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The Weeknd, 'Amy' and Nina Simone Documentaries Among 2016 Oscar Nominees
The Weeknd and music documentaries 'Amy' and 'What Happened, Miss Simone?' garnered nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards.

Happy Birthday, Mack 10!
Veteran West Coast rapper Mack 10, born Dedrick D'Mon Rolison, turns 45 years old today (Aug. 9).

Don Mykel Details Gritty Hood Tales in 'Ghetto Lullaby' Video
Don Mykel is telling all too familiar tale about the struggle happening in the hoods across America with his visual for "Ghetto Lullaby."
![Patti LaBelle Is Dating 41-Year-Old Drummer Eric Seats, Fans React [PHOTO]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/01/featureimagepattielabelle1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Patti LaBelle Is Dating 41-Year-Old Drummer Eric Seats, Fans React [PHOTO]
It looks like Patti LaBelle has found someone else who loves her pies as well. According to reports, the R&B legend is romantically involved with a member of her band.

Kendrick Lamar Performs Funky Rendition of 'Untitled 2' on 'The Tonight Show'
Kendrick Lamar wowed audiences with his performance of “Untitled 2″ on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Thursday (Jan. 8).

Consequence and Q-Tip Team Up for 'No Matter What'
Consequence is keeping it in the family as he enlisted his cousin and fellow rapper Q-Tip on his latest single, “No Matter What.”

50 Cent Asking to Reduce $7 Million Judgment in Sex Tape Case
50 Cent is asking for a major reduction on the $7 million judgment that he owes to Rick Ross' baby mama, Lastonia Leviston.

Jamie Foxx Becomes a Hero After Saving Man from Burning Car
Jamie Foxx may have played a villain in 'The Amazing Spiderman 2' but he’s a hero in real life. The veteran actor pulled a driver from a burning car that crashed outside of his home in Hidden Valley, Calif.

David Bowie Dies at 69, Hip-Hop & R&B Community React
David Bowie, a pioneering music legend, passed away on Sunday night (Jan. 10) after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. Rappers and singers went on Twitter to express their condolences.

Kendrick Lamar to Receive Key to the City of Compton
Kendrick Lamar is seeing nothing but success. The "Alright" rapper is getting the key to his hometown of Compton next month.
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50 Cent Is Obliterating Meek Mill on Instagram [PHOTOS]
50 Cent is on the warpath and he is straight gunning for Meek Mill. After the Philadelphia rapper threw shots at the G-Unit leader on “Give ‘Em Hope” from his just-released mixtape, '4/4,' Fiddy is obliterating Meek on his Instagram page.

Kanye West Reveals His 'Idol,' Blasts Collaborators on Twitter
On Saturday (Jan.9), Kanye West tweeted out two significant messages to his fans and, presumedly, his collaborators on the 'Swish' album.

Jamie Foxx Talks About His Heroic Rescue: 'I Don't Look at It As Heroic'
Jamie Foxx is a humble hero as he tells of his heroic feat of saving a man from a burning car.
![Wiz Khalifa Plans to Drop His 'Khalifa' Project Real Soon [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/01/Wiz-Khalifa_JasonMerritt3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wiz Khalifa Plans to Drop His 'Khalifa' Project Real Soon [VIDEO]
Get excited Wiz Khalifa fans! The "Teach U to Fly" rapper announced that his new mixtape, 'Khalifa,' is coming real soon.

Coachella 2016 Lineup Includes Ice Cube, A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$ & More
Ice Cube, A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$ and others have been tapped to headline the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.
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Rick Ross Signs Solo Deal With Epic Records [PHOTO]
Rick Ross is no longer a free agent. The Miami boss has found a new recording home at Epic Records.
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Kendrick Lamar Meets President Barack Obama in 'Pay It Forward' PSA [VIDEO]
In Kendrick Lamar's latest PSA, “Pay It Forward,” he takes us on his 2015 trip to the White House where he visits President Barack Obama.
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Kendrick Lamar Salutes Compton in Grammy Promo [VIDEO]
Kendrick Lamar is continuing on his road to greatness in a new promo ad for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Big Sean Donates $10,000 and Launches Campaign to Aid in Flint Water Crisis
Big Sean is among a list of celebrities who are donating money and other necessities to help residents who are affected by the water crisis in Flint, Mich.

Big L Remembered: The 10 Best Verses From 'The Big Picture'
Celebrating the legacy of Big L.
