MSN Music — Hip-hop star T.I. fears the government will "enslave" Americans if citizens are banned from bearing arms. The rapper and producer spent several months in jail back in 2009 for federal weapons charges and he was also put on house arrest for a year and... more info

Stereogum — Late last year, the always-impressive Mississippi rapper/producer Big K.R.I.T. returned to the underground world from whence he came for the double album 4Eva Is A Mighty Long Time . One of the album's best tracks is "Big Bank," a bracing and immedi... more info

PopSugar — In case you weren't already aware of powerhouse musician Skylar Grey before her recent performance with Eminem on Saturday Night Live, then you will definitely know her after her emotional American Music Awards performance singing "Glorious" with Ma... more info

Dlisted — It always tickles me when celebs get into beef with one another. I always end up thinking to myself “You’re rich. Go sit your dumb asses down somewhere!” Today’s discount beef revolves around the Queen of Fake Hair and Titties Wendy Williams�... more info

Stereogum — There are few bands who know more about slinky, sexy pop songs than the xx. And during a recent visit to the BBC's Live Lounge, the xx tried their hand at covering one that's aged beautifully. They gave their take on Justin Timberlake's immortal 2006... more info

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Stereogum — On Thursday (July 13), hip-hop podcaster Taxstone was indicted for the murder of Troy Ave's bodyguard during a T.I. concert at New York City's Irving Plaza last year. more info

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