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Hip-Hop superstar Ludacris has done his part to drum up support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, with a song hyping up the man. Bump Quotables: “Never should of hated, never should of doubted him, with a slot in the president’s Ipod, Obama shouted him!”

Listen to the track here.

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Rapper Trina and NBA player Kenyon Martin were recently involved in a car accident in Belize. According to reports, the accident occurred while the pair were traveling with a police motorcade in an SUV, when a minivan struck the side of the vehicle. Fortunately the two both escaped serious injury.

Full story at AHH.

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The first Philly Summer Jam festival takes place July 26 and will aim to promote the “stop the violence” campaign, while also promoting Philly’s Hip-Hop culture. “It’s a great example of how there are young men in Philadelphia who are appreciating and celebrating life, not taking it away,” business owner Stevie G said.

Full story at AHH.

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Kanye West has teamed up with MTV to promote awareness on the issues faced by young veterans returning from the ongoing Iraq war. “[I] took the opportunity to share the spotlight with these veterans and hear their stories. I went to their homes to listen and get their first hand experiences,” Kanye said.

Full story at AHH.

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Hip-Hop star Nas will join members of MoveOn.org and ColorOfChange.org, demanding that FOX News ends its pattern of racist attacks against African-Americans, including presidential candidate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. The protest is scheduled for 2pm today outside FOX headquarters in Manhattan.

Full story at AHH.

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DJ K-Swift passed away this morning after being involved in a swimming pool accident in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. K-Swift, born Khia Edgerton, was just 28-years-old and was a ground breaking DJ in the Baltimore area. Further details on the young DJ’s death are expected to be released shortly.

Full story at AHH.

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recently honored Hip-Hop by adding original Hip-Hop memorabilia of the 80’s to their collection. Reminding visitors of the game’s origin, there are a variety of Africa Bambaataa and DJ Kool Herc flyers from the late 70’s, as well as Flava Flav’s classic Adidas sneakers and Slick Rick’s legendary eye patch.

Full story at The Rap Up.

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South Bronx native and legendary emcee KRS-One has publicly endorsed Hip-Hop historian Kevin Powell in his run for the House seat in New York’s 10th Congressional District. “Vote for Kevin Powell. Local politics is where voting really counts… Vote for a new congressman, one that comes to a [Hip-Hop] gathering,” KRS said to fans.

Full story at AHH.

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