According to reports from various outlets such as XXL, The Source, and Billboard, Phife Dawg, hip-hop pioneer and MC of A Tribe Called Quest, has passed away at the age of 45. The reports, which broke overnight, all seemingly trace back to a single tweet from DJ Chuck Chillout, a longtime New York radio broadcaster […]
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Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest has reportedly passed away
March 23rd, 2016 
Derek Scancarelli 
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Kanye Shortens ‘Yeezus’ Follow-Up To Just Eight Songs
December 8th, 2013 Anthony Galasso According to NME.com, self-proclaimed rap genius Kanye West plans to shorten the follow-up to 2013’s Yeezus to just eight songs. “I think my next album is going to be eight songs,” he said during an interview with architect James Herzog at Art Basel Miami. “It’s just reducing down the amount of information that you need. People […]
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Does Common Think ‘Cruel Winter’ Is Happening? “Oh, Yeah, Nah, Nah.”
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Kendrick Lamar Reveals Album Release Date
June 25th, 2012 Matthew Dondiego Rapper Kendrick Lamar has revealed that his debut LP Good Kid In A Mad City will be officially released on October 2. The new album will be released on TDE and Aftermath/Interscope Records and will be the rapper’s first release on a major record label. The new record also has confirmed guest appearances by Dr. […]
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G.O.O.D. Music Signs Q-Tip
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March 24th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Patrick has revealed the entire ensemble for his solo project’s live band. New members include former Taking Back Sunday bassist Matt Rubano, guitarist Michael Day, keyboardist/saxophonist Casey Benjamin and drummer Skoota Warner (ex. Ra).
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April 22nd, 2010 Grant Trimboli R.I.P. Gang Starr
Q-Tip talks Kamaal The Abstract
September 9th, 2009 James Shotwell Look below for a video of Q-Tip discussing his new album: Q-Tip: Kamaal The Abstract (Out Sept. 15th 2009) from By Any Means T.V. on Vimeo.
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