DX News Bits: RJD2, Blestenation
RJD2 finally reissues close to ten years of music, and Blestenation releases 'Left for Dead' EP on new record label.
Pete Rock, CL Smooth Reunite, Perform in London
Pete Rock and CL reunite in the UK, talk about their first radio single, and discuss bad decisions made by Elektra Records.
Freeway to Drop The Stimulus Package
Freeway's third solo album will be produced entirely with Jake One, and will be put out under Rhymesayers Entertainment.
DX News Bits: Lil Kim, Slash, Auto-Tune
Lil Kim sued for no shows, Guns N' Roses' Slash enlists Fergie and Cypress Hill, Auto-tune creators sue makers of "Auto-Tuner" iPhone app.
Jay-Z talks about his temper, and the prevalence of New York in his music, and 50 says he may star in a romantic comedy soon.
Lil Boosie Violates Probation, Gets Double Jail Time
The judge has sentenced Lil Boosie to four years in jail after the rapper disobeyed his house arrest agreement.
DX News Bits: Suga City, k-os, Lyrics Born
Suga City gets a spot on Modern Warfare 2, k-os readies his new album, and Lyrics Born releases their newest single.
DX News Bits: ?uestlove, Ludacris, Estelle
?uestlove reaches out to Jay-Z and Will Smith for "Fela!" Broadway play, while Ludacris and Estelle give tribute to Otis Redding.
DX News Bits: The Jacka & Berner, Ying Yang Twins
Two Bay Area reps gear up for the Drought Season 2 album, while another southern duo releases their greatest hits album.
Shyne Speaks For First Time Since Release
Po holds a press conference at his former high school to talk about education, and to discourage kids from following his path.
Game Hypes The R.E.D. Album, Says He Might Leak It
Game says he may just leak the rest of his upcoming album, start over and
Lil Wayne Graces Billboard Mag, Talks Rebirth
Weezy tells Billboard that the upcoming release is a "freedom album," and says 'Rebirth' "isn't Hip Hop."
Shyne Touches Down In Belize, Welcomed By Family
Shyne finally leaves the detention center and arrives in Belize after nine years in prison.
Drake Talks "Fear," Gives Thank Me Later Details
Drizzy says it took him eight months to finish 'Fear,' and says 'Thank Me Later' will have "more energy."
Chris Brown Gives First Radio Interview on Hot 97
Brown tells Angie Martinez he has no issues with Jay-Z, but has a bone to pick with Oprah.
50 Cent Says Jay-Z's Image is Contradictory
Fif says Jay-Z can't be "gangster Jay from Marcy," and "good guy Jay on Oprah," at the same time.
Birdman Says Lil Wayne Is Better Emcee Than Jay-Z
Birdman says there's no way Hov is number one in the game because Weezy "makes more money."
Kid Sister Readies Ultraviolet For November
Chi-Town's latest newcomer announces a November release for her debut LP Ultraviolet.
50 Cent Adds Jam Master Jay Doc To BISD Package
Fif's long-delayed album will include a self-executive produced documentary of the life of the legendary deejay.
Roxanne Shante Admits She Never Got Ph.D, Apologizes
The pioneering emcee apologizes for lying about earning her doctorate at Cornell University, and for claiming that Warner Music paid her tuition "for life."
Wyclef Jean, DJ Drama Collaborate For Upcoming EP
Wyclef's Toussaint L'Ouverture-inspired project will be hosted by DJ Drama, and will feature Timbaland, Eve, and Cyndi Lauper.