrick Lyons August 20, 2015
News Iggy Azalea Surprised T.I. Thinks She's "Slowing [Him] Down" Iggy Azalea assumes it's all good with her and T.I. since he's still getting them checks from her. By Danny Schwartz September 17, 2015