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'Mega tells DX about the applicable jewels in his verses and how we glorify yesterday's criminal, but ignore yesterday's artist.
Xzibit Hosts ABC's Extreme Home Makeover
Exclusive: Mr. X-to-the-Z tells DX about going from putting shoes on the whip to helping a true family in need.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/4/2009
Jay-Z 3,000 away from platinum, while Skyzoo and Mack 10 debut strong. Mariah Carey enters high, Playaz Circle and Ghostface don't break Top 25.
Chalie Boy Explains 6.5 Million Impressions At Radio
Exclusive: The Battery/Jive rapper reveals to DX how coming from rural Texas, he made a regional hit, without label marketing.
Louisiana Ca$h Readies Debut, Warns "Death To Dance"
Exclusive: Jive Records' new artist built a regional hit out of "Walk Wit' A Dip," but says don't get it twisted.
Twista To Appear In In NBA 2K10
The Speedknot Mobsta loves games, and the games love him, Kanye West, The Game and Asher Roth back.
Canibus Readies Solo Return Next Month
After two years away, Canibus has formed three collaborative groups, and his solo, Melatonin Magik.
DJ Mr. Magic Dies Of Heart Attack
One of Hip Hop's pioneers, and Juice Crew co-founder dies. UPDATE: DJ Premier gives context to Magic's legacy.
James Cruz Talks Marketing & Advertising, SRC Success
Exclusive: The President of SRC Marketing discusses learning from Asher Roth, liquor sponsorship, and working with Diddy again.
Contest: Rap With Pop Star Alex Young
UPDATE: The winner, Gencade has been announced by Anaka Records, audio embedded.
K. Michelle Talks About "Pain Medicine," R. Kelly
Exclusive: Jive's new Soul songstress reveals the Memphis in her music, and how her and Missy made an answer record to "Every Girl."
Details Emerge On Rakim's Seventh Seal
The November 17 album features The L.O.X., Busta Rhymes, and production from Nottz and Nick Wiz.
Warren G Plans National Fall Tour
The G-Child hits the road with The G Files throughout October and November for first time in close to a decade.
DX News Bits: Jim Jones, Sean Price, Swollen Members
October release edition: Sean Price plans Kimbo Price, Jim Jones and Webstar ready collab album, and Swollen Members return.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/20/2009
Jay-Z's still #1, while Kid Cudi and Drake bum-rush the charts, Rae slides a few spots, and Boosie, Trick Daddy, New Boyz and Buckshot & KRS all make Top 100 spots.
QD3 Reveals Authenticity In Scratch: The Ultimate DJ
Exclusive: The 2Pac producer/Beef filmmaker tells DX about Numark's groundbreaking game coming, producing for Nipsey Hussle.
DJ Khaled & E-Class Plan "Live From The 305"
Brisco, Trina, Jackie-O, Trick Daddy and Flo Rida show support to two Florida bosses, tracklisting included.
Turntablism Innovator & Deejay Icon Roc Raida Dies
The longtime X-Ecutioners member has been confirmed dead, after a monumental career and numerous accomplishments.
Remembering Roc Raida, A DX Obituary
Roc Raida was to the turntable what Angus Young and Jimmy Page were to guitars, and he kept scratching street for all of us to listen.
J. Period Reveals Role In DJ Hero, Mixes Classics
Exclusive: J. Period cuts up Gang Starr, Mobb Deep and Q-Tip in new game, while finding success with K'Naan mixtape.
Ahmad Returns From "Back In The Day"
The '94 hit-making alum returns, gets dap from Kanye West, and prepares "The Death Of Me."
