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The 25 Best Hip-Hop Instagram Pictures Of The Week

Pharrell linked up with Cam’ron in Paris, Drake took a break from recording ‘Views From the 6,’ and more.

Stüssy and Champion Team up on a Spring T-Shirt Collection

Long time collaborators Stüssy and Champion have once again teamed up on a new range of T-shirts for Spring 2016.

This Director Might Be Able to End the Reign of Superhero Action Movies

Jeff Nichols’ ‘Midnight Special’ is a lot like a vintage Spielberg film, and that’s what we need.

Is Richard Simmons Being Held Captive by an Evil Witch?

Richard Simmons hasn’t been seen in public in almost three years.

Here’s the First Look at the “Red/Black” Air Jordan IX Retro Low

Jordan Brand revisits the Motorboat Jones theme with its latest IX Lows.

Brain Dead Just Dropped a New Collection at Dover Street Market

Brain Dead continues to impress with their latest graphic-driven offering, which features a range of T-shirts, longsleeves and hats.

Kanye West Promises to Deliver “3 Albums a Year”

West is currently working on the final mixes for ‘The Life of Pablo’ and his next record ‘Turbo Grafx 16.’

Amber Rose DGAF, Says She Texts Kim Kardashian “All The Time”

Though social media does their best to pit Kim Kardashian against Amber Rose ad nauseum, the two women actually have nothing against each other, despite their respective current and former relationship with Kanye West. Leading up to the release of Ye’s newest album, The Life of Pablo, Kanye said that Kardashian and Rose were friends, and […]

Here’s Another Look at the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Wings”

Apparently these aren’t just for Macklemore.

Doomstarks Set to Perform at SXSW

The duo is being billed as “Live From The Other Side”

Riley Curry “Hit Them Folks” on The Warriors’ Dance Cam Last Night

Riley Curry on the dance cam just made my whole day pic.twitter.com/ZQRwkLsY3b — megan (@megreyes_) March 12, 2016 The world’s obsession with Riley Curry began about a year ago, when she made her live television debut with her dad, Stephen Curry, during a postseason press conference. Riley’s mildly disruptive, abundantly adorable antics became the subject of […]

Protesters Chant “F*ck Donald Trump” to the Tune of “Knuck If You Buck” After Trump’s Cancelled Chicago Rally

#TrumpRally protesters chant “We gonna be alright” after announcement of a Trump no-show. pic.twitter.com/FXce08oWzI — Chicago Reader (@Chicago_Reader) March 12, 2016 Yesterday, Donald Trump was scheduled to appear at a rally at the University of Illinois in Chicago, but cancelled his appearance due to security concerns and rampant protests on site. The rally would be […]

Weed-Infused Vodka Is a Thing That Exists

Of course, it’s only available in California and Colorado.

NBC Announces Live Variety Series Starring Maya Rudolph & Martin Short

Yesterday [Friday, March 11] NBC announced a new live variety series starring beloved comedians Maya Rudolph and Martin Short. The show, called Maya and Marty in Manhattan, will be executive produced by SNL creator Lorne Michaels. It will premiere at 10 p.m. on May 31, following the two-hour season premiere of America’s Got Talent. Kenan Thompson will also […]

Bill Murray Stops by ‘Clobert,’ Falls Asleep in the Audience

Bill Murray’s motives are as mysterious as ever.

Barack Obama Kicks Off SXSW With Keynote Address

Yesterday [March 11, 2016], President Barack Obama made an appearance at the SXSW Tech, Film, and Music Festival in Austin, Texas as he delivered the keynote interactive address that focused on the use of technology to help against the inefficiencies in education, job preparation, and community awareness, becoming the first sitting president to ever make such […]

Protesters Chant Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” After Trump Cancels Rally

Kendrick Lamar continues to unite people with his inspirational lyrics, just as Republican frontrunner Donald Trump refuses to take any sort of responsibility for the destructiveness of his downright divisive and racist rhetoric on the campaign trail. A group of peaceful protesters were heard chanting the triumphant chorus to “Alright” from Kendrick’s five-time Grammy Award-winning […]

Chicago Joint Offers “Trump Footlong” Wieners That Are Only 3 Inches

“3 inches of the best tasting, most flavorful beef you’ve ver had.”

Map Shows Which States Send the Most Racist Tweets

Using Twitter, a real estate site set out to rank the states with the highest use of racist, homophobic and sexist slurs in the USA.

A Startup Is Using Blockchain Technology to Help Protect People From Buying Fake Sneakers

This startup plans to protect people from unknowignly buying fake sneakers with blockchain technology.

Wayne Selden Jr.’s Dunk Was a Felony

Some ballers might not even make it out of March Madness alive.

A Massive Cocaine Shipment Lowkey Washed Up On a South Florida Beach

More than $600,000 worth of cocaine, packaged in bricks, washed up on a beach in Florida this week.

Donald Trump Cancels Chicago Rally Because of Large Protest Crowds

Chicago protesters shut down Donald Trump rally.

The Creators of the ‘Damn Daniel’ Video Donated Vans to Children at a Hospital

The teenages who made the “Damn Daniel” video donated a bunch of Vans to a children’s hospital.

Chicago Protesters Chant Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” After Donald Trump’s No-Show

The Trump rally was canceled because of growing security concerns.

Cartel Member Explains What It’s Like to be a Professional Kidnapper

In a wild interview with the BBC, a professional Mexican cartel kidnapper explains what it’s like to abduct people for a living.

A Burglary Suspect Was Arrested After Being Identified By the Nike Air Force 1s He Wore During the Alleged Crime

Another criminal suspect was arrested after authorities used his sneakers as evidence to identify him.

Thunder Assistant Coach Monty Williams Won’t Return This Season

Williams hasn’t been on court since his wife passed.

Mic Check: Lil Uzi is a Master of Chaos

This story first appeared in our 2016 Sports, Culture and Women in Hip Hop Issue, on newsstands now featuring our Yo Gotti and Hip Hop & Hollywood covers. It doesn’t always take a full album or mixtape, or even a hit record. Sometimes the only thing an artist needs is a moment. A moment that connects […]

Puerto Rican Man Propped Up at His Own Funeral, Legs Crossed, Blunt in Hand

A 26-year-old man, Fernando de Jesus Diaz Beato, was shot 15 times in San Juan earlier this month, and unfortunately, police have found no leads on a suspect. Photos have surfaced today of his rather unconventional funeral, where rather than being placed in a more traditional coffin setting, Beato was propped up in a chair with […]

Audio: 50 Cent’s Lawyers Tell Judge That He Must Appear Rich Because Many Rap Fans Are Poor And Need Inspiration

It was recently reported that rapper 50 Cent is very close to reaching settlement in his bankruptcy case, which would see him pay his creditors to whom he owes upwards of $28 million. With this, there is another major point of contention for Judge Ann Nevins. Apparently, 50’s Instagram posts over the past few months […]

Amber Rose and Kim Kardashian Text ‘All the Time’

Amber Rose went on “Nightline” to talk about slut shaming, nude selfies and how she exchanges texts with Kim Kardashian all the time.

LL Cool J Shares Video of Him in the Studio With Dr. Dre

In the lab with Dr Dre. [The Pharmacy #Beats1 Apple Music Director: Rashidi Natara Harper] Posted by LL Cool J on Thursday, March 10, 2016 Earlier this month, LL Cool J took to his Twitter in response to a blog post that claimed that a “whole generation of kids” wouldn’t know that LL Cool J […]

Here’s Two New Michael Christmas Songs to Start Off Your Weekend

Courtesy of Christmas’ March Madness two-song special.

Lil Wayne Delivers A Baby Elephant, Surfs With Wesley Snipes And Pours Champagne On His Cellphone In Samsung Ads

Rapper Lil Wayne has been quite a busy man considering that he is becoming one of the more sought after pitchmen in Hip Hop. Last month, Weezy was the star of an apartments.com ad that premiered during Super Bowl 50 and today Samsung reveals three new clips starring the rapper which you’ll be seeing on […]

Lil Wayne Tells a Story About the Time He Ended Up Messing With the Same Girl as J.R. Smith in Las Vegas

Lil Wayne and J.R. Smith were once involved in a strange love triangle.

Macklemore Purchased a Nude Justin Bieber Painting Off the Internet

The rapper’s taste for artwork was revealed in a new interview with ‘Rolling Stone.’

‘Simpsons’ Fans Relentlessly Troll News Station With Fake Springfield-Related Crime Reports

If only life really could resemble a classic ‘Simpsons’ episode.

UConn & Cincinnati Are in a 4th Overtime Because of This Wild, Almost Full-Court Shot

If you didn’t watch this game, shame on you. After hitting a three-pointer with just .8 seconds left on the clock, the Cincinnati Men’s Basketball team thought they had finally won their American Men’s Championship match-up with UCONN, but Jalen Adams had other ideas. Big ideas. Like hitting a near-full-court shot to tie the game back up and […]

Thots & Thoughts: Let’s Dispel Some Myths About Hater Fantasies in the Age of Selfie Empowerment

It’s become common wisdom for some that a pack of haters indicates you’re doing something right—which, what?

Here’s Everything That Went Down During President Barack Obama’s SXSW 2016 Keynote

In addition to praising younger generations of tech leaders, Obama took aim at the country’s hesitance to fully embrace digital voting methods.

Ariana Grande Comes to Kesha’s Defense: “I Don’t Think a Male Artist Would Be in This Position”

Ariana is currently on a promo run for her upcoming album, ‘Dangerous Woman.’

Russell Wilson and Ciara Are Engaged

She said Yes!!! Since Day 1 I knew you were the one. No Greater feeling… #TrueLove @Ciara pic.twitter.com/qsufVC6snm — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 11, 2016 Congratulations are in order, as Russell Wilson announced on his Twitter account just a short while ago that Ciara said “yes” to his proposal. He uploaded a picture of the […]

Puerto Rican Man Holds Cigarette While Chilling in a Chair With His Eyes Open at His Own Funeral

Last year, Marin Funeral Home made headlines when one guy was depicted as playing one last game of dominoes at his wake.

Russell Wilson and Ciara Just Got Engaged

Russell Wilson and Ciara are engaged.

Damian Lillard Reminds Everyone That He Doesn’t Want to Be Compared to Steph Curry

Damian Lillard would prefer if you didn’t compare him to Steph Curry.

Today in Hip Hop History: Scarface Releases ‘The Untouchable’ 19 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop history, Geto Boys front man and Texas legend Scarface released his fourth solo LP, The Untouchable. Released on Rap-A-Lot Records, this album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also peaked at #1 on the Top Hip Hop/R&B and kept its spot for two weeks. Although Scarface […]

Karrueche Wants “This Petty Sh*t” With Chris Brown to Stop

The two are going back and forth on Instagram.

Kesha Fans Hold Another Protest Outside the Sony Office in NYC to “Free Kesha”

Kesha has been involved in a legal battle with producer Dr. Luke since 2014.

Kim Kardashian Shares New Photo Of Saint West

Kim Kardashian West should have been a major consultant on husband Kanye West‘s Life Of Pablo album rollout plan, because she knows exactly what she’s doing when it comes to revealing their beautiful son Saint West. Earlier today [Friday, March 11] Kim took to Instagram to share with her 63 million followers a new photo […]

Harry Styles Lands Role in Christopher Nolan’s WW2 Drama Alongside Tom Hardy

No official word yet on how big of a One Direction fan Chris Nolan is.

Syd Tha Kyd Talks About Her Decision To Leave Odd Future In Relation To Her Being Gay

In an interview recently for The New York Times, Syd Tha Kyd talks about her time in the group Odd Future and her decision to move on, touching on how her being gay resulted in pressure from the gay community to leave. “The gay community hated me for being part of Odd Future,” Syd says in […]

Mike Colter Announced the Release Date For Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’ Series on Netflix

Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’ will be coming to Netflix sooner than you think.

Draymond Green Loses It During Presser After Seeing a Michigan T-Shirt

Draymond Green didn’t appreciate a Michigan t-shirt in his media scrum: pic.twitter.com/MqBaDDdWyD — KNBR (@KNBR) March 10, 2016 NBA scouts were initially skeptical of Michigan State alum Draymond Green‘s pro potential, which is why he wasn’t drafted until the 2nd round of the 2012 draft. Since then, he’s won an NBA Championship, been named an NBA […]