Snoop To Hit Studio With Anita Baker
The Doggfather hooks up with the multiple Grammy winner, Anita Baker, for her 2010 release.
Alfamega Sends Open Letter To T.I.
The former Grand Hustle rapper reaches out to Tip, asking to reconcile their friendship.
DX News Bits: The Clipse, Ryan Leslie
While the Clipse struggle to put out Till the Casket Drops, Ryan Leslie is gearing up for his second album release in one year.
Jay-Z To Replace Drake Single With Kanye West, Rihanna
Hov reveals <em>Blueprint 3</em> features, and trades in a single with Drake for 'Ye and Rihanna track.
Friend Of C-Murder Takes Fall For 2002 Homicide
An inmate and friend of C-Murder says he is to blame for the murder of a 16-year-old seven years ago.
Rock Steady Crew Puts On Annual Festival
U-God of Wu-Tang, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, and many others will perform at the five-day event.
Rakim Readies 'The Seventh Seal'
Rakim says his third solo album will see a fall release and shows interest in working with Dr. Dre in the near future.
De-Haven Releases Jay-Z Diss Track
Hov's former friend criticizes Jay for what he claims is "disloyalty" and "ungratefulness."
John Forte Releases First Album In Seven Years
Fresh off of a prison sentence, Forte is prepping for the release of his newest album, StyleFREE the EP.
Mattel Releases Rocawear Barbie Collection
The clothing line celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a line of Rocawear-donned Barbies.
Nas and Damian Marley Give Update On Distant Relatives
Esco and Jr. Gong explain how the idea for the album was born, and reveal that the project is neither Rap nor Reggae.
Mos Def Talks Black Star, Islam, and Haters
The rapper-cum-actor sounds off on politically silent rappers, and says he doesn’t care if he’s called a “hater.”
The Scratch DJ Academy Offers Tutorial Book
The academy founded by the late Jam Master Jay presents a self-help resource for aspiring deejays.
The Game Apologizes To 50 Cent, Interscope
Compton's Most compares his and 50's chemistry to Red & Meth's, says without beef, <em>Detox</em> would have released.
Michael Jackson Tried To End Beef Between 50 Cent/The Game
The Game says the late pop king once offered to play peacekeeper between himself and 50.
Queens Street Named After Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC
The city will honor the legendary rap trio by christening the Hollis street corner in their name.
Tricky Stewart, The-Dream Receive Songwriters Of The Year
The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards recognize the duo for their production and songwriting contributions.
Diddy In Talks With Guiness, Red Stripe Beer Brands
After promoting Ciroc vodka, Diddy may turn to the same beer company to sell Guiness and Red Stripe.
DX News Bits: Wu-Tang Clan, Eve, Travis McCoy
RZA's Wu-Tang-inspired album is close to release, Eve lands Glee Club gig, and Travis McCoy visits South Africa for HIV/AIDS awareness.
Scott Storch Lands Reality Show
The onetime Roots keyboardist enlists the creators of <em>The Real World</em> for his own show.
Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Scores Big With Conscious Rap
dead prez, Pharoahe Monch, Styles P, and others headline the BK Hip Hop Fest.