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Def Jam Executive VP Shakir Stewart Reported Dead

Various sources report recently appointed Def Jam Executive VP Shakir Stewart allegedly committed suicide.

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50 Cent Explains New Visuals In Before I Self Destruct

50 Cent says he drew on I Am Legend, California Love and Menace II Society for his new album and film.

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RZA To Co-Produce The Last Dragon Remake

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA assists on Last Dragon remake, with Samuel L. Jackson as Sho'Nuff.

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Spike Lee Says Hip Hop Changed American Politics, Race Relations

Spike Lee sounds off on how Hip Hop helps Barack Obama and LeBron James linking with Jay-Z in 2010.

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DX News Bits: LL Cool J, Common

LL Cool J quits as Janet Jackson's opening act, while Common avoids a case of wrong place, wrong time.

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T.I. And Killer Mike Join Anti-Violence Campaign

Civil Rights leader Andrew Young Taps T.I. and Killer Mike for his documentary on gun violence.

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MC Ren: RenIncarnated

Ren explains working with 8Ball & MJG early, the word "gangsta rap," and how $1 million held the N.W.A. alum from a major comeback.

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MC Ren Returns As Rapper, Producer & Radio Host

NWA's MC Ren plans RenIncarnated album while hosting his radio show and producing for RBX.

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Apple And Hyundai Design Custom T-Pain Car

Apple and Hyundai give ringtone king T-Pain his own model of the Genesis.

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DJ Babu Talks Duck Season Vol. 3 And More

DJ Babu explains his Jay-Z connection and how he got MF DOOM and Sean Price on the same track.

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Kanye Finally Explains 808s And Heartbreak

Kanye ends his press holdout, says he's coming back to claim his number one spot.

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BET Hip Hop Award Winners Announced

Lil Wayne takes top honors, but what about Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye and other nominees?

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Eminem Promises Relapse Album In '09

Eminem dropped by Shade 45 Radio Wednesday night to drop an exclusive freestyle and album details.

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DJ Shadow Talks James Brown, Ditching His MPC

The Bay Area turntable wiz gives up his MPC 3000, explains James Brown & Jimmy Carter heroin connection.

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Lil Wayne, Kanye Lead American Music Award Nominees

This year the AMAs show Wayne, Kanye, Three 6 Mafia, Jay-Z, G-Unit and Flo Rida love.

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Pitbull Calls Daddy Yankee/McCain A Failed "Publicity Stunt"

Mr. 305 talks about his new album, revolutionizing the beverage industry and why Yankee failed.

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MC Lyte, Yo-Yo And Lady of Rage Honored At BET Awards

BET goes back to the future this year with an iconic tribute to female emcees.

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Raphael Saadiq: Soul For Real

Ray Ray explains taking on this nostalgic direction, working with Devin The Dude and Quik, and Stevie Wonder's helping hand.

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Lil Kim Sued For $2.5 Million

Independent label Brookland Media takes Lil Kim to court for $2.5 million.

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Ice Cube Dedicates Latest Video To Crime Victims

Cube pays respects to Jamiel Shaw and other victims of violent crimes with "Why Me?"

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Rick Ross Admits Correctional Officer Past

Rick Ross tells Don Diva he was a correctional officer, but he's still "rich off cocaine."

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