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Tweets Is Watching: 50 Cent Accused Of Stealing Concept For "Power" By Curtis Scoon

Wiz Khalifa says what every man was thinking about Amber Rose, and the release of Tyga’s “Gold” album is actually turning into a statue named "delayed."

All Eyez on Memes: Obama's SOTU, Amber Rose, Iggy vs. HipHopWired & Gangsta Stormtroopers

Waka Flocka's requirements for weed roller and the most hilarious meme from Iggy vs HipHopWired.

Instagram Flexin’: Amber Rose “Breaks The Internet” With String Bikini

The Game celebrates the 10th anniversary of The Documentary, and Treach from Naughty By Nature blasts the NYPD.

Stray Shots: Can Cash Money Survive Without Lil Wayne?

On this weeks "Stray Shots" we ask what kind of future Cash Money really has without their crown prince.

Empire State of Mind: The First 3 Episodes See Plot Lines From News & Rumors Surrounding Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Lupe Fiasco & More

Empire swaggered into town with plot lines from the lives of Frank Ocean, Curren$y, Irv Gotti and more.

The One Percent: Is Spotify The 99 Percent's Great Hope?

Back in 2014, we chronicled the correlation between Rap's one percent and the lack of platinum plaques. This time, we ask if Spotify can help equal the playing field.

The Top Artists To Look Out For In 2015

2015 has only just begun, and so HipHopDX looks at Father, Key!, Tink and a list of other artists potentially poised for a breakout year.

Empire State of Mind: Did Jay Z, Frank Ocean, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne Inspire The Characters of Fox’s “Empire?”

For our first entry, we’ll find out which of Hip Hop’s key figures possibly inspired Empire’s leads and cast.

All Eyez on Memes: 2 Chainz' Next Debate Opponent Along With DMX, Chris Brown, J Cole & Young Zee

What's going on in Chris Brown's mind after getting his probation revoked, and who's Young Zee's spirit animal are answered.

Tweets Is Watching: A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg Confirm The Death Of A$AP Yams & Hip Hop Responds

Wiz Khalifa announces 2015 tour with Fall Out Boy, and Lupe Fiasco, Kid Cudi, and Azealia Banks engage in Twitter feud.

Instagram Flexin': Funkmaster Flex Bashes Jay-Z's "Life + Times" & Claims Jay Z Is Worried About Dip Set Reunion

Eminem grants terminally ill patient’s one last wish and Snoop Dogg welcomes his first grandchild into the world.

Stray Shots: Who Knew Young Zee Was A 50 Cent Stan & Lupe Fiasco Decides To Leave Twitter (Again)

On this weeks "Stray Shots," we try to rationalize Young Zee's response to 50's Instagram comment and Lupe abandons us to our own devices on Twitter.

Trophies: 8 Times Hip Hop & Talk Shows Collided

2 Chainz On Nancy Grace wasn't the first time Hip Hop found itself before the wider culture either making dramatic appearances or debating on Hip Hop's behalf.

Zion I's Amp Live Explains Why Every Artist Needs A Booking Agent

In this Op-Ed piece, Amp Live offers advice on how to get booked for more shows

Tru Story: 5 Reasons 2 Chainz Outsmarted Nancy Grace During The #Pot2Blame Face Off

2 Chainz battled Nancy Grace in a debate on marijuana legalization yesterday, and here's five reasons we think he won that debate.

MC Lyte Explains How To Join The Recording Academy & Vote In The GRAMMY Awards

In this Op-Ed, MC Lyte recalls Hip Hop's GRAMMY boycott and how that fight inspired her to join The Recording Academy. She also explains how anyone can vote for music's most prestigious awards.

Albums You Loved (And We Hated) In 2014

In hopes of finding a happy medium, we looked at ten albums rated significantly higher by the readers than they were by HipHopDX.

Albums We Loved (And You Hated) In 2014

From Rich Gang's "Tha Tour Pt. 1" to 2 Chainz' "Freebase," we highlight four albums that got high marks from HipHopDX but not from our readership.

Tweets Is Watching: Kid Cudi & Lupe´Fiasco Go At It; Azealia Banks Attacks Kendrick Lamar

Hip Hop responds to Stuart Scott's passing, and Iggy Azalea responds to Kendrick Lamar's encouragement.

The 11 Biggest Headlines Of 2014

We shine the light on eleven headline trends that shook up our 2014.

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