First Look: Blue Ivy Carter Meets The World

The current frontrunner for 2012′s Women Of The Year made her first official appearance on the Internet today. Her proud parents took their time in revealing her face, not pimping [...]
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Dear Eastbay, Double-Box Me Please!

Eastbay, I appreciate your company allowing me the opportunity to waste my hard-earned money on my frivolous sneaker purchases. What I don’t appreciate is getting a mangled box tossed at [...]
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9 More MCs That Desperately Need A Name Change

Like KRS-One once said, “You must learn.” That’s why for the third consecutive year* now, we’re using up valuable page space to break some bad news to a few rappers [...]
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Will Ferrell Should Announce The Starting Lineups For Every NBA Game

In a “who in the hell left the gate open?” moment, funnyman Will Ferrell was granted the privilege of announcing the starting lineups for last night’s Hornets-Bulls game and he [...]
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Twitter, Facebook More Addicting Than Smoking

Men’s Fitness: “You may be craving a cigarette break or after work drink, but the allure of Facebook and Twitter is even harder to ignore. A new study shows that [...]
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Video: When Overdoz. Met A$AP Mob

Too often do we see rap crews collaborating with each other for no other reason than throwing honey-soaked bread against the wall, trying to make something stick. The similarities between [...]
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Microsoft Strips Away “Start” Button From Windows 8

Feb 8th

Posted by Raj over at The Smoking Section

The more I hear about Windows 8, the more of a believer I’m becoming. When it drops in September, Microsoft’s newest OS will continue what Apple began, and bring the [...]
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Where Did All The Radios Go?

Feb 8th

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

Technologizer: “Everyone knows that certain technology products are endangered species. Film cameras, for instance. Turntables. Payphones. Odds are pretty good that you haven’t used any of them recently. If you’re [...]
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Dee-1′s Announces His “Too Focused To Fail” Tour

Feb 8th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

We are very proud and excited to announce our support for the first leg of Dee-1′s “Too Focused To Fail” tour, along with 2dopeboyz and OMAR Ent. 11 cities for [...]
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Obits: TDE-Affiliated Singer Alori Joh Dies At 25

Feb 8th

Posted by David D. over at The Smoking Section

I’m not going to pretend like I knew who Alori Joh was yesterday. I’m not going to pretend like I listened to her The Love Religion album from last November. [...]
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Trouble In Paradise: Miami Named America’s Most “Miserable” City

Feb 7th

Posted by TC over at The Smoking Section

From an outsider’s perspective, Miami is Florida’s real capital where the sun shines gracefully on the skin of chiseled celebutantes and a regular weekday feels like Mardi Gras. Couple in [...]
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MTV’s 2011 “Hottest MC’s” = FAIL

Feb 6th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

If MTV hasn’t lost its credibility in your eyes by now, their nominees for the “Hottest MC’s In The Game VII” might be the tipping point. Every year around this [...]
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[News] Birdman Hopes To Add Gospel, Country And More R&B To Cash Money Roster

Feb 6th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

After being included on Billboard magazine's annual "Power 100 List," Birdman says he wants to diversify the YMCMB roster and include other genres.
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[News] A$AP Mob Talk Compilation Album, Solo Projects

Feb 6th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

In an interview with Montreality, A$AP Rocky says the crew is hoping to drop a compilation album in March, with the working title "Last Cab To Harlem."
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[News] 2 Chainz, Rick Ross & More Battle It Out For The Title Of MTV’s “Hottest MC In The Game”

Feb 6th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

MTV reveals the names of the 25 rappers included on their "Hottest MC's In The Game VII" list.
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Your NFL Recap: 10 Things Learned From Super Bowl XLVI

Feb 6th

Posted by J. Tinsley over at The Smoking Section

The New York Giants did it. Again. And for the last time until the fall, we present to you the final NFL Recap of the 2011-2012 season. The Buffalo Bills [...]
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Super Bowl Predictions: New England Patriots Vs. New York Giants

Feb 5th

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

The day has finally arrived. There’s really no hype or anticipation needed for the Super Bowl. It’s the only thing anyone’s talking about today and come 6:30 EST, it’ll be [...]
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Drake’s Rep: “Marvin’s Room” Lawsuit “Without Merit”

Feb 5th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

“I don’t think I’m conscious of making monsters, Outta the women that I sponsor ’til it all goes bad” A rep for Drake responded on the rapper’s behalf, stating there [...]
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Hell In HD: TLC To Create “Preacher Wives” Reality Series

Feb 4th

Posted by TC over at The Smoking Section

By now, nothing short of a gang of turtles selling Tom Ford cologne by the pint to skunks in the woods should surprise you in the realm of reality television. [...]
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Muhammad Ali & Angelo Dundee: The Start Of Something Legendary

Feb 3rd

Posted by J. Tinsley over at The Smoking Section

History usually never announces itself; it just happens. Steve Jobs or Bill Gates likely had no idea their passions would change the world. Michael Jordan just wanted to make his [...]
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So Fresh & So Clean: Andre 3000 Is A “Master Of Style” In Gillette’s New Ad Campaign

Feb 3rd

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

Obviously, André Three Stacks ain’t hurting for money. After all, he’s got a Diamond album, for Christ’s sake. Still, we’re kind of confused as to why the anti-social Outkast member [...]
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Memory Lane: Vintage Nike Ads

Feb 3rd

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Now that I’m older and able to put it all in perspective, my indoctrination into the shoe game occurred early in life. And, in a lot of ways, I have [...]
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When Drunk-Dialing Goes Wrong: Drake Sued By “Marvin’s Room” Ex

Feb 3rd

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Looks like Drake’s drunk-dialing scored him a hit but also may end up costing him more than any other man in known history. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a woman [...]
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Jim Tressel Lands Akron University Job

Feb 3rd

Posted by AJ over at The Smoking Section

The next chapter in the book of Jim Tressel will take place where everything began. Starting May 1, the ex-Ohio State head coach will assume the role of “Vice President [...]
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Taco Bell For Breakfast?

Feb 3rd

Posted by Ryan J. over at The Smoking Section

Depending on your location, the breakfast food hierarchy goes something like this: 1. McDonald’s 2. Bob Evan’s/IHOP/Waffle House/Cracker Barrel 3. Tim Horton’s/Dunkin’ Donuts/*Insert another generic coffee-and-pastry chain restaurant here* Unfortunately, [...]
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First Look: NBA All-Star 2012 Jerseys

Feb 2nd

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

While we don’t know exactly who’ll be wearing them yet, we get an early glimpse at the jerseys for the upcoming NBA All-Star game, which will take place on Sunday, [...]
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[News] Producer 7 Aurelius Says Recording With Ja Rule Felt “Supernatural”

Feb 2nd

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

7 Aurelius, the producer behind Ja Rule's "Pain Is Love 2," speaks on "PIL2" and the lack of recognition he receives in music.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  8 days ago.
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Expect A 2 Chainz, Kanye West Collaboration Soon

Feb 2nd

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

RapFix: Now that 2 Chainz is officially on the Def Jam roster as a soloist, fans can expect some high-powered collaborations — a few of them with labelmate Kanye West. [...]
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Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey & The State Of The Female Singer

Feb 2nd

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

Esquire: “…The female voice itself seems to have been split in half. On the radio, there are the booming divas singing of empowerment and revenge with their mechanistic melismata; in [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  8 days ago.
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Update: Here’s How To Win Our #PassTheCrown Prize!

Feb 2nd

Posted by David D. over at The Smoking Section

Remember that cool Crown Royal contest from a few weeks ago where we were scheming for an iPad2? Well kids, we were robbed! However, not all is lost as we [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  8 days ago.
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