NBC put measures in place to prevent wardrobe malfunctions during last night's Super Bowl show, but they had no way to anticipate M.I.A.'s bird flipping, sh!t-talking moment -- what Pastemagazine co-founder, @JoshJackson, cleverly dubbed a "middle finger malfunction."

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Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe"music video is officially too hot for teevee. BET has banned the Hype Williams-directed clip from its music programming. A rep who spoke to TMZwouldn't go into specifics but confirmed that the channel will not be airing it. Other sources cited inflammatory language and explicit content. You can still watch the "Stupid Hoe"video on YouTube, where it's already racked up 20 million views.

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He's got the Internet going nuts. But how well do you know the de factoleader of A$AP Worldwide? Here's a brief biography of A$AP Rocky.

The hottest new name in rap is a New York rapper with a Houston flow. As he preps for his first trip to H-town, I chat with A$AP Rocky about the Harlem Shake and his infatuation with Houston. Here's my interview with A$AP Rocky.

If you haven't heard of Iggy Azalea, you soon will. Iggy has signed a multi-album deal with Interscope Records. She spoke to Billboard shortly after the signing, saying that it took her a minute to decide which label to go with.

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All right boys and gals, we've finally reached the mountain top. I give you the #1 hip-hop artist to watch in 2012.

Drake has reason to celebrate this weekend, as his sophomore LP is still the best-selling rap album in the country. Take Careadded 29,156 copies to his tally to retain its #4 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Take Carehas sold 1.3 million records since it first docked 11 weeks ago. Drizzy is followed closely by Jeezy who moved 19,373 units of TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition, bringing his sales-to-date total to 380,230.

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Eight down, two to go. At #2 is a Philly rapper with a penchant for metaphors. Any guesses? Give up? Here you go.

The word of the day is "Gangrene."That's Alchemist and Oh No. The pair introduced its sound on 2010's Gutter Water. Alc and Oh No would later team up with Roc Marciano to form a new trio named Greneberg. Their debut EP of the same name became one of 2011's most enjoyable rap releases. Gangrene now returns with Vodka & Ayahusca, a rich, layered slice of stoner-rap. It boasts guest rhymes from Roc Marciano, Kool G. Rap, Prodigy, and Evidence.

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A$AP Rocky has just released a video for "Wassup,"a slow-rolling track off his 2011 mixtape, LIVELOVEA$AP. It features: 40s, horny lesbians, a menacing dog, and plenty of dollar bills. Follow the YouTube link below to watch the video. But make sure your boss isn't standing over your shoulder before you push "play."

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