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Exclusive
Ray J EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Singer Side Steps Kim Kardashian Questions, Talks 'I Hit It First' and Tina Fey
We spoke to Ray J about his controversial new single "I Hit It First." ...Read More »
Chris Brown Talks New Album, Graffiti and Wu-Tang -- EXCLUSIVE Interview
We interviewed Chris at his studio in Los Angeles last week. Everybody wants to know what Chris Brown is really like. "Did you like him? What kind of person is he? Did he do anything crazy?" ...Read More »
Robert Glasper Experiment, 'Golden Lady' -- Video Premiere
Robert Glasper drops off the visuals for his Stevie Wonder cover "Golden Lady." ...Read More »
School Shootings; Tech N9ne Weighs in on 'Guns in America'
Another day, another school shooting. While the story at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas -- where a gunman reportedly opened fire today -- is developing, we're moving forward at AOL with our Guns ...Read More »
In House With Future: 'Pluto' Creator Talks New Mixtape, Album & Superstar Collaborations
In our interview with Future he talks about his new mixtape, Pluto's re-release and plans for his second LP. ...Read More »
Jose James: Jazz Musician Collaborates With Former The Who Bassist for Blue Note Debut
Jose James, 'No Beginning No End.' Singer talks collaborations with Robert Glasper and Pino Palladino. ...Read More »
Shawty Lo Reveals Lessons Learned From His 11 Kids, Talks 'Scarred Childhood,' New Mixtape
Shawty Lo discusses lessons learned from his 11 children, his scarred childhood, and his new mixtape in an exclusive interview with The BoomBox. ...Read More »
BLKHRTS 'OVR' Premiere: Denver Trio Debuts Video & Album Details
BLK HRTS are announcing their debut full-length album entitled ' ' Dave Sitek of TV and the Radio ...Read More »
Rap Genius Lines of the Year 2012: Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, NORE, Pharoahe Monch & More Honored
Rap Genius is supplying The BoomBox with the top lyrics from the week and serving a meaning behind the raps in the process. ...Read More »
Ca$h Out's Top 5 Expenses of 2012: Atlanta Rapper Cashes Out at Church, Buys Mom a Crib
Ca$h Out has had an incredible year. Since dropping his debut mixtape, <i>It's My Time,</i> earlier this year, the Atlanta rapper has managed to mesmerize crowds nationwide, sig ...Read More »
The BoomBox's Best Pictures of 2012: Photographer Gino DePinto's Top Shots
Check out the year's best photos by AOL's incredible Gino DePinto, including Game, DMX, Melanie Fiona & more! ...Read More »
Styles P's Top 10 Tips for Weak Rappers: 'World's Most Hardest MC' Doles Out Pointers for Lames
On his first solo album, the Yonkers-bred LOX emcee Styles P proclaimed himself both a gangster and a gentleman, and he stands by that notion. 'I definitely am both,' he tells The BoomBox. 'To be one ...Read More »
Big Boi, 'Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors': OutKast Rapper Shares Biggest Lessons From His Mama
Check out an exclusive interview with Big Boi, featuring the biggest lessons he ever learned from his mom! ...Read More »
In House With The Game: Rapper Talks 'Jesus Piece,' Strip Clubs, Weed & God
Check out an exclusive interview with Game about his controversial new album, Jesus Piece. ...Read More »
Rap Genius Lines of the Week From Big Boi, Masta Killa, Nappy Roots, Meyhem Lauren & Homeboy Sandman
Check out this week's Lines of the Week from Rapgenius.com, starring Big Boi, Masta Killa & more! ...Read More »
Vinny Cha$e Discusses Building an Indie Empire, Befriending Marc Jacobs
Vinny Cha$e talks about Cheers Club, his new mixtape, 'Golden Army,' and more, in this exclusive interview. ...Read More »This Week's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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Toby Keith Returns to Help Family, Friends in Moore, Oklahoma
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