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![15 of Hip-Hop’s Weirdest Album Titles](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2016/12/Hip-Hop-Weirdest-Album-Titles.jpg?w=980&q=75)
15 of Hip-Hop’s Weirdest Album Titles
It's hard to forget a weird album title, so we're acknowledging those rappers who took a creative risk on naming their projects. Here are 15 of the weirdest album titles in hip-hop.
![Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Memes of 2016](http://www.xxlmag.com/files/2016/12/kanye-jay-z-drake1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Memes of 2016
From Drake to Kanye West to Jay Z and more, no artist was safe from the Internet and the memes that circulated. Here are the Best Hip-Hop Memes of 2016.
![12 Rappers We Lost in 2016](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2016/12/phife-dawg-shawty-lo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
12 Rappers We Lost in 2016
As we close out this year and enter a new one, major rappers to local underground phenomenons deserve to be highlighted and remembered for their contributions to hip-hop. Here are 12 rappers we lost in 2016.
![Trinidad James, Mystikal & Lil Dicky Throw Party Full of BBWs in ‘Just A Lil’ Thick’ Video](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/04/Trinidad-James-Mystikal-Lil-Dicky.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trinidad James, Mystikal & Lil Dicky Throw Party Full of BBWs in ‘Just A Lil’ Thick’ Video
Trinidad James' new video for 'Just A Lil’ Thick (She Juicy)' is filled with plenty of shenanigans and big beautiful women.
![25 Hip-Hop and R&B Facts That Will Blow Your Mind](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2014/04/25-Things.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Hip-Hop and R&B Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Do you think you know everything about your favorite hip-hop and R&B artists? Think again. Here are 25 Hip-Hop and R&B Facts That Will Blow Your Mind.
![Kendrick Lamar Shows Love for Macklemore on 2014 Grammy Awards Red Carpet](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2014/01/kendricklamarmacklemore.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kendrick Lamar Shows Love for Macklemore on 2014 Grammy Awards Red Carpet
Kendrick Lamar is up for seven Grammy nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards this year and his main competition in the rap category is Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. But it's still all love between the two. The Compton MC showed up to the awards ceremony red carpet in a blue suit and revealed he's still rooting for the Seattle duo.
![‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 11 Recap: Tahiry Rejects Joe Budden’s Marriage Proposal](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2014/01/Tahiry-say-no-2-e1390272154567.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 11 Recap: Tahiry Rejects Joe Budden’s Marriage Proposal
Last week, we were left with a cliffhanger as Joe Budden proposed to Tahiry in Times Square with their family and friends watching. Unfortunately, he doesn't get the answer he thinks he deserves. Tahiry tells him that love involves trust. “I don’t trust you,” she says. Joe claims he's different from the man who once hurt her, but she isn’t fooled by the ring and the velour suit he's wearing. So th
![‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 10 Recap: Joe Budden Proposes to Tahiry](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2014/01/joe-budden-propsal-e1389668326461.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 10 Recap: Joe Budden Proposes to Tahiry
The drama continues on the new episode of ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York.' Find out who gets a marriage proposal and more.
![‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 9 Recap: Erica Mena Loses Control of Love Triangle](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2014/01/ericamena.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 9 Recap: Erica Mena Loses Control of Love Triangle
On this week’s episode of ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York,’ Amina is still contemplating whether she should take Peter Gunz back. “If this is how he treats me in a marriage, how he going to handle my business?” she questions. Her friend Nicole wants her to get a grip. “I know you stronger than this. Why you being so weak?” she asks.
![‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap: Peter Gunz Gets a Ring, Clashes With Erica Mena](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/12/love-and-hip-hop-e1386037280831.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap: Peter Gunz Gets a Ring, Clashes With Erica Mena
This week, Amina is still begging Peter Gunz to act like a husband. She feels like ever since Tara found out the truth about their marriage, things have only gotten worse.
![New Music Releases — December 2013](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/10/RKelly_JasonKempin.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Music Releases — December 2013
As 2013 comes to a close within the next two months, there's one word to describe the year in music: thrilling. There are a few rappers and singers who want to stick with that theme once they release their new albums next month. The December projects consist of names we already know and love.
![BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Winners List](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2013/10/drakekendricklamar-e1438955203112.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Winners List
Hip-hop's biggest crews gathered for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired on Tuesday (Oct. 15) night. The event, hosted by the Cali O.G. Snoop Lion -- a.k.a. Uncle Snoop -- is an annual celebration of the biggest and brightest stars in the rap game today and also tips a hat to the rappers of the past who have paved the way.