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Tru Life Formally Sentenced For Gang Assault, Releases Statement
Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Tru Life is sentenced to eight years in prison as expected, and he also releases a statement expressing his remorse.
Lupe Fiasco Responds To Number One Debut
While apologizing for "dumbing it down," Lupe says the ends justified the means, as he rhymes about how it felt to begin the week on top of the charts.
50 Cent Explains His Evolution As An Actor
After plenty of tough-guy roles, 50 Cent says he had to create his own character in "Things Fall Apart" to get outside of his comfort zone.
Chuck D Talks "By the Time I Get to Arizona" Art Project
Political activist and Public Enemy emcee, Chuck D, draws parallels between the group's 1991 hit and Arizona's immigration policy with a new art project.
Lil Boosie's Mother And Attorney Speak On Ongoing Indictment
In an effort to clear up false rumors that Boosie is tied to six Louisiana murders, Boosie's lawyer Jason Williams updates DJ Drama on the case that landed Boosie in jail.
Kanye West To Perform At South by Southwest
Idolator.com reports Kanye will perform at Vevo's Power Station March 19 during his return to South by Southwest.
Odd Future Producing "Adult Swim" Pilot
According to their Billboard magazine cover story, Tyler, The Creator and the rest of Odd Future Wolf Gang hope to take their swag to the small screen.
Will Power Talks Co-Producing Eminem, Slaughterhouse And Yelawolf's "2.0 Boyz."
The man behind 2011's most high-profile posse cut details his recent work with Eminem, Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse and Wiz Khalifa.
Felicia "Snoop" Pearson Of "The Wire" Arrested In Drug Raid
Life imitates art as "Snoop" of HBO's "The Wire" is among 60 people charged with conspiring to sell and distribute illegal drugs in a Baltimore drug raid.
Sony Secures Rights To A Tribe Called Quest Documentary
Michael Rapaport's controversial "Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest" will be domestically distributed by Sony Pictures.
Shawty Lo Hints At Signing With 50 Cent And G-Unit
Now that he's a free agent, D4L's Shawty Lo has his eyes set on becoming the latest member of 50 Cent's G-Unit roster.
Sentencing Trial Set For Buju Banton
After being found guilty of two drug and one weapons charge, Buju Banton's sentencing trial is set for June 16. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
Ja Rule's Prison Sentence Delayed Again Until June
Citing the need to settle a tax issue and finish his album, Ja Rule and his team successfully lobby for three more months of freedom.
HipHopDX Premieres Brotha Lynch Hung's "The Coathanga" Video
After teaming with Dan Gedman on a trilogy of shocking videos last year, Brotha Lynch hung dropped off his latest exclusively for HipHopDX.
Mac Miller Talks Jewish Heritage
Hip Hop's self-proclaimed "coolest Jew," sounds off on his bar mitzvah and the possibility of working with Drake.
Waka Flocka Flame Debuts Nude P.E.T.A. Ad
The ever-controversial Waka Flocka Flame is making headlines again as he gets naked for animal rights.
Lupe Fiasco Defends Obama Critique, Talks Commercial Success
Lupe tells New York Magazine why it was necessary to call out President Obama on wax and says, "I haven't made any money with my record label."
Cormega Describes Incorporating Live Music With The Revelations
After decades holding down New York's underground sound, Cormega explains how he evolved with the help of a live band.
Joell Ortiz Explains Solo Deal Prospects, Slaughterhouse/Shady Deal
Hip Hop's top free agent explains what he needs in his next solo venture, and how Eminem will influence Slaughterhouse while the group is signed to Shady.
Rick Ross Details His Million Dollar Strip Club Spree
After a massive birthday party, Rick Ross tells Angie Martinez how he and his entourage broke King of Diamonds and needed a Brinks truck brought in.
Fat Joe Talks Cooking Show, Auctioning Off Shoe Collection
In an interview with NBC's Peter Bailey, Fat Joe announces plans for a cooking show and giving up his shoe collection to benefit children's education.
