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Jay Z Life+Times takes us behind the scenes of Top Dawg Entertainment group Black Hippy (Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar). We follow the crew on the road, getting an up close and personal look at their camaraderie. stage show, their old neighborhoods, how they got together and more 

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Executive Producers: Devin Chanda, Alex Kaplan, and Andreas Hale
Producers: Daniel Dewes, Matt Mitchener, and Joel Zela
Director of Photography: David Raboy
Camera: Joel Zela, Eli Goldstein, and Alan Gwizdowski
Sound: Andrew Yip and Armanda Macias
Editor: Matt Mitchener
Color-Correction: Thomas Stigler
Motion Graphics: Sean Ferguson
Graphics Tech: Sam Shirreff
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Jae Millz is preparing to release his new mixtape titled R.O.T.S. (Reality of the Situation) on September 9th. Here's a new leak off the project, "Guy Fisher," which features Vado. Produced by araabMUZIK.

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The Louis Vuitton Don appeared on Kris Jenner's television show, Kris. He talked about how he me Kim Kardashian, his love for her, shows a picture of their daughter, North West, and a lot more.

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Trinidad James visited The Breakfast Club again this morning while promoting his new 10 PC Mild mixtape. During the interview he covered a lot of topics.

He talked about being ready to scrap if you're an artist taking shots at him because of "All Gold Everything," Joe Budden dissing him on his "Control" response after previously asking him to join him onstage at his show, fans building artists up only to break them down later, the way he dresses, touring with Wiz Khalifa, being cool with Gucci Mane, Rich Homie Quan and more.

Trinidad James Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 Pt. 1 of 2

Trinidad James Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 (Part 2)

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Oklahoma City was not a good stop for the America's Most Wanted Tour featuring Lil Wayne, T.I. and 2 Chainz. After the show, Tity Boi, was arrested following a nine-hour standoff with police while on his tour bus. Now comes a report that a member of one of the three performers' entourages badly injured a girl.

According to TMZ, the girl was invited back to one of the tour buses along with another female friend by an unidentified male. Once on the bus, the male reached under the girl's shirt and grabbed her breast.

The young woman slapped his hand away. He then punched her in the face, sending her flying out of the bus door, onto the pavement.

A police report was filed. It stated that the male ran off, while the girl had to be taken to the hospital for surgery to repair two broken bones in her jaw, which will be wired shut for the next six weeks.

A rep for T.I. told TMZ that the incident didn't happen on his bus.

A police investigation is currently underway. No arrests have been made so far.

**UPDATE** August 30.

Young Money Records President Mack Maine has been identified as the person who assaulted the female in Oklahoma City.

The District Attorney told TMZ that the rapper will be charged with sexual battery and assault soon.

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During a recent visit to Sway in the Morning, the super talented R&B singer August Alsina performed "Ghetto" off of his just released EP titled Downtown: Life Under the Gun. He also took calls from fans and got emotional when a caller told him he could hear the struggle in his music.

"That's why I do it. That just shows me that what I'm doing is paying off," August said while fighting back tears. "That's what's it's about, to show motherf*ckers that anything is possible. 'Caue I done been through some sh*t. I'm 20, and I'm a n*gga that you would think is about 40. Just cause of the way I carry myself."

You can purchase Downtown: Life Under the Gun now on iTunes.

August Alsina Performs 'Ghetto.' Gets Emotional

August Alsina peforms "I LUV THIS"

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Tony Neal was one of the key players at the recent Core DJ's/MixShow Live event in Atlanta. Dirt and KK were there with their Growth and Development family showing true unity. Check out the video up top.

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Brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams were honored Thursday at the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The Cash Money Records -co-founders were named BMI Icons.

“I dedicate my soul and my life and I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for Dwayne motherfuckin’ Carter,” said Birdman. “Once thing when you see with us, you see loyalty.”

The event, which was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, paid tribute to songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs of the previous year.

Nicki Minaj had a big night. She shared the Songwriter of the Year Award for "Starships" with Benny Blanco. The Harajuku Barbie took home prizes for guest appearances on "Make Me Proud," "Girl on Fire," and "Dance (A$$)." "Starships" also won Song of the Year.

Machine Gun Kelly took home the award for the BMI Social Award. Hit-Boy won Producer of the Year.

Ray J co-hosted the event with BMI president and CEO Del Bryant and vice president Catherine Brewton. Others in attendance included Busta Rhymes, Sean Kingston, Mannie Fresh, Bridget Kelly, Trina, Jay Sean, Future, L.A. Reid, Juelz Santana and more.

Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Tribute Nicki Minaj, Lil' Wayne & Baby at BMI Awards

Birdman, Lil' Wayne & Nicki Minaj Accept BMI Icon Award "Go Against Us, You're Guaranteed 2 Lose"

Sources Rap-Up and BET - Photo Credits: Rap-Up Nicki Minaj's Instagram and Just Jared

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If you're in the Nashville, TN area next month or have a buddy, sister, or young brother that is there, Super Producer SupaHotBeats (Eminem, Tech N9ne, YelaWolf, Wiz Khalifa) is holding a music production seminar at famed The Blackbird Academy. He'll be holding the event September 6th, 7th & 8th. Hit the homie on Twitter at @SupaHotBeats or visit www.theblackbirdacademy.com or call 855-385-3251 or email info@theblackbirdacademy.com for more info.

This is a great opportunity for someone trying to learn the in's and outs to producing, dealing with Music Publishing, how to use certain producing tricks and etc.

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YG keeps the visuals coming as he releases an official music video. "Sprung" featuring TeeFlii. The DJ Mustard-produced track can be found on YG's mixtape, Just Re'D Up. Pick it up now from Datpiff.

Kanye West just released of photo of his and Kim Kardashian's daughter, North West. The photo was revealed during West's interview with Kris Jenner

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Brooklyn, New York emcee Maino stopped by Sway in the Morning to chop it up with Sway Calloway and Heather B.

The Black Flag Mafia leader got a chance to turn the tables on Heather by interviewing her. He also explained why the word "b*tch" is not meant to be derogatory when he uses it to refer to a woman, speaks working with Trina and Yo Gotti on the "One Bad B*tch" remix and talks Lil Kim and Lil Cease.

"This is for all my ladies that know what I mean and don't take it as disrespect when I say, 'you a bad b*tch,'" Maino said. "I don't mean it as disrespect. It's a terminology...it's probably wrong. It's probably based on wrongness, but it's right too. It's endearment there."

Maino Explains the Endearment on Calling a Woman a "Bad B*tch"

Maino Hosts Sway in the Morning and Interviews Heather B

Maino Speaks on Lil Kim and Lil Cease

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This mixtape is a collaboration between Under Armour® and two of the world’s greatest hitmakers in the realms of music and sports, Pharrell Williams and Ray Lewis. The tracks on this mixtape are inspired by the film, ‘Ready for August’ which are based on the true life experiences of Ray Lewis during his high school football years.

Each track is reflective of a key moment in the film, Training, Practice and Pregame. Music and sports have always complemented each other, but have never hit so hard until now.

Chris Brown melted down on Twitter last night while ranting about the Los Angeles District Attorney. The singer was upset because a judge ordered him to do an additional 1000 hours of community service stemming from his 2009 Rihanna assault.

Brown claimed that he had already completed that stipulation of his probation in Virginia.

"How about y'all take care of all the homeless kids and families on skid row. Promote helping people that are really f*cked up in your city!" Brown wrote. "I paint pics of monsters because its a reflection of u bitchass niggas and this bitchass system!"

Hopefully Brown can stay out of trouble and not have to deal with the D.A. again.

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Millions of people will be tuning in to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (August 25), but Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg won't be one of them. On "The Realness" the radio personality breaks down why the network should be giving out awards to the stars of their shows like 16 and Pregnant instead of music artists.

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Slim Thug recruits Z-Ro, Kirko Bangz and Big K.R.I.T for his new single, "Coming Down (Every Town)." The song will appeare on Thugga's forthcoming album, Boss Life, due out soon. Follow on Twitter @slimthugga @kirkobangz @bigkrit @zromocitydon.

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Def Jam singer August Alsina visited the Sway in the Morning recently to talk with Sway Calloway and Heather B.

The New Orleans native discusses having to move to Houston after Hurricane Trina destroyed New Orleans, being homeless, the death of his older brother, Downtown: Life After The Gun and performs his popular song, "Downtown."

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The host for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards is none other than Big Snoop Dogg a.k.a. Snoop Lion. If you'ever watch The Doggfather on his YouTube show GGN News, you'll know that he is hilarious. I think BET made a good choice.

As far as the nominees, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with a staggering 14 nods, including Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer and Best Hip Hop Video for "F*ckin Problems" along with A$AP Rocky, Drake and 2 Chainz.

Drake is close behind with 13 nominations and J. Cole has 10.

The event will be taped on September 28th at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. It will air on October 15th.

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After releasing "Already" featuring Vado and his Kendrick Lamar response last week, J.R. Writer is back at again with something fresh. He links up with Cassidy for this new track titled "F*ck You."

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