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The Roots' "Things Fall Apart" Certified Platinum
UPDATE: Black Thought, ?uestlove and The Roots did indeed earn their first ever platinum album plaque for 1999's musical take-back, "Things Fall Apart."
Ice Cube Provides Update On N.W.A. Movie, Current Relationship With Dr. Dre
Ice Cube gives a glimpse at what will be covered in the N.W.A. documentary, while dismissing imitators.
Roc Marciano Confirms Freeway, Ka, Boldy James For "Marci Beaucoup"
Some old friends and some new friends will join on Roc on his fully self-produced third album, "Marci Beaucoup."
Talib Kweli To Preview "Prisoner Of Conscious" Songs On Live WYNC Stream
Talib Kweli will perform in Lower Manhattan tonight at The Greene Space for WYNC's Soundcheck.
Jurassic 5 Announces International Summer Tour Dates
Following a Coachella reunion, Interscope Records' onetime answer to Rawkus and Stones Throw Records announces a series of summer shows on three different continents.
The Firm's Nature Signs New Deal, Prepares 4-Part EP "Seasons Changed"
Nature is back with a production team and label that he strongly compares to The Trackmasters, and plans to release an EP every season.
Trina's Brother Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested & Confessed To Murder
Trina's brother Wilbrent Bain was fatally shot in Miami yesterday. Local police have the suspect and a confession.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/21/2013
Kid Cudi grabs a Top 3 with "Indicud," Ghostface does nearly 100 spots better than his last LP, and Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y, Andy Mineo, Styles P & Scram Jones and N.O.R.E. all shake up the sales charts.
Ghostface Killah "Twelve Reasons To Die: The Brown Tape" Release Date, Cover Art & Album Stream
Apollo Brown's remix treatment of Ghostface Killah's tenth album, "Twelve Reasons To Die" is living beyond Record Store Day cassette tapes, as it comes to vinyl, CD and is available now digitally.
Iggy Azalea Signs To Island Records, Says She's Still Affiliated With Grand Hustle
UPDATE: On Twitter, Iggy Azalea notes that while she's not contractually bound to T.I. and Grand Hustle, she's still part of Hustle Gang.
Lil Scrappy Turns Himself In To Police After Refusing Drug Test
For the second time in almost six months, the troubled Lil Jon protege-turned-reality TV cast member is behind bars.
Former Nappy Roots Member R. Prophet Tased After Resisting Arrest
Last weekend, onetime Nappy Roots member R. Prophet was allegedly awaiting a ride home after a DUI stop, when he resisted warnings, a subsequent arrest and even attempted to kick out cop car windows.
MTV2 Confirms Second Season Of "Mac Miller And The Most Dope Family"
Mac Miller, Quentin and the rest of the gang will be back on MTV2 in 2014, after impressive ratings this spring.
Wiz Khalifa & A$AP Rocky Plan To Collaborate Before "Under The Influence Tour"
A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa say that they're of the same ilk, and want to give fans some material that they can perform together this summer.
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y "Live In Concert" Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream
UPDATE #4: Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y's "Live In Concert" is available for stream and purchase.
Two Shot During Concert In Denver Featuring Lil' Flip
During a 4/20 Lil' Flip-featured concert event celebrating Colorado's stance on marijuana, two people and a dog were reportedly shot.
Wiz Khalifa $1 Million Lawsuit Against Concert Promoter Dismissed In Court
UPDATE: Wiz Khalifa's intent to sue a last-minute canceling concert promotion company for seven-figures was reportedly dismissed by a judge.
Gucci Mane & Young Scooter Reportedly Sharing Cell At DeKalb County Jail
Brick Squad 1017 is reportedly kicking it behind the walls, as Gucci Mane and Young Scooter are reported to be cellmates after both had unrelated probation violations.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 4/15/2013
Common writes a paragraph on Jay-Z's "Open Letter," as new music from Drake, J. Cole, Daft Punk, Slaughterhouse and Cam'ron featuring Lil Wayne drives one of the most exciting weeks of the year.
Curren$y Announces Spring Tour Dates
During the second half of April and the first half of May, Curren$y is blowin' his smoke-raps on the road.
Swollen Members Announce May European Tour Dates
Madchild, Prevail and Rob The Viking are headed from British Columbia to Europe in the weeks ahead, and they're taking their "Beautiful Death Machine" with them.
