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NYC hip hop roundup: Mobb Deep, Bodega Bamz, Joey Fatts, Smoke DZA, eMC, Kool G Rap, Cakes Da Killa & more

As always, NYC has a good amount of upcoming local hip hop shows and tours passing through. Here’s a rundown of some of the cool stuff coming up…

Dipset announce more reunion dates, including 2nd NYC show

Dipset already revealed the first stop of their reunion tour, happening February 24 at BB King’s (tickets), and now the whole thing has been announced…

Action Bronson freestyled on Hot 97, playing NYC one-off

As discussed, NYC rapper Action Bronson will release his new album, Mr. Wonderful, on March 24 via Vice/Atlantic. He’s since scheduled a hometown show happening about two months ahead of that release at BB King’s on Janu…

2 Chainz played Best Buy Theater w/ Miguel & others, called out Funkmaster Flex (pics & videos)

Power 105.1’s DJ Prostyle celebrated his birthday at Best Buy Theater this past Wednesday (4/30) with sets from 2 Chainz, Miguel and a number of other friends…

Styles P, Cam'ron, Joe Budden & more upcoming hip hop shows at The Wick (tickets on sale)

As recently mentioned, new Brooklyn venue The Wick (260 Meserole St) is now open. They’ve already got some shows announced (like an Unsound Festival show this week), and here’s more (all hip hop)…

E-40 releases a new song w/ Danny Brown & Schoolboy Q (who plays WIlliamsburg Park this weekend w/ Odd Future)

Schoolboy Q at Prospect Park in 2012 (more by Chris La Putt) Ridiculously prolific west coast rapper E-40 just dropped a new track, “All My Niggas,” and it features his typically rapid fast flow joined by two of the best of-the-moment rappers, Danny Brown and Schoolboy Q…

VIDEO: watch Chris Lighty tribute @ BET Hip Hop Awards (A Tribe Called Quest, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Fat Joe & more)

As rumored, rivals Fat Joe and 50 Cent came together to honor Chris Lighty at the BET Hip Hop Awards last night. Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Diggy Simmons, Phife Dawg, LL Cool J and Funkmaster Flex took part of the 10 minute segment too…

Nicki Minaj canceled Summer Jam because of a diss; Nas and Lauryn Hill played instead +++ Azealia Banks played Bowery Ballroom after pre-show (videos)

Nicki MInaj, who was scheduled to headline Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ last night (6/3), cancelled her performance due to a diss made by Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg, while he was introducing Kendrick Lamar‘s set at the pre-show…

Wu-Tang Clan tour dates, Talib Kweli live pics & stuff

As previously mentioned, Black Star will return for a pair of dates at Best Buy Theater, and on the same night. Saturday December 3rd will see Yasiin and Talib Kweli perform their only LP in its entirety at an 8:00 show and an 11:30 show…

Talib Kweli, EPMD, The Lox & many more Saluted Hip Hop @ Best Buy Theater (pics)

The energy and atmosphere was so Hip-Hop in every way! The crowd roared as the legends of the game hit the stage. A top memorable moment of the event was the LOX reunion…
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