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Kanye West Headlines Chilean Lollapalooza, Cypress Hill Joins Bill
Cypress Hill and Kanye West bring some domestic Hip Hop to South America for the first Lollapalooza festival outside of the US.
Woman Names Diddy In $1 Trillion World Trade Center Lawsuit
UPDATE: Valerie Joyce Wilson Turks' lawsuit against Diddy, Kim Porter and Rodney King is actually for $1 Trillion. She maintains that Diddy sexually assaulted her and knocked down the Twin Towers.
Black Thought Talks Solo LP, Singing And Money Making Jam Boys
While he showcases his singing nightly on Jimmy Fallon, Black Thought says he's been singing for a long time and he's also working on a solo album.
GZA Announces New Album, Postpones "Liquid Swords 2"
While "Liquid Swords 2" will be delayed, Wu-Tang Clan's GZA says he's hitting the studio for a new album with both an audio and visual element.
Drake Talks Kardinal Offishall And Grammy Nominations
While explaining what it means to possibly win a Grammy, Drake gives props to Toronto's original Hip Hop ambassador.
Jay-Z Confirms "Annie" Remake With Willow and Will Smith
After teaming up with Will Smith for "Fela!" and Willow's "Whip My Hair" Jay-Z confirms his partnership with Overbrook Films.
Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Phife Dawg Weigh In On A Tribe Called Quest Documentary
In Q-Tip's absence, Ali Shaheed Muhammad encourages fans to go see "The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest," while Phife thanks fans and Michael Rapaport.
Waka Flocka Flame Confirms Proposed Reality Show, Names New Album
Waka says a reality show with Gucci Mane is "still on the table" as he readies his second album, "Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family."
Talib Kweli Talks Pepsi NFL Ad and Notion of "Selling Out"
Fresh off getting the NFL and Pepsi to cut a check for his services, Talib Kweli rejects any backpacker notions saying, "I'm going to get paid for my craft."
Lupe Fiasco Says He Embraces Hypocrisy On "Lasers"
Saying he enjoys the "human duality" some of his collaborations create, Lupe Fiasco draws a connection between "Hi-Definition" and "Bitch Please."
50 Cent Denies Getting WorldStarHipHop Seized
UPDATE: After WorldStar goes back online 50 Cent issues a classic non-denial denial saying, "Maybe I did. It's up to the public to decide."
Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross Join Lil Wayne's "I Am Music II" Tour
Lil Wayne hits the road again joined by Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Travis Barker and Mixmaster Mike.
De La Soul/Gorillaz Tour Land In Top Weekly Touring List
A split bill featuring De La Soul and The Gorillaz puts the two groups in elite company with combined gross earnings of over $800,000.
will.i.am Weighs In On President Obama's Performance
"Yes We Can" co-creator will.i.am tells the New York Times,"We hoped enough. Now we have to do."
Masta Ace And Edo. G Talk Independently Promoting "Arts & Entertainment"
The two veterans explain getting maximum exposure and stretching their independent budget for nearly two years.
Jazzy Jeff Coaches Orlando Magic Guard Jason Richardson On The Turntables
J-Rich gets an early birthday gift in the form of a two-hour deejaying lesson from Jazzy Jeff.
Lupe Fiasco Promises Club Tracks And Controversy On "Lasers", Cover Art Revealed
After the petitions and stalls, Lupe says "Lasers" will be controversial and feature club records as well as thought-provoking tracks.
T-Pain Releases "Booty Symphony" Android App
After the success of "I Am T-Pain" will he strike digital gold again with the "Booty Symphony" app?
Sony And Universal Start Direct Legal Downloads In U.K.
Starting in February, Sony And Universal will make U.K. singles available to download immediately instead of using terrestrial radio.
Kanye West Shoots Down Customized Watch And Other Rumors
Via his Twitter feed, Kanye shoots down a series of rumors including a rivalry with Britney Spears and buying a customized watch with his face on it.
Diddy Does Improv, Eyes Comedy Scripts
Puff slips the Upright Citizen's Brigade a Jeffrey, as he tries to duplicate his "Get Him to the Greek" success by looking to do more comedic roles.
