Sunday, September 18, 2011

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Lil Wayne: tour map of concerts

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very useful: map of Lil Wayne upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 14 times http://hip-hop.alltop.com, has 1240148 myspace fans

[News] Immortal Technique Documentary "The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique" Begins Festival Circuit

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Exclusive: The New York emcee's documentary hit the Harlem Film Festival, and portrays the life of an underground Hip Hip juggernaut.

Wiz Khalifa Responds to His Beau Amber Rose Being A Stripper

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In an interview with Sister 2 Sister Magazine, Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa defends his blonde beauty when it came to being a stripper and leaked nude photos, do you agree with Mr. Black & Yellow? There has been tons of misconceptions about Amber Rose and even more misconceptions about her relationship with Wiz Khalifa. During [...]


iimiTV Web-Watch | Video: Evidence Previews “I Don’t Need Love” off Cats & Dogs

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Evidence explains the 5th track off of his upcoming album Cats & Dogs, available on 9/27. Pre-order now on iTunes. Previously: Evidence Previews "The Red Carpet" ft. Raekwon & Ras Kass Nah Right


[Video] HBO’s Larry Merchant To Floyd Mayweather: ‘If I Was 50 Years Younger, I Would Kick Your Ass’

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Larry Merchant vs Floyd >>> Floyd vs Victor Ortiz If you tuned into the Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz fight last night, you were probably left stunned at how the fight ended. Minutes into the fourth round of the fight, Victor Ortiz head butted Mayweather which resulted in him getting a point taken away. He [...]Related posts:
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Shawty Lo – All The Way Up (feat. Stuey Rock)

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Shawty Lo with his new song "All The Way Up" with Stuey Rock and produced by Nard & B. Look out for his newest mixtape, Dun It All dropping soon which this will be featured on.
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Brisco – Kissin Me (feat. Ray J)

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Brisco is back with a new single called "Kissin Me" featuring Ray J over a Benny Boom and Dr. Luke produced beat. Could possibly be the first single from his debut album Street Medicine?
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Gamecocks 24, Navy 21

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I should say Marcus Lattimore 24, Navy 21.

Monica – Until It’s Gone

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Monica is back with her second single titled "Until It's Gone" which has a little slower vibe, from her new album New Life is set ot drop on November 29th.
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iimiTV Web-Watch | Video: Rick Ross – Live @ DJ Envy’s Birthday Bash

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Rick Ross hits the stage at Webster Hall in New York for DJ Envy’s birthday. Previously: Rick Ross in GQ Nah Right


Chase N. Cashe – PC 187

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A new one called "PC 187" by Chase N. Cashe, produced by Tha Bizness.
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Guy Interviews Kevin Smith on Acid (Video)

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Jamie Lee Curtis Taete (I hope that’s his real name) put this interview/experimental art piece up where he takes acid and then ... FULL ARTICLE »

Kardashians Hate Kris Humphries

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There was a reason the talntless family of Armenian hotties, the Kardashians, hate Kim’s fairly skilled basktball playing husband, but I forgot ... FULL ARTICLE »

The Weeknd – Birds (Part I) (Video)

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That illusive Canadian The Weeknd has dropped a video for his single ‘The Birds (Part I) starring the lovely Akiko Mims and ... FULL ARTICLE »

HUF x Challenger Collaboration: CUF

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HUF and Japanese street wear company Challenger have teamed up for a limited collab. Awesome combo name with ‘CUF’. Check the two ... FULL ARTICLE »

Honey of the Day: Ally Rivera

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In honor, I wanted something classy, something tasteful and something that incorporated a hot chick in a football jersey. If you think ... FULL ARTICLE »

Diggy Simmons – Just Begun

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Diggy Simmons has been off the radar a little bit, but he's been working hard on his debut album. Until then here's a new one from him called "Just Begun."
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[News] Masta Ace Confirms MF DOOM Collaboration Album "MA DOOM" Is Complete

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UPDATE: The Juice Crew alum confirms another project finished recording week, as his upcoming works reportedly features Metal Face DOOM on the boards. Planned for November release.

Video: Rick Ross – Live @ DJ Envy’s Birthday Bash

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Rick Ross hits the stage at Webster Hall in New York for DJ Envy’s birthday. Previously: Rick Ross in GQ

Six Reasons – Raindance f. Too $hort (Video)

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Directed by WolfIskin This video is all kinds of out there. But what do you expect, when Six Reasons’ album title is Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200? Gotta love the creativity though.

L.A. – The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality (Mixtape)

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After a few leaks and a video here and there, the Brooklyn-bred artist drops her latest project. Tracklist and link down bottom. DOWNLOAD: L.A. – The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality (Mixtape) | Mediafire

Rick Ross Live In New York (Video)

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Video of Rick Ross surprise appearance/performance at Webster Hall for DJ Envy's birthday celebration. PREVIOUS: Rick Ross Live In Brooklyn (Video)

Biannela Susana Surfs Web for Pippa & Posh Spice While Her 12-Year Old Son Killed 2-Year Old Little Brother [Video]

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This chick is something else:

Documents released by the state attorney’s office detail what prosecutors say Biannela Susana was doing for hours during the time she waited to seek treatment for her unconscious 2-year-old son, who prosecutors say was beaten

iimiTV Web-Watch | Video: Kanye West – All Of The Lights (Live @ Austin City Limits)

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Kanye performs at Day 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Previously: Rhymefest & Kanye West –Alligator Boots (Behnd the Scenes) (Video) Nah Right


iimiTV Web-Watch | Video: Kanye West – All Of The Lights (Live @ Austin City Limits)

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Kanye performs at Day 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Previously: Rhymefest & Kanye West –Alligator Boots (Behnd the Scenes) (Video) Nah Right


Our Favorite Movies Of Summer 2011

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We list our favorite 2011 summer flicks

Freak Accident: Naomi Campbell Has A Slip Of The ____ At London Fashion Week

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Naomi Campbell made a revealing debut at the Toni&Guy hair show that kicked off London Fashion Week Thursday night. In her Alexander McQueen fit apparently Naomi was not all the way tucked in her Tuxedo. Paparrazzi made sure they captured

Mantiz feat. Mike Smith – “Tru Luv”

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Ok… This is the last song Mike and I completed together before he went on back and forth between Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, and Los Angeles… We had actually planned to shoot the video but unfortunately we never got around to it. For those who didn’t know, Mike was like my brother. And this week [...]

Her Mama Told Her They Were Going To The Mall To Meet Beyonce But This Happened Instead

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Somebody call Child Protective Services, this shit ain’t right. Life wasn’t fair for one of destiny’s children living in the Lakewood, California area on Thursday at the fragrance launch for Empress By Sean John. Additional pictures of Kizzy and Mouf Breeva attending the event after jump.

EDITORIALS REVIEW : HBO x BET PRESENTS :# UrbanWorld Film Festival#! [SurVival 0f the GaNg#!]

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the [BET NETWORKS] 15th annual Urbanworld Film festival Highlights many Independent directors of the silver screen Yearly worthy of Its Praise , Spotlight screenings of documentary shorts & Narrative features of the Next thing coming In the Industry of film making #

N.O.R.E. feat. Lil’ Wayne & Pharrell – “Finito” [Video]

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Animal anthem

Spotted: Beyonce and Tina Knowles on the catwalk at the House of Dereon launch

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Video: Kanye West – All Of The Lights (Live @ Austin City Limits)

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Kanye performs at Day 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Previously: Rhymefest & Kanye West –Alligator Boots (Behnd the Scenes) (Video)

Nas & Damian Marley – Road To Zion Live (Video)

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Nas & Damian Marley took to the stage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas to perform “Road To Zion”. PREVIOUS: Nas To Release Memoir in 2012

Caption This: Angela Simmons Celebrates Her 24th Birthday Early With Bow Wizzle By Her Side

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Here are Angela Simmons and Bow Wow at Ang’s 24th birthday at Club Play South Beach last night.

CAPTION THIS: What sweet nothings do you think Bow Wow was whispering in her ears?

Must have been pretty good…

… or

Who Gone Stop Me Huh!: Kanye West, Nas, Santigold And More Rip The Stage At The Austin Music Festival [Video]

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Kanye West hit the stage last night for the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas. Word is Yeezy had a sore throat but that didn’t stop him from putting on for the city. Santigold and Theophilus London were able

Kanye West Rocks The Nike MAG's At Austin City Limits Festival

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Kanye West Rocks The Nike MAG's At Austin City Limits Festival

While we await the Air Yeezy 2's, Kanye was sporting another pair of limited edition Nike's. Backstage Ye' rocked the 2011 Nike MAG's which recently hit the auction block in order to raise money for Michael J. Fox's Parkinson's foundation. Lean with it rock with em. 


- Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) 


 



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Blacks in Berkeley Are Beating National High School Graduation Rate

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Now how can we get other school districts on board?

[Singles] Fela Kuti x De La Soul f. MF DOOM - "Rock Co. Kane Flow"

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A selection off Amerigo Gazaway's "Fela Soul" mashup mix. De La Soul acapellas over Fela Kuti rhythms. If that wasn't enough Metal Face shows up for a verse.

Like (Pac Div) - Funky Drummer Reprise

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Like (Pac Div) - Funky Drummer Reprise

Like, one-third of Pac Div drops some bars over Hip-Hop's most popular sampled track with his weekend offering "Funky Drummer Reprise." All in one take to, pretty funky.


- Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture)


 

Freeze Frame: Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz Weigh In

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As I previously mentioned on Twitter the entire photo set from the Mayweather / Ortiz weigh-in look like something straight out of a Brazzers trailer., so one will suffice just find. If you indulge in fine Adult Entertainment cinema you know what I mean by that. I will never let you borrow my MacBook [...]

Video: Kanye West - All Of The Lights (Live At Austin City Limits)

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Video: Kanye West - All Of The Lights (Live At Austin City Limits)








Kanye West wanted to deliver a memorable performance at this years Austin City Limits Festival. Performing "All Of The Lights" West proclaims at the end of Fergie's part, "Rest in peace to the Black Eyed Peas." Watch The Throne set to hit the road October 28th. 


- Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture)

Video: Casey Veggies – Sleeping In Class: Deluxe Edition (Preview)

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Video: Casey Veggies – Sleeping In Class: Deluxe Edition (Preview)








Casey Veggies drops his Sleeping In Class:Deluxe Edition project September 20th. Featuring some new material as well as improvements to past tracks. Expect this young Californian to impress your ears. 


- Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture)

Mane Moves: Lil Twist Says Good Bye To His Mohawk

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Young Money artist Lil’ Twist tossed out his only noteworthy career achievement thus far late this week: his trademark mohawk. He’ll always have bragging rights on being the first within his camp to mount Kathleen Stacks, though. "I’m getting rid of this mohawk. The mohawk is like six years old,” the 18-year-old told members of Team [...]

Evidence Talks I Don’t Need Love Off Cats & Dogs (Video)

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Ev gives us a sneak peek of I Don’t Need Love off Cats & Dogs and explains the story behind the song. Do remember, Cats & Dogs out Sept. 27. Pre-order: CD, iTunes and 2xLP. PREVIOUS: Bring It Back: Dilated Peoples & Eminem – Wake Up Show Freestyle

Video: NORE Ft. Lil Wayne & Pharrell - FINITO

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Video: NORE Ft. Lil Wayne & Pharrell - FINITO








Finally the video is "Finito," N.O.R.E’s latest single has had plenty of spins and radio play with the assistance of Pharrell and Wayne. Check the video out directed by Spiff TV and don't forget, S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. dropping soon.


- Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) 

Video: Evidence Previews “I Don’t Need Love” off Cats & Dogs

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Evidence explains the 5th track off of his upcoming album Cats & Dogs, available on 9/27. Pre-order now on iTunes. Previously: Evidence Previews "The Red Carpet" ft. Raekwon & Ras Kass

Katt Williams Disses Jermaine Dupri & Coco’s Boob Slip

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Recap this weeks biggest talking points

R. Kelly on Chicago's WGCI - Talks Throat Surgery, Trey Songz, Chris Brown & More (Audio)

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Click here for the full interview.

J. Cole talks to Vibe about the classic Jay-Z album The Blueprint

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J. Cole sits down with Vibe to discuss the classic Jay-Z album The Blueprint.  He tells us when he first bought the album and how he played the album non-stop.  J. Cole also says one song he skipped all the time and told us his best song from the album. Feelin It? Not Feelin It?

[Singles] Flesh-N-Bone - "How I Roll"

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The leadoff track on Flesh-N-Bone's new "Blaze of Glory" album

[News] Common Talks Memoir, "One Day It'll All Make Sense"

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Com discusses his upcoming memoir, and what it means to him.

MV: LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It

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This has song of the year written all over it after a nice remix.  I’m hoping Afrojack or … Read more

Bitchie Or Not: Walter Steiger Curved Heel ‘Muse’ Pump [Worn By Kelly Rowland]

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How do you spruce up an ordinary black platform pump?  Add a curved heel! Designer Walter Steiger introduced their new ‘Muse’ Curved Heel black platform pump this summer and already celebs are flocking to get a pair including Kelly Rowland. She was spotted at Macy’s in Lakewood Mall on Thursday wearing a pair of the [...]Related posts:
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Ice T Addresses His Frustrations With Hip Hop, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne Being Fake + More

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Ice T addresses his frustrations with the rap game on VH1's Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop & The Crack Generation

Mary J. Blige Covers New Ebony Magazine (PIC)

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The Real Rick Ross Speaks Out Against The Rapper Rick Ross

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The real Rick Ross who served time behind bars for his drug affiliation will be in a VH1 Rock Docs documentary speaking against the rapper Rick Ross who once was a corrections officer.  He talks about Ross stealing his name and using it to sell records, when in reality he’s never sold drugs in his [...]

Idris Elba (Driis) – Private Garden [Music Video]

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British actor-slash-rapper-slash-singer Idris Elba drops his visuals for his “Private Garden” which is taken from his 2010 EP release High Class Problems Vol 1. The song sees 9th Wonder on the production and the video is shot on a beach in Puerto Rico that looks rather idyllic and a hell of a lot better than [...]

Monica – Anything (To Find You) ft. Rick Ross

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  Music video by Monica Featuring Rick Ross performing Anything (To Find You).

New Management @A3urbanmusic

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A3 Urban Music is under new Management. Please be patient as we go through the change and try to update the system and change the website.   WE ARE BACK

Cassie Brings Street Style To 106 And Park

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Cassie can wear just about anything and make it look good! She appeared on 106 and Park this past Thursday and Friday to assist Terrence J on guest hosting duties wearing an ensemble that gave me flashbacks of the late Aaliyah. While speaking with Terrence about the different aspects of her career including modeling, she [...]Related posts:
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When I Was 17: Miguel

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‘Happy Birthday Hip-Hop’ Listening Session

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Watch as Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T., Immortal Technique, Emilio Rojas, CyHi The Prynce, Pill, Killer Mike, Big Sant, Bobby Creekwater, Rittz, Mz Shanti, Will Power & KP (Ghetto Vision) all gather in one room to listen…


Floyd Mayweather Vs. Victor Ortiz Live Tonight On HBO

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It’s going down.  Tonight at 9PM (ET) / 6PM (PT) Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz will face-off.  Floyd defending his title of zero loses will definitely put on a good fight.  The underdog Victor will need to fight for his life to prove to the world he’s not just a chump or easy knockout.  [...]

Styles P: Come Up Show (Freestyle)

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On the promo run for his new album, Styles P stops by Cosmic Kev's show & lays down a freebie

Mr T Vs Mr Rogers

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Funny Rap Battle Of History

B.o.B. Ft. Playboy Tre & Meek Mill: Epic

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B.o.B, Meek Mill and Playboy Tre deliver some solid verses over Lil C production for "Epic."

Did You Get Some? Missoni for Target

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Tweet The Missoni for Target collection, made up of 400 items with the Italian luxury design house’s hallmark zig-zag patterns, was slated to run from Tuesday through Oct. 22 at 1,762 Target stores in the U.S. and online. But buzz in the fashion blogosphere leading up to the opening, stoked by Target’s advertising campaign, created [...]

New Music: Monica – ‘Until It’s Gone’

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Monica is back with a hot new ballad to follow up the 90′s-inspired singled ‘Anything (To Find You)’. Although, she’s started a ‘New Life’ with her husband Shannon Brown, she’s letting boyfriends of the past know that they missed out on something good with her new single, ‘Until It’s Gone’. The song’s lyrics explores the [...]Related posts:
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BRAVO’S PLATINUM HIT WINNER SONYAE ELISE TO ‘WIPE THE FLOOR’ WITH CIARA??

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I had the pleasure of interviewing the winner of Bravo’s latest reality-competition show ‘Platinum Hit’, Sonyae Elise! The budding R&B-ish star definitely has the ‘it’ factor  - – - she’s ...

Joe Budden Pulls Out The Twitter Cuffs On His Girlfriend and Trey Songz [+ Linx]

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Kanye West Closes Out The Austin City Limits Festival (Video)

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Last night, Kanye West closed out Day 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. In grand fashion, ‘Ye provided a memorable two-hour set as he prepares for The Throne’s tour next month. Above, he performs “All of The Lights.” Photos from last night after the jump……. Photos via Rap-Up Previously: Kanye [...]

NORE Ft. Lil Wayne & Pharrell: Finito

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NORE unleashes the visuals for his single ''Finito'' featuring Lil Wayne & Pharrell.

NEW VIDEO: Vado “Always On”

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Vado releases the official video for his Always On joint. Feelin It? Not Feelin It?

Nicki Minaj sparks ‘Fridging’ trend on Twitter

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Tweet Nicki Minaj was a staple in the front row at NYFW and we know what she was tweeting about while waiting for the shows to start. First, a fan tweeted an outtake from Nicki's fashion shoot featured in Glamour's October issue. Next, Nicki retweeted it, coined the name "fridging," and the trend was born! [...]

DJ T Gutta MJR Ground Zero

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Mac Miller – Blue Slide Park (Artwork)

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Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Park album drops on November 8th. I’m kinda looking for to it.

Kanye West Stuns With <I>Twisted</I> Austin City Limits Set

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Headliner Yeezy promises fans 'new times' at close of festival show, alluding to the Throne era.
By Gil Kaufman


Kanye West performs at Austin City Limits music festival
Photo: Getty Images

AUSTIN, Texas — Kanye West is no stragner to the drama. So, it was fitting that on Friday at Austin City Limits — the final night of his ongoing tour in support of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy — he staged a passion play in three parts, complete with dramatic ballet sequences, a matinee idol-worthy entrance and monologues that dove into the artist's twisted psyche.

In other words, Kanye West closed out the first night of the fest in the soul-stirring way only he can: by commanding the stage almost entirely by himself and letting the dense tracks and shout-along verses from his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album do the heavy lifting.

Some rappers need a huge posse onstage to support them, or a 10-piece band and large stage sets. Not Yeezy. Give him some flashing lights, a few dancers and an imposing Greek fresco-type backdrop and he'll do the rest on adrenaline alone.

As the dramatic intro to "H.A.M." swelled over the speakers and some beats kicked in, dancers reminiscent of the "Runaway" video took the stage, diverting attention away from West, who emerged mid-crowd on a crane, soaring 50-plus feet over his fans for "Dark Fantasy." Could he get much higher? It didn't seem like it, but when he made his way to the stage for the insanely hyped triplet of "Power," "Jesus Walks" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing," he commanded the space like a four-star microphone general, working it alone as the blazing lights turned from blood-red to orange and pink for "Hell of a Life."

Enclosed in two laser pyramids that looked like the phantom zone from "Superman," 'Ye rapped about what he called the "true story" in the song's lyrics, accenting the lines about falling in love with a stripper with primal scream grunts and dragging the microphone stand around as if it were a ball-and-chain one minute, a prehistoric club the next.

The crowd kept whispering about a possible Jay-Z cameo (which didn't happen), and Rick Ross also wasn't able to make it for "Monster," but with the stage bathed in cash-green lights, Kanye held it down just find alone, backed by a three-piece band that was dressed in Kraftwerk-like white jumpsuits. And, of course, when he got to the line about needing to see some hands at the concert, thousands of pairs went up instantly.

For "Flashing Lights," he turned the stage into an early-80's disco, with, yes, flashing white and blue lights and search-beam lasers that scanned out over the crowd. The set-up already looked like an outtake from an Off the Wall video, so when the band chopped up a sample of Michael Jackson's "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)," there were some knowing nods among fans of a certain age.

Like the stripped-down thunder funk of "Good Life," Kanye was mostly dressed down, rocking ripped jeans and a short white button-down shirt over a white tank. The elegantly funky dancers were back at the top of Act 2 for the piano-thudding intro to "Love Lockdown," melding into a writhing ball of limbs midstage and performing a kind of hip-hop ballet to the song's spare, insistent beat. As the tune melted into just Kanye's anguished, echoing screams, one dancer remained, acting out his pain with exaggerated arm movements.

Rihanna's voice boomed at the beginning of "Run This Town," which 'Ye performed with an extra dose of swagger and fierceness as a sea of Roc diamonds went up in the air for a medley that included songs like "Touch the Sky" and early hits like "All Falls Down." And the ear-piercing shout of "We want prenup!" in the middle of a ground-shaking "Gold Digger" seemed to surprise even Kanye, who couldn't really have been too shocked about the audience's intense familiarity with his lyrics.

The second act ended with the visual feast of "All of the Lights," which layered a multicolored searchlight explosion of visuals to machine beats cranked to 11. But Kanye didn't like how the crowd sang the line that comes after "MJ gone," so he made the band start over and — along with the alien-landing lights, complete with horizon-scanning beams and a strobe-splosion — it was one of the night's high points.

The set ended with "Stronger," which was stripped back to just Euro jeep beats, hissing blasts of smoke from a series of columns all across the stage and "Tron"-like banks of red lasers. As the night drew to a close, 'Ye slipped into his red jacket and matching jeans, standing at his sampler for the opening plinking notes of "Runaway." The dancers were back, this time in black tutus, executing freeze-frame poses they held for long enough that it seemed as if they were moving in super slo-mo, like living sculptures that had crawled out of the ancient backdrop.

"This is the last night of this show," West said. "This is the last night ... there will be new times, but we gotta remember these times before we're ... runaway," he added, alluding to his upcoming tour with the Throne pal Jay. He stretched the song out, adding the line "If you love someone tonight, hold on real tight," during a nearly 10-minute freestyle in which he admitted to being the "#1" d-bag.

After a mellow run through "Lost in the World," Kanye thanked his crew, dancers, managers and choreographer for making his twisted fantasy come true, ending the show with his usual ode to his late mother, Donda West. As he sang "hey mama," over and over, he thanked the crowed for making his dreams come true and promised to keep sharing those dreams with them.

Did you catch Kanye at ACL? Share your reviews of his set in the comments below!

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Saturday Morning Motivation From Coastal Carolina Coach Bennett

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If this don’t get motivated…I don’t know what will. Well nah, I’m bullsh*tting. Happy College Football Saturday folks.

Mac Miller Gives “Blue Slide Park” A Nov 8th Release And Reveals Album Cover

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In this funny skit Mac Miller introduces the release date and artwork for his newest album Blue Slide Park.  The Pittsburgh native and his crew doo-wop their way into the hearts of Sweden women while revealing the album drop date of November 8th and showing off the album cover. Feelin It? Not Feelin It?

VIDEO: AEVIN DUGAS SETS RECORD FOR ‘THE WORLD’S LARGEST AFRO’

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With the help of many do-it-yourself videos all over youtube, many ladies been able to successfully embark on their own natural hair journey. One woman, Aevin Dugas has achieved Guinness Book record success with her natural hair and now holds … Continue

CL TWITTER GIVEAWAY: ’35 &amp; TICKING’ DVD (STARRING KEVIN HART &amp; MEAGAN GOOD)

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PLEASE READ WHAT YOU NEED TO TWEET TO WIN THE DVD..

Red Carpet PICS: 50 Cent, Lynn Whitfield, Mario Van Peebles, Tami Roman &amp; More @ Urbanworld Last Night

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TweetPics from last night's red carpet at Urbanworld are attached. The full set can be downloaded here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/lb71b3 The energy was high at last night's 15th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival presented by BET Networks. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, director Mario Van Peebles, and Lynn Whitfield graced the red carpet in support of their film All [...]

Wu-Tang Clan, Dip Set, Mobb Deep Headline Red Bull’s Five Borough Tour

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Over the course of five days, the Red Bull Academy will pay homage to the release of five classic hip-hop albums hailing from New York. Each, representing the five boroughs will include: Wu-Tang Clan (Staten Island), The Diplomats (Manhattan), Mobb Deep (Queens), Slick Rick (Bronx), and Black Moon (Brooklyn). The concert series, New York: Five [...]

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Video : Mims By All Means Freestyle

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Mims (Feat. Teflon) - By All Means Freestyle Video : Mims By All Means Freestyle - Hip Hop Videos / Mims

Styles P Cosmic Kev Freestyle

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KELLY ROWLAND AND DIDDY TEAM UP FOR FRAGRANCE LAUNCH

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Kelly Rowland spent a day off from touring with Chris Brown to help launch Sean John's new female fragrance Empress at Macy's at the Lakewood Center in Lakewood, Calif., on Thursday (Sept. 15). The ?Motivation? songstress, who showed off her legs in a black cocktail dress, linked up with Sean ?Diddy? Combs at the in-store event, posing with the bottle and taking photos with fans. ?It just really celebrates a woman being unique and powerful and...

37K On Trainers “All Just Kind Of Made Sense”

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Tinie Tempah Talks On Buying Kicks For Charity

Mayweather Vs. Ortiz Behind The Scenes

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Soulja Boy – Webisodes New Album part 1

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ERYKAH BADU BROKE COMMON'S HEART IN PHONE CALL

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COMMON will never forget the day soul icon ERYKAH BADU broke his heart - she dumped him over the phone after falling for someone else. The stars dated for two years before their split in 2002 and Common admits the break up hit him hard - because Badu was his first real love. In an appearance on America's The Wendy Williams Show, he recalls, "She handed it to me. I was in my hotel room on tour and... she called me and was like, 'Hey, I don't wanna be in...

T.I. RELEASED TO HALFWAY HOUSE

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T.I. has been transferred to a halfway house in Georgia, two weeks after his prison term initially came to an end. The hip-hop star, real name Clifford Harris, Jr., was given an early release from an Arkansas incarceration facility on 31 August (11) after serving 10 months of an 11-month sentence for a probation violation, but he was placed back behind bars after lawmakers discovered he had illegally conducted business onboard a luxury bus on his way to...

Download Gladys Knight &amp; The Pips - Imagination Album

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Download Gladys Knight &amp; The Pips - Claudine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Download Gladys Knight &amp; The Pips - Beautiful Ballads Album

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Download Gladys Knight - So Sad The Song Album

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Rihanna Reveals Her 6th Studio Album Will Be Coming This Fall

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Rihanna Reveals Her 6th Studio Album Will Be Coming This Fall

The great thing about Twitter is that fans use every chance they get to badger their favorite celebrities. While some celebrities aren’t so open about their lives, Rihanna is a true exception to this rule. She’s recently begun to revealRead more

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