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Reek Da Villian Recalls Getting Put On By Busta Rhymes
After impressing Busta with a five-minute freestyle, Reek recalls hanging up on his platinum mentor when he called to sign him.
G-Dep Murder Victim's Family Responds To Confession
After G-Dep is indicted for killing his stepbrother in 1993, Robert Henkel says, "After all this time, yes, he just should have shut up."
Buju Banton Gives First Post Prison-Interview
In his first public statements since being released, Buju Banton thanks his fans and explains how "Before the Dawn" was a bit of self-fulfilling prophecy.
Hot 97 Suspends DJ Cipha Sounds For Haitian HIV Comments
UPDATE: Cipha Sounds admits that he was unaware his words were so powerful, and apologizes through his Twitter page.
Jay Electronica Lands Mountain Dew Endorsement
Miss Info gets the scoop as underground and critical darling Jay Electronica follows his Roc Nation signing with a Mountain Dew commercial.
Diddy Reacts To Surpassing Expected First Week Sales
After "Last Train To Paris" was critically panned by some, Diddy responds to beating the odds with a top 10 debut.
Lloyd Banks Talks Going Gold From Home
The PLK explains how he crafted a gold-selling single on a budget and why he thinks G-Unit had the most impact of any group within the last decade.
Dan Charnas Reexamines 50 Cent's $400 Million Deal
Did 50 really get $400 million from Vitamin Water? Dan Charnas of "The Big Payback" goes behind the numbers to investigate.
50 Cent's Connecticut Mansion Invaded
Farmington Police arrested two local men for breaking into 50 Cent's multi-million dollar 52-room mansion.
Waka Flocka Flame Addresses Police Raid
With rumors of gang activity and an informant within the 1017 Brick Squad, Flockaveli asks, "Why would I wanna rap and street gangbang?"
Freeway Ricky Ross And Nick Cassavetes Consider Biopic
The writer of "Blow" and director of "The Notebook" is interested in chronicling the 80's crack operation that earned Freeway Rick a 20-year prison term.
Dr. Dre Expands "Detox" Branding With Social Networking Game
In addition to his "Beats" headphones and laptops, Dre will cross-promote his upcoming album through the game "Mafia Wars."
Waka Flocka Flame's House Raided, Gucci Mane Held In Custody
UPDATE: A raid on the two 1017 Brick Squad members results in two minor arrests and Gucci Mane is released without being charged.
DMX Sentenced To Another Year In Prison
After yet another parole violation, the tough times continue, as DMX will return to prison.
Eminem Royalty Case May Reach Supreme Court
The Bass Brothers' Suit reaches a new level as Universal and Interscope appeal the right to change digital royalty rates to the Supreme Court.
Diddy Explains Altering His Ghostwriting Process
With help from Jay-Z, Drake and Rick Ross, Diddy explains how he co-wrote rhymes on "Last Train To Paris."
Lil Wayne Talks Ja Rule Sentence, Prepping "Carter IV"
During an interview with DJ Drama and Karen Civil, Wayne reflects on the 2007 night he and Ja Rule were arrested, and his upcoming album.
Yo Gotti Released By Authorities
UPDATE: After turning himself in, Yo Gotti is back on the streets.
Rick Ross Talks Potential Wale Signing
The Bawse Confirms talking to Wale with The Source and says he's "one record away."
Sway Explains His Emotions Interviewing Solar After Guru's Death
A self-proclaimed "cousin" to Guru and DJ Premier, the Wake Up Show co-founder touches on his emotions in the jarring interview from this April.
Lucy Liu Confirms Work With Jay Electronica And The Bullitts
A-list actress Lucy Liu will appear with Jay Electronica and possibly Mos Def and Tori Amos on the upcoming Bullitts album.
