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The murders of 2Pac and the Notorious B.I.G. are top of mind when it comes to unsolved murders in hip-hop, but sadly, they’re not the only ones whose murderers have never been brought to justice. Jam Master Jay’s murder is still unsolved, and all of these cases seem to be cold. Find out who else […]

The cover for Mary J. Blige’s latest album has been revealed. As previously reported, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is preparing to release her My Life II…The Journey Continues project and recently dropped her new single “25/8.” Now the cover for the project has landed online and shows a graceful Mary amidst a sunset. Her […]

Waka Flocka is expanding his Brick Squad Monopoly imprint to the West side and getting none other than Suge Knight to help handle his left coast business. The “Round of Applause” rapper recently revealed to XXLMag.com that he was utilizing the expertise of the former Death Row CEO to help with his Cali presence saying, […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… Wale takes on the road with him as he tours different colleges around the country to promote his new CD “Ambition’ which will be in stores on 11.1.11. He even gives a glimpse of his recent visit to Raleigh’s St. Augs. Check the video out…

Grammy Award winning pianist  Ramsey Lewis has recorded enough music to fill an 80 GB iPod and is still going strong.  The Chicago native released his first album in 1956, Ramsey Lewis And The Gentleman Of Swing, and has released over 80 since.  Hip-Hop producers have revered Mr. Lewis’ work for years, incorporating samples of […]

Wiz Khalifa lays his Cali swag down on Wale’s “Bait” beat for a track entitled “Dessert.” “Money getting stupid/ I’m still rolling weed on my iPad/ And these ni**as mad that I’m doin’ good and they fucked up, so that’s my bad,” raps Wiz. “The Taylor Gang leader recently shot a video for “Young, Wild […]

Lakers forward Matt Barnes just announced in an email that he and his fiancée, “Basketball Wives” castmate Gloria Govan, have split!. “I’d like to address the rumors surrounding mine and Gloria’s relationship,” Barnes’ statement read. “We have reached the difficult decision of ending our relationship and will be going our separate ways at this time. […]

Mary J. Blige will perform at the 2011 American Music Awards. She joins a long list of artists who will also be taking the stage: Nicki Minaj, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Pitbull. Get red carpet glam like Mary J with a spa mani/pedi. Click here for more […]

Philly R&B/pop trio, Boyz II Men, is gearing up for their tenth release, Twenty. The first single is a Babyface/Khris & Al produced track called “One Up For Love.” The video is a moving look at the violence we face in our everyday lives and the love people share to combat said violence. The new […]

As Christmas nears, the jolly tunes which brighten your holiday spirit being to circulate. Justin Beiber and Usher collaborated on “The Christmas Song” to bring us a harmonious rendition of the classic most teen girls would drop dead over! Beibz will be releasing a full Christmas album covering all the great tracks on November 1st! […]

Jennifer Lopez broke down crying on stage while performing at the Mohegan Sun Casino’s 15th anniversary celebration on Saturday. She walked off stage in the middle of singing. Before going into an acoustic version of her 1999 hit “If You Had My Love,” Lopez told the audience: “I’m going to sing you the last song […]

In Touch magazine is reporting that Chris Brown and Kelly Rowlnad may be doing a lil more than touring together. Word is after a few tour dates Chris Brown started asking for a dinner date with Kelly and she finally gave in. So what is Kelly is 8 years older than Breezy……his manager Tina who […]