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Kendrick Lamar to Induct N.W.A Into 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In December, N.W.A was tapped to be enshrined into the 2016 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now comes word that Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar will help with ushering in the World’s Most Dangerous Rap Group.
Diddy Paid to Have Tupac Shakur Killed, According to New Documentary
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Channels Janet Jackson to Perform ‘Rhythm Nation’ on ‘Lip Sync Battle’ [VIDEO]
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt might have delivered the best 'Lip Sync Battle' performance of the year with his spot-on rendition of Janet Jackson’s 1989 hit “Rhythm Nation” -- in drag no less.
A Tribe Called Quest Reunites on ‘Tonight Show’, Performs ‘Can I Kick It’
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Jay Z’s Unreleased Freestyle From 1999 Is Gold
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Dr. Dre’s Attack on Dee Barnes Was in Original ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Script
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Meek Mill’s ‘Wanna Know’ Causes Hilarious Reactions Around the Internet
After a week of anticipation, Meek Mill finally delivered “Wanna Know,” his diss song toward Drake. While the Philly rapper’s track was an adequate response, it wasn't the “Ether” that he really needed. Fans took notice of that as well and slandered Meek on Twitter. The result? Hilarious memes.