Raekwon: "If Hip Hop Didn't Have Nas, We'd Be In Trouble"
While attending "Time Is Illmatic's" screening, Michael Rapaport says "Nas to Hip Hop is like [Vincent] van Gogh to painting or Thelonious Monk to Jazz."
Wu-Tang Affiliate Supreme I-Self Says Christ Bearer Feels "Blessed" After Suicide Attempt
Supreme I-Self says it's time to let Christ Bearer heal.
Puff Daddy Directs "Coachella Thru My Eyes" Documentary
Diddy is joined by Jay Z, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Busta Rhymes and Interscope Records' Jimmy Iovine in "Coachella Thru My Eyes" documentary.
Cam'ron Details Dipset Status & Monthly EPs In Mass Appeal Cover Story
Cam'ron says Dipset members are "mad cool" and in a "good space." He also plans to release one EP a month.
HipHopDX Readers Rank The Most Lyrical Album: Week Of 04/13/2014
Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" earns the highest votes in the poll with Rick Ross's "Mastermind" coming in last place.
Nas' "Illmatic" Reviewed By Fashawn For Its 20-Year Anniversary
Fashawn, who once crafted an "Ode To Illmatic," provides a track-by-track breakdown of Nas' 1994 debut album.
RZA Addresses Wu-Tang Killa Bees Member Who Severed Penis In Apparent Suicide Attempt
RZA calls the Christ Bearer news "a tragic story" and says "it's sad that it's Wu-Tang affiliated."
Ryan Lewis Calls Rick Rubin A "God Producer" & Discusses Macklemore's Future
Ryan Lewis also says he hopes he and Macklemore are not "tainted" by their success.
Dr. Dre & Q-Tip Photographed In Studio, Q-Tip Adds "#Detox" Caption
Q-Tip and Dr. Dre appear together in an Instagram post which also has "#detox #lastzulu #hideyodrummachines #beatsnrhymes" as a caption.
Pusha T Says Kanye West Made "My Name Is My Name" Better
Pusha T also talks about how he views record labels.
Drake Sued Over "Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2" Sample
Jimmy Smith's Estate sues Drake and Cash Money Records over a sample on "Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2."
Kelis On Nas: "I Don't Really Listen To His Music"
Kelis also refers to Nas as "poor thing" when discussing "Life Is Good's" cover art.
Wu Tang Killa Bees Member In Stable Condition After Severing Penis & Apparent Suicide Attempt
Andre Johnson, also known as Wu Tang Killa Bees' Christ Bearer, is reportedly in stable condition, but doctors were unable to reattach the rapper's penis.
Gucci Mane Reportedly Negotiating Plea Deal
Gucci Mane is reportedly negotiating a plea deal to shorten his potential jail time.
Top Dawg Denounces Suge Knight's Criticism Of TDE's Aftermath Deal
Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith says he'll sell TDE to Suge Knight for $1 if the former Death Row Records CEO can prove Interscope Records gets paid off Top Dawg Ent. tours.
HipHopDX Readers Say Country Music Has Reached Its Peak
HipHopDX users voice their opinions following a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll about music.
Snoop Dogg Explains "Call Of Duty: Ghosts" Involvement
Snoop Dogg discusses participation in "Call Of Duty: Ghosts" and the game's Snoop Dogg voiceover pack.
Jay Z's "Budweiser Made In America" Dates, Locations & Prices Announced
Jay Z's "Budweiser Made In America" festival is expanding.
Tony Yayo On G-Unit: "I Made That Brand"
Tony Yayo responds to recent 50 Cent comments about his career.
Diddy To Deliver Commencement Address & Receive Honorary Doctorate At Howard University
Diddy's doctorate is set to be in humanities.
Jay Z To Announce "Budweiser Made In America Festival" In Los Angeles Amid Criticism
Despite criticism about the upcoming music festival's impact, Jay Z is set to announce "Made In America" in Los Angeles.