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Pusha T Speaks On His "How To Make It In America" Role
UPDATE: The Clipse member shares his experiences from the set and speaks on working with Kid CuDi.
Big Daddy Kane Reminisces On Mentoring Jay-Z
During TVOne's "Unsung," Big Daddy Kane recalls helping out a young Jay-Z during his 1990 "Chocolate City" tour.
50 Cent & Jeremih Receive Platinum Plaque For "Down On Me"
UPDATE: The duo recently received a platinum plaque for their duet during Powerhouse 2011.
The LOX Explain Their Non-Rap Side Ventures
From Styles P's "Invincible" and juice bar to Jadakiss' plan to start a coffee line, The LOX tell Funkmaster Flex about their supplemental sources of income.
Swizz Beatz Talks Ruff Ryders Legacy
After totally abandoning the traditional album format, Swizz Beatz tells Tim Westwood the Ruff Ryder crew never got the respect they deserved.
Ron Browz Says He Originally Offered Jay-Z The Nas "Ether" Beat
In an interview with ThisIs50, Ron Browz says Jay-Z could have had the beat that Nas ultimately used for one of Hip Hop's most memorable battles.
Michael Rapaport Talks "Beats, Rhymes And Life," And His Introduction To Hip Hop
Actor/director Michael Rapaport explains how his dad's love of Disco eventually led to him directing the A Tribe Called Quest documentary, "Beats, Rhymes And Life."
Throwback Thursday Revisits "Fakin' Jax" By InI And Pete Rock
Despite being older than some of DX's readers, this visual from Pete Rock and INI seems more timely than ever.
Talib Kweli Discusses The "Conscious Rapper" Label And "Papers Please"
In an interview with Stephen Colbert, Talib Kweli discusses the notion of being "socially conscious," and why he thinks the term is a limitation and a compliment.
Rick Ross Gets Cazal Logo Face Tattoo
It looks like Rick Ross has joined Gucci Mane, Game and Yung LA in the regrettable face tattoo club thanks to his love of vintage eyewear.
Former Peer Doubts The Authenticity Of Earl Sweatshirt's "New Yorker" Statement
UPDATE #2: Tyler Craven, who attended the same school as Earl, explains why he doubts the authenticity of his statement.
Hasan Salaam Gives West Africa's Guinea-Bissau First U.S. Hip Hop Performance
In an effort to promote creative writing and raise political awareness, Hasan Salaam and FLOW brought their "Impossible Music Sessions" to Guinea-Bissau.
Ghostface Killah Talks Returning To His "Supreme Clientele" Style
In an interview with Tim Westwood, Ghostface praises Cee-Lo and contemplates bringing back the terry-cloth robes and the eagle bracelet for 2012.
Throwback Thursday Revisits Outkast's "Benz Or Beamer"
Andre and Big Boi's offering from "New Jersey Drive Volume 1" spoke to luxury car aspirations…by any means necessary.
Dexter Isaac Confesses To 1994 Robbery/Shooting Of 2Pac
In a statement to AllHipHop, Dexter Isaac calls Jimmy Henchmen a government informant and takes responsibility for robbing and shooting Tupac Shakur in 1994.
Throwback Thursday Revisits "Soul Clap" By Showbiz & A.G.
This Showbiz & A.G. classic kept the epic D.I.T.C. run going and probably sent a few bootleggers into hiding.
Mixtape Release Dates: Skyzoo, Young Chris, Black Thought, Shawty Lo
Brooklyn lyricist Skyzoo is expected to unveil his latest project, as Young Gunz' spitta Chris readies "Ladies Free Everywhere."
Throwback Thursday Revisits Eazy-E's "Real Muthaphuckkin' G's”
After his untimely death in 1995, Eazy-E's diss track directed at Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg enjoyed an extended life as a cult classic of sorts.
J. Cole Revamps The Theme For ESPN's "Baseball Tonight"
Basketball player turned rapper/producer J. Cole shows his versatility when ESPN commissions him to update the theme for their signature baseball show.
50 Cent Completes Wireless Headphone Deal With TV Goods
After terminating his Sleek Audio partnership, 50 Cent finalizes a deal with the same parent company to bring SMS Wireless headphones to market.
Erick Sermon Talks Longevity, Collaborations With Rick Ross And Sheek Louch
During an interview with AllAccessDVD, Erick Sermon discusses being courted by a new generation of fans and laying down tracks with Sheek Louch and Rick Ross.
