Monthly Archives: June 2014

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Video: Lil Durk, Rich Homie Quan & Ty Dolla $ign 2014 XXL Freshmen Cypher

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Ever since we unveiled the cover of the XXL 2014 Freshmen issue last month, we’ve been rolling out a ton of freestyles, behind the scenes photos, interviews, videos, and plenty more with our class of 12 guys. But now that we’ve got a slew of stories and links for you to check out, it’s time to get down to the Freshmen Cyphers, one of the most anticipated aspects of the cover shoot. This year, we’ve got an additional three cyphers for everyone to enjoy, and we’ll be rolling them out all week. The first cypher was fantastic, now here’s the second cypher featuring Lil Durk, Rich Homie Quan, and Ty Dolla $ign. Check out the video above, compare it with some of last year’s Cyphers right here, and let us know what you think in the comments. The first features Chance The Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Vic Mensa, August Alsina, and Kevin Gates

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50 Cent’s "Summer Jam 2014" Performance Features Altercation & Robbery On Stage, Footage Released

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Reports claim Slowbucks was beat up and robbed during the altercation. Footage is released of the alleged robbery. A fight reportedly took place on stage during 50 Cent’s Summer Jam 2014 performance. The fight reportedly involved Slowbucks. XXL reports that Slow was upset that security guards didn’t allow him to be on stage during 50 Cent’s performance. The publication cites a source who says that Slow has “problems” with a 50 Cent associate. The site also reports that Fabolous, who appeared with 50 Cent on stage, and Hot 97 radio personality Ebro Darden, helped Slow calm down. AllHipHop reports that Slowbucks was robbed during the altercation. Ddotomen reports that 50 Cent wore a Slowbucks chain during his set. “Curtis and Slowbucks have been at odds due to an ongoing spat involving Fiddy’s son Marquise,” the site says. 50 Cent’s performance at the annual Hot 97 event made headlines for other reasons. The rapper’s set included a G-Unit reunion. A video of the altercation is below.

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Video: Should African-Americans Receive Reparations? (DEEP)

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http://www.democracynow.org – An explosive new cover story in the June issue of The Atlantic magazine by the famed essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates has rekindled a national discussion on reparations for American slavery and institutional racism. Coates explores how slavery, Jim Crow segregation, and federally backed housing policy systematically robbed African Americans of their possessions and prevented them from accruing inter-generational wealth. Much of the essay focuses on predatory lending schemes that bilked potential African-American homeowners, concluding: “Until we reckon with our compounding moral debts, America will never be whole.” This video is an excerpt from the full interview. Watch the full segment on Democracy Now!: http://owl.li/xolfm