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Mixtape Release Dates: Cookin' Soul's Gil Scott Heron Tribute, Skyzoo, Young Jeezy & DJ Drama
After Young Jeezy Statik Selektah and others dropped quality mixtapes this week, mark your calendars for upcoming works from Cookin' Soul, Da Brat and The Kickdrums.
Jimmy Henchman A Wanted Man By Federal Agencies, Whereabouts Unknown
The founder of Czar Entertainment and longtime head of Game's management team is a fugitive, according to the DEA.
Throwback Thursday Revisits "Hostile" By Erick Sermon And Keith Murray
The 1993 breakup of EPMD ushered in Erick Sermon's successful solo career, and the formal introduction of his lyrically violent and articulate prot
Black Like Me: Wale Vs. Kola Boof
With an argument on Twitter, Wale and author Kola Boof used 140 characters to address issues of sexuality and race in Hip Hop. Wale's responses may have won him an additional fan.
With a classic album already under his belt, HipHopDX goes back and lets Brother Ali tell it as to why Fresno, California's young emcee has all the wisdom needed to be an enduring voice in the culture.
Eminem Wins Six Billboard Music Awards
As Billboard magazine honors music's top selling acts Sunday night, an absent Eminem ties Justin Bieber for the top honors.
Cee-Lo Recalls Writing "Don't 'Cha" For The Pussycat Dolls
During a performance on VH1 Storytellers, Cee-Lo explains writing and producing one of the biggest Pop hits for the Pussycat Dolls.
B.G. Gets Federal Indictment On Weapon Charges, Faces 10 Years In Prison
One of the original Cash Money artists, B.G. faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of possession of a firearm and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Consequence Talks "Movies On Demand 3," Split From Q-Tip And Kanye West
Exclusive: The Cons explains why he aired out family business on MTV, when "Movies On Demand 3" is coming, and in lighter moments, he laughs at how Taj Gibson dunked over Dwyane Wade.
Throwback Thursday Revisits "Don't Curse" By Heavy D And The Boyz
During the somber "Peaceful Journey" album, Hev and the crew invite Grand Puba, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Q-Tip and Pete Rock & CL Smooth to have some profanity-free fun.
Nicki Minaj Reacts To Trina's BET Award Snub
In an unusual show of solidarity between female emcees, Nicki blasts BET for not nominating Trina as one of the best female emcees.
Rick Ross Recalls Drawing Inspiration From EPMD
While visiting the Cannes Film Festival in France, Rick Ross reminisces about laying vocals down on the Erick Onasis album with EPMD's Erick Sermon.
Mixtape Release Dates: Jadakiss, Freddie Gibbs & Waka Flocka Flame
There's no shortage of mixtape news this week, as Jadakiss shows his love, Freddie Gibbs keeps it gangsta and Waka Flocka Flame salutes Kevin Durant of the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder.
Cory Gunz Recalls Initial Meeting With Lil Wayne, Bronx Hip Hop Influences
Young Money's Cory Guns tells Funkmaster Flex about previously being signed to a joint venture with Jay-Z, and how Grandmaster Caz influenced him as an emcee.
Ty Nitty Takes Offense At Being Included In Prodigy's Autobiography
After Prodigy wrote about Ty Nitty being shot by N.O.R.E., the former Mobb Deep affiliate takes exception saying, "I thought you were my brother."
50 Cent Calls New Album The "2011 Get Rich Or Die Trying"
Despite the movies, headphones and other moves, 50 Cent says his new album is nearly finished, and he compares it to his classic debut.
Throwback Thursday Revisits "Wanted Dead Or Alive" By Snoop Dogg And 2Pac
Everyone remembers "2 Of Amerika'z Most Wanted," but we look back on one of Snoop Dogg and 2Pac's less heralded collaborations.
Lil Wayne To Perform On MTV Unplugged
MTV's signature acoustic series, "Unplugged" returns with Lil Wayne. Does this mean Wayne is breaking out his electric guitar again?
Rakim Talks Different Generations Of Hip Hop And Fiscal Responsibility
While analyzing his own career arc, Rakim offers praise for current emcees Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B. and explains how financial discipline keeps him paid in full.
White House Press Secretary Supports Common
After Sarah Palin and conservative pundits at Fox News attack Common, Press Secretary Jay Carney defends his invite to a White House poetry event.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 5/8/2011
During a week when even the most consistent artist slipped a few spots, The Beastie Boys reign supreme and almost take the number one spot.
