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Future Releases 'Same Damn Time' Video

Posted 4/6/12 9:28 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

With his debut album on the way soon Atlanta rapper Future drops the video for "Same Damn Time" in anticipation of the project. Pluto hits shelves April 17th.

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Rah Digga Barks At Tyler The Creator On 'The N---a In Me'

Posted 4/6/12 9:10 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Seems like a certain female MC has had enough of Tyler The Creator's tough talk. Former Flipmode Squad member Rah Digga has decided to step up and defend herself and fellow female MC Lyte on the track "The N---a In Me" after the Odd Future frontman verbally attacked the two lyricists.

"I was trying to support this young black man" Digga spits on the song. "It's too bad, you probably lost your only black fan/Take it any further, and you might catch a backhand, b---h." Read More...

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Nicki Minaj Takes Over Times Square With Special Show

Posted 4/6/12 8:34 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

"Shutting down TIMES SQUARE!!!!!! Let's go #Nokia" superstar Nicki Minaj tweeted just before her performance in Times Square and shut it down she did. Good Friday all of a sudden became Pink Friday when Nicki Minaj (and alter ego Roman) took the stage in Times Square to promote her new album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, and the release of the remixed "Starships" video with DJ Doorly. The clip doesn't hit YouTube until Saturday, but on Friday (April 6), Nicki riled up more than 1,000 fans who gathered to see the reigning rap queen rock an unannounced show, sponsored by Nokia. Read More...

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Drake And Rihanna Get Close In 'Take Care' Video

Posted 4/6/12 8:22 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The wait is finally over.

Over the past three years, Drake has risen from mixtape maestro to genuine superstar; the kind of enigmatic talent who can proudly embrace his "emotional" side one minute, then release the "Practice" video the next. And in doing so, he has carved out a rather unique niche in the world of hip-hop and R&B — and we're not just talking about his sweaters. Often duplicated, but never replicated, there truly is no one making music quite like him. Read More...

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Drake And Lil Wayne Crash A Bar Mitzvah In 'HYFR' Video

Posted 4/6/12 8:11 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Kara Warner

Just in time for Good Friday, Canadian sensation Drake, Lil Wayne hold their own Bar Mitzvah in Drizzy's new video for "HYFR." In the clip Drake is joined by team YMCMB including a masked Lil Wayne who all but destroys the traditional celebration. Drake was two for two this evening simultaneously premiering the Rihanna featured "Take Care" on MTV immediately following "HYFR." Read More...

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Watch Now: MTV Hip-Hop POV Live Stream

Posted 4/6/12 5:16 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The gang is all here. Check out a behind the scenes look at MTV's Hip-Hop night time show. Showtime starts at 5:30 EST.

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Los Previews 'Wit My Hoodie On'

Posted 4/6/12 5:09 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Bad Boy rapper unleashes the video for "Wit My Hoodie On" in honor of murdered Flordia teenager Trayvon Martin."Los is just one of many rappers who've joined in solidarity against the senseless killing against Martin outraged that an arrest still hasn't been made against the teen for looking "suspicious" while wearing his hoody.

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MTV's Hip-Hop POV Live Streams Starts Today!

Posted 4/6/12 2:52 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Hip-hop is coming to late-night TV. On Wednesday, April 11 at midnight, MTV will premiere "Hip Hop POV," a weekly talk show starring industry insiders Charlamagne Tha God, Bu Thiam, Devi Dev, Amanda Seales and Sowmya Krishnamurthy. For those who can't wait until the big debut, MTV News' RapFix blog will give fans an exclusive first peek on Friday at 5:30 p.m. ET. Read More...

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Tyler The Creator Gets Punk'd By Bam Margera

Posted 4/6/12 1:22 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Tyler the Creator and his Odd Future faction have infamous for pulling pranks on just about everyone at their own expense. Whether its during a live interview, stage show or their own Adult Swim program the cast of characters have made a name for themselves as grade A pranksters. But apparently the tables have turned. Group frontman Tyler the Creator was recently subjected to a prank when he was "Punk'd" during a recent episode of the series. Hosted by Bam Margera, this is sure to be one you don't want to miss.

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Kanye, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Pusha T, Who Had The Elite Verse On 'Mercy?'

Posted 4/6/12 1:09 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Kanye West released “Mercy,” the first song from the forthcoming G.O.O.D. Music album featuring Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz last night. Featuring a lot of tough talk and braggadocio from each of the rappers, over a dark, haunting Lifted-produced beat, Kanye’s verse has been getting perhaps the most buzz. Read More...

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