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With Slum Village calling it quits, Proof, Dilla and Baatin dead, and Eminem doing records with Pink and Rihanna, Detroit hip-hop has had it rough lately.

Beyoncé had Sasha Fierce.  Brandy has Bran’ Nu, Mary J. Blige had Brooklyn. Female artists taking on different alter-egos is nothing new.

Eve and her nipples were spotted out on the streets yesterday.

Mary J. Blige made headlines over the weekend with her announcement that she had received an honorary NYC high school diploma and was to attend Howard University in the fall, making her a member of the class of 2014.

TMZ has reported that 55-year-old Leicester Bryce Stovell is suing Lebron James and his mother for millions of dollars.

Last month’s disastrous free Drake concert in NYC has left a lasting impression on the NYPD.

King of controversy, Kanye West visited “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” exhibition at the Discovery Times Square Exposition.

Legendary DJ Scratch has revealed to AllHipHop.com that he will change his well known moniker to DJ Jam Master Scratch, with the support of founding Run-DMC member, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels.

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Even though LeBron James going to Chicago with Carlos Boozer would make them the most formidable team in the Eastern Conference, if not the league, I don’t see it happening. As T.I. pointed out, there is that nagging Michael Jordan legacy that I think will keep him out of a Bulls uniform. And if Chris […]

During a great interview as part of Peter Rosenburg’s “Noise Makers” series, P.Diddy reminisced about his days as a dancer and his first gig as a doorman.

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According to Chewin The Phat: Nelly Will Bring Hip Hop To Branson Nelly will make history next month by becoming the first rapper to perform in Branson, Missouri – the resort town best known for shows aimed at senior citizens and families (ie:  Andy Williams, Tony Orlando & Dawn, the Osmond Brothers, Motown Downtown and Dolly […]