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Former 2Pac Bodyguard Was Undercover FBI Agent
Kevin Hackie admits to working with the FBI, implicates Suge Knight's role in Notorious B.I.G.'s murder.
Here's What They Think About You... Hip Hop In The Media
DX thought it was fitting to keep an eye on the folks who call themselves keeping an eye on us. This week? T.I.
Diddy Gets Physical In A Club? (Again...)
Diddy is at it again? This time he allegedly knuckles up in the club and threatens a man by saying "I'll Kill You Punk!"
DX News Bits (Death Row Records For Sale, Common Gives Back)
As Common launches the Common Ground Foundation for AIDS relief in Africa, Suge Knight fields offers for his sinking label with its multi-million dollar catalogue.
Fox News Blames Hip Hop For Ohio Shooting
Fox News strikes again! This time the network blames Hip Hop for the Ohio school shooting. Want to see how?
9th Wonder - Dream Merchant Vol 2
Without question, Merchant is how Hip Hop is, and how it could be, boasting 18 tracks of a purists or backpacker's dream--emcees spitting over dope beats. In the words of former partner Phonte: "Dope beats, dope rhymes, what more do y'all want?"
HHDX News Bits - The School Edition
One student suspended for not cutting his hair while another gets her wrist broken by security over a birthday cake.
Median manages to avoid the sophomore jinx by remaining true to himself. Longtime fans will not be disappointed and listeners tired of the mainstream will find refuge in Relief.
Michael Vick's Legal Woes Continue
It isn't just dogfighting anymore as Michael Vick is getting sued by from all angles.
Breaking News: Jena 6 Teen Free On Bail
Mychal Bell has been finally released from jail on bail! But is he out of the woods yet?
Mos Def & Others Sponsor School Walk Out For Jena 6!
Mos Def, Talib Kweli, M-1 of dead prez and others are calling for a nationwide school walk out Monday Oct. 1 for Jena 6!
The New Black Panther Party Takes on Jena
Along with Millions More Movement, black Muslims and Jena residents, The New Black Panther Party for Self Defense protects residents from threats.
LL Cool J is on the way back with another album and he's already firing warning shots at Def Jam's president. Is a dis track on the way?
It was the birth of a new civil rights era as thousands rallied in Jena Louisiana in support of the Jena 6. How did it go?
Tavis Smiley Goes Hard At Republican Party
Tavis Smiley is not an emcee, but that didn't stop him from laying into the Republican party and its 2008 presidential hopefuls like a battle rapper.
Update On Hip Hop Activist Being Assaulted By Police
What happened to Rev. Lennox Yearwood after being attacked by police at a hearing? You'll be surprised. *video included*
With a solid sixth release, Twista proves that fame, fortune and more than a decade in the game isn't enough to keep the well fed from spitting like there's a nation wide famine. Top 40 rappers, take note!
HHDX News Bits (Run DMC, Prince & White Hip Hop Fans)
Prince beefs with Youtube, DMC creates J.A.M. Awards for positive Hip Hop influences while a journalist questions what white Hip Hop fans like.
The Diddy Ad MTV Doesn't Want You To See
Is it really that bad? Hands on breasts, underwear being pulled down, fingers in skirts - We have the full banned video that is truly Unforgivable.
Capitol Hill Police Rough Up Hip Hop Activist
On the 6th anniversary of 9/11, Capitol Hill police were caught on camera roughing up a Hip Hop activist. Check out the video...
HHDX News Bits (Kanye West, 50 Cent, VMA Fight & Tupac)
Kanye Vs 50 is upon us, fight at VMAs (and it has nothing to do with rappers for once) and Tupac gets sued (?)
