Vice is floating a new theory that Nicki Minaj is actually Jay-Z sped up. Video proof is in the replies.

Beyonce and Jay-Z welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter, into the world Saturday night. Congrats to the family.

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Brey is a young hip-hop artist based out of Maryland. You can watch his video titled "The Feeling" in the replies.

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Lupe Fiasco has officially released his highly-anticipated mixtape, Friend of the People, for free. His last mixtape, Enemy of the State, was also released on Thanksgiving two years ago.

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You can check out 30 second clips of each track on the upcoming Pusha T album Fear of God II: Let Us Pray here.

You can now download A$AP Rocky's new mixtape Live. Love. A$AP. for free here.

Earlier today Rick Ross suffered a seizure on an airplane. He is now in the hospital, reportedly "doing fine."

You can now download the "stems" of all the tracks on Death Grips' Exmilitary.

You can check out a new Lil Wayne track here. It's unknown whether or not this track will appear on the upcoming Tha Carter IV.

Vonnegutt will release $Free.99 on May 23. The mixtape features collaborations with Big Boi, Will Pugh (of Cartel), Cutty Cartel, Aleon Craft, Sugar Tongue Slim, Tony Williams, Shannel, Andy Hull (of Manchester Orchestra), Cassadee Pope (of Hey Monday) and many more. The album's first video/song for free download can be found on the band's site. It's a re-working of Drake's "Find Your Love" featuring Will Pugh (of Cartel) & Outasight.

Complex.com claims to have found Earl Sweatshirt from OFWGKTA in Somoa, but Tyler, The Creator denies it.

Online record store Insound is having a 15% off sale on essential hip-hop vinyl. The group of 31 albums ranges from recent to older releases, so be sure to check it out if you're looking to add to your collection for a great price.

On this day in 1997, Notorious B.I.G. was murdered. Remember Christopher Wallace in the replies if you wish.

Head here to check out Kyle Lucas (Vonnegutt) and STS (Black Thought's Money Making Jam Boys) spitting some rhymes over Pierce the Veil's "Caraphenilia."

Ninjasonik will have a release party for their new mixtape, Anxiety Attacks, in New York City on Jan 12th. Flyer in the replies.

MC Hammer released a Jay-Z diss song. Hip hop weeps.

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T.I. had his probation revoked and will serve 11 months in prison

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Apache Chief's new Birthday Suit EP, featuring the single "Birthday Suit" is available on Bandcamp for $1.

Watch The Maine covering Outkast's "Roses" here.

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Drake has started recording his next album.

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You can now stream Big Boi's new solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty, on Billboard.

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Head to the replies to hear Snoop Dogg's new song about True Blood.

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You can see the album cover to T.I.'s new album King Uncaged in the replies.

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Lil Wayne recently called in from prison to freestyle over Drake's beat from "Light Up."

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You can hear another new Big Boi song, called "General Patton," right here.

Lil Jon's first album in almost 6 years, Crunk Rock, is streaming on Billboard.com. The new record, due out June 8 on Universal Republic, features guest spots from Ice Cube, Soulja Boy, R. Kelly, Damian Marley, LMFAO, 3OH3!, and Whole Wheat Bread, among others.

You can watch Eminem's new music video for "Not Afraid" in the replies. His new album Recovery is available June 22.

Shad has released his official music video for "Rose Garden." Check it in the replies.

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A new Kanye West song featuring Dwele called "Power" can be heard here. The song is rumored to be the first single from the upcoming Good Ass Job.