Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 5/18/08
Hip Hop/R&B gets clobbered this week. Snoop's still chasing gold while The Roots and Atmosphere just try to crack 100k.
Philadelphia Police Beatings Update
What has the fallout been since the Philadelphia police beating that was caught on tape? Are the officers still working?
Opening Statements In R. Kelly Trial Begin, Juror Dismissed
The R. Kelly child pornography case opens today. One juror is dismissed for financial concerns.
One of HipHopDX's biggest draws returns to talk about industry tension, and why she is and isn't a role model.
Jim Jones To Appear At HIV Testing Day Ceremony
HIV/AIDS hit close to Jim Jones home, now the rapper will discuss his personal experiences at National HIV Testing Day in New Jersey.
Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 5/4/08
After Atmosphere surprised last week, could The Roots crack the top 5? Or will another artist debut higher? Lil Mama maybe?
The Ultimate R. Kelly Trial Update
Everything you need to know about the R. Kelly trial is right here. The victims, new court dates and everything in between.
Is T.I. Finally Speaking Out Against Shawty Lo?
Atlantic Records' franchise star appears to be coming at Asylum's Shawty Lo on his new single "No Matter What."
Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 4/27/08
Atmosphere shocks the world by landing in the top 5! Snoop struggles while Mariah goes Gold in her second week. Prodigy also lands in the top 50.
Soulja Boy To Go Back To School?
Soulja Boy is ready to go "Back To School" as he works on his next album.
HHDX News Bits (Lupe Fiasco, Floyd Mayweather & Amy Winehouse)
Lupe Fiasco goes gold, Floyd Mayweather Jr goes Indy 500 and Amy Winehouse goes to jail.
Jam Master Jay Suspect Sentenced To 17 Years
A suspect in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in prison for a series of non-related robberies
Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 4/20/08
Mariah mauls the competition while Rick Ross fights to make the top 10. Who's the big surprise in the top 100?
Game And G-Unit To Drop On Same Day?
50 Cent addresses the notion that the next G-Unit album will drop on the same day as Game as well as a G-Unit Gangsta Grillz.
KRS-One Injured By Fan At Show
KRS-One ironically becomes victim at his own "Stop The Violence" concert when a fan threw a bottle on stage.
Lupe Fiasco Explains Upcoming Projects
Lupe explains what works for 50 and Wayne doesn't work for him, and expresses election apathy to the BBC.
Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 4/13/08
Ray-J surprisingly leads the pack of this week's releases. Trina nosedives as Gnarls Barkley and Rick Ross keep fighting.
After becoming the wife of Jay-Z, word is that Beyonce will retire to assist her husband with his new label.
Bill Cosby's Rap Album: Fact Or Fiction?
Will Bill Cosby really be rocking the mic or is this a joke to get a rise out of people?
Oasis Guitarist Objects To Hip Hop At Glastonbury
In the wake of poor ticket sales, Noel Gallagher blames Jay-Z and Hip Hop for headlining the famed UK festival.