DX News Bits: Danny Brown, Dice Raw, Hieroglyphics
Danny Brown says Detroit Hip Hop is more than just Eminem, Dice Raw starts his own label, and Hieroglyphics puts out some artwork.
Two Men Shot And Wounded At Tyga's Young Money After-Party
After a Young Money concert in Connecticut, two men are shot at Tyga's official after-party.
T.I. Reunites With Would-Be Jumper, Sued Over 'Welcome Back Party'
T.I. joins Joshua Jackson on the Ryan Cameron Show this past week, and also gets hit with a lawsuit for failure to perform at a concert.
Bun B To Teach Course At Rice University
UPDATE: Bun B gets his school ID, as next semester's lucky students will be taught by a true O.G.
Kanye West's "Dark Twisted Fantasy" Will Offer Five Different Album Covers
'Ye's already-controversial album will include five different album covers with each CD.
Joe Budden Owes $13K In Child Support, Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant
Authorities are on the lookout for Budden, who owes $12,983 in back child support.
Lil Wayne's Post-Jail Concert Canceled
Baby says, instead of a welcome home show, Weezy might spend time with family and then party in Miami for a "Weezy weekend."
Harlem World's Huddy 6 Killed In Car Accident
The Hip Hop community mourns the loss of one of Harlem's own figures.
American Music Awards Announce 2010 Nominees Including Eminem, Drake
Eminem leads the AMA's with five nominations, while Justin Bieber, Usher, and B.o.B trail close behind.
50 Cent Says Break From Twitter Was To Focus On Upcoming Album
Fif takes some much needed time from Twitter to work on his upcoming album, and change the direction of his music.
Jay-Z Compilation Will Feature Five Unreleased Songs, Two Different Books
Hov and 'Ye will not battle it out on the charts as previously thought, instead releasing albums a day apart.
19-Year Old Yale Student Behind Kanye's Hot Red New Look
Cassius Clay, the college student behind 'Ye's red suits, drops out of college to become the Rapper's fashion stylist.
Styles P Dismisses Rick Ross/Biggie Comparisons
Styles P says he doesn't understand parallels people draw between Ross and the late B.I.G.
Ice Cube Talks West Coast Rap, Going Indie, & NWA
Cube explains how the West can make a comeback, says NWA opened doors for pop-art, and describes how being independent has changed his music.
Lupe Fiasco Explains Lasers Delay, Fans Plan Protest
Lupe tells fans Atlantic thinks he's "whack" and fans plan a "Fiasco Friday" in protest of the label.
Mayor Bloomberg, New York City Council Work To Save Birthplace Of Hip Hop
The iconic 1520 Sedgwick Avenue avoids foreclosure thanks to city officials and it's status as Hip Hop's birthplace.
Hip Hop Trio Addresses Islamophobia In America
D.C. group Native Deen takes on the increasingly prevalent issue of bias against Muslims.
Barack Obama Talks Music With Rolling Stone
The Commander-in-chief says while he's got some old school tracks on his iPod, he's also bumping Nas, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne.
Mos Def Turns G.O.O.D?, Kanye West To Executive Produce John Legend's Next LP
Mos Def is rumored to have signed with G.O.O.D. Music, while the label's owner, Kanye West, will produce John Legend's upcoming album.
Dipset Explains Kanye Diss, Says There Were No Shots At Jay-Z
Jim Jones and Cam'Ron tell Angie Martinez that they never dissed Jay-Z, and didn't even really go at Kanye.
Rick Ross Addresses Talk Of Alleged Sex Tape
Rick Ross denies rumors that he is the man featured in a newly emerging sex tape.