Omar Burgess

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Shyne Clarifies His Recent "Time" Magazine Quotes

Exclusive: Hoping to clear up a few things about his recent profile in "Time," Shyne spoke to DX about fundraising, his spirituality and his feelings on Hip Hop.

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Jay-Z & Timbaland Headed To Court For "Big Pimpin'" Copyright Lawsuit

UPDATE: A judge will determine whether Jay-Z profited from performing the song live.

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Stones Throw Announces 15th Anniversary Show December 22

Homeboy Sandman and Mayer Hawthorne join mainstays such as Peanut Butter Wolf and Lootpack's Wildchild in celebration of Stones Throw's 15th Anniversary.

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Mistah F.A.B. Explains Maintaining Integrity And Relationships On "I Found My Backpack 2"

Exclusive: Fabby Davis Jr. details how he got an all-star cast of features without a major label budget, and compares Drake and Lil Wayne's dynamic to his own with Mac Dre.

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RZA Introduces "RZA's World" App For Apple Devices

If you're on the go and in need of a Wu fix, you can emulate Bobby Digital in the fullest sense with the "RZA's World" app.

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Tyga Performs "Still Got It" On "Sway In The Morning," Clarifies Jay-Z Jab At VMAs

The Young Money rapper says he would go to war for his team if tensions escalated.

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50 Cent Previews New Song "Girls Go Wild" In SMS Commercial

Fif shares a snippet of his cut with Jeremih for an ad for his headphones.

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Jay-Z, Kanye West And Nicki Minaj Headline Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Performances

On a night where supermodels in expensive thongs and bras were the main event, Hip Hop took center stage.

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Childish Gambino - Camp

Few mainstream emcees can be subtle when addressing race, and Glover isn't one of them yet. That works both for and against throughout "Camp."

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Jewell Alleges That Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "Foe Tha Love Of $" Was A Re-Used Song

The former Ruthless Records singer recalls how Eazy E recycled a 1991 Yomo & Maulkie album cut into being a breakout hit for Cleveland's finest.

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M.O.P.'s Billy Danze Critical Of Brooklyn Nets Stadium Construction, Cautions There Will Be Crime Spike

The veteran Brooklyn emcee says that Jay-Z and the Nets have no business moving their arena to a ghetto, and fans can expect the local residents to mash out. He also vows to not attend games.

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Russell Simmons Explains Involvement With Occupy Wall Street

Iconic Hip Hop contributor Russell Simmons tells ThisIs50 how his income shouldn't stop him from sympathizing with the 99 percent.

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Michael "Blue" Williams Says Heavy D Considered A Comeback

Primary Violator President, Michael "Blue" Williams, says Heavy D took time off to raise his daughter but was contemplating a return to the Rap game.

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Saigon Gives His Thoughts On The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Exclusive: During a break at A3C, Saigon sounded off on Congress' decision to change a law many felt was disproportionately affecting the black community.

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The Royal Flush Detail Working With SMKA, 9th Wonder And Others On "A3C Sessions" EP

Exclusive: Stankonia residents The Royal Flush explain crafting an EP featuring Fashawn, Thurz, Killer Mike, Immortal Technique and others in less than a week.

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Kane Beatz Explains Working With Lil Wayne

The Orlando-based beatsmith says "We Be Steady Mobbin'" could have easily gone to OJ Da Juiceman or 2 Chainz before Wayne got a hold of it.

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MarQ Spekt & Kno (Cunninlynguists) - Machete Vision

MarQ Spekt and Kno are clearly sick of Hip Hop's status quo, but instead of complaining from the sidelines, they push the envelope and offer an alternative.

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M.O.P. Talk Upcoming "Sparta" Album And Gang Starr's Influence

Exlcusive: Billy and Fame say their upcoming "Sparta" album with Snowgoons will drop an atom bomb on Hip Hop, and they sound off on the significance of Guru and DJ Premier.

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Termanology Talks Collaborations With Mac Miller And M.O.P.'s Lil Fame

Exclusive: Term talks bridging the generation gap on a limited vinyl project with Mac Miller and the upcoming "Fizzyology" collabo with Lil Fame of M.O.P.

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Drake Joins "Saturday Night Live" Cast For Digital Short And Weekend Update Skits

In addition to two musical performances, Drizzy showcased his acting skills alongside SNL's Jay Pharoah and Andy Samberg.

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editorial

Critical Beatdown: Saigon Talks Album Ratings...Including His Own

The Yardfather has been giving us digital "side-eye" since we gave his album a four-rating back in February. So we gave him a platform to explain why "The Greatest Story Never Told" should be considered a classic.

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