Don’t even act like you haven’t seen all the Taken movies. Liam Neeson never ending missions to save his family might not be the most intellectual films but, come on, he’s one bad ass old dude. In the upcoming movie, Neeson’s character gets framed for the alleged murder of his wife and must solve the case before the authorities catch him. However that’s not all — his daughter must also be saved before ending up as the next victim.

Taken 3 will be released nationwide on Jan. 9, 2015.

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Proving that Gangsta rap isn’t dead, DJ Quik unleashes a new cut from his forthcoming 9th solo album. It’s the traditional brand of G-funk that made the DJ/producer/rapper a legend.

Pre-order The Midnight Life on iTunes (drops on Oct 14).

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Accomplished celeb prankster Vitalii Sediuk used Paris Fashion week to find his next victim. Outside of the Valentino show, an unsuspecting Ciara was casually walking the carpet outside for photogs when the man-in-thong paid her a surprise visit. Shedding his coat to reveal his black undies and “Chanel” painted on his right thigh in white paint, he went in for an uninvited hug. Check out how she played it off.

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Before Jeremih’s new single with J. Cole drops, here’s a dope clip from the Dreamville capo and hip-hop veteran, Steve Lobel. In a new online series for Blurred Culture, the kid from North Carolina speaks on his first time hearing Tupac, working with Jay Z, his friendship with Kendrick Lamar.

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As sure as he’ll overthrow a WoMD-wielding villain with nothing more than exploding gadgets and heaps of charm, James Bond has always bagged himself a beauty (lucky guy, huh?). From Honor Blackman to Halle Berry, the Bond movies have starred seriously pretty faces over the last 50 years. And could Rihanna be next in line?

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NBC’s resident hip-hop reporter, Peter Bailey, recently had Lil’ Boosie on his Nitecap show to discuss a number of social and cultural issues in America’s poverty stricken neighborhoods. As usual, Bailey fired away with the tough questions and heavy subject for some real talk.

Peter Bailey continues his critically-acclaimed series by meeting up with Lil Boosie inside Miami’s James L. Knight Center where the two discuss the exploitation in gangster life in hip hop & Boosie’s responsibilty as a a spokesman for the inner-city.

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Napoleon Dynamite fans will truly appreciate Chromeo’s new video for “Old 45’s,” featuring Haim. Directed by Dugan O’Neal, the video has Jon Heder resurrecting his character as aged, matured and ready-to-kick-ass Napoleon. Though, he’s still a goof, NP won’t take sh*t from bullies as a grown ass man. Make sure you stick around to the end to see the fight scene.

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Diamond D of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew just dropped his new Diam Piece album today, which is stacked with appearances from Fat Joe, Pete Rock, The Alchemist, Pharoahe Monch, Masta Ace and many more. And if that doesn’t have you rushing over to iTunes right now, here’s a stream of “Where’s the Love,” featuring the acrobatic bars of Talib Kweli, eLZhi and Skyzoo over a solemn Jay Z sample.

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No point preaching to the choir: we’re all familiar with the tremendous impact Illmatic has had — and continues to have — on the game. But the bread crumbs leading back to Nas’ debut album stretch further than you think. From classic DeNiro flicks like Goodfellas and Casino to Rick Ross’ belly tattoo, Complex decided to compile the complete six degrees of Illmatic infographic in celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary.

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After suffering yet another slight setback, Fashawn officially kicks off his Ecology campaign with this sunny anthem straight from the Left Coast. With Exile supplying the smooth production, the Fresno, CA spitter soaks up the women, weed and weather with fellow Cali native Dom Kennedy. Summer may have come and gone for another year, but allow Fash and Dom to help you escape back into your “Golden State of Mind” below.

This is the first single off Fashawn’s long-awaited The Ecology LP (due in 2015), and will also appear on Mass Appeal Records’ upcoming compilation.

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