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    Men Lie, Women Lie; Numbers don't.

    January 3rd, 2012

    Two thousand and eleven was a good year for hip hop, having seen a surge of album releases from someRead more..

    ROCAWEAR’S “OCCUPY WALL STREET” T-SHIRTS SHELVED

    ROCAWEAR'S “OCCUPY WALL STREET” T-SHIRTS SHELVED

    November 16th, 2011

      Amid criticism of Jay-Z's fashion label, Rocawear decided to shelve the “Occupy Wall StrRead more..

    Weezy F. Baby and the “F” is for…

    Weezy F. Baby and the "F" is for…

    November 7th, 2011

    A trillion songs in and with more hooks than a room full of Jack Sparrow enthusiasts, Weezy has Read more..

    Name’s sake

    Name’s sake

    November 7th, 2011

    If you grew up around hip-hop circles, you definitely had an alias at some point. How could you not?Read more..

    RU: Namibia’s first leading lady of rap

    RU: Namibia’s first leading lady of rap

    November 4th, 2011

    Featured in this issue’s Soul Sista column in HYPE Magazine, RU has been a formidable force inRead more..


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    Snapbacks Back

    January 3rd, 2012

    Snapback caps are back in a big way thanks to cats like Big Sean, HOV and Tyga.This trademark retro Read more..

    The Jordan Conord ’11 is to Die For

    The Jordan Conord '11 is to Die For

    January 3rd, 2012

      This version of the Air Jordan 11 Retro Concord was the most highly anticipated sneaker ofRead more..

    Jordan Swag

    Jordan Swag

    November 10th, 2011

    Everyone needs a pair of Jordans, it’s simply a rite of passage! From rappers to actors to sportRead more..


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    Weza

    Weza is a true African beauty making all the right moves to put her in the spotlight. We asked her aRead more..

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    Metisha Larocca

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    Mercedes

    This Spanish beauty is definitely a talent. Law firm employee by day, singer by night – and huge hRead more..

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    November 15th, 2011

    2009 Hype Magazine Awards nominee, Truey Donatello is at again with the release of his latest mixtapRead more..

    Hatin On D: Dotcom

    Hatin On D: Dotcom

    November 15th, 2011

    With his first single ‘Get mine’ getting plenty of love from the streets, C-live’s protégé iRead more..

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    Bang 2.0: AKA and Khuli Chana

    November 15th, 2011

    The gruesome twosome has done it again.Read more..