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• Meek Mill Arrested, Charged With Recklessly Driving Motorcycle

  18-08-2017 07:45 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Meek Mill just caught another L. The Philly rapper was arrested in NYC for recklessly driving his motorcycle in Harlem. 
  The real struggle is that it seems he drew the attention of the authorities after posting footage of himself riding a dirt bike on social media.
  TMZ reports that someone called 911, and the cops picked up Meek at 10:16 pm on Thursday night (April 17). Witnesses said they saw a group of people popping wheelies and riding dangerously down the streets of Harlem.
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• STREAM: Dave East – Paranoia: A True Story [LISTEN]

  18-08-2017 07:04 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  East Harlem MC on the rise Dave East drops a new EP, Paranoia: A True Story. The project serves as an appetizer for his proper debut album. 
  Clocking in at 11 songs, it’s the length of an album, though.
  The guest list is star-studded with contributions from Nas, French Montana and Wiz Khalifa. The Snowman aka Jeezy also holds down the title track.
  Stream Paranoia: A True Story below.—
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• Barcelona Van Attack Leaves 13 Dead, ISIS Claims Responsibility

  18-08-2017 05:35 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  A van crashed into a throng of people in Barcelona’s Las Ramblas area earlier today (Aug. 17), leaving 13 dead and over 100 others injured, including a three-year-old girl. Officials in Spain have determined that the crash was a terrorist attack with the Islamic State claiming the responsibility.
  As reported by The Telegraph, the white vehicle crashed into the packed and bustling district, striking fear into onlookers who witnessed the unfortunate event. A total of three suspects have been
  
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• Barcelona Van Attack Leave 13 Dead, Islamic State Claims Responsibility

  18-08-2017 05:35 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  A van crashed into a throng of people in Barcelona’s Las Ramblas area earlier today (Aug. 17), leaving 13 dead and over 100 others injured, including a three-year-old girl. Officials in Spain have determined that the crash was a terrorist attack with the Islamic State claiming the responsibility.
  As reported by The Telegraph, the white vehicle crashed into the packed and bustling district, striking fear into onlookers who witnessed the unfortunate event. A total of three suspects have been
  
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• Wyclef Jean Ft. Lunch Money Lewis & The Knocks “What Happened To Love,” Twista “Disrespectful” & More | Daily Visuals 8.17.17

  18-08-2017 01:50 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Wyclef Jean sure knows how to get a party started with an uptempo tune.
  In his visuals to “What Happened To Love” the Brooklyn Carnival artist tears a page out of Andre 3000’s book and becomes a man of many hats (or wigs) depending on which instrument he’s playing at the moment. Anyone ever call 9-1-1 for that shorty that shot him in the heart? Heard she was five-foot-four.
  Speaking of bodily harm, Twista gets his horror movie on and takes a few hostages into his dungeon
  
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• Page Kennedy Unveils "Straight Bars" Project

  18-08-2017 00:32 via HipHopDX News
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• Bingx Releases "My E.G.O." LP

  18-08-2017 00:20 via HipHopDX News
  The Seattle rapper gets assists from Jarren Benton and Stevie Stone.
  
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• Outasight Drops "Richie" Album

  17-08-2017 23:57 via HipHopDX News
  11 new cuts from the rapper/singer/producer.
  
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• Meek Mill Reportedly Arrested By NYPD On Instagram Live

  17-08-2017 23:20 via HipHopDX News
  The South Philly rapper definitely took an L tonight.
  
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• Kodak Black Surprises Fans With "Project Baby 2" Mixtape

  17-08-2017 23:12 via HipHopDX News
  UPDATE: This was unexpected.
  
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• Mozzy Releases New Album "1 Up Top Ahk"

  17-08-2017 22:18 via HipHopDX News
  The Sactown rhymer won't slow down.
  
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• Dave East Drops "Paranoia: A True Story" Project

  17-08-2017 22:11 via HipHopDX News
  UPDATE: The Harlem MC makes his Def Jam debut
  
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• A$AP Ferg Delivers “Still Striving” Mixtape

  17-08-2017 22:05 via HipHopDX News
  UPDATE: A$AP Mob's AWGEST campaign keeps on rolling.
  
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• Odell Beckham Jr. Left Speechless After Racist ESPN Skit, Network Apologizes

  17-08-2017 21:12 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  With the racial tensions in America being so high you would think that ESPN would be mindful about keeping all their programming PC. One of their latest segments left Odell Beckham Jr. speechless.The sports television network dropped the ball during a recent fantasy football segment. The special featured a sketch where players were sold off to the highest bidder. The problem is the highlighted player was Black and mostly all the bidders where White.
  As one of the premier wide receivers in the NF
  
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• Kid Cudi Announces A New Tour Set To Kick Off In September

  17-08-2017 21:10 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Is Kid Cudi really ready for a comeback tour? The embattled rapper/actor (bring back How To Make It In America, HBO!), has announced that he’s getting ready to embark on a Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ tour this September.
  Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour pic.twitter.com/tSkmqKLad1
  — Dennis Cummings (@Shift_leader06) August 15, 2017In case y’all forgot the “Man On The Moon” checked into rehab a little less than a year ago and has been out and about s
  
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• The 10 Most Expensive Nike LeBron Sneakers At Stadium Goods

  17-08-2017 20:55 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Woke NBA legend LeBron James still has plenty of elite NBA years in the tank, but his kicks are already getting the retro treatment. A number of King James’ signature Nike sneakers are going for exorbitant prices due to rarity and exclusivityOne of my personal favorites is the Nike LeBron 9 “Watch The Throne” which will run you back a cool $6,500 on Stadium Goods right now.
  The sneaker consignment destination spotlighted its 10 most expensive LeBron sneakers. And those aren&rsq
  
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• 8 Things We Learned From Master P On The Breakfast Club

  17-08-2017 20:23 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Even though Cash Money blew up to epic proportions in the late 90’s, but it can be argued that Master P and his No Limit Soldiers paved the way for that kind of Southern success with their iced out tanks and Big Easy swag.
  Today (Aug. 17), the Hip-Hop Triple-OG pulled up a seat to The Breakfast Club table and clarified a few things to the morning trio.
  Speaking on his relationship to Kodak Black, why he’ll be selling his game instead of simply telling it, and the purpose behind his n
  
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• Lil B Drops Black Ken Mixtape [LISTEN]

  17-08-2017 19:33 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  For the past hot minute Lil B’s been making more noise for throwing out curses than for throwing out music. But today the Bay Area Based God dropped the 27-cut deep Black Ken mixtape and couldn’t be more proud of his latest offering.
  BLACK KEN MIXTAPE #FACT NUMBER 1!! "THE BASEDGOD" PRODUCED THIS WHOLE PROJECT FRONT TO BACK!! THIS IS HIS FIRST VENTURE INTO HIP HOP – Lil B
  — Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 17, 2017With 7 previously released tracks, Black Ken d
  
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• Eminem Drops New “Camp Shady” Merch Line

  17-08-2017 19:31 via HipHopDX News
  Let’s all speculate wildly about an upcoming album.
  
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• New Coon Rising: Brunell Donald-Kyei Calls Michael Eric Dyson A Race-Baiter [VIDEO]

  17-08-2017 19:23 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Every racist has at least one Stockholm Syndrome suffering, sunken place dweller ready to forgive their unfathomable actions. Case in point, Brunell Donald-Kyei, a Black woman, was riding hard for Cheeto Trump on CNN, even calling fellow guest Michael Eric Dyson a race baiter. 
  The entire segment, which was supposed to be about whether or not Trump is unifying the country and conducted by CNN’s Poppy Harlow, featured more of Donald-Kyei’s yelling than anything.
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• Still Trill: Bun B Confronts Donald Trump Supporter Who Flipped Him Off

  17-08-2017 19:11 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Donald Trump’s emboldening of White Supremacy has many Americans on edge and ready to fight back against the rising sentiment amongst alt-righters racists. You can count Bun B amongst those ready to push back against Cheeto and his White Nationalist supporters.
  A video has now surfaced showing Bun amongst a slew of Trump supporters and he was apparently given the middle finger by one of the Trumpian’s in the crowd.
  This set B off and after rolling up on one of Donald’s ducks an
  
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• Big Sean Stars In New PUMA Clyde Mid “Foil” Campaign

  17-08-2017 19:07 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  PUMA is extending their win streak with more high profile artist collaborations. They have just announced Big Sean, already one of its Creative Directors, as the face of PUMA’s Clyde Mid Foil campaign.As one of the brand’s signature shoes, the Clyde receives modern updates in the form of mid sizing with a basketball inspired collar. The rest of the buildout stays in line to the premium motif with a leather upper, full-length rubber sole and gold foil accents on the lace tip
  
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• Reactions Pour In After Terrorist Attack In Barcelona Kills At Least 13 People

  17-08-2017 18:32 via HipHopDX News
  Russell Simmons, Talib Kweli, Kid Ink and Barack Obama are among the many who have chimed in.
  
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• Issa Rae & Solange Host Fundraiser To Save Los Angeles Restaurant

  17-08-2017 18:20 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Issa Rae and Solange Knowles used their high profiles to help out a struggling Los Angeles restaurateur who was facing a lawsuit which hastened a scramble to raise money to keep the establishment open. The stars hosted a celebrity fundraiser to help keep the doors of My 2 Cents open after the owner asked for a public offering of $130,000 to help with the legal bills.
  Cassius Life wrote early last week about the Wind & Grind fundraiser Rae and Knowles planned to assist Alisa Reynolds, who was
  
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• XXXTENTACION's "Look At Me" Certified Platinum

  17-08-2017 18:02 via HipHopDX News
  A devoted fan base, intense live performances, criminal charges and Drake (allegedly) stealing his flow helped the notorious song hit the milestone.
  
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• Kreayshawn Quit Rap Not For Garbage Bars But White Privilege?

  17-08-2017 16:34 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Kreayshawn, if you remember, burst onto the scene in 2011 with her viral hit “Gucci Gucci” which sparked a major label deal with Columbia. Since her 2012 debut Somethin’ About Kreay, it’s been quiet for the Bay Area rapper and we’ve finally learned why after she revealed that she quit music because she benefitted to heavily because of her white privilege.
  Kreayshawn’s delusional view of dominance in the Hip-Hop industry began via a Twitter rant in where the Oa
  
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• White Tears Buffet: Charlottesville Nazi Whines Over Potential Arrest For Protest

  17-08-2017 15:44 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Christopher Cantwell, a member the white supremacist group that marched on Charlottesville last weekend, was seen on video crying over a warrant for his arrest. Cantwell had previously been recorded talking tough about his desire to monetize the racial hate biz but changed his tune when facing the prospect.
  Crooks and Liars reported on Cantwell’s crying fit, noting that he was featured in a recent VICE documentary spewing his brand of hate and anti-Semitic views after quipping on Ivanka Tr
  
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• Clay Aiken Admits He’s A F*cking Dumbass For Defending Racist Trump

  17-08-2017 15:17 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Clay Aiken is finally woke. The former American Idol and The Apprentice contestant took to Twitter to admit that defending Donald Trump as a non-racist was an epic fail. 
  “Remember all those times I defended @realDonaldTrump and believed he was not actually racist? Well… I am a f*****g dumbass. #imsorry,” tweeted Aiken on Tuesday (Aug. 15).
  The mea culpa came shortly after Donald Trump had his headass presser where he insisted “both sides” were at fault f
  
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• Struggle News: Blac Chyna Dumps Boyfriend Mechie

  17-08-2017 15:01 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Blac Chyna has already dumped her new boyfriend, some dude named Mechie. 
  We’ll let TMZ handle the details:
  Sources close to BC tell us she got into an explosive argument Monday night with Mechie over his constant flirting with other women on social media. They’d been dating for less than 2 months but that didn’t stop Mechie from getting BC’s initials tattooed behind his ear.
  The ink has barely dried and already she’s told him to take a hike … and t
  
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• DOOM Drops “True Lightyears” ft. Jay Electronica, New KMD Album On The Way

  17-08-2017 14:53 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  The prolific DOOM drops a new cut called “True Lightyears” featuring the maddeningly elusive Jay Electronica. Oh yeah, there’s a new KMD album on the way, too.As for “True Lightyears,” it’s part of Adult Swim’s The Missing Notebook Rhymes series that will be delivering 15 new tracks from the masked MC. As you would expect, the song is a tight mash up of bars and bars and bars.
  Also worth noting, per NPR, the song is a preview of a forthcoming new KMD alb
  
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• Action Bronson Announces "F*ck, That's Delicious" Cookbook

  17-08-2017 13:50 via HipHopDX News
  "It's a journal of my life." - Bam Bam
  
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• Young Thug Gifts Mother $50K On His Own Birthday

  17-08-2017 13:08 via HipHopDX News
  That's just how he rolls.
  
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• Master P Seeks To "Change The Game" With Coed Basketball League

  17-08-2017 13:03 via HipHopDX News
  Master P and Tameka "Tiny" Harris are helping bring to life the Global Mixed Gender Basketball League.
  
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• Eazy-E's Widow & Son In Legal Battle Over Ruthless Records

  17-08-2017 11:54 via HipHopDX News
  Yo, here comes her left blow.
  
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• Tyler The Creator Creates More Confusion Over His Sexuality

  17-08-2017 10:55 via HipHopDX News
  A figure of speech?
  
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• 50 Cent Casually Takes Responsibility For "Power" Leak

  17-08-2017 10:27 via HipHopDX News
  Whether he did or didn't, ratings for "Power" are on the rise.
  
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• Lil B's "Black Ken" Mixtape Is Here & Lil B Fans Have Lost It

  17-08-2017 10:20 via HipHopDX News
  Listen here.
  
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• I hate sleeping without her 😩

  17-08-2017 07:21 via Bonni3 #TheBrand @OfficialBonni3
  I hate sleeping without her 😩
  
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• Drake Opening Up A New Restaurant In Toronto

  17-08-2017 03:20 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  If Drake isn’t the king of Toronto then he’s at the very least the prince of the Canadian city, so it’s only right that the 6 God expand his empire in The Queen City and make his presence felt.
  After opening up a flagship October’s Very Own flagship store in Yorkdale Shopping Centre mall, Drizzy is now focusing on the grand opening of a Pick6 in the same place where the Houston Bar and Grill used to hold court.
  No word on whether Drake’s latest venture will be a new
  
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• Eazy-E’s Widow And Son In Legal Battle Over Ruthless Records Name

  17-08-2017 03:02 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Blood isn’t always thicker than the ink used to print money. Tomica Woods-Wright, Eazy-E’s widow, is suing Lil Eazy-E for trademark infringement over the Ruthless Records name.Tomica, who has owned the rights to the iconic record label since Eazy’s passing in 1995, alleges that her stepson is unlawfully doing business as Ruthless Records.
  According to a suit filed on August 16, Lil Eazy and his business Arnold White run www.ruthlessrecordsinc.com. The website sells Ruthless Rec
  
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• Fat Joe ft. Dre “So Excited,” A$AP Mob “Feels So Good” & More | Daily Visuals 8.15.17

  17-08-2017 02:10 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Fat Joe may be one of the Boogie Down Bronx’s most fierce representatives, but the Don sure does love hanging out in Miami.
  Once again Joey Crills takes his talents to South Beach for the visuals to “So Excited” where he, Dre and DJ Khaled bask in the southern sun and enjoy some fast automobiles and big boy yachts.Can’t really enjoy a yacht in the concrete jungle so we understand.
  Back in Harlem the A$AP Mob reunite and perform on an empty sound stage for their clip to &l
  
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• 2K Sports Drops “Get Shook” Trailer For NBA 2K18 [VIDEO]

  17-08-2017 00:34 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  NBA Live 18 won the tip off, now it’s NBA 2K18’s time to shine and bring the ball up the court.
  Today (Aug. 16), the 2K Sports team rolled out the trailer for their latest installment in their popular NBA video game franchise, NBA 2K18.
  Backed by the classic Mobb Deep track “Shook Ones, Pt. II” (RIP Prodigy), we get to see the game in action and peep our favorite NBA stars and this year’s rookies ball out.The trailer comes right on time on as Digital Maketing Direct
  
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• Black Man Who Taught Jack Daniels Getting Proper Credit As Master Distiller

  16-08-2017 23:56 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  After almost two centuries of going unacknowledged for teaching Jack Daniels, a Black man is finally getting credited as a Master Distiller for the iconic whiskey brand.Originally founded in 1866, the square bottle has grown to be one of the most popular spirit brands in the world. During their 150 year anniversary in 2016, executives finally acknowledged Nearest Green as the man who schooled Jack on how to craft sour mash whiskey.
  Reportedly a slave, Green was rented out by his owners to a near
  
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• Russian Rap Battle Racks Up 15M Views In 3 Days

  16-08-2017 21:20 via HipHopDX News
  Oxxxymiron does it again.
  
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• Pro-Trump Rally & Juggalo March Going Down Same Day, Same Place In D.C.

  16-08-2017 20:47 via HipHopDX News
  Faygo lit.
  
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• 9 Things We Learned From Styles P & Adjua Styles On The Breakfast Club

  16-08-2017 19:38 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Styles P debut album was titled A Gangster and a Gentleman and while some thought that was just a good title over time it’s proven to be a good analogy of the Yonkers rapper’s personality.
  Accompanied by his lovely wife, Adjua Styles, one-third of The Lox stopped by The Breakfast Club and opened up in way his fans haven’t really seen before.
  Speaking with the morning trio of Angela Yee, DJ Envy, and Chalamagne Tha God, The Ghost and his wife opened up about the death of their d
  
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• Twitter Obliterates Kim Kardashian’s Unsalted Cracker Dry Apology On Forgiving Racism

  16-08-2017 19:35 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Kim Kardashian caught the wrath of Twitter and rightfully so after she suggested that people forgive YouTube makeup personality Jeffree Star for his racist comments. After the reality television superstar offered what many felt was a half-baked apology, Twitter users went in for the kill and promptly slandered Kardashian with relentless fury.
  Kardashian’s “apology” came on the heels of fans pointing to Star’s evasive apology he too offered up in the wake of his scandal in
  
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• Chris Brown Says He Felt Like A Monster For Brutally Beating Rihanna

  16-08-2017 18:15 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Chris Brown might never live down that fateful 2009 night where an argument with then-girlfriend Rihanna spilled over into a violent episode in where he badly beat and bruised the Bajan superstar. In his new documentary titled Welcome To My Life, Brown says that he “felt like a f—king monster” for what he did and says he’ll live with it forever.
  Page Six reports:
  Soon after their fight, a police photo emerged of Rihanna’s bloody and bruised face.
  “I look back
  
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• Brooklyn Stuntwoman Killed On Set Of Deadpool 2

  16-08-2017 18:10 via Hip-Hop Wired
  
  Fans were excited to hear that principal photography for the highly anticipated Deadpool 2 had gotten underway. However, a pioneering stunt woman lost her life during a film sequence that went horribly wrong.
  According to PageSix, Brooklyn-born Sequana Joi “SJ” Harris lost her life while performing her first stunt in which she lost control of her motorcycle which jumped a curb and smashed through the glass windows of a city office building.
  Harris wasn’t a newbie to motorc
  
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• Chris Brown Goes Into Graphic Detail About Night He Beat Rihanna

  16-08-2017 18:08 via HipHopDX News
  The R&B singer said Rihanna spit blood in his face, enraging him even more.
  
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