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1. A$AP Rocky Turns Down Deal In A$AP Relli Shooting Case: ‘I Respectfully Decline’

   A$AP Rocky has rejected a plea deal in the A$AP Relli shooting case and will proceed to trial following the completion of jury selection.

2. Flavor Flav Helps Set Up Fundraiser For Black Families Displaced By L.A. Fires

   Flavor Flav is teaming up with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to bring relief to Black families affected by the Eaton fire.

3. Black Eyed Peas’ Las Vegas Residency ‘Not Moving Forward’ Due To ‘Current Circumstances’

   Black Eyed Peas' plan for a 15-show residency in Las Vegas, announced last fall, has been canceled due to 'current circumstances.'

4. Chance The Rapper Tackles Western Imperialism On New ‘Star Line’ Song ‘Quiet Storm’

   Chance The Rapper picked an appropriate time — Inauguration Day — to release 'Quiet Storm,' a vicious critique of Western imperialism and colonialism.

5. Playboi Carti Teases 2025 Takeover With Latto's Help: 'Dis Year Mine'

   Playboi Carti is promising fans who are still waiting for 'I Am Music' that a 'takeover' is coming in 2025 as he links up with Latto.

6. Snoop Dogg, Nelly & Soulja Boy Defended By Stephen A. Smith Over Trump Performances

   Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Soulja Boy have been defended by Stephen A. Smith over their decisions to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events.

7. Cam'ron Blames LiAngelo Ball For Detroit Lions' Playoff Exit: 'Y'all Coulda Had Eminem'

   Cam'ron has blamed a halftime performance from basketball player turned rapper LiAngelo Ball for the Detroit Lions' shock playoff loss.

8. Fat Joe Admits He's 'Confused' By Some Of Today's Rap Music: 'That's Hip Hop?'

   Fat Joe has confessed that he does not understand a lot of the contemporary Hip Hop he hears, likening some of it to 'devil music'.

9. Ice-T Has Burning Question After 'Felon' Donald Trump Is Sworn In As President

   Ice-T has an interesting question regarding job applications after convicted felon Donald Trump was inaugurated as president for a second time.

10. Beanie Sigel Backs Up Dame Dash's Claim JAY-Z Ghostwrote For Memphis Bleek: 'He Cheated'

    Beanie Sigel has put some weight behind Dame Dash's controversial claim that JAY-Z was responsible for writing lyrics for Memphis Bleek.

11. Kanye West Explains How He's Fallen Back In Love With Beatmaking For 'Bully' Album

    Kanye West has revealed who is responsible for him falling in love with music again and inspiring him to produce 'Bully' by himself.

12. André 3000 Contributes Unreleased Song To Los Angeles Wildfires Benefit Compilation

    André 3000 has contributed an unreleased track to a new compilation album aimed at supporting artists affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

13. Kanye West Details Vision For DROAM City Including No Stairs & Outdoor Kitchens

    Kanye West has shared some details for his own 100,000 acre self-sustaining city, an idea he has been developing for several years.

14. Aaliyah’s Brother Reveals Where He Thinks Her Career Would Have Gone If She Hadn’t Died

    On what would have been Aaliyah's 46th birthday, her brother Rashad Haughton reflects on her enduring legacy and the possibilities of what might have been.

15. Drake Is Leasing Out California Mansion For Six Figures A Month

    Drake has spent the past few years trying to sell his Beverly Hills mansion with no luck, so he’s now opted to rent it out for a staggering monthly price.