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G-Dep Given Temporary Release From Prison To Attend Father's Funeral
G-Dep is currently serving a prison sentence of 15 years to life for a crime he committed in 1993.
Common Set To Appear In New Crime Drama "Every Secret Thing"
Common will appear alongside Elizabeth Banks and Dakota Fanning in "Every Secret Thing" next month.
Hip Hop Single Sales: Wiz Khalifa, Flo Rida, The Weeknd
Wiz Khalifa's Paul Walker tribute pushes nearly half a million copies in a single week.
John Singleton Fired From Tupac Biopic, L.T. Hutton Says
"It wasn't, 'He walked off,'" L.T. Hutton says. "He was let go."
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles Of The Week: Drake, Yelawolf, Eminem
Drake drops a new cut slated for the physical release of "If You're Reading This It's Too Late."
RZA Compares "Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" To Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
"'Once Upon A Time in Shaolin' is a singular, unique piece of art," RZA says.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Young Thug, Kanye West, Lil Wayne
Young Thug's rift with Lil Wayne flares up and Kanye and Kim take North West to Israel to get baptized.
Method Man Denies Divorce Court Claim That Woman Slept With All Of Wu-Tang Clan
"That shits fake I would've remembered her," Method Man says.
Taz Arnold Explains His Production On Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly"
"He writes his own material to a whole other level," Taz Arnold says of Kendrick Lamar. "He writes your material."
Lil Wayne's Tour Bus Driver Suing Rapper For Assault & Emotional Distress
Lil Wayne is accused of threatening his former tour bus driver with a loaded weapon.
Bodega Bamz Addresses The State Of New York Hip Hop
Bodega Bamz talks about the success of New York artists like A$AP Mob, Flatbush Zombies, and Action Bronson.
Hip Hop Album Sales: "Furious 7," Kendrick Lamar & Drake
Kendrick Lamar finds himself at #7 and Drake regains ground.
Drake Responds To Madonna Kiss, Says "I Feel [100] About That Forever"
"Don't misinterpret my shock!!" Drake says.
Bizzy Bone Recalls Recording "E. 1999 Eternal" During Eazy-E's Battle With AIDS
"We didn't know Eazy-E had AIDS," Bizzy says. "We didn't know that he was dying at the time."
Scarface Recalls Teenage Suicide Attempts In New Memoir
"I never went all the way," Scarface says. "That’s why I say that I think I really just wanted the attention."
Pete Rock Explains His Career Longevity
"It's about having your own identity and building your own following when you're making music," Pete Rock says.
Troy Ave Details Inspiration From 50 Cent
Troy Ave says 50 Cent told him "your opportunities are endless."
Lil Wayne Says "Free Weezy Album" "Is My Best Work Yet"
"I won't let u down as a fan," Weezy wrote on Twitter.
50 Cent Raps Off Million Dollar Debt To Webbie
After losing a million dollar boxing bet to Webbie, 50 Cent reportedly delivered a verse for Lil Boosie instead of a cash payout.
ShaManic Announces Debut Album "The Artist"
The young Nashville rapper will release his debut album later this month.
Oakland Duo Luniz Announce Comeback Album
Yukmouth and Numskull are set to release a 4/20 friendly album later this month.
