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Stray Shots: The Tragedy Of Bobby Shmurda

On this week's "Stray Shots," we try to make sense of Bobby Shmurda's and GS9's run in with NYC's law machine.

3 For 3: 9 Artists Who Crafted A Triad Of Fantastic Albums In A Row

Three-in-a-row is difficult to achieve in anything and Hip Hop is no different. Here’s nine artists who managed to pull off the feat.

Fancy: Is 2014 The Breakout Year For Female Emcees?

The era of female emcees beginning to outclass their male counterparts could be at hand.

First Listen: Staff Reactions To D'Angelo's "Sugah Daddy"

D'Angelo's "Black Messiah" has set the Internet ablaze, but we decided to weigh in on the great soul-singer's 14 year return single, "Sugah Daddy."

Tweets Is Watching: J. Cole Shuns Reviews And Projections & Says He Only Cares About The Fans

Punch warns against believing anything unofficial about K.Dot's followup, and all condolences to the Pro Era family as Junior B has passed away.

The Intro: 11 Of 2014's Best Opening Songs

These 11 lead tracks not only peaked our interest for these LPs, but were fantastic in their own right.

Instagram Flexin’: Trick Trick Denies Trying To Keep J. Cole Out Of Detroit

Nicki Minaj has racy calendars for deluxe buyers of "The Pink Print," but only if you purchase from Best Buy. And, Killa Cam decides to hang it up after one more album.

Stray Shots: Lil Wayne's Dilemma

On this week's "Stray Shots," we explore what's been going on with the Lil Wayne and Cash Money situation.

Power Brokers: 9 Of Hip Hop's Most Powerful Emcees Turned A&Rs

Leveraging their own success, these nine artists jumped ship from just performing to finding and growing talent, increasing both their reach and power.

Tweets Is Watching: Lil Wayne Announces He Wants Off Of Cash Money Records

Tyler, The Creator disses Eminem’s new album ShadyXV, and Pusha T Tells Lil Wayne To Come To GOOD Music.

Stray Shots: 5 Stellar Collaborations Of Kanye West With Master Emcee's Before He Retires

On this week's "Stray Shots," we had to weigh in on a few dream collaborations Mr. West hasn't done be it dream song or dream album as the rumors came down that he may soon "retire."

Instagram Flexin’: P. Diddy Declares "Enough" To Police Brutality

Summary: Meek Mill is released from jail, Nipsey Hussle will sell his next album for $1,000, and Busta Rhymes lands face first.

First Listen: Staff Reactions To J.Cole's "Fire Squad"

J. Cole sent shockwaves by calling out Iggy Azalea, Macklemore, and Eminem on a song off "2014 Forest Hills Drive" called "Fire Squad" so we decided to weigh in.

First Listen: Our Favorite Tracks Off PRhyme's "PRhyme"

"PRhyme" popped up on everyone's radar after we learned we were finally getting a Royce Da 5'9 and DJ Premiere album. Here, we pick our favorites from the project.

Tweets Is Watching: Killer Mike, YG, and Big K.R.I.T. Respond To Ferguson Case

Pharrell will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and PRhyme names their top 5.

Stray Shots: 4 Great "Loosies" From 2014

On this weeks "Stray Shots," we discuss four great "loosies" from the archives of 2014.

Instagram Flexin’: J. Cole Reveals Possible Tracklist; Hints At "Truly Yours 4"

Drake previews an OVO store opening in his hometown, and Pusha T reminisces on he and his brother's classic "Hell Hath No Fury."

The Gift That Keeps On Giving: 6 Of Hip Hop's Most Innovative Deluxe Packages

Thanksgiving is about good tidings, and that's what these artists had in mind when they pushed out these special packages of their landmark projects.

11 Of Eminem's Most Notable Feuds

Here are 11 of Eminem's most notable beefs on the mic.

2014 HipHopDX Turkey Awards

HipHopDX's 10th Annual Turkey Awards honors some of the year's biggest acts of fuckery.

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