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Continental Five a.k.a. Two Five is back with a brand new banger titled "In My Hood." Five has definitely been showing the consistency in his music that should lead to a major record deal. Peep the track up top.

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The weight of constantly having to deal with the fallout of his domestic violence case has become to much for Chris Brown to deal with.

Brown was convicted in August 2009 of assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna in February of that same year. He was sentenced to five years probation and community service. Since that point he's been constantly reminded by the media and fans of his mistake.

Today, Chris announced via Twitter that he will probably retire from music at the age of 24, when his sixth studio album is released.

"Being famous is amazing when it's for ur music and talent," Chris wrote. "I'm tired of being famous for a mistake I made when i was 18. I'm cool & over it!"

Do you think Chris will walk away from the game?

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"Seek You Out," Ft. Chris Webby is the latest video from Emilio Rojas' "No Shame...No Regrets." The video was directed by Court Dunn and the record was produced by JGramm Beats.
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2 Chainz unveils the cover art for his upcoming album Based On a T.R.U. Story II: Me Time. It's the sophomore solo album for the Playaz Circle rapper and is scheduled to be released on September 10.

**UPDATE** August 22

2 Chainz just unveiled the official tracklist for the album. Features include Drake, Lil Wayne, Fergie, Rich Homie Quan, Lloyd, Ma$e, T-Pain, Dolla Boy, Pusha T, Chrisette Michele, IAMSU and Sunni Patterson.

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Drake fourth annual October's Very Own (OVOFest) took place last night at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Toronto. The event showcased Big Sean, Wale, Diddy, Ma$e, Kanye West, J. Cole, TLC, Wale and more. Check out some of the performances below.

Drake Brings Out Big Sean To Perform, "All Me," At The 4th Annual OVOFest

Drake Reunites Diddy And Mase At His 4th Annual OVOFest

Drake Brings Out Kanye West At The 4th Annual OVOFest

Drake and Lil Wayne 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "HYFR"

Drake and Wale 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Bad"

Drake 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "5 AM in Toronto"

Drake 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Headlines"

Drake and Big Sean 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Clique"

Drake and Big Sean 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Mercy"

Drake and TLC 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Waterfalls"

Drake and Miguel 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Adorn"

Drake and ASAP Rocky 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "F*ckin Problems"

Drake and ASAP Rocky 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Wild For The Night"

Drake Diddy OVO Fest 2013 I Get Money, All About The Benjamins, I Need A Girl, Same Damn Time

Drake, J.Cole, and Miguel 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Power Trip"

Drake and J.Cole 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Nobody's Perfect"

Drake 4th Annual OVO Fest 2013 Toronto "Girls Love Beyonce"

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Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently caught up with K-Ci & JoJo for an exclusive interview!

K-Ci & JoJo talk about Jamie Foxx making a parody of them on Living Color, their episode on Martin, if the group ever fought & much more!

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Sosa is back with another new visual. This latest music video is for his song "Morgan Tracy." Peep that below and be on the lookout for Chief Keef's forthchoming projects Alimighty So and Bang Part 2.

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller caught up with Tyrese for an exclusive interview!

Tyrese talks about his new movie "Fast & Furious 6", introduces his artist "Lyndriette", being a fan of Thisis50, supergroup "TGT" with Tank / Ginuwine & much more!

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K. Michelle will be releasing her debut album Rebellious Soul on August 13th. VH1 gives us an exclusive listen to the project in it's entirety before it drops. The lone feature comes from Philadephia emcee Meek Mill.

Tracklist:

1. “My Life” feat. Meek Mill
2. “Damn”
3. “I Don’t Like Me”
4. “Can’t Raise a Man”
5. “V.S.O.P.”
6. “Pay My Bills”
7. “Sometimes”
8. “It’s Too Late”
9. “Hate on Her”
10. “When I Get a Man”
11. “A Mother’s Prayer”

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Check out Drake's latest track "Hold On, We're Going Home." The song will appear on Drizzy's forthcoming third studio album titled Nothing Was the Same. Premiered by Chicago radio station WGCI.

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The Mrs. Carter World Tour pulled into Brooklyn, New York last night for a show at Barclays Center. Beyonce gave the fans a nice treat when she performed "Bow Down" for only the second time live. Afterwards her husband, Jay Z, hit the stage to deliver his song "Tom Ford."

Photos Via Associated Press

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2 Chainz is preparing to release his sophomore solo album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time on September 10. Last night he was the musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he performed "Feds Watching."

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Kirko Bangz recruits an all-star team of fellow Houston rappers for his new single "Cup Up, Top Down." Slim, Thug, Paul Wall and Z-Ro all contribute to the track. Check out the official behind the scenes footage. Kirko's Progression III coming August 12th.

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Alex Rodriguez, Major League Baseball's highest-paid player, was suspended for the remainder of the current season and all of next year for using performance-enhancing drugs, the harshest of some 13 penalties doled out by the league Monday.

The suspension of the New York Yankees third-baseman was expected, and is subject to an appeal - which Rodriguez said he plans to pursue. Under the league's collective bargaining agreement, Rodriguez, who has missed the entire season battling injuries and is just now ready to come off the disabled list, can play while appealing the suspension, which is effective Aug. 8.

"I am disappointed with the penalty and intend to appeal and fight this through the process," Rodriguez said in a statement. "I am eager to get back on the field and be with my teammates in Chicago tonight. I want to thank my family, friends and fans who have stood by my side through all this."

Yankees Manager Joe Girardi signaled that he plans to put the 38-year-old slugger in the lineup for Monday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.

"He's in there, and I'm going to play him," Girardi said Sunday after New York's 6-3 loss at San Diego.

Rodriguez's suspension "is based on his use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and Human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years," and for "engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the Office of the Commissioner's investigation," according to a news release from Major League Baseball. Rodriguez would forfeit his salaries from the remainder of this season and all of next, but is owed $61 million by the Yankees from 2015-17, and could earn millions more as he closes in on the all-time home run record.

The Yankees released a statement after the suspensions came down expressing support for the league but sharply addressing claims that they are trying to get out of what has become a lousy contract.

"The New York Yankees in no way instituted and/or assisted MLB in the direction of this investigation; or used the investigation as an attempt to avoid its responsibilities under a player contract; or did its medical staff fail to provide the appropriate standard of care to Alex Rodriguez," the statement read.

In addition to Rodriguez, baseball handed out 50-game suspensions to a dozen other players for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy. Only Rodriguez was expected to appeal.

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, Phillies reliever Antonio Bastardo, Mets outfielder Jordany Valdespin, Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, free-agent pitcher Jordan Norberto, Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, Mets outfielder Cesar Puello, Astros pitcher Sergio Escalona, Padres pitcher Fautino De Los Santos and Yankees outfielder Fernando Martinez have accepted their punishments handed out by Major League Baseball, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports, citing unidentified sources close to the matter.

The Texas Rangers said Monday that they were “disappointed” in Cruz. Cruz said in a statement that he had a gastrointestinal infection that went undiagnosed at the beginning of 2012, making him unsure if he would be physically able to play.

"Faced with this situation, I made an error in judgment that I deeply regret, and I accept full responsibility for that error,” Cruz said. “I should have handled the situation differently, and my illness was no excuse.”

Peralta said he got suspended because he made a “lapse in judgment.”

“I apologize to everyone that I have hurt as a result of my mistake, including my teammates, the Tigers' organization, the great fans in Detroit, Major League Baseball, and my family,” Peralta said.

The San Diego Padres also said the organization stands behind the league's decision to suspend Cabrera.

"The accepted suspensions announced today are consistent with the punishments set forth in the Joint Drug Agreement, and were arrived at only after hours of intense negotiations between the bargaining parties, the players and their representatives," Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner said Monday afternoon.

The Union's members have made it clear that they want a clean game," Weiner added. "They support efforts to discipline players, and harshly, to help ensure an even playing field for all."

Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon, Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera and Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal received no additional punishments. They each have served 50-game suspensions following a positive test.

Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez and Orioles infielder Danny Valencia, whose names surfaced in early reports about the now-closed Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic in Florida, have been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Rodriguez is the most famous player linked to Biogenesis, and the Yankees expect him to be charged with interfering with MLB's investigation, resulting in a harsher penalty than the other 13 players facing discipline.

If Rodriguez challenges the suspension, his appeal would be heard by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz.

Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson was excited Rodriguez could play during an appeal.

"I want him back with us. This is arguably one of the best hitters of all time," he said. "Having him in the lineup is obviously going to be very positive for us."

A-Rod Suspended Through 2014

Wall Street Journal coverage

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless talk A-Rod's suspension

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Chief Keef just learned a very expensive lesson. When you get sued it would be wise to your lawyers on the case right away.

The 17-year old rapper, real name Keith Kozart, was sued by a concert promotion company called Team Major after he was a no show for a December 2012 concert in London.

The company claimed they lost $75,000 because of it, including the Chicago native's advance.

Four months passed and Keef never bothered to respond to the suit. Now he'll have to pay a default judgement of $230,019 as ordered by the judge in the case for damages, loss of earnings, and reputational harm, according to TMZ.

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Gillie Da Kid takes off on this in-studio freestyle over Jay Z's popular song "Picasso Baby." The video was shot by Philly Spielberg. Peep the clip below and follow Gillie and Philly on Twitter @GillieDaKid and @PhillySpielberg.

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