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Did Sauce Walka Take Shots At Drake Again?

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via Drake’s Instagram

Sauce Walka is coming for Drake again!. Sauce already went at Drake accusing him of being a Houston culture vulture that doesn’t even give back to the city. Now Sauce seems to suggest that Drake has directly taken his entire style. Is he delusional? What are your thoughts?

Sauce had this to say about Drake not too long ago.

“N*gga comes down and uses our culture for lyrical content and ain’t giving sh*t back but a family fun day and some money to some hoes he’s tricking on in the club. You f*cking idiot,” said Walka in a video posted to Instagram. “This b*tch ass n*gga made music with artists from everywhere but Houston.”

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A Study Says Def Jam Records Is The Most Successful Hip-Hop Label

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

Def Jam has been crowned the most successful hip-hop record label of all time, according to a study by  New York consultant Matt Daniels.

Daniels analyzed the chart history of different record labels and determined who was the most successful according to how many hits they had on the Billboard charts. In his study, Def Jam came out on top with a total of 152 songs by 48 artists that altogether spent 1,925 week on the charts. The artists that help Def Jam win this title include DMX, 2 Chainz, Erick Sermon, EPMD and Ja Rule.

[ALSO READ: There May Be A Def Jam Biopic In The Works]

Young Money is the second most successful label in hip-hop with 83 chart-topping tracks that spent 1,322 weeks on the charts. Roc-A-Fella Records came in at the third slot with 86 songs that spent a total of 1293 weeks on the charts thanks to artists like Jay Z, Cam’ron, Kanye West, Beanie Sigel, Amil and Memphis Bleek. Jive Records artists spent 1,255 weeks on the charts with 106 tracks by artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Chris Brown and Ice Cube. Bad Boy Records rounded out the top five with 56 of their hits spending 1,060 weeks on the charts.

Take a look at the full rundown here.

Is Young Thug’s Baby Mama Selling Drugs On Instagram?

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via Young Thug’s Instagram

Apparently Young Thug and the women he impregnates aren’t the brightest individuals. Recently a video of one of his baby mamas went viral as it shows his daughter on camera expressing that she’s “Motherf*cking tired.” Now rumor has it that one of Thugger’s baby mamas is selling drugs…. on Instagram at that. Say it ain’t so!

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50 Cent Pokes Fun At ‘Empire’ Again

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via 50 Cent’s Instagram

The King of petty, 50 Cent, is back at it again. He will never just let ‘Empire’ be. 50 posted a screen shot of an article on his Instagram page that had a headline saying, “Ratings: Empire Slips for Fourth Straight Episode.” 50 poked fun at the show once again by saying,

“Don’t worry Power season 3 is going to blow you away.”

Remember 50 Cent stated that he feels ‘Empire’s’ ratings have declined due to too many gay plots and too many celebrity cameos. 50 Cent isn’t the only person who isn’t feeling Empire this season. Many have said the storyline is corny, and they keep randomly placing celebs into the script. How are you feeling about Empire’s second season?

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Pharrell Williams Named An Artist-In-Residence At New York University

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

Pharrell Williams has been chosen to be the artist-in-residence by New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Skateboard P will be giving NYU students, staff and faculty a look into his creative world during an in-depth conversation with NYU professor and NPR radio Host Jason King on Oct. 26th at 7:00 p.m at New York City’s Town Hall.

“We are thrilled to welcome Pharrell Williams as our artist in residence for the 50th anniversary year of the Tisch School of the Arts,” said Allyson Green, the dean of Tisch School of the Arts, in a statement. “Pharrell is just the kind of artist and entrepreneur that many of our students aspire to become. He is remarkably gifted, and he graciously uses his talent for the good of others,” . “Our students and faculty will have the unique opportunity to be in conversation with an artist whose work is an inspiration and widespread. Pharrell has demonstrated a commitment to education in communities across the country. He’s dedicated to raising awareness to climate change, and he has taken ‘happiness’ from the stage and screen to people around the world through his work with the United Nations.”

[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams Will Be Donating 50,000 Books To Young Readers]

The discussion will cover every aspect of the “Freedom” singer’s career including his fashion endeavors and especially his musical triumphs.

For those who can’t attend, the video of the event will be posted on NPR.org/Music. For a chance to win tickets, follow @NPRMusic, @NPRandB and @NPRHipHop on Twitter for details.

Live Stream The ‘TIDAL X 1020’ Concert Featuring Beyoncé, Jay Z, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne & Many More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Events

Entertainment platform Tidal has partnered with smartphone company HTC for the live concert event TIDAL X: 1020. The showcase, taking place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, is set to feature performances by some of the biggest stars in music including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, T.I., and many more. The exclusive performances will feature collaborations on specially chosen songs to promote the message of unity through music.

TIDAL X: 1020 is the first edition of a series of philanthropic music events curated by Tidal which are aimed at raising awareness, funds, conscious engagement, and dynamic action for transformative and positive social impact worldwide. 100% of the total tickets’ face value proceeds support charities via New World Foundation. Viewers will also be able to donate to the cause while watching the live stream.

Fans can live stream TIDAL X: 1020 right here on AllHipHop.com starting at 7:30 pm ET. Check out the line-up for the concert below (not listed by performance schedule).

  • Beyoncé,
  • JAY Z
  • Usher
  • Nicki Minaj
  • Lil Wayne
  • T.I.
  • Damian Marley
  • Indochine
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Fabolous
  • Nick Jonas
  • French Montana
  • Pusha T
  • Vic Mensa
  • Meek Mill
  • Rick Ross
  • Travi$ Scott
  • DJ Cipha Sounds
  • DJ Reflex
  • Alessia Cara
  • Bas
  • Benjamin Booker
  • Flatbush Zombies
  • HIT-BOY
  • Justine Sky

Fabolous To Release Two Projects Before The End Of 2015

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Fabolous is one of the many stars set to hit the stage tonight (October 20) at the TIDAL X: 1020 concert in Brooklyn. Before Fab performs in his hometown’s Barclays Center, he took over the Tidal Twitter account yesterday to help promote the event.

[ALSO READ: Tidal Streaming Service Reaches One Million Subscribers]

During the social media Q&A, Fabolous was asked when the public can expect another music project from him. The Roc Nation representative announced two new collections are slated to drop before the end of the year.

The Twitter exchanges revealed another S.O.U.L. Tape will not be part of the fourth quarter releases from Fab. But he did not close the door on his long-awaited Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power LP being the project dropping on December 25.

Fab’s last studio LP The Young OG Project hit the net on Christmas Day 2014. He also let loose the Friday Night Freestyles mixtape in May.

[ALSO READ: Fabolous & DJ Clue? Announce “Friday Night Freestyles” Project]

Tokyo Vanity: The Industry Only Promotes Female Rappers That Look Like Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim & Dej Loaf (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) History has shown it is difficult for any female artist to make it in the male-dominated Hip Hop industry, and it seems even harder for a full-figured performer to break through in a major way. Tokyo Vanity – the creator of the viral hit “That’s My Best Friend” – talked about gender discrimination in the music business with DJ Smallz Eyes.

[ALSO READ: MC Lyte Talks About The Lack Of Female Rappers In The Mainstream]

“When I saw how shallow the industry is to women – they want you to look a certain way,” expressed Tokyo. “They just feel like if you don’t look like Nicki [Minaj], [Lil] Kim, Dej [Loaf]  – if you don’t look like them, then you’re just not appealing. And b*tch that’s not true, because I always got chose.”

The New Orleans native revealed she was once discouraged by the music industry’s heavy attention on appearance. But Tokyo says God inspired her to keep chasing her dream of becoming a rapper. The social media star now encourages her followers to accept themselves for the skin they are in.

“I just want everybody to know that you’re beautiful. No matter what you look like, you can be whoever you want to be. Despite what people say,” added Tokyo. “What’s beautiful to that n*gga might be hideous to the next. Don’t limit yourself to what other people think about you.”

[ALSO READ: ‘The Daily Show’ Host Trevor Noah Names Lil Kim As His Favorite Female Rapper (VIDEO)]

Watch Tokyo Vanity’s interview below.

Dame Dash Talks Jay Z Pursuing Aaliyah & His Own Relationship With The Singer (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) At the time of her tragic death in 2001, R&B star Aaliyah was in a serious relationship with music executive Damon Dash. For years, there have been rumors the “One In A Million” singer was also once romantically connected to Dame’s Roc-A-Fella Records partner Jay Z.

[ALSO READ: Timbaland Says He Has More Unreleased Music From Aaliyah On The Way]

Dash sat down with Hip Hop Motivation to discuss the vocalist/actress also known as Baby Girl. The Poppington Academy founder revealed both he and Jay were pursuing Aaliyah.

“I was going at her, but Jay was going at her. He knew her before I did,” stated Dame.

He added, “It was a situation where Aaliyah was the type of girl that would give you a shot. She didn’t care what people thought. So she’ll date you and be your friend. But you might end up in the friend zone… You wasn’t gonna just hit that. At least that was my experience.”

Jay has expressed he was very close to Aaliyah before her passing. The Brooklyn emcee recorded the tribute track “Miss You (Remix)” not long after the 22-year-old died in a plane crash. The song included Hov declaring Baby Girl was “part of the Roc.”

According to Dash, he and Aaliyah started off as just friends and then later grew closer. Dame even compared his relationship with the platinum-selling performer to the relationship of Dipset member Cam’ron and his girlfriend JuJu.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Loses Child Custody Ruling To Rachel Roy Over Smoking Weed]

Watch Dame Dash’s interview below.

Jay Z To Appear On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Jay Z rarely does television show appearances, so Hova fans should set their DVRs for tonight (October 20). The part owner and public face of Tidal is scheduled to appear on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

[ALSO READ: Prince Defends Jay Z’s Tidal, Calls Record Contracts Slavery]

Kimmel’s show is being taped from Brooklyn this week, and the late night talk show host tapped Jay for one of his NYC guests. The episode will also featured Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The “music guest” for tonight’s Kimmel will be a presentation from TIDAL X: 1020. The streaming site is hosting a live concert from Barclays Center. Performers for the showcase include Jay, Beyoncé, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, T.I., Fabolous, French Montana, Pusha T, Vic Mensa, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Travi$ Scott, and more.

Jimmy Kimmel Live airs on ABC 11:35/10:35 central.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z, Lil Wayne, T.I And More To Perform At Tidal Charity Concert]

First Week Sales Predictions For The Game, MGK & Joe Budden Albums Are In

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) This week The Game is set to land at #2 on the albums charts with The Documentary 2 as the project opened with 95,000 sales plus streaming units (83,000 pure sales). The Compton emcee came right back with another LP in the form of The Documentary 2.5, and HitsDailyDouble has begun to crunch the sales numbers for that album.

[ALSO READ: The Game’s ‘The Documentary 2’ Opens At Number 2 On The Album Chart]

According to HDD, The Documentary 2.5 is looking to move between 45,000 – 50,000 SPS, 40,000 – 45,000 albums. That puts Game in the same range as Machine Gun Kelly’ new album General Admission (45,000 – 50,000 SPS, 40,000 – 45,000). Fellow rap representative Joe Budden is predicted to push around 15,000 – 18,000 SPS, 14,000 – 17,000.

Both Game and Budden’s albums were released through the independent label eOne. MGK’s project dropped via Bad Boy/Interscope. Pentatonix’s Pentatonix (80 – 85k SPS, 73 – 78k) and Demi Lovato’s Confident (85 – 90k SPS, 68 – 73k) are competing for the #1 spot on the chart.

[ALSO READ: Joe Budden Explains How Open Letter To Eminem Wasn’t A Diss]

D.R.A.M. Feels Drake Jacked His “Cha Cha” Song For “Hotline Bling”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) “Hotline Bling” has become one of the biggest hits of Drake’s career. The single is closing in on the #1 spot on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, and Drizzy just released the video for the track overnight.

[ALSO READ: Madchild Says Drake Is A Bigger Artist Than Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Eminem & Every Rapper (VIDEO)]

While “Hotline Bling” has become a pop smash, there are some listeners that believe the song is very similar to another record released months ago – D.R.A.M.’s “Cha Cha.” The Hampton, Virginia native took to Twitter to express he is in the camp that feels the two songs are very similar, and not by coincidence.

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This is not the first time Drake has been accused of “jacking” another artist’s work. Last month rising singer Abra accused the OVO leader of lifting her “U Kno” for ““Diamonds Dancing.” In April, Two-9 member Jace claimed Drizzy stole the beats for “6 God” and “No Tellin’.” Drake also reportedly had to pay Rappin’ 4-Tay for recycling his lyrics on YG’s “Who Do You Love?”

D.R.A.M. is currently on the “Family Matters Tour” with Chance The Rapper & The Social Experiment, Metro Boomin, and Towkio. His GAHDAMN! EP is scheduled for release on October 23.

UPDATE: 

Soul singer Erykah Badu – who released her own remixed version of “Hotline Bling” – weighed in on the issue as “Cha Cha” became a trending topic on Twitter today. D.R.A.M. then responded to Ms. Badu’s message about underground talents inspiring mainstream artists.

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UPDATE #2:

Read what Drake had to say about the connection between “Hotline Bling” and D.R.A.M.’s “Cha Cha” here.

[ALSO READ: Drake Reportedly Paid Off Rappin’ 4-Tay For Using His Lyrics]

Watch the videos for D.R.A.M’s “Cha Cha” and Drake’s “Hotline Bling” below.

King Armani- “King & Queen”

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Music

Coming from S#####, California the Native American entertainer King Armani has the ladies going crazy with his charming smile & articulated lyrics. He created his own wave by stepping outside the box and embracing The Hip Hop culture along with his Native American influences.

Take a listen to his “King & Queen” single below!

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Alandon Scorches With The Dancehall Infused “1980”

By: @SimplyCeciliaCategory: Alternatives

Though Connecticut is likely the last place you’d think of when discussing dancehall, behind the scenes the state boasts one of the largest Jamaican communities. Now Hartford native Alandon is looking to put the “Constitution State” on the map for Caribbean music and he just might be able to pull it off.

First heard on LA radio during a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball broadcast, Alandon’s “1980i” has been quietly making waves thanks to its infectious fusion of old-school bubbling (or “dancing”) styles. Directed by Smokestack Recordings, the visuals were shot over two days in Hartford, Connecticut.

“What inspired me to make this song is I always wanted to have a record  for the ladies just to dance to. Once I found the melody, the lyrics came very easy. The man who I really give the credit to, is the man behind the drums and all of the other instruments you hear on the track, my producer Trackstarr aka TSMG, made the song what it is now,” he explains.

He added, “Trackstarr structured the song totally different from how I recorded it. I wrote the lyrics and magic was created. What made this video so interesting are the different locations and the dancers. Respect to Blacka Di Danca and his whole team, the dancers added the finishing touch to the video!”

Stay Connected: IG: @LONDON_ONEDON and Twitter @ALANDONMUSIC

Diddy Kicks Off 1st Day Of REVOLT Music Conference With Insightful Panels, Yacht Party, & Epic Concert

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Features

Photo by J. Wright (@WhoisJwright)

REVOLT TV kicked off the first day of the second annual 2015 REVOLT Music Conference (RMC) in a major way at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Themed, “The Merging of Music, Technology and Innovation, “ the 2015 RMC allowed attendees to personally interact with leaders from both the music and technology industry, gain insight and knowledge from industry trailblazers, and enjoy exclusive musical performances.

Some of the industry’s biggest names took the stage on Friday, including keynote speakers Frank Cooper (Chief Marketing and Chief Content Officer at Buzzfeed), Keith Clinkscales (CEO of REVOLT), panelists Jay Brown (Co-Founder and CEO of Roc Nation), NO ID (EVP of A&R at Def Jam Records), Breyon Prescott (EVP of A&R and Head of Urban A&R at Epic Records), David Banner (Artist/Producer/Actor), Derek Ferguson (Chief Operating Officer at REVOLT), Sickamore, Vice President, A&R and Creative Director at Epic Records, and many more.

Keith Clinkscales’s also held an insighftul Q&A with social media influencer YesJulz as he talked openly about the direction and future plans of the REVOLT network. Sean “Diddy” Combs made an impromptu appearance at The Lost Art of A&R Panel.

Perhaps the highlights of day 1 were the RMC concert headlined by Puff Daddy & The Family!. Diddy brought out quite a few surprise guests including Lil’ Wayne, Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Los, and Christian Combs. Before Diddy performed his classic hits and rocked the stage with his new single “Workin’,” Dej Loaf, Jidenna, Ace Hood and Post Malone held it down on the stage as well.

Andre Harrell told conference attendees early on that in addition to the learning experiences, the fun would not stop as well. The concert was followed by the exclusive Apple Yacht Party which featured special performances from Rick Ross and Nas on board the SeaFair Miami.

Check out more photos from the Day 1 below. Photos via Thaddeus McAdams- Exclusive Access, John Parra- Getty Images For REVOLT, Andrew Whitfield, and J. Wright.

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Check out a few clips from the 2015 Revolt Music Conference & the RMC Apple Music yacht party below!

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Diddy & Lil’ Kim Rock The Stage At The RMC 2015 Concert

Diddy & Brings Out Busta Rhymes At The 2015 RMC Concert

Diddy Brings Out Lil’ Wayne At The 2015 RMC Concert

Dej Loaf Hits The Stage At The 2015 RMC Concert

Check out Day 1’s panel lineups below!

The Keynote was delivered by Frank Cooper, Chief Marketing and Chief Content Officer at Buzzfeed.

Panel 1: Content: The New Hustle

Charles King, Owner of Macro, Prince Chenoa, Founder of Galore Media, Natasha Eubanks, Founder / CEO of The Young Black & Fabulous (Theybf.com), Issa Rae, Producer, Writer, Director, Stephanie Ogbogu, Sr. Editor at Baller Alert, Karen Civil, Creator of KarenCivil.com and LivingCivil.com;

Panel 2: The Lost Art of A&R Part II

Kenna, Music Artist, NO ID, EVP of A&R at Def Jam Records, Sickamore, Vice President, A&R and Creative Director at Epic Records, Tunji Balogun, Sr. Director of A&R at RCA Records, Dallas Martin, SVP of A&R at Atlantic Records, Noah Preston, VP of A&R at Def Jam, Breyon Prescott, EVP of A&R and Head of Urban A&R at Epic Records;

Panel 3: Managers: The Start of Big Business

Kevin Liles, CEO and Founder of KWL Enterprises, Jay Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Roc Nation, Ted Chung, Sr. Partner, Chief Strategy Officer at Stampede Management, James Cruz, Manager To Sean Combs & CEO at Cruz Control Marketing, Johnny Marines, Manager to Romeo Santos and CEO of Johnny Marines Enterprises, Anthony Saleh, CEO of Emagen Entertainment Group.

Panel 4: Entertainment and Politics: Social Revolution

David Banner, Artist/ Producer/ Actor, Umi Saleh, Mission Director at Dream Defender, Keon Hardemon, Commissioner of the City of Miami, Tef Poe, Artist and Hands Up United Activist.

Panel 5: Music, Tech, and Startups: Download This

Suzy Ryoo, Venture Partner of Technology and Innovation at Atom Factory, Derek Ferguson, Chief Operating Officer at REVOLT, Angela Benton, Founder and CEO of NewMe Accelerator.

Diddy Receives The Key To The City Of Miami Beach, Kicks Off 2015 REVOLT Music Conference

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Features

Photo by J. Wright (@WhoisJWright)

The 2015 REVOLT Music Conference was another one for the books. Preceding the action packed weekend, Sean “Diddy” Combs was honored with the keys to the city of Miami Beach by Mayor Philip Levine. The conference kicked off with a Welcome Ceremony at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, in advance of the incredible lineup of performances, panels, keynote speakers and events to take place throughout the weekend. Diddy took a moment to share the special moment with his mentor, Andre Harrell. Diddy reminded those in attendance that Harrell was the first to give him his start when he was an intern at Uptown Records. Mayor Levine named October 15th as “REVOLT Music Conference Day” to celebrate the opportunities that the conference continues to bring to the city and the youth. Diddy and Revolt’s CEO Keith Clinkscales explained that the purpose of the conference was to foster music, creativity and entrepreneurialism as well as to network, learn, and take advantage of being close to some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names. Following the ceremony, Clinkscales led a Q&A with Marc Ecko, the CEO of Mark Ecko Enterprises and Founder of Complex. Those also in attendance included Andre Harrell (REVOLT Music Conference Chair), Bill Talbert (President and CEO of Greater Miami Convention & Visitor Bureau), Keon Hardemon (City of Miami Commissioner), Philip Goldfad (President of Fontainebleau) and more.

Check out more photos from the event below. (Photo Credit: Aaron Davidson Getty Images for REVOLT)

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Will Drake Perform At TidalX?

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via Drake’s Instagram

In the latest #TweetAndDelete files, it looks like someone accidentally announced that Drake will be at #TidalX despite the fact that it was rumored that his Apple contract bans him from doing appearances with any other music streaming services. The tweet is missing, but it does make you wonder if Drake will hit the stage, and what other surprises Tidal may have planned.

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Kanye West Releases Two New Tracks On Soundcloud

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

Kanye West takes to Soundcloud to release two tracks, one being an alternate version of his 808s & Heartbreaks single “Say You Will” featuring Caroline Shaw and new track “When I See It” which is a remix of The Weeknd’s “Tell Your Friends”. New album “SWISH” drops soon……

Migos Feel They Don’t Get Enough Credit

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

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Apparently Migos are feeling themselves and wanted to remind you about some of their contributions to the game. They must have felt like they weren’t getting their just dues or credit! In case you didn’t know or “forgot,” Migos want you to know they started: “A “new flo”, a fashion trend “Versace”, and a a new dance “Dab.”” Let Migos tell it, they “changed the game.” What are your thoughts?

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