Hit Boy’s “Fan” Remix With 2 Chainz Gets The Video Treatment

Hit-Boy’s rap artist campaign is off to a great start. On a personal note, I was probably one of Hit-Boy’s biggest naysayers as he made the transition from Grammy nominated record producer to rapper when he put out his debut mixtape, HITstory. However, my mind, as well as the minds of many others I’m sure, ...

Sir Michael Rocks, Ab-Soul & Heir Dash Bring You “In A Minute”, While You Wait For ‘Banco’

The artist formerly known as Mikey Rocks is going to drop ‘While You Wait’…while you wait…for ‘Banco’ Well, this is a nice surprise. Though his rather highly-anticipated album ‘Banco’ was supposed to be out on May 14th, needless to say, its not out, and so we find the Cool Kid at a crossroad. We’re still ...

Happy Birthday Biggie Smalls: Top Five Biggie Murals

Today is Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Small’s Birthday and not only has he influenced Hip Hop music he has also influenced Graffiti as well. That being said here are five of my favorite Biggie murals in no specific order.

Nipsey Hussle & 9th Wonder Link Up On “Face The World”

Every 2,000 followers, Neighborhood Nip passes us a loosie. This is his second in three days. At this point, Nipsey Hussle is probably one of the top 5 rappers alive that have never officially dropped an album. Hopefully, he makes his way off that list, but until then, we’ll take 9th Wonder-produced tracks from one ...

Listen To Lupe Fiasco’s Newest Track, “Animal Pharm”

Lupe returns to the new music realm with a stimulating new song. Though its popular opinion that Lupe Fiasco is uncontrollably skidding downhill towards the end of his career, a 2012 Rap Album Of The Year Grammy nomination, which followed his 2011 chart-topping effort Lasers, say otherwise. As proof, “Animal Pharm”, continues Lupe’s current dominant ...

What Black High School Grads Need to Hear

(The Root) -- During a graduation speech this month at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School in Nashville, Tenn., Michelle Obama told students, "When something doesn't go your way, you've just got to adjust. You've got to dig deep and work like crazy, and that's when you'll find out what you're really made of during those hard times. But you can only do that if you're willing to put yourself in a position where you might fail, and that's why so often failure is the key to success."

She used several examples of people -- including her husband, President Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey -- to illustrate that triumph is a natural byproduct of adversity.

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10 Pieces of Advice for Postcollege Life

(The Root) -- It's commencement season! Over the weekend, President Obama headed to Morehouse College to deliver what turned out to be a controversial address, while first lady Michelle Obama went to Maryland's Bowie State University to deliver a widely lauded speech. Scandal actress Kerry Washington spoke at her alma mater, George Washington University, where she shared anecdotes from her undergrad years and told students, "The adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential."

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Celebrating Race in the Renaissance

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How the IRS Scandal May Hurt Obamacare

(The Root) -- So what if Senate Democrats foiled House Republicans' repeal of Obamacare -- for the 37th time? GOP lawmakers are drawing renewed hope of blocking the law's enactment from, of all things, the IRS scandal.

What does the Internal Revenue Service have to do with the Affordable Care Act? Everything.

Since the government will demand that every American have health coverage, it has to know who can and can't afford it. The IRS is the only agency with that information.

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Quote of the Day: James Baldwin on America

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‘The X Factor’ Adds Two New Judges: Kelly Rowland And Paulina Rubio

Since the departure of high profile X Factor judge Britney Spears and record exec L.A. Reid, speculation has run rampant as to who will join Simon Cowell’s U.S. judging panel. The question was answered today […]

Rock The Bells Says Show Will Go On, Hopefully With The Blessing Of ODB’s Widow

Just days after Rock The Bells announced this year's show would feature virtual performances from ODB and Eazy-E, Ol' Dirty Bastard's widow demanded she be consulted before the project could continue.

Take A Tour Of Michael Jackson’s Estate This Sunday On ’60 Minutes’

On 60 Minutes this Sunday, fans will get an insider's look at Michael Jackson’s estate.

VIDEO: Miguel Drop-Kicks Fan During Performance

If you haven't seen this video yet, you will want to see it again and again.

Miguel Lands On Fan, Bieber Booed, Swift Wins Big At Billboard Music Awards

Chris Brown mimicked some fighting moves while Miguel actually (kind of) used some during the 2013 iteration of the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night.

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Young Red - Straight Like That ft. Fat Trel, Smokahatas, Bo Deal [Official Video] @DMVHEAT1 DMVHEAT.COM

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Phil Adé - Nas Told Me [R.O.S.E. Intro] @DMVHEAT1 DMVHEAT.COM

Directed by Jerome D. Produced by Sunny Norway "Nas Told Me" is the intro to Phil Adé's forthcoming project R.O.S.E., which will be available Summer 2013…

Rammy - G For Gentlemen [Official Video] @DMVHEAT1 DMVHEAT.COM

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Chief Keef -- ARRESTED in Atlanta

7:18 AM PT -- Mystery solved ... it's a marijuana arrest. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Keef was busted for allegedly smoking weed at a fancy hotel. Chief Keef -- the 17-year-old rap sensation -- was arrested in DeKalb County,…

Jason Derulo -- Working Out Is Not a Pain in the Neck

Jason Derulo is jacked!Proudly showing off his ripped guns in a sweaty tank top, the 23-year-old singer posted a photo of himself hitting the gym bright and early this morning.Hard to believe it was just a little over a year ago that Jason fractured…

Spider-Man STREET BALLIN' in NYC -- Is that Andrew Garfield??

Spider-Man sucks at defense ... at least, that's the way it seemed when the superhero took on a couple of kids on a blacktop court in NYC recently -- but the million dollar question ... was that Andrew Garfield??The footage just surfaced on YouTube…

Tiger Woods & Lindsey Vonn -- Schooling His Kids Together Now

One day after Lindsey Vonn was spotted playing mom by dropping off his kids with Elin Nordegren at school alone, Tiger Woods joined in on the child-rearing fun.Looking like one big happy family, Tiger and Lindsey -- who have been dating for around 5…

NBA Player Dahntay Jones -- Hey Kobe, I'M SORRY FOR INJURING YOU!!

Atlanta Hawks player Dahntay Jones says he feels REALLLY bad about injuring Kobe Bryant's ankle right before the NBA playoffs ... but he's adamant, he didn't do it on purpose!Jones was at LAX yesterday when he told TMZ ... even though it's only been…