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Mac Miller's sophomore album Watching Movies With the Sound Off is due on June 18 and the cover art finds the Pittsburgh rapper sitting at a table against a red backdrop, without a single shred of clothing—unless you count his tattoos as cover ups. The “Parental Advisory” sticker on the album cover is strategically placed over his private parts…which parents will surely appreciate. Read More...

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Seems like Big Guwop is doing a little restructuring at his label, or at least within his crew. In March Gucci Mane took to Twitter to declare that he was dropping Waka Flocka from 1017 Brick Squad after a falling out, and this week he's revealed that Chief Keef is now a part of the squad. Read More...

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"RapFix Live" took a trip down to South Beach, Miami this week to film with Lil Wayne, Birdman and the Rich Gang + YMCMB family, and it was one for the history books. To close out the episode Jae Millz and Lil Chuckee both kicked freestyles while T-Rone did a little serenading. Watch above. Watch full episodes at RapFixLive.MTV.com

From this episode:
Mannie Fresh Won't Be Part Of New Big Tymers Album
Lil Wayne Doesn't Remember His Seizures

On Wednesday, "RapFix Live" is heading down to South Beach, Miami, for a special episode with the YMCMB and Rich Gang family. Lil Wayne and Birdman will sit down with host Sway Calloway for what's sure to be a blockbuster hour of TV, and don't be surprised to see a few additional cameos. Watch the full episode at RapFixLive.MTV.Com

Catch Lil Wayne, Birdman and YMCMB on "RapFix Live" Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com and live on MTV Jams. Be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive. Send your questions for the artists to @MTVRapFix!

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As we enter the weeks leading up to the release of his sophomore album Born Sinner, J.Cole launches a new series on the site BornSinner.com, which will pay tribute to those who have been influential in his life. Not surprisingly, the Roc Nation rapper began with his mother Kay Cole, a former military veteran, who eventually became a postal worker and was finally able to retire recently. Read More...

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T.I.'s Hustle Gang crew (which includes B.o.B. Trae Tha Truth, Travi$ Scott, Iggy Azalea, Chip, Big Kuntry Kang and more) drop their new mixtape G.D.O.D. Download at DatPiff or stream and check the tracklist after the jump. Read More...

On Wednesday, "RapFix Live" is heading down to South Beach, Miami, for a special episode with the YMCMB and Rich Gang family. Lil Wayne and Birdman will sit down with host Sway Calloway for what's sure to be a blockbuster hour of TV, and don't be surprised to see a few additional cameos from the squad.

Catch Lil Wayne, Birdman and YMCMB on "RapFix Live" Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com and live on MTV Jams. Be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive. Send your questions for the artists to @MTVRapFix!

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"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala

It was another star-studded affair at the 2013 Met Gala in New York City on Monday night (May 6) and hip-hop came out to represent. Kanye West finally scored Kim Kardashian an invite to the big bash, while Beyonce wore more clothing than she did last year and Nicki Minaj decided to go as blonde as possible. Other notable attendees included Alicia Keys, Eve, Jennifer Lopez and Bey's sister Solange Knowles. Hit the jump for photos and see other stars' outfits over at MTV Style. Read More...

A couple weeks back French Montana shared photos from the set of his "Gifted" video shoot with the Weeknd, announcing that he'd decided to keep two baby tigers he filmed with that day. Fans figured he was joking and PETA even sent an e-mail to MTV News, confirming that they'd checked in with French to make sure he wasn't serious. But maybe he really kept those tigers? Read More...

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Rich Gang brought the team together for this one. In addition to the all-stars Lil Wayne, Birdman, Future, Mack Maine and Nicki Minaj, there were also a few cameos from Kimora Lee Simmons, DJ Khaled, Bow Wow and not to mention Paris Hilton and Christina Milian, who pull off a master heist in the clip. Watch above.

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