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Summer's travels inspire new perspectives…
To mark the introduction of the Summer '13 collection, we trekked to the So. Cal high desert region with a pack of young visionaries: skate team riders Felipe Gustavo and Trent McClung, Compton-based rapper Problem, and Roc Nation super-producer Jahlil Beats. This collection features an assortment of indigenous-inspired prints, patterned tank tops, and sublimated natural camouflage - balanced with classic primaries, color-blocked poplin and earth toned twill. Creative youth stay elevated - at l-r-g, we are the children of vision.

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Watch part 1 HERE where Papoose talks about The Nacirema Dream; Erykah Badu & spits a freestyle.

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Papoose for an exclusive interview!

In part 2 of our interview Papoose addresses the rumor of his guys being responsible forCharlamagne Tha God almost getting jumped on for a drop, being married to Remy Maand her being Jail for almost 6 years, how he met DJ KaySlay, coming out of nowhere in 2006, Fat Joe fight, the music business, Fat Joe fight, first rap names & much more!

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Summer Jam XX is taking place on Sunday, June 2nd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Hot 97 just announced the Festival Stage lineup. Just like in previous years, the artists performing are all talented up and coming stars in the game.

Fans can look forward to seeing performances from Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Smoke DZA, Vinny Cha$e, Troy Ave, Kid Ink, Bodega Bamz and A$AP Ferg.

The lineup for the main stage performers will be announced soon.

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Coco Austin is currently in Las Vegas performing in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Ice-T's better half plays the lead role of Bo Peep.

She called into Hot 97 this morning to talk about the show, why she thinks burlesque shows should be more popular, almost knocking herself unconscious when she ran into a giant LCD screen, the origin of Peepshow, wanting to have kids, upcoming fitness videos and more.

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Tyga's new album Hotel California was released earlier this week. Early sales projections for the project are already in. HitsDailyDouble projects the YMCMB rapper's latest disc to move between 45-50K units.

Those numbers are down slightly from the first week sales of his last album, 2012's Careless World: Rise of the Last King, which sold 61,000 it's fist week out of the gate and came in at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

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Jay-Z wastes no time firing back at politicians who criticized his recent trip to Cuba with his wife Beyonce. Hov recruits Timbaland and Swizz Beatz for some nice production on this one.

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Fabolous and Chris Brown linked up for the very catchy song "Ready." It definitely sounds like a tune that will have a long run on the charts. Check out the official music video for it below.

The Long Island Stand Up Comedy Series presents Talent on Saturday April 13th at the Boultan Center For the Performing Arts.

Other acts include Jack Thriller, Billy Miles and Jason Andors. Special performance by Keda Face.

For more information please visit Boultoncenter.org.

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Papoose delivered his long awaited album, The Nacirema Dream recently. Here's some footage from his record release party at SOB's in New York City. During Pap's performance of "Cure" a woman in the audience started to cry. The Brooklyn emcee brings her onstage where she reveals she has cancer. Pap showed he has a big heart while comforting her.

Filmed by Street Heat TV

The Nacirema Dream is available now on iTunes.

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Check out Nyemiah Supreme's interview with Young California's Abby DeLaRosa in Los Angeles (below) as well as an exclusive freestyle she did for the LA Leakers called "Suit & Tie" up top.

Miguel and Kendrick Lamar cover the latest issue of Vibe. It appears some new music may have come out of their meeting as Miguel releases the remix to "How Many Drinks" featuring K. Dot.

The original version appears on Miguel's album, Kaleidoscope Dream

Funkmaster Flex is gearing up to release his mixtape, Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself?. Flex has secured features from a lot of A-list artists.

The Lox, Vado, Ace Hood, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Uncle Murda, Wale, Jadakiss, Cam'Ron, Lil Wayne, Maino, Troy Ave, Lloyd Banks, Mac Miller, Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, Kirko Bangz, Schoolboy Q, Juicy J, Yo Gotti, Waka Flocka, Raekwon, Cory Gunz and more all make contributions.

The project drops on April 17th.

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As promised Big K.R.I.T. delivers his new mixtape, King Remembered In Time. The project has 17 songs with features from Future, Wiz Khalifa, Trinidad James, Bun B, Smoke DZA and more.

Tracklist:

1. Purpose (Guitar by Kirkbeats)
2. Shine On feat. Bun B
3. Talkin Bout Nothing
4. King Without A Crown
5. REM
6. Meditate (Background Vocals by Queen Merlz) (Guitar by Mike Hartnett)
7. Serve This Royalty
8. Good 2getha feat. Ashton Jones
9. Just Last Week feat. Future (Snippet)
10. My Trunk feat. Trinidad Jame$ (Guitar by Mike Hartnett)
11. How u Luv That feat. Big Sant
12. Only One feat. Wiz Khalifa & Smoke DZA
13. Banana Clip Theory
14. Life Is A Gamble feat. BJ The Chicago Kid (Prod. & Mixed by 9th Wonder)
15. WTF
16. Bigger Picture
17. Multi Til The Sun Die (Violin by The Mad Violinist)

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Today we get a double dose of battle rapper DNA. First he links up with Th3 Saga to freestyle over Raekwon's classic "Ice Cream" instrumental.

In the the second clip DNA speaks on having 4 battles in 1 month Vs K Shine, Anecdote, Thesarus and S Dot Younging.

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"Ice Cream" freestyle

DNA speaks on having 4 battles in 1 month

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Tyler, The Creator's latest album, Wolf, checks in at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 after selling 89,000 copies it's first week out. It's the best opening week for the Odd Future rapper. His 2011 album, Goblin, sold 45,000 it's first week in stores.

Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience has slowed a bit in the sales department, but still moved 139,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. Good enough to claim the top spot on the charts for the third consecutive week. The album has now sold a total of 1.43 million copies.

Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being II falls 3 slots from the previous week to land at No. 5. It sold 68,000 copies.

The Band Perry slides into the No. 2 slot after selling after selling 129,000 copies of Pioneer. Blake Shelton's Based On a True Story finished fourth with 82,000 units sold.

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Starbound performing "Forever" off of his upcoming debut album "Supernova XII". Shot and edited by Young Minded films, song written by Starbound, song produced by The TuckerBrothers.

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Houston rapper Travi$ Scott is next up out of the 2013 Freshman class to step up for a freestyle. Check the 20-year old rapper as he spits a few a capella bars.

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Nas is the new Associate Publisher for Mass Appeal magazine. According to Forbes, Esco invested a "six-figure" sum into the publication, which is released quarterly.

“I always liked what they represented,” Nas said. “They invested into the culture. I saw their vision for what they planned and I thought I could add value across the board. Mass Appeal has a legacy and respect,” he says. “It already has a foundation. I just feel like I can add on because I can lend my kind of cultural expertise and my professional acumen, and develop the business.”

The magazine was founded in 1996. Nas appeared on the cover in 2002. A decade later he returns as an owner.

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Check out Avant's new single, "More." The song is off of the singer's seventh studio album titled Face the Music. The album is available for purchase now on Amazon.

Kidd Kidd kills the instrumental to "Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O." instrumental. The Rida Gang/G-Unit rapper's mixtape, Street Fame is on the way.

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