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Royal Oak -
I stopped by Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique Wednesday to interview Detroit HipHop artist, Finally Famous' own Jay John Henry.
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Philadelphia -
Meek Mill has announced that he and fellow MMG rapper, Wale will be dropping a joint mixtape today, Monday, October 7. The two have collaborated on many projects, most recently the Maybach Music Group compilation album, "Self Made Vol. 3."
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Pontiac -
The Mad Decent Block Party in Pontiac, MI was like no other event I've ever attended. It was a nonstop party of dancing, hula hooping, electric music, and some of the wildest costumes you could ever imagine.
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Detroit -
The Yancey Boys "Sunset Blvd" features all unreleased J. Dilla beats. The new collection from Illa J, J. Dilla's younger brother, and Frank Nitt, is due out September 17.
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Cambridge -
Hiphop legend Nas has been honored with "The Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellowship." The fellowship has been established to fund scholars and artists who demonstrate "exceptional scholarship and creative ability in the arts," HipHopDX reports.
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Rex -
Outkast rapper and actor, Andre 3000's mother, Sharon Benjamin Hodo, has been found dead in her Rex, Georgia home, a source confirms to Billboard.
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Los Angeles -
Legendary Compton emcee Kurupt has confirmed that HipHop group Dogg Pound will be collaborating with all five members of Bone Thugs -N- Harmony on a collaborative album called "Thug Pound."
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XXL Magazine has released its 2013 Freshman class. The list features some of the best and brightest HipHop artists to look out for.
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Chicago -
On Sunday (March 24), rapper/activist Lupe Fiasco took to Twitter to reflect upon the violent lyrics used in HipHop music. He posted 19 tweets on the issue.
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San Bernardino -
The full-line up for the 8th annual Paid Dues Hip-Hop Festival was announced Thursday. Kendrick Lamar's team Black Hippy will headline the event which will take place March 30 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernadino, California.
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Haitain-American rapper Wyclef Jean, best known for being a member of the popular Hip-Hop group, the Fugees, recently sat down with Power 106 host Big Boy to discuss his affair with fellow Fugees member Lauryn Hill and to explain the trio's break-up.
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Compton -
Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar just dropped his second studio album, "good kid, m.A.A.d city," less than a month ago, but he's already working on various collaborations.
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New York -
Hip Hop mogul Chris Lighty, the manager of artists such as Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, and Busta Rhymes, was found dead Thursday morning at his Bronx, NY apartment. He was 44.
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Multi-platinum hip hop veteran and actor LL Cool J has announced the launch of his new virtual studio recording software, My Connect Studio, The Boombox reports.
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