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Mobb Deep's Havoc Producing For Joe Budden's "The Great Escape"
With hits produced for Nas, Notorious B.I.G. and 50 Cent, Mobb Deep's Havoc gives Budden a joint for "The Great Escape" that leaves him speechless.
Statik Selektah, Termanology, REKS Announce 1982 Showoff Tour Dates
The New England Hip Hop purists hit several continents with a tour that starts tomorrow.
Torae Readies Conceptual "Heart Failure" Featuring Phonte, Khrysis, DJ Spinna
Coney Island's own says that his February 15 release takes place in the space between Tribe's "Electric Relaxation" and Main Source's "Looking At The Front Door.
Common Announced Keynote Speaker At University of Wyoming March
The writer of "A Dream" for the Freedom Writers soundtrack joins students in Wyoming for a similar cause.
RJD2 Announces Tour Dates, "The Glow EP" & Introduces The Insane Warrior
The former Def Jux star has a busy early '11 with a free EP out today, various performance dates, and a new project from his label.
Little Brother's Phonte & 9th Wonder Reconcile, Beef "Squashed"
One of Rap's best producers and best emcees reunite four years to the month and reportedly mend their rift as friends and men.
Ludacris To Co-Star In Natalie Portman & Ashton Kutcher's "No Strings Attached"
Luda tries his hand in the Rom Com genre, appearing in the January 21 mainstream film.
Raekwon Says That "Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang" Is Coming In March
UPDATE: Jim Jones and Rick Ross are added as confirmed guests to the Chef's March 8th fifth solo LP.
Books By Prodigy, Ice-T, Q-Tip and Benzino Planned For 2011 Release
UPDATE: Prodigy's memoir, and Ice-T's latest autobiography move to April 19, 2011 publication.
Lauryn Hill Reschedules December 27 New York Concert To February
UPDATE: Lots of snow meant no show, and L-Boogie marches to February.
DX News Bits: Rhymefest x George Clinton, Aceyalone, Audio Two, Dana Dane
Tonight 'Fest brings in the Funkateer, Aceyalone is at work on a new LP, and Joeski Love, Chubb Rock, DJ Wiz and Doodlebug take on Philly for New Years Eve.
The Artifacts Reunite After 13 Years Apart On Foul Mouth Jerk's New LP
"The Oldest Trick In The Book," released this month, features a special moment for New Jersey Hip Hop fans and beyond.
Tracklisting & Artwork Revealed To Talib Kweli's "Gutter Rainbows"
UPDATE: 88-Keys, Ski Beatz, Oh No, S1 and 6th Sense step in to give Talib Kweli what may be, January's biggest album.
Jay-Z To Receive One Million Dollars For New Year's Eve Performance
Hov hits Las Vegas this week for seven-figure rates, which may be nice, as he reportedly spent $350,000 on a Christmas gift shopping spree last week.
Bow Wow To Play Ex-Con In Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family"
In addition to releasing "Underrated" next year, Bow Weezy scores another major film credit.
DMX's Ex-Wife Claims Arizona Police Conspired To Arrest Him
Tashera Simmons says "It was a set-up" after her ex-husband was sentenced to a year this month for a parole violation.
BET Celebrates Best Ratings In Network History In 2010
In its 30th anniversary, Black Entertainment Television has their best year to date.
Kendrick Lamar Reacts To Dr. Dre's Cosign, Considering Aftermath
Compton, California legends and hopefuls are working together, as Kendrick tells Hard Knock TV how the last month of his life has changed.
DJ Premier To Release "Beats That Collected Dust, Volume 2" On January
One of Hip Hop's most beloved producers is expected to release a new collection of rare and unheard instrumentals.
J. Cole Talks About Meeting Nas, Wishes To Make Full Collaborative Album
"Whenever Nas is ready, I'm ready," J. Cole tells Bootleg Kev about doing a potential album with the Queensbridge legend.
Tha Dogg Pound, Kokane Featured On WC's "That's What I'm Talking About" EP
The Westside Connection bandanna swanga' is back with a five-song EP on E1 Entertainment that released this week.
