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50 Cent backpedals on Trump support, claims that he “never liked him”
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Lil Pump endorses Trump for upcoming election on social media
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Goldie has donated a customised Fender guitar to help raise funds for charity auction
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Busta Rhymes reveals tracklist for ‘Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath Of God’
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Kiss’ Gene Simmons recalls being “scared to death” getting a lift with Eddie Van Halen after Metallica gig
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Yann Brassard Releases The Very Disco Single “Overnight”
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