Omar Burgess
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Lil Wayne's Lawyer Accuses Police of Illegal Search
Stacey Richman accuses NYPD officer of illegal search in Lil Wayne's 2007 weapons possession case.
Kanye West's Rumored Album Title & Release Date Leaked
Several online sources report Kanye's new album "808's and Heartbreak" will be released Dec. 16
VH1 Announces 5th Annual "Hip Hop Honors" Performers
Scarface, Lil Wayne, Ghostface Killah, Q-Tip, Lil John and others pay homage in this year's installment.
Def Jam/TAG Records Announce Plans For First Artist
Will Q's debut change the way Hip Hop albums are financed, or just be one long commercial?
Jermaine Dupri Calls Out Cornel West & Tavis Smiley In Blog
Jermaine Dupri hits HuffingtonPost.com to defend Barack Obama's DNC acceptance speech.
Akon Seeks Jury Trial For Harrassment Case
Akon requests a trial date for alleged fan throwing incident.
Sticky Fingaz Directs "A Day In The Life."
Mekhi Pfifer, Omar Epps, Michael Rapaport and others join Sticky Fingaz for his directorial debut (video included).
Mos Def, Pharcyde And Atmosphere Barely Avoid Minneapolis Riot
Things turn ugly during the "Take Back Labor Day" Concert staged on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
Steve Stoute Inducted Into Advertising Hall of Achievement
The former Hip Hop executive will honored along with other top advertising executives.
Jay-Z Rep Explains Las Vegas 40/40 Sale
Jay-Z's spokesman says race or a distaste for Hip Hop had nothing to do with the rumored $44 million deal.
T.I. Makes History With "Whatever You Like"
Over 200,000 downloads give T.I. the best opening for a digital single debut in rap history.
DMX's Multiple Arrests End With Jail Time
DMX's recent series of arrests conclude as the rapper is denied bond and sentenced stay in jail.
Why The Only Permed Brother Worth Listening To Is DJ Quik
One writer disassembles Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, on why Quik might be a better black leader.
HHDX News Bits (Spike Lee, DJ Chuck T, dead prez)
The Hip-Hop community continues to voice its opinions on Barack Obama during the Democratic National Convention.
Cool Kids Deliver Mountain Dew Sponsored Single
Chicago's Cool Kids release "Delivery Man" on Mountain Dew's Green Label Sound digital label.
50 Cent Rumored To Create Jewelry Line
50 is reported to be in negotiations with the billionaire South African mining entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe.
LL Cool J Takes On Politics, President Bush
In a surprise move, "Mr. Smith" goes hard at "Mr. Bush" on his upcoming album.
Wendy Williams' Fox TV Show Syndicated
Hip Hop's original shock jock has her show picked up for 2009 due to a ratings boost.
Heltah Skeltah Talk Future Projects
Ruck and Rock discuss upcoming solo and group efforts, and plans to work with Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Ill Bill and more.
The former "Colonel of the No Limit Tank" is launching the Better Black Television Network in 2009
In terms of no frills, "golden era" Hip Hop, Elzhi and Black Milk display the type of emcee/producer chemistry that hasn't been seen since the days of Pete Rock & CL Smooth or Gangstarr.
