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David Hodges presents The Notre Home benefit concert [News]
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Classified, Drake top MuchMusic Video Awards nominations [News]
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Freestyle Friday champ Charron releases Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips [News]
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Dedos releases Beastie Boys artwork in Hip-Hop Icons series [News]
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24-year-old aspiring rapper, Shylock, killed in Ottawa [News]
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Mafia Kid – BlvckOut ft. Rodzilla Pro & Castle Romeo
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Sol X – Blindspot (Solmix)
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Vader The Villin – Marshall Mathers
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Shad and Skratch Bastid – Homie ft. Cadence Weapon
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LG Toronto – My Team ft. Young Allwood
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Ghost – UEONO (Remix)
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Dutchy’s Corner
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Win tickets to see Flying Lotus on May 23 at The Vogue [Contest]
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M.O.P.’s Canadian Tour begins in Toronto on May 23 [News]
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![Shi Wisdom performing live May 24 featuring special guest: Lion Babe from NYC [News/Contest]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Shi-Wisdom-Lion-Babe.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Shi Wisdom performing live May 24 featuring special guest: Lion Babe from NYC [News/Contest]")
Shi Wisdom performing live May 24 featuring special guest: Lion Babe from NYC [News/Contest]
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Fabolous & Pusha T’s Canadian tour starts in Vancity on May 22 [News]
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