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Rap genius Lines of the Week From Kendrick Lamar, Peedi Crakk, Rhymefest & Rick Ross

Rap Genius is supplying The BoomBox with the top lyrics from the week and serving a meaning behind the raps in the process.

Rhymefest w/ Groove Armada?

Yea, I didn't know it either – until I finally took in some of Groove Armada's '07 record, Soundboy Rock. When I think about the London dance duo, who are never scared to dip into any genre or groove, the pairing of the Chicago MC – the biggest MJ fan around – with the energetic GA seems more natural than I initially envisioned.

Behind the Scenes | Kanye, Rhymefest, Kim Kardashian Puppet TV Show

Throwback, Rhymefest – Man in the Mirror (Mixtape) #MJBDAY

Rhymefest Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes

Rhymefest will be taking his health much more seriously moving forward.

Rhymefest Says Lil B 'Needs a Dad,' Rapper Responds

During a Coachella performance in April, West Coast rapper Lil B announced plans to title his upcoming album 'I'm Gay.' The stunt attracted a fair amount of attention and since then the comments have continued to pour in.

Lil B, Rhymefest: Lil B Talks To CNN About New Album (Seriously)

CNN, that real news gathering organization, took it upon itself to interview Lil B about his "controversial" decision to name his (now infamous) album I'm Gay. The article rehashes a lot of stuff about Lil B you probably already know--he's the new Soulja Boy, crushing the Internet, and he has many followers--but Lil B is pretty forthcoming in the interview, taking on Rhymefest and people who threaten him for calling his album that: CNN: You're big Twitter fan, and recently rapper Rhymefest tweeted that after he spoke to California artist Xzibit and listened to your music, his response was, "Homeboy needed a dad in his life."

“Rhymefest Smith may challenge results”

"We want to ensure that it's fair and that every vote is counted, and that people who didn't live in the ward of vacant lots weren't people who were voting. We want to make sure that the 20th Ward voices are heard," Smith said.

Rhymefest Loses Chicago Alderman Race, Claims Fraud

Although Chicago rapper Rhymefest was defeated in his bid for alderman on Tuesday (April 5), the aspiring politician has vowed to keep fighting, claiming his loss was due to massive voter fraud.

Rhymefest Reveals Plans if Elected to Chicago Alderman

Rhymefest has lofty plans if he's elected for 20th Ward Alderman of Chicago.

Rhymefest Will Face Off for Chicago Alderman in Runoff

Rhymefest , born Che Smith, received 20 percent of the vote yesterday in his run for alderman of Chicago's 20th Ward, giving him enough leverage to face off with incumbent Aldo. Willie Cochran in an April runoff.

Rhymefest Cleared to Run for Chicago Alderman

Since announcing his run for office back in October, Rhymefest has been hit with hurdles, from opponents calling him out for his hip-hop ties to questioning his eligibility to become an alderman.

Cornel West, Rhymefest to Lead Education Forum in Chicago

Since Kanye West -associated rapper Rhymefest announced intent to run for a Chicago alderman position, he has been a steady presence at political and community events to help gauge what the people in his community really think and need.

Rhymefest's Opponet Calls Out Rapper for His Ties to Hip-Hop

Rhymefest , born Che Smith, officially announced his run for alderman of Chicago's 20th Ward on Thursday, saying he would incorporate his hip-hop background "as a tool to speak to youths and engage the community," wrote the Chicago Tribune.

Rhymefest Hints at Political Office Run in Chicago

Back in June, Chicago rapper and Kanye West associate Rhymefest had some tough words about his local government.

Top Five Tweets of the Week: Drake, Chamillionaire + More

In this week's round-up of the Top Five Tweets of the Week, Chamillionaire says he's not the Illuminati, Drake reaches a million followers and speaks on Lil Wayne 's return, Rhymefest goes at Waka Flocka , radio host Charlamange Tha God analyzes the Lil Kim / Nicki Minaj beef, and Mia X tweets about the effects of botox.

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