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King Louie Asks Fans for Prayers, Meets Louis Farrakhan from Hospital Bed [PHOTOS]
King Louie is on the mend after being shot in the head in Chicago on Wednesday (Dec. 23). On Christmas Day, the 28-year-old rhymer went on Instagram to ask his fans to keep him in their thoughts.
Timbaland’s ‘King Stays King’ Mixtape Available for Streaming
Timbaland delivered the ultimate Christmas gift to his fans with his new mixtape, King Stays King. The project boasts a new track featuring the vocals of the late R&B singer Aaliyah.
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Lil Wayne Is Being Sued by His Own Attorney Over Unpaid Legal Fees
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N.W.A Among 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Legendary rap group N.W.A have been selected to be enshrined into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Kendrick Lamar Explains Why He’s the ‘Chosen One’ in XXL Cover Story
Kendrick Lamar is at the top of his game right now. With 11 Grammy nominations and his critically acclaimed album, 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' appearing at the top of every critics’ year-end list, K.Dot is the man. So it’s fitting that he graces the cover of XXL magazine’s Winter 2015 issue.
Jeremih Calls Out Def Jam for Bungling His Album Release: ‘Y’all Don’t Even Deserve My Voice’
Jeremih went on Twitter and blasted Def Jam Records for messing up the release of his long-awaited project, 'Late Nights.'
Nelly Escapes Jail Time After Felony Drug Possession Charge Dropped
Nelly escaped jail time after a judge dropped a felony drug charge against him stemming from his April arrest in Tennessee.
Nicki Minaj Blasts Critics Claiming Her ‘Ass’ Is the Reason Why She’s Famous
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Name Their Baby Boy Saint West
Two days after his glorious birth, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have revealed the name of their newborn son.
R. Kelly Invites You to His ‘Christmas Party’
R. Kelly’s “Backyard Party” is the ultimate summertime jam and now the crooner has delivered his holiday ditty, “Christmas Party.”
A$AP Ferg Details His Life Struggles on ‘Tatted Angel’
A$AP Ferg dropped the introspective song “Tatted Angel," which is dedicated to his fearless leader, the late A$AP Yams.