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J. Cole's Friday Night Lights Turns 4 - J. Cole took to Twitter to celebrate the fourth anniversary of his super successful Friday Night Lights mixtape. The effort, which helped to solidify J. as an MC, went on to win a BET Hip Hop Award for Best Mixtape and became the first and second most searched on Twitter and Google respectively. Congratulations are certainly in order for the Roc protégé.(Photo: Suzi Pratt/FilmMagic)

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Jessie J and Jennifer Hudson Blow the House Down - What do you get when two powerhouse vocalists collab on an iconic song at a charity benefit concert? Your entire life. Jessie J and Jennifer Hudson joined forces on stage at the Concert for Valor to perform the hit song “Titanium.” Their voices matched incredibly on the stage, providing an indelible moment of female empowerment.(Photo: Kevin Kane/Getty Images for HBO)

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B.o.B Drops New Single - B.o.B is readying his new project, expected for an early 2015 release, wrapping up his No Genre Tour and still bringing fans the heat. The ATLien puts on for his city in his latest single, “Candler Road S**t.” The boastful lyrics and crunk beat is an apt ode to the southern city and follow up to his previous single, “Fleek,” released last month. Listen to the new song here.(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for MLB.com)

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BJ the Chicago Kid Readies New Project - BJ is gearing up for the release of a new project due out next week with a new single called “B.A.M.,” featuring Freddie Gibbs. The song, dedicated to all the “bad women,” is a perfect start to your weekend. Check it out here.(Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for BET)

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Kendrick Lamar Talks Malcolm X Influence - Kendrick Lamar has been called a conscious rapper by some, but all that knowledge doesn’t come without resources. While visiting the Madd Hatta Morning Show, the West Coast rapper talked about how The Autobiography of Malcolm X changed his life by helping him to communicate more effectively. “For me, it’s about communicating with people,” he said. “... I was one of them kids that was in the house [at] six, seven years old having full conversations with grown people that was at the party.” Check the rest of the interview here.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for BACARDI)

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Big K.R.I.T. Tells All - Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club never pulls any punches with their guests and Big K.R.I.T. wasn’t any exception. His first time on the morning show, he talked a lot about the release of his debut album and why he thought he would quit music. “Beats weren’t selling. That was a point where people were like, ‘Yo let me rap on the beat and if it takes off I’ll come back and give you some bread.’ Watch the rest of the interview here.(Photo: 105.1 The Breakfast Club via YouTube)

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Jessie J and Ariana Grande to Remake 'The Boy Is Mine' - Jessie J and Ariana Grande clearly enjoy working together because the "Bang Bang" duo are doing it again, this time to remake a classic. Rodney Jerkins, the famed R&B hit-maker confirmed that “The Boy Is Mine,” a '90s classic originally made popular by Brandy and Monica, will be featured on his 20th anniversary project. The album will include some of his most popular tracks as well as some new remakes with today’s artists, including Sam Smith.(Photo: Kevin Winter/MTV1415/Getty Images for MTV)

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Big Sean Teams Up With RL Grime - RL Grime’s name may not ring bells for you now, but you’ve definitely bumped to a few of his remixes. Known primarily for his remix to Kanye’s "Mercy," the L.A. EDM and hip hop producer enjoys working with rappers on his favorite songs. His latest track features Detroit rapper Big Sean, and it’s the trippy music you have to hear. RL says "I've grown up a fan of Sean's, so it's real exciting to be working with him. Listen to their track, "Kingpin," here.(Photos from left: Judy Eddy/WENN.com, Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy)

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G.O.O.D. Music Rapper Gets Long-Awaited Feature - So Eminem brings together all of his favorite rappers from Detroit and guess who made his list? Big Sean of course, as well as Danny Brown, Dej Loaf, Trick Trick and Royce Da 5’9". All are on the track “Detroit vs. Everybody,” and everybody should be aware: Big Sean goes in. To pre-order the song click here. Em's Shady Records double-disc compilation album, Shady XV, drops on Nov. 24. (Photo: Shady Records)

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Angel Haze Teams Up With Bastille for 'Weapon' - Angel Haze has an upcoming feature on the Bastille song “Weapon.” The track will appear on the British alternative rock band’s mixtape dropping Dec. 8. Stay on the lookout for this one! We heard Angel's verse is dope.(Photo: Virgin Records)

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Joey Bada$ is Touring in the UK for Upcoming Album  - Joey Bada$ is making his way to the U.K. later this month. he’s dropping his debut album, B4.DA.$ pretty soon, according to his tweets, and is taking the Before Da Money Tour in support. The Brooklyn-bred emcee's first stop across the pond will be Glasgow Garage then he will visit Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton, London and Bristol.(Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images)

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Kevin Ross Gears Up for Release of Dialogue in the Grey - Kevin Ross may have been tip-toeing under the music radar as of late but his recent effort suggests that he’s ready to talk. Dialogue in the Grey, his new four-song EP, is a coming-of-age project for the singer who is steadily finding his place in the world of R&B.In an interview with Artist Direct, Ross talks his new music and being open to different sounds. “I wanted it to feel the way the title is. I wanted it to feel grey and obscure in certain parts, but I still wanted it to be relatable to the audience so they could leave with something and say, 'Okay, this feels good!'” Check out the rest of the interview here.(Photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com)

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Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift's Mashup - The world can’t get enough of Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar’s obsession with each other, so the Internet gods gifted us with the inevitable: a very epic mashup of Taylor’s hit single “Shake It Off” and K. Dot's "Backseat Freestyle." Listen here.(Photos from left: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Adrian Marcel Hits the Road With Elle Varner - The tour life must be treating Adrian Marcel great as he is preparing to join Elle Varner for a few intimate stops on her tour. The “Spend the Night Alone,” crooner is jumping on six dates this December, including NYC, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Atlanta and Texas. Be sure to cop your tickets to the show before it’s too late.(Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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Lecrae to Headline Christmas Concert in Brooklyn - The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us, and Lecrae is on board with HOT 97 to make your holiday a great one. Alongside Run DMC, LL Cool J and more, the gospel rapper is set to rock the stage at Barclays Center for the Christmas in Brooklyn holiday concert on Dec. 19. Tickets are on sale now.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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K. Dot Reveals More to the Story Behind "i" - In today’s music, a large part of your appeal derives from your authenticity. No one understands that more than Kendrick Lamar, who’s gaining a lot of respect for his new single, “i.” In a recent interview with Houston radio host Devi Dev, K. Dot opens up about his battle with depression and self-worth. “It comes a lot of turmoil when you’re talking about money, when you’re talking about fame and fortune and success. There’s a lot of things you gotta handle and that brings a whole lot of depression." Check out the eye opening interview with Kendrick here.(Photo: Sean O'Neill, PacificCoastNews)

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Schoolboy Q Rocks the Stage in San Francisco - ScHoolboy Q joined N.E.R.D., Rick Ross and many more at the Odd Future Carnival in San Francisco. Odd Future's frontman, Tyler, the Creator, enlisted all the performers at his now annual concert featuring, which features a lot of his favorite acts. (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)