JAY-Z announced today he will be embarking on a 31-city tour in support of his latest studio album release, 4:44, including two stops in the NYC-area.

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The rapid-fire, tongue-twisting rap duo Das EFX celebrates 25 years since the release of their seminal album, Dead Serious with a star-studded show at NYC's B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.

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10th annual MHHK, a family-friendly, hip-hop fueled celebration of women, girls, culture and community, takes place March 4th in the Bronx

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Hip-hop superproducers Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze staged an impromptu, energetic head-to-head battle of the beats over live video.

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RZA, The Abbot of the mighty Wu-Tang Clan, touches the stage at City Winery, bringing what is sure to be an iconic mix of "friends" for an intimate night of hip-hop on a higher level.

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Long-running, interactive hip-hop performance series Freestyle Mondays celebrates 15 year history with improv rap/live band, gameshow battle

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Bronx natives Desus Nice and The Kid Mero are proving to be a cut above the rest at navigating the new online-to-offline comedy landscape

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Following an extremely successful event series on land, The VS party takes it to the seas, with #VSYacht, a '90s vs. Naughts midnight yacht party, casting off on Saturday, August 16th

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Birthplace Magazine is pleased to announce our partnership with Ethik Clothing Co. for the album release party of E-Prosound’s The Divine Mind. Between today, Monday, February 3rd, and Friday, February 14th, we’ll be giving away one ticket per day. For a chance to win, simply enter your email address into the widget below, and you will […]

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Monthly talent exhibition to kick off February 5 at The Studio at Webster Hall, featuring hand-picked competition lineup, special featured guests and open mic opportunity.

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