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D.C. Don Juan Talks About "Lookie Looky," Says He's Recorded 4,000 Songs
Exclusive: Through rolling with Iverson, Carmelo and DeMarr Johnson, the Battery hopeful tells DX about how he was put on game and more.
J Dilla Foundation Re-Established, Appoints New Estate Administrator
Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey takes back her son's estate with his family in mind, and uses his foundation to put music programs back in city schools.
Hasan Salaam Premiers "Angel Dust" Video With HIV Awareness Benefit
The Underground Report alum is joined by Lord Jamar and Poison Pen tonight in Brooklyn to raise HIV awareness.
Kool Keith Wraps Up Final Dates Of Dress Fest Tour
The legendary emcee wraps up January with tour dates in Oregon, Washington and Vancouver, joined by Denis Deft & Foreign Objects.
"Gangsta Bitch" Maker, Rapper Apache Dies
UPDATE: Additional details regarding Apache's health concerns come from archival interviews with The Original Flavor Unit.
Black Moon, Freddie Foxxx Appear On Ruste Juxx & Marco Polo LP
The Duck Down family shows out on Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx's March 23rd LP The eXXecution. Tracklisting included.
Senegal's President Offers Land To Haitians
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has invited Haitans to "return to their origin" in aftermath of earthquake tragedy.
Sean C & LV Launch Grind Music Radio Through A-List
The producers behind hits for Jay-Z and Clipse launch one hour online radio show, beginning tonight, with guest Scram Jones.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Suggests Collaboration With Madlib, DOOM
The famed singer recently revealed he and Madlib attempted a project together, says there is Madvillain work completed.
Zion I Performs Nationwide Tour, Offers Free Songs
Zumbi and Amp Live are on a 20 city tour with Rebelution, and offer five tracks of their Takeover album for free, to you.
Mos Def, De La Soul, Snoop To Appear On Gorillaz' Plastic Beach
The Virgin Records animated click that sold over 12 million records is coming back March 9, with Mos Def on the first single.
B.o.B., Jay Electronica, J. Cole Included In Complex's Top 25 2010 List
Complex.com's new list has a lot of stock in Rap release rookies for the coming year, but who's #1?
King Tee, Rappin' 4-Tay, Ras Kass On Snoop Dogg's West Coast Blueprint
The Doggfather enlists some legends of '80s and '90s on his Priority Records compilation, including WC, Kid Frost and Luniz.
Bun B, Jim Jones, Cam'ron, D-Block On Kay Slay's More Than A DJ
The Drama King's February album on E1 boasts 20 tracks from over 25 established rappers. Tracklisting included.
Queens Veteran Rapper Killa Sha Dies
UPDATE: Traffic Entertainment reacts to the loss of their onetime artist, saying, "We felt that Killa Sha was perhaps the last real Queensbridge rapper, period."
Snoop Dogg, Pras, Diddy, will.i.am Join CNN & Larry King Tonight
Russell Simmons, Kobe Bryant, Mick Jagger, Ashley Judd and more join Larry King tonight for "Haiti: How Can You Help?" on CNN.
Kelis Takes On PETA In Open Letter
UPDATE: PETA responds to last week's unexpected open letter rebuttal from the songstress.
Complex Chronicles Jay-Z's Subliminal Disses
The staff over at Complex.com lays out a Jay-Z subliminal disstory, ranging from Amil to Mase to 50 Cent.
Louieville Sluggah Talks Hiatus, "Best Kept Secret"
Exclusive: O.G.C., Fab 5 and Boot Camp Clik emcee talks about his new album Best Kept Secret, and how changing labels forced him to clean up his life.
Big Boi Announces March Album Date, Goodie Mob Tour Dates
March 23rd is said to see Sir Luscious Left Foot, while a reunited Goodie Mob kicks off second leg of tour in Houston tomorrow.
FREE DOWNLOAD: I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II by Killer Mike
Exclusive: Mike Bigga explains why he's giving DX readers his album, and goes in detail about its inception, Pill, Ice Cube and Volume 3.
