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After canceling the previous date, Mr. Ocean made up for it at the first of two NYC shows at

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After reaching platinum in just two weeks, the RIAA reports Lil Wayne’s

You’re now tuned into the muthafuckin’ greatest. Last week, the Ruff Ryders released their latest compilation album, Past, Present, Future and here’s the project’s opening track. Cop it on iTunes here. x

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Thank God, the NBA lockout is over. Before tip-off this Christmas, Kevin Durant takes us to Oklahoma City for Nike’s Basketball Never Stops ad featuring music from Sam Cooke and a brief cameo from J.Cole.

Tragedy goes animated with the second video off his latest album. Directed by Donald Robinson Cole of SMP. Breathe easy and get caught up in the Thug Matrix 3 here.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of his 2002 mixtape, 50 Cent Is The Future, Fif is releasing 10 new tracks next week accompanied with visuals for each. Prepare for a 50 takeover. hhnm