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Articles Archive for July 2012

News & Politics »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
New York Times Admits Government Officials Censor All Media Outlets

The quotations come back redacted, stripped of colorful metaphors, colloquial language and anything even mildly provocative.


Mixtapes »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
L.A.D (Aka LA The Darkman) – Diary Of A Playboy Official Mixtape

Listen and download L.A.D (Aka LA The Darkman) – Diary Of A Playboy Official Mixtape


Mixtapes, Mixtapes Featured »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Mike Will Made It – Est In 1989 Part 2 Official Mixtape By Dj Infamous

Listen and download Mike Will Made It – Est In 1989 Part 2 Official Mixtape By Dj Infamous


Hip-Hop News »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Ice-T Defends Right To Bear Arms, Says Guns Meant To ‘Protect Yourself From The Police’

There’s been a lot of talk regarding gun control through tougher gun laws in wake of the tragic movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado last week.


Hip-Hop News »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
2 Chainz Draws Inspiration From LeBron James On Based On A T.R.U. Story

The day after dropping off the second single “Birthday Song,” 2 Chainz chops it up with MTV and previews his new album, Based On A T.R.U. Story.


Hip-Hop News »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Lupe Fiasco Preps Upcoming Album

Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Part 1 is just around the corner—if it avoids those inevitable push-backs.


Hip-Hop News, Lifestyle »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Nicki Minaj Joins ‘Today’ Summer Concert Series Lineup

Rockefeller Plaza will turn pink when Nicki Minaj hits the outdoor stage on the “Today” Toyota Summer Concert Series next month.


Hip-Hop News »

[25 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
William Balfour Receives 3 Life Sentences For Jennifer Hudson Family Murders

Calling his soul “as barren as dark space,” a Chicago judge sentenced William Balfour to three life sentences without the possibility of parole.


Hip-Hop News, The Hustle »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
A$AP Rocky Announces ‘LongLiveA$AP’ Tour Dates

With his anticipated LongLiveA$AP debut coming this fall, A$AP Rocky will hit the road in support of its release.


Hip-Hop News, The Hustle »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
2 Chainz Announces Based On A T.R.U Story Tour

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has announced that he will be embarking on the Based On A T.R.U Story national solo tour, which kicks off August 30th.


Hip-Hop News, News & Politics »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley From The ‘The Jeffersons’, Dead At 74

Sherman Hemsley, the actor who made the character George Jefferson famous in “The Jeffersons,” has died, El Paso cops tell TMZ.


Lifestyle »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Chad Ochocinco Reverts Back To Original Last Name: Johnson

Flamboyant NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco has reverted back to his original last name, after marrying “Basketball Wives” star Evelyn Lozada earlier this month.


News & Politics »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
3 Arrested In Separate ‘Dark Knight’ Copy-Cat Incidents

At least 3 men accused of making threats during or after watching the new Batman movie have been arrested in separate incidents.


News & Politics »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
New York Times Reveals FBI Master-minded Terror Plots

If it seems as though the FBI is making a large number of terror busts these days, maybe it’s because the agency itself is at least partly responsible for hatching the plots.


Hip-Hop News »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Kat Stacks Gettin Deported, Mother Confirms

Andrea Herrera a.k.a. “Kat Stacks,” is getting deported after being in a Louisiana jail for two years now.


Lifestyle »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
First Look At The Lamborghini x Mansory Aventador LP700-4 ‘Carbonado’ (Photos)

Fans got a first look at the carbon-clad Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 by European auto tuner Mansory at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show.


Hip-Hop News »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Getting Married? Jeweler Designs Engagement Ring

Kanye has asked a private jeweler to design an engagement ring for girlfriend Kim Kardashian by using diamonds and rubies from his late mom Donda’s personal jewelry collection.


Featured, Hip-Hop News, The Hustle »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
Slim Thug ‘How To Survive In A Recession’ Book Available At Barnes And Noble

Surprising but Slim Thug has penned a book called How To Survive In A Recession based on his financial expertise and personal experiences.


Hip-Hop News »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
BET Bans Rick Ross’ Music Video For ‘Hold Me Back’

BET has reportedly banned the music video for Rick Ross’ latest single, “Hold Me Back,” off his upcoming solo project, God Forgives, I Don’t.


Hip-Hop News, The Hustle »

[24 Jul 2012 | Leave A Comment]
G.O.O.D. Music’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Album Pushed Back

The long-awaited album from Kanye West and his crew will now be available in stores and online on September 4, according to Complex (via Pusha-T.com).