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V-Nasty Explains Her Use Of The N-Word

The White Girl Mob Member says people have never walked in her shoes and should be more worried about the album she's about to drop.

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Clinton Sparks Talks Balancing Solo Singing Career With Production For Rick Ross And Lady Gaga

Exclusive: Mr. "Get Familiar" explains how his move to singing Pop/Rock tunes on Interscope fits into a larger plan that still includes Hip Hop.

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Tech N9ne Explains Lil Wayne's Inspiration On "The Boogieman," Courting Rick Ross And Jay-Z Features

Exclusive: During DX's final chat with Tech, he tells how his Rikers visit with Weezy sparked a song, and his hopes to get Rick Ross and Jay-Z on his Rock album.

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Throwback Thursday Revisits "Freedom (Theme From 'Panther')"

Prior to directing "Training Day," Antoine Fuqua oversaw this visual from the "Panther" soundtrack powered by an all star female lineup including Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo and an underrated Nefertiti.

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HipHopDX Premieres Dreadchild And Nature's "I Don't Make Believe"

Knotz member Dreadchild pulls double duty behind the mic and as the editor of his Nature-assisted video, "I Don't Make Believe."

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Maffew Ragazino Talks Brownsville Pride, Upcoming Projects And More

Exclusive: After his Generation Next showcase performance, Maffew Ragazino explains what to expect on "Rhyme Pays" and shouts out Masta Ace as a mentor.

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Lords Of The Underground, Stalley To Perform At Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage

While "Q-Tip & Friends," M.O.P. and Kendrick Lamar kill it one stage, New Jersey veterans, and a Maybach Music Group affiliate rock out on another.

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MellowHype: Chordaroy Life

From Fred Hampton references to iced tea (yes the beverage, not the rapper). Hodgy Beats runs the gamut and shows why MellowHype is so hard to figure out.

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Lil Wayne Talks Baseball And "Tha Carter IV" On ESPN's "First Take"

During an appearance on ESPN's sports debate show, Lil Wayne gives his thoughts on San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson and Roger Clemens' steroid scandal.

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Throwback Thursday Revisits "Stress" By Organized Konfusion

The late Michael Lucero used the Bay Area as a backdrop to articulate Organized Konfusion's anger and add another memorable Hip Hop video to his director's reel.

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50 Cent's Lawyers File Objection To Young Buck's Debt Repayment Plan

The Wall Street Journal reports 50 Cent's lawyers won't make things easy for Young Buck when he heads to bankruptcy court next week.

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DMC Explains Overcoming Alcoholism, Depression and Spasmodic Dysphonia

In his recent documentary, "Walk This Way," DMC tells how a Sarah McLachlan song prevented him from committing suicide.

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Hodgy Beats & Left Brain (MellowHype) (OFWGKTA) - BlackenedWhite

Blackenedwhite is conflicted, but quality music. MellowHype has clearly studied Hip Hop, but they succeed because they're comfortable ditching its rule book.

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HipHopDX Premieres Nacho Picasso & Blue Sky Black Death's "Sweaters" Video

Blue Sky Black Death produce the track and Kingston shoots one of many upcoming Nacho Picasso videos from his upcoming album "For The Glory"

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Throwback Thursday Revisits KMD's "Peach Fuzz"

Prior to his days as MF DOOM, Zev Love X, Subroc and Rodan held things down as KMD on their memorable single from the "Mr. Hood" album.

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DJ Premier Talks Post-Gang Starr Touring, Radio Politics

In a segment for DJ Revolution's "The Cut," Premier explains how he developed as a solo performer and the importance of his "Live From Headqcourterz" radio show.

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Lloyd Reveals Guns And Roses Tattoo On His Head

During an appearance on "106 & Park" R&B singer Lloyd showcased a guns and roses tattoo that covers the back and sides of his head.

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Nas Recalls Meeting Raekwon

During a viral shoot for their "Rich And Black" video, Nas recalls his initial meeting with Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon.

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Halftime: Addicted To Retail - Selling Mixtapes Legally To Make Extra Royalties

All the cool kids are doing it - from Gucci Mane and Jadakiss, to Mac Miller and Curren$y. Turning free projects into retail product is nothing new, but it's become authorized ever since "So Far Gone."

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I Pledge Allegiance: The Value Of Hip Hop's Dissenting Opinions

From "Fight The Power" to "I Wanna Kill Sam," playing your favorite militant Hip Hop anthems may ultimately be the most genuine form of patriotism on the fourth of July weekend.

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Throwback Thursday Revisits "The Freshest MC In The World" By K-Dee

Back in 1994, K-Dee said no one rode for free. And since you can't find his 17-year-old album for less than $40 on Amazon, not much has changed.

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