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The controversy surrounding Rick Ross' date rape lyrics isn't dying down. If anything the outcry is growing louder as networks like CNN,…

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Veteran emcee Talib Kweli has joined the growing list of people taking Rick Ross to task over his lyrics in the song “U.O.E.N.O.”

Ross raps about slipping molly into his date's drink, then…

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Thisis50 stopped by the Trayvon Martin protest in Union Square, NYC [April 10] to get a firsthand look at what is going on and talk with some of the people to see what their opinions and feelings are regarding the innocent shooting of Trayvon Martin. Trayvon Martin is the unarmed teenager who was shot dead by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida in February.…

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Protest and Boycott: 106 And Park Freestyle Champ "Blind Fury" Boycotting B.E.T behind the decision to

Ban Lil Webbie from the Show. He tells Futuristic Blogger he supports Lil Webbie.

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nts. Plus he talks XXL 2012 Freshmen Class, and not being on the list.

50 Cent New Mixtape "The Big 10" is the best he heard in years. It make Me want to go out and…

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Russell Simmons is doing what he can to contribute to the Occupy Wall Street movement.

 

In a recent interview with…

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It's been three years since Lupe Fiasco dropped his last album. In today's hip hop world that's an eternity.



Lupe's fans are ready to rise up and revolt against his label, Atlantic Records.



On October 15 fans will be outside of Atlantic's headquarters protesting and demanding Lupe's long awaited 'Lasers' album finally be released according to the… Continue

A FLORIDA church is promoting an event where it will burn copies of the Koran to mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the U.S. Continue

Kanye West has joined a musical boycott of Arizona's new immigration law, which has caused a firestorm of controversy.



Zach de la Rocha of Rage Against The Machine has sparked the protest and the rock rapper furnished a list of musicians that have supported the movement.



West has been joined by Cypress Hill, Conor Oberest, Sonic Youth, Massive Attack, Ozomatli, Rise Against, Pitbull and Tenacious D.



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Arizona's controversial new anti-immigration law SB 1070 continues to draw boycotts and protests.



Kanye West has joined a protest being organized by Zach de la Rocha… Continue

Arizona Law SB 1070 continues to draw protests and heavy criticism. The law gives police authority to stop and question people they suspect are in the country illegally.



Cypress Hill and Pitbull are the latest to protest the law by cancelling their concerts in the state.



Cypress Hill posted a statement on their website explaining their… Continue

An upcoming concert featuring rapper PITBULL has prompted protests in the notoriously conservative country of Malaysia.



The hip-hop star is due to perform at a dance musicfestival in the country on Saturday (May 15), but Pitbull's inclusion on the bill has sparked outrage amongst Islamist groups there - who have cited his performance style and lyrics as a cause for concern.



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Pop star Shakira is expected to lend her celebrity to the fight against Arizona's new immigration law.



Sources said Tuesday the Latina entertainer, perhaps best known for her hit song "Hips Don't Lie," is scheduled to meet with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and other city officials at 3 p.m. Thursday at City Hall to discuss the law.



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Six people were arrested by the New Orleans Police Department Monday after allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a building in the French Quarter during an apparent protest over the incarceration of several local rap artists, according to police.



Off-duty police officers saw the… Continue