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Hip-Hop and R&B Community React to Stunning 2015 Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLIX is officially done. The New England Patriots were victorious over the Seattle Seahawks (final score 28-24) in what was a down-to-the-wire game. Here is how your favorite hip-hop and R&B stars reacted to the thrilling game and its' stunning end.
Lil Wayne Sues Birdman’s Cash Money Records for $51 Million
A milli here, a milli there. Lil Wayne's issues with Cash Money have officially hit the courtroom. The rapper is suing the record label to terminate his contract, plus he wants a whopping $51 million.
G-Eazy Highlights the Female Body in NSFW ‘Tumblr Girls’ Video
Life's a beach for G-Eazy. The rapper takes to Tumblr to scoop up hotties for his new NSFW music video, 'Tumblr Girls.'
J. Cole Rides With Dale Earnhardt Jr. for ESPN The Magazine Cover
Get in the driver's seat with J. Cole. The rapper covers the new issue of ESPN The Magazine with race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
President Obama’s State of the Union Speech Launches ‘Thug Life’ Memes [VIDEO]
President Barack Obama is living that thug life. "I have no more campaigns to run... I know 'cause I won both of them," he said proudly Tuesday night (Jan. 21) during the State of the Union address. It was only a matter of time before the Internet took his swag lord sentiment and turned them into a series of hilarious 'Thug Life' memes.
Pharrell Covers GQ Magazine as One of the Year’s Most Influential Music Makers
Pharrell's reign continues. The multitalented producer and artist covers the new issue of GQ as one of the most influential music makers in the game.
Tyga Prepping New MTV Reality Show
Is Tyga heading for the small screen? Word is that the rapper is shooting a new reality show for MTV starring himself and his famous friends.
Tupac Talks Jim Belushi Friendship, Being at War Weeks Before His Death in New Interview
Nearly two decades after his death, the voice of Tupac has been resurrected. In a new interview from 1996, the rapper speaks about being at war, the origins of his name and working with fellow actor Jim Belushi while on the set of his movie 'Gang Related.'
Stevie J Indicted for Failing to Pay Over $1 Million in Child Support
This is some million-dollar baby mama drama. Stevie J is known for his issues with women on the small screen and now, the 'Love & Hip Hop' star is in real-life hot water for not paying the mother of his child over $1 million in child support.
Lupe Fiasco Quits Twitter: ‘I Never Really Liked Dealing With the Public’
One of rap's most outspoken and controversial tweeters is leaving the game. After social media rants against Kid Cudi and support for Iggy Azalea, Lupe Fiasco has announced that he's quitting Twitter and focusing his efforts on something else.
Christina Milian Opens Up About Lil Wayne: ‘It’s a Relationship to Be Protected’
Is Christina Milian turning up with Lil Wayne? The singer has reportedly been dating the rapper -- on and off -- for months. However, when asked about the romance, Milian remains coy, dubbing their relationship as "cool" and one that needs to be "protected."
Hip-Hop Album of the Year – 2015 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
From party anthems to political critique, hip-hop had everything in 2014. Newcomers held their own while OGs proved that rap is anything but dead. To top it off, we even got a surprise album or two. Vote for Hip-Hop Album of the Year in the 2015 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards.