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The Procussions Reunite After Seven Years, Offer "1K Song" Fundraiser
UPDATE: Mr. J. Medeiros and Stro Elliot offer their second promotional fundraiser to the upcoming album.
Prefuse 73 Launches Yellow Year Records, Plans EP With Nosaj Thing
Prefuse 73 is planning an EP with Kendrick Lamar and Kid Cudi producer Nosaj Thing.
Ludacris "#IDGAF" Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE: Ludacris enlists Young Jeezy, Meek Mill, Pusha T and Chris Brown for his "I Don't Give A Fuck" mixtape, set to promote "The Fast & Furious 6."
Jeru The Damaja Names His 5 Favorite Hip Hop Albums
Exclusive: Jeru The Damaja talks about his bond with Afu-Ra and sixth album, as he picks five Hip Hop albums released between 1987 and 1992, including the one that introduced his voice to the masses.
The Roots Honored By Philadelphia Mural Arts With South Street Mural
?uestlove, Black Thought and the rest of The Roots will be honored by a public mural dedication by Philadelphia's world-renowned Mural Arts Program.
Birdman & Rick Ross "The H: Lost Album Vol. 1" Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE #2: Birdman & Rick Ross are giving away songs that resulted from their extensive 2008 collaborative recording sessions, with DJ Khaled hosting, and features from Gudda Gudda & Mack Maine.
Chung King Studios Founder Recalls Ol' Dirty Bastard Urinating On LL Cool J's Plaque
A story of studio legend comes to light in a new interview, as a young and wild Ol' Dirty Bastard was not the only pissed item, after a studio absence by LL Cool J.
Soulja Boy Accused Of Hit & Run, Bentley Impounded
The late, great Pimp C is not the only rapper who has a reputation for crashing Bentleys. Soulja Boy appears to be in trouble for the second time.
Aceyalone "Leanin' On Slick" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Exclusive Update: Aceyalone & Decon offer a free stream of "Leanin' On Slick" which features Cee Lo.
Eminem & Friends Announce Three European Concerts
Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf offer announce August dates in Western Europe.
Chris Lighty's Family & Friends Petition For Proper Death Investigation
Chris Lighty's mother and close friend Scott Leemon are skeptical that the Violator head's death was a suicide, especially without two proper tests performance by the Bronx Medical Examiner.
Krizz Kaliko, Mayday! & Stevie Stone Announce "Summer Of Strange Tour" Dates
UPDATE: Krizz Kaliko, Wrekonize & Mayday! and Stevie Stone announce a series of dates for June and July. Cool Nutz also joins the tour.
Woman Accuses Tim Dog Of Faking His Death, Arrest Warrant Issued
UPDATE: Mississippi prosecutors are digging deeper into the allegations that Tim Dog faked his death to avoid debts in a larceny scheme. No death certification or information has surfaced a week later.
DJ Jazzy Jeff breaks down the interesting 15-year relationship between Eminem, Will Smith and him.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 5/19/2013
Eleven years later, Eve's first album without the Ruff Ryders cracks the Top 50 as the #1 album in the country pays its proper respects to Souls Of Mischief.
French Montana Signs Chief Keef Affiliate Lil Durk To Coke Boys
The Coke Boys get one from the Glory Boyz as French Montana reportedly inks a partnership with Lil Durk.
D. Woods Says She Learned Of Danity Kane Reunion Through Twitter
D. Woods considers if she would be interested in partaking in the Danity Kane reunion without Diddy, Bad Boy, or a heads up phone-call.
Gangsta Boo "It's Game Involved" Download & Mixtape Stream
8Ball, Big K.R.I.T., Lachat and Young Buck show up on Gangsta Boo's first official mixtape in two years.
Jay-Z & Roc Nation Give Skylar Diggins A Mercedes Benz For College Graduation
After messing up a Maybach in the "Otis" video, Jay-Z and Roc Nation present Skylar Diggins with a Mercedes Benz.
Q-Tip Confirms Kendrick Lamar Collaboration
Q-Tip and Kendrick Lamar did something together, and The Abstract wants us to hear it as soon as possible.
Mary J. Blige Accused Of Owing The IRS $3.4 Million
Mary J. Blige may owe tax collectors over $4.5 million as new reports emerge that the Internal Revenue Service is the latest agency accusing her of default.
