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Jay-Z, Sade To Perform At Alicia Keys' Charity Ball

Alicia Keys invites Sade and Jay-Z to perform at her charity event to help raise awareness for HIV and AIDS.

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DX News Bits: Warren G, MF DOOM, French Montana

Warren G releases his seventh album, MF DOOM collaborates with Big Benn Klingon, and French Montana records an album in three days.

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Curren$y Talks Dame Dash, Lil Wayne, "Pilot Talk"

The New Orleans rapper says he's grateful towards Dame Dash and holds no anger towards Lil Wayne after leaving Young Money.

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DX News Bits: Lex Luger, Capone-N-Noreaga, Leaders of the New Cool

Lex Luger talks Rick Ross' "B.M.F." Capone-N-Noreaga put out their new album, and the Leader of the New Cool throw their live-performance show.

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Concert Sales Dwindle, Artists Cancel Tour Dates

Rihanna, Maxwell, and even the Jonas Brothers cancel tour dates this summer because of low ticket sales.

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Nicki Minaj Announces Release Date, Alter Ego

The Young Money starlet gives a final release date for her debut, and introduces fans to her alter ego Roman Zolanski.

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Big Bad 40 Implicated Over Gang Lyrics

A southern California District Attorney takes 40 Glocc to court for rapping about Crips and the "gangster lifestyle."

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DX News Bits: Paul Wall, Collie Buddz, J. Period

Paul Wall shares music snippets on Facebook, Collie Buddz joins Cypress Hill on tour, and J. Period scratches live at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.

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Nicki Minaj Earns Top Spot On Billboard Charts

The Young Money artist becomes the first female emcee to reach No. 1 on the Rap charts in seven years.

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DX News Bits: K'Naan, Noah "40" Shebib, Xzibit, King of the Beltway

K'Naan gets nods from Teen Choice Awards, Drake's main producer was also a child actor, and Xzibit and King of the Beltway give producers a chance to shine.

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J. Cole Says Debut Due For October Release

The Fayetteville emcee says he's almost done with his first album, 'Cole World,' and that Roc Nation founder Jay-Z is "impressed" with it.

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Baby Gives Rundown Of Young Money Releases

Birdman told Shade 45's Angela Yee that, not including Drake, Young Money is set to release 11 albums before next year.

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Waka Flocka Flame Talks Mixtapes, His Stage Name

Gucci Mane's protege explains the value of mixtapes, and shares how the Muppet Babies inspired his stage name.

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Eminem Says His Old Albums Helped To Create 'Recovery'

Em says he struggled to find a connection with his music until he revisited 'The Marshall Mathers LP,''The Eminem Show,' and 'Encore.'

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Fat Joe Cleared Of All Sexual Assault Charges

UPDATE: The Wisconsin woman seeking a guilty charge from Bronx superstar Fat Joe case is closed.

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Lloyd Banks Label Shops, As 50 Cent Updates On Def Jam Prospects

Members of G-Unit determine their label homes, as Banks decides to stay independent or go back to Interscope, and 50 considers a possible option in Def Jam.

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Ise Lyfe To Release Debut Book, "Pistols & Prayers"

The Bay Area rapper, poet, and activist has announced his forthcoming collection of poetry, rhymes, and short-essays.

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Chamillionaire Says Universal Trying To Make Him Mainstream

Cham takes to the net to speak out against his record label, which he claims wants him to cut songs from his album, and do tracks with the stars from Gossip Girl.

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DX News Bits: Wu-Tang Clan, Ja Rule, Lil Jon

Wu-Tang announces UK reunion shows, a judge finally grants Ja Rule a trial date, and Lil Jon talks about his inspirations for "Crunk Rock."

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Jay-Z Responds To Rumors About New Jersey Nets, LeBron James

Jay-Z says he will not push the young athlete to join his New Jersey Nets because he'd rather LeBron make the decision for himself.

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Eminem Says Slaughterhouse Deal In The Works

Em gets candid about the long rumored deal and says the group will help to rebuild Shady Records.