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Legendary Graffiti Artist Iz the Wiz Passes Away

The iconic figure, considered a subway graffiti god, collapses from a heart attack.

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Willie D Faces Aftermath Of Fraud Indictment

The legendary Geto Boy loses his passport and internet access after pulling an iPhone scam on eBay.

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Timbaland Accused Of Stealing Beats

A record company sues Timbo for stealing music, but he says there's a difference between "stealing" and "sampling."

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Raheem DeVaughn Releases Free Mixtape

The R&amp;B singer gives back to his fans by putting out the free prelude to his third album, <em>The Art of Noise</em>.

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Necro Fined $3000 For Assault

Necro fractures a man's face after some ill-advised eyeballing escalates into an altercation.

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DX News Bits: Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, GZA

Lil' Wayne's <em>Rebirth</em> is pushed back, <em>Blueprint 3</em> searches for a label, and GZA's cuts performances from Rock the Bells.

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Pharrell Talks Billionaire Boys Club, Ice Cream, New Projects

N.E.R.D.'s lead singer talks clothing brands and how work leaves him with "no social life."

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KRS-One Delivers Hip Hop Gospel

The Teacha's upcoming book sheds light on the state of Hip Hop

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Eminem Storms Out Of MTV Movie Awards After Prank Goes Wrong

After a bare-butt comedian lands on Eminem&rsquo;s lap, the rapper and his entourage ditch MTV&rsquo;s awards show.

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Akon Speaks Out Against Gun Violence

After the murder of protege Dolla, Akon talks to high school students about the ills of gun violence.

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More Details Emerge About Slaughterhouse Debut

Slaughterhouse reveals that the album was completed in six days, DJ Khalil, Alchemist on board.

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DX News Bits: Duck Down Records, Mick Boogie

Duck Down Records introduces rap trio Team Facelift, Mick Boogie works to release MC Hammer mixtape.

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Rappers' Jewelry Purchases Altered By Recession

The <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, Birdman and TV Johnny say rappers are avoiding the twinkle and glisten in '09.

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Slaughterhouse To Release Debut Album

Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce Da 5'9" put out their first album and gear up for Rock The Bells.

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Jay-Z Confirms Independence From Def Jam

Rap Radar reports that Jigga buys out his contract for a whopping $5 mil, and claims independence.

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DX News Bits: Kanye West, Twista, Eyedea & Abilities

&lsquo;Ye pleads not guilty in court, Twista denies involvement with porn star, and Eyedea &amp; Abilities announce first album in five years.

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Yung Joc Sues Bad Boy Records, Block Entertainment

Claiming unpaid royalties and outrageous collaboration fees, Bad Boy South's staple plans to take Diddy and Co. to court.

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Industry Insider Reveals "Secret War" Between LL Cool J and Jay-Z

Former entertainment attorney Reggie Oss&eacute; discloses a long ago beef between the two rappers in which Jay-Z came out victor.

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Eminem

To celebrate the upcoming <em>Relapse</em> release, ThisIs50 has made available Em&rsquo;s hard to find debut album.

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Hustle & Flow Director Craig Brewer Talks $5 Cover

Exclusive: The southern director talks about his Memphis music scene captured on MTV's <em>$5 Cover</em>.

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DX News Bits: Akon, DJ Qbert

Akon plans to release two body fragrances in the fall and Qbert launches the first online DJ school.