Riley Wallace

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Riley Wallace is a Toronto-based writer, married vegetarian, vinyl-head, and hip-hop dad. You can follow him on Twitter @specialdesigns.

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Lil B Ready To Lift Curse On Houston Rockets' James Harden After 39-Point Loss

The merciful Based God says it's time for Harden to be "the leader everyone believes you are."

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Judging The Longevity Of The Last 10 Rap No. 1's On Billboard's Hot 100

With DJ Khaled (and friends) recently taking the top spot on the Hot 100, it's time for us to scroll back through history and see if all the hype outlasts the moment.

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Irv Gotti Is Resurrecting Murder Inc. With New Roster Of Talent

Can "the world's most talented record label" regain its spot on the top of Hip Hop?

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Logic's "Everybody" Album Predicted To Top Billboard 200 Over Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN."

The biracial rapper is about to have the biggest debut of his career.

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Wack 100 Claims Biggie's Murder Was Ordered & Paid For By A Harlem Resident Not Suge Knight

Allegedly Biggie's murder had nothing to do with the life and times of Tupac Shakur.

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French Montana Donates $100K To Help People Of Uganda

His donation to the Mama Hope Organization will help fund a Health Center.

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White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Penned A Shakespearean Rap Play Nobody Asked For

Cue the memes, because it's just as good as it sounds.

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Ja Rule's Fyre Festival Facing $100M Lawsuit

And a famous attorney is behind the case.

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Desiigner Finally Announces "Liife Of Desiigner" Album

Those who take in his "Outlet Tour" will get to hear it first!

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R. Kelly Sued For Allegedly Bump N' Grindin' Man's Wife & Transmitting STD

No, this isn't the storyline of a new song featuring Ron Isley; the Pied Piper is in hot water.

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Lil Yachty Is Propelling Hip Hop Whether Joe Budden (Or You) Likes It Or Not

Every generation has a scapegoat, and it appears it's time for Lil Boat to navigate those waters.

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Gucci Mane, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar Put On At Coachella Weekend 2

Travis Scott, Tory Lanez, DJ Khaled and more also rocked the Indio, California festival.

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Stro Finally Drops His Debut Album "Grade A Frequencies"

"Before I was just rapping to rap, now I'm rapping to change the world."

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Chance The Rapper & Childish Gambino Make Time's Most Influential People List

As well as Alicia Keys, Barry Jenkins, Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, John Legend and Donald Trump.

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Hip Hop Reacts To Aaron Hernandez's Death

The 27-year-old former NFL star was found dead in his cell this morning.

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5 XXXTENTACION Songs That Rap Purists Who Hate New Shit Should Actually Listen To

Could it be that the Drake trolling was a ploy to get his SoundCloud popping or is it overshadowing his actual talent?

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Where Does Kendrick Lamar’s “DUCKWORTH.” Rank Among Best Hip Hop Stories?

The song follows in the storytelling legacy of tracks from Slick Rick, Nas, Eminem and Outkast.

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Can Chief Of Chicago Bump J Bounce Back After 7 Years In Prison?

The Chicago rhymer is free now, and will be looking to build back up to his pre-prison buzz.

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Comedian & "Friend Of Hip Hop" Charlie Murphy Dies At 57

He leaves behind a legacy of classic material.

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