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• Adult Entertainer Ms Yummy Picked The Right Stage Name [PHOTOS]

  23-06-2017 03:46 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Ms Yummy first burst onto the scene under another name as a rising Internet model willing to show off the curves in an array of revealing outfits. The former Alexia Elaine has now dipped her toe in the skin flick biz and the results are, in a word, astounding with pun very much intended and landing her as our next Bangin Candy.
  Ms Yummy is a very active Instagrammer and has become known for going live on the social media network to show off her curves in all the angles legally allowed on the ser
  
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• Danger Mouse ft. Run The Jewels & Big Boi “Chase Me,” T.I. ft. B.o.B & Translee “Writer” & More | Daily Visuals 6.22.17

  23-06-2017 02:38 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Remember the era when the soundtrack to a movie was a huge deal depending on the artists and songs it packed? We do too.
  Seems like the upcoming Baby Driver flick is trying to bring those days back by dropping a cut teaming Danger Mouse with Run The Jewels and Big Boi in “Chase Me” where the duo go fast in the whip and seem ready to furiously bust them clips.
  Speaking of fast whips, in the video for “Writer” T.I., B.o.B and Translee let some quick cars do donuts behind th
  
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• Cardi B Channels Lil Kim On The Fader Mag Cover [Photos]

  22-06-2017 23:29 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Is former Love & Hip Hop: New York cast member Cardi B officially a rap star now? She looks like it on the cover of The Fader’s annual Summer Music issue, where she channels a pose familiar to Lil Kim fans.As for the cover pose, we consider it a homage a number of Kim photos including here…Or here….As for Cardi B, who has officially signed with Atlantic Records, she has her finger on the pulse of her success and isn’t afraid to share tea when necessary.
  On the
  
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• Bizzy Bone & Krayzie Bone Join Forces For Bone Thugs’ “New Waves" LP

  22-06-2017 23:00 via HipHopDX News
  
  UPDATE: Bone Thugs not Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
  
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• DJ Khaled Drops Star-Studded "Grateful" Album

  22-06-2017 22:54 via HipHopDX News
  
  The only person missing is Kanye West.
  
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• Michael Vick’s Father Arrested For Selling Dope & Money Laundering

  22-06-2017 22:49 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Just when it seemed like Michael Vick’s life couldn’t get any weirder, the New York Daily News is reporting that his father, Michael Dwayne Boddie, has been charged with participating in a large-scale heroin distribution organization.
  The 55-year-old father of the former NFL superstar was indicted alongside 11 other people and charged with dealing heroine and money laundering. Making matters worst, Boddie and four of his co-defendants skipped their appearance at the U.S. District Cou
  
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• Accused Serial Rapist Bill Cosby To Host Panels On How To Avoid Rape Accusations

  22-06-2017 22:49 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Bill Cosby is coming to a city near you to teach young people how not to get accused of rape.
  In case you forgot, Cobsy has been accused of sexual assault more times than you can count on both hands in recent years. He recently went on trial for one of those accusations and the jury ended up not coming to a decision, resulting in a mistrial. Prosecutors have promised to come at Cosby again as soon as possible.
  In the meantime, Cosby and his team have announced plans to host town hall meetin
  
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• Trae Tha Truth Releases “I’m On 3.0” With Every Other Rapper Out Today On It [STREAM]

  22-06-2017 22:15 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Trae Tha Truth has released the third edition of his “I’m On” series and the guest roster is star-studded as usual.
  Trae Tha Truth‘s Roledex is one of he heaviest in Hip-Hop and he proves this by dropping new versions of his “I’m On” compilation track every couple of years. In 2011 he got Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi and Wale to hop on it. Then he came right back the next year with a sequel that featured. Big K.R.I.T., Mark Morrison,
  
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• Wu-Tang Clan – “Don’t Stop” [LISTEN]

  22-06-2017 22:00 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Can you really ever by mad at the word “new Wu-Tang Clan“? Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa link up to throw darts at a RZA production. 
  The instigator of this special occasion is the soundtrack for HBO’s hit series Silicon Valley.
  The production is somber but gritty, and of course, the bars are sharp.
  Silicon Valley: The Soundtrack is out tomorrow (June 23) via Mass Appeal Records. Listen to WYC’s “Don’t Stop&r
  
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• Vince Staples Releases “Big Fish Theory” Album

  22-06-2017 22:00 via HipHopDX News
  
  UPDATE: The sophomore album from the Long Beach spitter has arrived.
  
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• Tyler The Creator Is Doing Something Noteworthy Next Week

  22-06-2017 21:03 via HipHopDX News
  
  What's Tyler got up his sleeve?
  
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• 10 Things We Learned From Ice Cube On The Breakfast Club

  22-06-2017 20:59 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  From re-releasing his classic sophomore album, Death Certificate, to getting his own star on the Walk of Fame (what took so long?) to kicking off his ambitious Big 3 basketball league, Ice Cube’s been having a heck of a summer so far.
  Today (june 22), the West Coast Hip-Hop OG trekked it to The Breakfast Club and sat down with Charlamagne, Envy and Angela Yee to talk about why he created the Big3 league, believing that good cops do exist, and why he went on Bill Maher when people objected
  
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• Read Jay-Z’s Letter Urging Us To Use Our Voices Fight For Social Justice

  22-06-2017 20:50 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Jay-Z has been using his voice and resources to draw more attention to social justice and the fallacies of the American criminal just system. Now he’s urging you to join him.
  Just one week after bailing out a handful of fathers for Father’s Day, Jay-Z is encouraging anyone with an earshot to do their part in evoking change to help us “move forward as a society.”
  In a letter written for The Hollywood Reporter, Jay talked about the inspiration to produce the The Kalief Brow
  
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• BREAKING: Cheeto Trump Admits Never Having Any Comey Tapes

  22-06-2017 20:39 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Maybe alleged POTUS Donald Trump is finally listening to his lawyers? Anyway, the Cheeto In Chief took to Twitter today (June 22) to finally admit that he never did have any recording of former head of the FBI James Comey. 
  You may recall Comey is the guy Trump fired for having the nerve to investigate Russia’s tampering in the USA’s Presidental elections and whether or not Trump’s campaign was involved.
  Back in May, La Naranja let this Twitter fart fly.James Comey better
  
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• NBA’s Top Draft Prospects Take On Kids Foot Locker Rapper Questioning [VIDEO]

  22-06-2017 20:14 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Tonight (June 22) is the NBA Draft and in preparation for the highly anticipated event, Kids Foot Locker has released a comedic commercial in which kid rapper Young Dylan interviews tonight’s top prospects Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk. The young man blesses the college stars with hard hitting questions like, “Have you ever been dumped?” and, “Do you really think your dad can beat Michael Jordan?”You can guess who t
  
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• NBA’s Top Draft Prospects Take On Kids Foot Locker Questioning & Young Rapper [VIDEO]

  22-06-2017 20:14 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Tonight (June 22) is the NBA Draft and in preparation for the highly anticipated event, Kids Foot Locker has released a comedic commercial in which kid rapper Young Dylan interviews tonight’s top prospects Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk. The young man blesses the college stars with hard hitting questions like, “Have you ever been dumped?” and, “Do you really think your dad can beat Michael Jordan?”You can guess who t
  
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• Chance The Rapper Apologizes To Dr. Dre And Aftermath For Mocking Label During Concert

  22-06-2017 19:21 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Chance The Rapper drew several lines in the sand when he mocked numerous major labels during his Be Encouraged tour, but he regrets mocking Aftermath Entertainment.Chance is fiercely independent and never hesitates to share his feelings on major record labels. But, he may have crossed the line when he decided to mock a gang of them during his recent shows. Over the past couple of months, Chance has been performing in front of a screen that projects altered logos and spellings of labels like
  
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• Travis Scott Shoots Down Reports Of Being Mistaken For Chief Keef in South Africa

  22-06-2017 18:24 via HipHopDX News
  
  Setting the record straight.
  
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• Judge Allows Kodak Black To Work With Rappers With Felonies

  22-06-2017 18:12 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Kodak Black is now allowed to collab in the studio and on stage with other rappers who have felonies.
  TMZ reports:
  A judge granted his request to work with performers who have records — which would normally be a major no-no for someone in Kodak’s situation. In the order, obtained by TMZ, the judge makes it clear the exception is only for work. Also, he’s cool to hang out with family members who might have records.
  Kodak had already worked with fellow felon Gucci Mane befor
  
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• #BRUHNews: Fitness Blogger Killed By Exploding Whipped Cream Can

  22-06-2017 18:01 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Rebecca Burger, a popular French fitness model and Instagram star, was killed in a bizarre accident over the weekend. According to accounts from her family posted to her Instagram account, Burger was struck in the chest after attempting to open a pressurized whipped cream can which caused a heart attack.
  BBC News reports:
  Rebecca Burger’s death was announced on Facebook in what her family called a “domestic accident”.
  A warning against the faulty dispensers was posted to her In
  
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• Statik Selektah Talks The DJ Khaled-Inspired "8" & Promises 2 Chainz Shines On New Collab

  22-06-2017 17:53 via HipHopDX News
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Boston super producer also talks JAY-Z and wish lists.
  
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• Statik Selektah Says DJ Khaled Inspired "8" & Promises 2 Chainz Shines On New Collab

  22-06-2017 17:53 via HipHopDX News
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Boston super producer also talks JAY-Z and wish lists.
  
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• Statik Selektah Credits DJ Khaled As Inspiration For "8" & Promises 2 Chainz Shines On New Collab

  22-06-2017 17:53 via HipHopDX News
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Boston producer also says JAY-Z is still on his wish list of collaborators despite recent deal with Roc Nation.
  
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• Two Jurors Prevented Guilty Verdict In Bill Cosby’s Trial

  22-06-2017 17:10 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault case ended this weekend with the entertainer being found not guilty on two of the three counts against him. It was later discovered that two jurors held fast in their stances on Cosby’s first and third counts of sexual assault according to a juror that was part of deliberations.
  ABC News exclusively reports:
  In an exclusive interview with ABC News, a juror in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case said that after dozens of hours of grueling deliberations in a
  
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• WATCH: Chadwick Boseman Fights For Justice In Marshall Trailer [VIDEO]

  22-06-2017 16:32 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Black Panther isn’t the only superhero Chadwick Boseman is set to portray on the big screen. The Oscar-nominated actors is starring in MARSHALL, a film “based on true events” about pioneering Civil Rights attorney and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. 
  The Reginald Hudlin-directed film will be focusing on one particular case early in the Howard Law graduate’s career.
  Long before he sat on the United States Supreme Court or claimed victory in Brown v
  
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• Chance The Rapper Apologizes To Dr. Dre For Dissing Aftermath

  22-06-2017 16:23 via HipHopDX News
  
  Chance wanted to satirize and degrade the major labels, but ended up including artist-led imprints too.
  
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• Kodak Black Wants To Change His Name

  22-06-2017 16:08 via HipHopDX News
  
  Kodak no longer wants to be Dieuson Octave.
  
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• 10 Essential Prodigy Verses You Need In Your Life Right Now

  22-06-2017 16:04 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty ImagesHip-Hop is still in shock about the sudden passing of Prodigy. Since “Shook Ones, Pt. II” the Mobb Deep MC continually blessed us with classic verses.Whether it was his brutal approach to street bravado (“stab your brain with your nose bone”), his at times nonsensical delivery or helping to usher the always beloved “Dunn/Thunn Langauge,” P was truly special.Additionally, from 1995 to about 1999 he was giving every other to
  
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• Cormega Posts Eulogy For Mobb Deep's Prodigy

  22-06-2017 15:58 via HipHopDX News
  
  "Love him or hate him you will never replace him for he was the HNIC."
  
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• Drake Premieres “Signs” During Louis Vuitton Fashion Show [LISTEN]

  22-06-2017 15:25 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  As promised, Drake premiered a new single called “Signs” during a Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris. The show, for LV’s Men’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection, went down at Palais Royal and the 6 God’s new tune provided the vibe. 
  Noah “40” Shebib produced the lush and hypnotic instrumental that puts Drizzy in a crooning mood.
  Take a listen below, while watching the show. We’ll slide in a proper stream when it becomes available.
  The #Louis
  
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• Havoc Speaks On Prodigy’s Death, “I Can’t Even Listen To ‘Shook Ones'”

  22-06-2017 14:58 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  True Hip-Hop fans are still in mourning after the untimely death of Prodigy. One particular person who is having trouble processing Bandana P’s passing is his longtime partner in classic material creation Havoc of Mobb Depp.
  Havoc told TMZ he was driving from his 5-year-old’s kindergarten graduation when he got word of what he hoped was a bad rumor.
  “They heard the P passed away in a Las Vegas hospital. Now I know that he’s in the hospital, but come on,” said H
  
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• Beloved Atlanta Traffic Guys Honor Prodigy Of Mobb Deep

  22-06-2017 14:21 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  With their latest tribute to Prodigy, Atlanta’s Channel 2 Action News’ Mark Arum and Fred Blankenship continue to rep for the culture.
  We hate that this dynamic duo has to do this so often, but we appreciate their efforts. After honoring Phife Dawg when he passed away last year and then honoring Biggie on March 9 and  Tupac on his birthday, Arum and Blankenship are doing the same for Prodigy of Mobb Deep.
  Crazy thing about it is that at this point,
  
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• Wu-Wear Clothing Line Set To Make Comeback Later This Year

  22-06-2017 14:04 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  “It’s what you want baby.” Wu-Tang Clan’s pioneering Wu-Wear clothing line is making a comeback 20 years after it’s debut.
  XXL reports that German designers Donaldson Sackey and Sainey Sidibeh of CPxArt have taken over as creative directors for the vintage hip-hop clothing line and will be relaunching and rebranding it as “Wu-Wear Renaissance.”
  The Renaissance collection will have 10 new pieces, and is scheduled to drop this summer in July or A
  
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• Watch Quavo Show Off Handles And Jumpshot Against Shaq’s Son [VIDEO

  22-06-2017 14:00 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Quavo of the Migos has shown us yet another talent.
  Quavo already showed us what he can do with a football and a golf club. Now the de facto Migo #1 is showcasing his skills on the basketball court.
  Home Team Hoops caught the rapper hooping in a pickup game that also included recent University of Arizona commit and son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, Shareef. The clip shows Quavo Honcho displaying his handles and Bill Cartwright-esque jumpshot. Yes, his form looks funny, but th
  
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• Remy Ma Starts Fund To Help Women Who Cannot Conceive Children Naturally [VIDEO]

  22-06-2017 13:47 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Remy Ma is stepping up to help women who cannot have natural childbirth get access to the medical help they need.Remy sat down with ESSENCE magazine to talk about the hurt she felt when she had a miscarriage this past January.While she was obviously distraught, she did receive the good news that she could still have children, just not naturally. She was also informed that she could afford to have the proper procedures have children. But it was at that moment that she realized there were tons of
  
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• Killer Mike Mourns His Mother With Heartfelt Instagram Post

  22-06-2017 13:06 via HipHopDX News
  
  "Your children are successful, your house is in order. Your legacy is intact."
  
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• Diddy Calls Police-Related Shootings Of Black Americans "The New Normal"

  22-06-2017 12:37 via HipHopDX News
  
  Forbes' highest-paid celebrity also says America is at a "dangerous point."
  
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• Mobb Deep's Havoc Admits He Thought Prodigy's Death Was A Joke

  22-06-2017 11:42 via HipHopDX News
  
  If only.
  
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• DJ Stevie J Drops Mixtape With New Music From Lil Wayne & Migos

  22-06-2017 09:21 via HipHopDX News
  
  There's a new PARTYNEXTDOOR song too.
  
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• Listen To Drake's New Louis Vuitton-Inspired Song "Signs"

  22-06-2017 09:00 via HipHopDX News
  
  UPDATED: The song is here now.
  
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• T-Pain Reaches Out To Collab With Musician He Found On Reddit

  22-06-2017 08:30 via HipHopDX News
  
  You need to hear this.
  
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• Nike Unveils React Cushioning In Jordan Super.Fly 2017 & Nike React Hyperdunk 2017

  22-06-2017 03:50 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  A basketball shoe is only as good as it is comfortable, which naturally helps its user perform at high level. Nike has upped the ante with its all-new React cushioning, which will debut in the forthcoming  Jordan Super.Fly 2017 and Nike React Hyperdunk 2017 shoes.
  Nike React is a result of the brand’s innovation team putting in months of time fine-tuning foam cushioning to the specifications of world-class athletes. Due to all the running, jumping, cutting and m0re, basketball players
  
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• SZA “Drew Barrymore,” TLC “Haters” & More | Daily Visuals 6.21.17

  22-06-2017 02:06 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Last week SZA finally dropped her long awaited album, CTRL, and now she’s officially dropped the first post-release visual for her brand new LP.
  In her clip to one of the album’s standout cuts, “Drew Barrymore,” the St. Louis artist troops it with her crew around the snow-stricken Big Apple and eventually runs into Charlie’s Angel herself, actress Drew Barrymore. Props to Drew for her quick cameo.
  TLC have officially returned to the game to do what they do
  
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• Nas Headlining Free Pandora Concert In NYC

  22-06-2017 02:02 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Nas headlining a concert is already a win, but even more so when said show’s tickets cost Free.99. The Queensbridge rapper is holding down the PANDORA SOUNDS LIKE YOU: NYC. 
  Music streaming platform Pandora’s aim is to celebrate the sounds of NYC, and the festivities go down July 19 at the Brooklyn Steel venue, in Brooklyn, obviously. Other acts on the bill include up and coming NYC MC’s Young M.A. and Dave East while the legendary Biz Markie will be DJ’ing.
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• Shock G Arrested For Drug Paraphernalia Possession In Cheese Country

  22-06-2017 00:13 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Shock G, Digital Underground founder, Humpty Hump portrayer and the guy who put Tupac Shakur in the rap game, was arrested on drug paraphernalia possession charges in Wisconsin a little over a week ago. 
  Reports TMZ:
  G got busted when cops pulled him over in Rice Lake, WI around 2 AM on June 13.Cops say the license plate of the vehicle was listed to an unlicensed driver … who was in the passenger seat, while Shock G drove.It’s unclear how cops found the drug paraphernalia in th
  
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• Hip Hop & Sports Mourn The Loss Of Mobb Deep Member Prodigy

  21-06-2017 23:55 via HipHopDX
  
  
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• Dave Chappelle & Kendrick Lamar To Headline Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball

  21-06-2017 23:36 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  After more than a decade of playing the background and living in the shadows (attempting to), Dave Chappelle continues to build on his highly anticipated and very much welcomed comeback tour. The actor and comedian will be hosting Rihanna’s third annual Diamond Ball this September 14.
  The black-tie gala is dedicated to raising money for the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) which is an education, health and emergency response organization.
  Riri founded CLF in 2012 in honor of her grandpar
  
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• Fists Fly: Member Of Russ' Crew Punches Fan

  21-06-2017 22:05 via HipHopDX News
  
  Don't act up at a Russ show.
  
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• Future Announces ‘Future Hndrxx’ World Tour

  21-06-2017 22:03 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Future is extending his current Nobody Safe tour into a worldwide affair that will last until late October.
  Future hasn’t been home to check his mail in a minute and he isn’t planning on stopping by the crib anytime soon. The 56 Nights rapper just announced a 34-date worldwide Future Hndrxx tour that will have him rocking summer and fall festivals all over the world as well as other spot dates.
  The first leg of the tour consists of the remaining dates on his Nobody Safe tour tha
  
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• JAY-Z 4:44 Tour May Get Pushed Back To The Fall

  21-06-2017 20:32 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  It seems we might have to wait a little longer enjoy 4:44 live in concert. According to The New York Post, JAY-Z might be pushing back the tour to about September.According to unnamed sources, the Roc Nation mogul will be delaying the tour in support of his thirteenth solo effort.
  “There is a tour to follow. It was originally planned for summer but has been moved to fall because of the kids. You usually tour within a month or so of the album.” Considering Beyoncé gave birth to
  
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