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Memphis Bleek was hurt by Jay Z’s shout-out?

Memphis Bleek has been in Jay Z‘s shadow for more than fifteen years. On 2005’s “Diamonds From Sierra Leone” remix, Jay rapped about his relationship with his

Trinidad James won’t face charges

Trinidad James was arrested in Batesville, Mississippi this past weekend after he was allegedly caught smoking marijuana in a hotel room. Despite the incident at the Batesville Holiday Inn, it appears that the Atlanta rapper won’t have to worry about the repercussions.

When to play what: Music for the occasion

Road trip with the boss … John Coltrane: The Impulse Years A smooth thoughtful collection of some of the genius’ best work. An excellent set from

Jhene Aiko denies Drake rumors: ‘I am not pregnant’

Jhene Aiko’s association with Young Money superstar Drake has been under scrutiny for quite some time now. Fans and gossip hounds have continually speculated on the nature of the pair’s relationship since the start of the year but the recording artists, who collaborated on the track “From Time” have more or less ignored the rampant rumors that seem to be everywhere these days.

Kanye West reflects on ‘The College Dropout’

Kanye West’s critically-acclaimed debut album The College Dropout turned ten years old this week, and numerous media and entertainment outlets looked back on the rapper’s first project with fond memories. As for West himself, he tweeted extensively about what his first album means to him and shared his perspective on the last decade of his career.

Dr. Dre sues Death Row Records

Dr. Dre was one of the people most responsible for launching the famed Death Row Records in the early 1990s, and he was also a major factor in the label’s chart-topping success throughout the decade. But now, the superproducer is suing his former label for more than $3 million in unpaid royalties.

Lil Boosie’s prison release has been unexpectedly delayed

It was widely reported in January that incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie would be released from Louisiana State Penentientary in mid-February. But music journalist Jeff Weiss posted on Twitter this weekend that Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, won’t be leaving prison as soon as was expected. According to Weiss, Boosie will not be released in February after all.

T.I. tells Tiny to cover up on Instagram

T.I. and Tiny’s marriage has been plastered all over the Web as of late thanks to nagging rumors that the couple is going through marital