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A Tribe Called Quest Reunites on ‘Tonight Show’, Performs ‘Can I Kick It’
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Paris Attacks Lead to More Than 100 Deaths, Hip-Hop and R&B Community React
The world is in a state of shock as a number of coordinated terrorists attacks happened throughout Paris tonight (Nov. 13). According to ABC News, over 100 people are dead in a series of assaults that included explosions, shootings and a hostage situation.
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Bruno Mars Wins Song of the Year, Jill Scott & Babyface Perform at the 2015 Soul Train Awards
The 2015 Soul Train Awards took place in Las Vegas on Friday (Nov. 6) and according to reports, it was the trippiest show in America. Bruno Mars won Song of the Year for “Uptown Funk” and honorees Jill Scott and Babyface performed.
Fetty Wap Threatens to Shoot His Child’s Mother, Laughs About It on Instagram [VIDEO]
Fetty Wap is supposed to be recuperating from his motorcycle accident, but he’s causing a stir on social media for his outrageous behavior. A video has surfaced of the “My Way” rapper threatening to shoot his child’s mother outside of her grandmother’s house.