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10 Hall Of Fame Level Flicks Of Rapper Struggle Faces [PHOTOS]

Oh the struggle… 10 Hall Of Fame Level Flicks Of Rapper Struggle Faces Shout out to our fearless leader Alvin Aqua Blanco for coining the phrase “struggle face.” You know that look: it can be a combination of fear, loathing, self-loathing, depression, you name it. Let’s face it, rappers have a lot of reasons to make struggle faces. Career struggle highlights include album delays, personal issues, being dropped by their labels and standing next to rappers who are more successful. Read more at Hip Hop Wired

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10 Hall Of Fame Level Flicks Of Rapper Struggle Faces [PHOTOS]

Politics As Usual: 10 Rap Songs That Warn Against Trusting The Government

Don’t trust them new ninjas over there 10 Rap Songs That Warn Against Trusting The Government Election time is almost upon us. But that doesn’t mean everyone is excited about either candidate or licking their chops to stand in line to place their vote. Lupe Fiasco has already stated that he is more than likely staying home on election day. But he isn’t the only rapper who may be skipping out on punching his ticket for the next President because he feels the government is corrupt as a whole. Read more at Hip Hop Wired

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The Struggle Files: Suspected Shoplifter Stripped & Beaten By 7-Eleven Employees [Video]

Another day, another struggle-laced failed attempt at breaking the law, and this one is more embarrassing than usual. A Brooklyn man made the mistake of underestimating the workers at a local 7-Eleven store when he tried to jack them for their goods. The video, shot by a quick-thinking citizen in the store, located in the borough’s Flatbush neighborhood, shows the criminal getting pulled in every direction by two (and then three) employees while screaming… Continue

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The Struggle Files: Suspected Shoplifter Stripped & Beaten By 7-Eleven Employees [Video]

President Obama & Mitt Romney Crack Jokes During Charity Dinner [Photos]

President Obama and Mitt Romney continued their campaign efforts, coming together for a light-hearted night of jokes and dinner at a charity event in New York City, Thursday (Oct. 18). The two candidates took shots at themselves and one another, during the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner… Continue

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President Obama & Mitt Romney Crack Jokes During Charity Dinner [Photos]

Pharrell Williams Models For Billionaire Boys Club x Bigfoot x Fingercroxx Lookbook [Photos]

Out of his many gigs, one of Pharrell Williams’ more readily known hustles is running Billionaire Boys Club. The streetwear brand is still pretty darn successful, and for the Lookbook for its Billionaire Boys Club x Bigfoot x Fingercroxx capsule collection, decided to feature the Neptunes rapper/singer getting his Zoolander on and modeling the gear… Continue

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Pharrell Williams Models For Billionaire Boys Club x Bigfoot x Fingercroxx Lookbook [Photos]

Iggy Azalea Shoots Campaign For House Of Holland Eyewear [Photos]

Iggy Azalea is putting her best modeling foot forward for her first major ad campaign. The Aussie import, is the new face of House of Holland eyewear, a line rocked by the likes of Rihanna, Rita Ora and more… Continue

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Kanye West Deletes All Tweets, Returns Comparing Steve Jobs To MLK, Michael Jackson & Walt Disney

The love hate relationship between rappers and Twitter continues. Earlier this week, Kanye West pulled a “do over” on Twitterdom, deleting all of his previous Tweets with “BE BACK SOON” being the lone remaining message. But have no fear, Yeezy came back like cooked coke crack and went on a short diatribe bigging up the late Steve Jobs… Continue

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Kanye West Deletes All Tweets, Returns Comparing Steve Jobs To MLK, Michael Jackson & Walt Disney

South Carolina Inmate Punches Lawyer In The Face After Being Sentenced To 15 Years [VIDEO]

Isht gets real when the judge bangs that gavel South Carolina Inmate Attacks His Lawyer In The Courtroom York County, South Carolina inmate Lamarcus Williamson recently earned himself additional time to an already daunting prison sentence after assaulting his public defender in the courtroom. Williamson, 30, was so disenchanted with the 15 year bid he just received—that after pleading guilty to robbery, assault and drug charges—he surprised those in attendance by delivering the fade to his court appointed lawyer, Dan Hall. Read more at Hip Hop Wired

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When Keeping It Rap Goes Wrong: 10 Cases Of Rap Music Putting People In Bad Situations

Rap music is cool and all, but it’s not for everybody. More importantly, it’s not appropriate for all occasions. Some of the language and reoccurring themes in the genre tend to make people not used to the culture uncomfortable. Playing rap music, using or reciting rap lyrics or even just being a rapper can rub people the wrong way in certain situations…  Continue

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When Keeping It Rap Goes Wrong: 10 Cases Of Rap Music Putting People In Bad Situations

Nike Unveils 3 New LEBRON X Colorways, Shoe Inspired By Diamonds [Photos]

The LEBRON X is no secret, having officially debuted back in July. Today, LeBron James’ tenth signature is available worldwide in three colorways (Blue Diamond, Jade, and Black/Red), and Nike details how the shoe’s design was inspired by diamonds. It’s the Roc… Continue

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