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From Nas to Mariah the Scientist, we assigned Love Island USA cast members the hip-hop or R&B song that best captures their vibe.

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Cam’ron has given hip-hop three decades of colorful rhymes from his life and times. Now he’s committing those stories to a hardcover book. About two weeks ago, the wordsmith, born Cameron ...

Speaking with Okayplayer, renowned court reporter Meghann Cuniff addresses some flaws in the prosecution’s case against the music mogul.

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