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T.I. On MTV's RapFix LIVE! [STREAM]

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» by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz)   May 16 2012, 17:18 pm

T.I., continues his press run today by visiting MTV's Rap Fix live today. It's in progress right now so hop in. 

Comments 0 Tags Grand Hustle, hip hop pov, Iggy Azalea, interscope records, MTV, T.I.

California Woman Loses Limbs After Botched Butt Injection Procedure [VIDEO]

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» by Latifah Muhammad   May 16 2012, 17:09 pm

All April Brown wanted to do was mirror the ample backsides put on display by the likes of Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, or maybe one of our Bangin' Candy options, and it ended up costing her all of her limbs. The Los Angeles-based cosmetologist/fashion designer was hospitalized after undergoing a cosmetic procedure at the hands of an unlicensed practitioner.

Comments 0 Tags amputee, April Brown, botched surgery, butt injections, los angeles

Trae Tha Truth ft. Lil Duval - "No Lie (Freestyle)" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

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» by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz)   May 16 2012, 17:03 pm

Trae The Truth's "No Lie" freestyle originally appeared on The Campaign, but this version now features Lil Duval doing what he does best. Hit the jump for the download link. 

Comments 0 Tags download, Lil Duval, listen, no lie, the campaign, trae the truth

"Godfather Of Go-Go" Chuck Brown Passes Away At 75

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» by D.L. Chandler   May 16 2012, 16:58 pm

In news that will surely rock the Nation's Capital to the core, the “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown has died today after battling complications from pneumonia. Chuck Brown's daughter confirmed the death of her father to Washington ABC affiliate WJLA news reporter Sam Ford.

Although reports are a bit scant at this time, Chuck Brown had been hospitalized with pneumonia for the past two months, leading to cancellation of shows and other public appearances as reported by the Washington Post. Rumors swirled

Comments 0 Tags 75, chuck brown, dead, Go-Go Music, godfather of go-go, RIP, Washington DC

DMX Talks The Weigh In EP, Says He "Doesn't Care" What People Think [VIDEO]

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» by Latifah Muhammad   May 16 2012, 16:50 pm

DMX is on the road to redemption. The former Ruff Ryder dropped his The Weigh In EP yesterday, and explained to MTV News  that the project signifies his official comeback, and was inspired by fans. “Everywhere I go people are like, 'When's the album droppin? When's the album droppin'?" he said. "'So I was just like, lemme hit 'em with something, let them know, give them a little appetizer of what it's gon' be like.'"

Comments 0 Tags DMX, MTV News, The Weigh-In, Undisputed

TheLIFEfiles Has Lunch With Amber Rose [VIDEO]

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» by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz)   May 16 2012, 16:14 pm

Not exactly sure how this slipped our radar, but the lovely Amber Rose recently had lunch with the good folks over at The Life Files, and they spoke on everything. Amber says she doesn't really know Kanye West as a person anymore, flaunted her new engagement ring, and...oh what the hell, she looks gorgeous here. Just watch the video. 

Comments 0 Tags Amber Rose, Kanye West, the life files, Wiz Khalifa

Mercy: 10 Hip-Hop Artists Who Chose To Die Another Day

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» by C. Vernon Coleman II   May 16 2012, 15:55 pm

Death is serious business. Nobody knows that like the people who've had experiences that have left them knocking on heaven's door. Near death experiences aren't foreign to those in the Hip-Hop arena. There are plenty of Hip-Hop artists that can attest to that.

Whether the catastrophic moment was caused by getting shot, a car accident or a plane crash, there have been dozens of rappers who have punched death in the snotbox and kept it moving. Here are 10 Hip-Hop artists who told death, “I'll holla.”

Comments 0 Tags 10 Hip-Hop Artists Who Chose To Die Another Day, 50 Cent, DJ AM, Freeky Zeeky, jim jones, Kanye West, lil wayne, Obie Trice, rapper who have almost died, rappers who have cheated death, The D.O.C, Timabland, Travis Barker

Paypa Ft. Raekwon, Nick Ds & JD Era “Tried To Tell Em” [VIDEO]

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» by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz)   May 16 2012, 15:23 pm

Paypa, Nick Ds, JD Era and Raekwon deliver this video off of his new mixtape, Henny On The Rocks 2, which you can download here. Get a look at the video after the jump. 

Comments 0 Tags henny on the rocks 2, jd era, Nick Ds, Paypa Ft. Raekwon, tried to tell em

White Officer Cleared In Police Brutality Case Against Black Teen

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» by Latifah Muhammad   May 16 2012, 15:21 pm

A former Houston police officer has been let of the hook for the vicious beating of a 15-year-old suspected of committing a burglary. Andrew Blomberg was found not guilty on the misdemeanor charge of official oppression, for attacking Chad Holley.

Comments 0 Tags Andrew Blomberg, Chad Holley Houston, L.A. Riots, not guilty, police brutality, Rodney King

Bun B's Nike Air Foamposite Pros 'Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson' [PHOTOS]

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» by Alvin aqua Blanco   May 16 2012, 15:07 pm

If you didn't know, Bun B's sneaker game is at an elite level. The UGK rap legend stunted on Twitter Instagram by showing off his pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pros in the Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson colorway. The all new color scheme of the ubiquitous Foamposite doesn't drop until September.

That's trill. Peep photos of the highly coveted sneaker in the gallery.

Comments 0 Tags bun-b, Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson, Nike Air Foamposite Pros, photos