skoroma
499 items
DX News Bits: Jim Jones, Yo La Tengo, Doitall
Jim Jones teaches a six-week music course to high school students, De La, Pete Rock & RJD2 remix Yo La Tengo's "Here to Fall," and Doitall releases his solo debut.
DX News Bits: 50 Cent, Nate Dogg, Fela Kuti
Fif announces dates for his U.S. music tour, producer Damizza provides an address for fans to send letters to Nate Dogg, and a second reissue of Fela's music will release next month.
Devin The Dude Recalls Most Memorable Blazing Sessions
In honor of 4/20, Devin The Dude describes some of his favorite reefer and studio sessions with fellow Hip Hop artists.
Cypress HIll Talks To Complex About Most Influential Records
B-Real and Sen Dog highlight ten of their best records over the past 20 year, and describe their inspiration.
DX News Bits: Snoop Dogg, DJ Shadow
Snoop headlines Glastonbury and DJ Shadow says he's "halfway done" with his new album.
LeBron James Enlists Drake To Help Recruit John Wall
The rapper/baller duo teams up once again, this time to secure the top NBA Draft pick for LeBron's young marketing firm.
Nipsey Hussle Signs Deal With BMI
Nipsey inks a deal with powerhouse BMI to handle his radio, television, and concert royalties.
Nicki Minaj Rumored To Have Hired Diddy As Manager
After firing Waka Flocka Flame's mother as her manager, Young Money's new free agent is rumored to have linked up with Bad Boy's head honcho.
BMI Tracks Small Concerts, Increases Royalties For Songwriters
The performing rights organization expands compensation for songwriters and composers by keeping watch over smaller concerts.
Coolio lands in some trouble with probation officials, and a nightclub worker is sentenced for the murder of a patron at Lil Kim's birthday bash two years ago.
G.O.O.D. Music's Tony Williams Talks Studio Sessions With Kanye
'Ye's artist and older cousin gives Complex his most memorable studio experiences, and says he once thought Jay-Z replaced him on a track for J. Cole.
DX News Bits: Styles P, RZA, "Get Your Buzz Up" Showcase
Styles P releases an EP, an LP, and a novel in the same year, RZA gives fans the chance to make him a beat, and the "Get Your Buzz Up" event gives artists a chance to shine.
Jay-Z Reclaims Spot As Hip Hop's Top Grossing Tour
Hov's Blueprint 3 concerts earn him a spot on Billboard's highest-grossing shows list this year, making him the only Hip Hop artist to do so.
LL Cool J Segment Pulled From Sarah Palin Show
LL calls out the former Vice Presidential candidate turned Fox News pundit for reusing an old interview to promote her new show, prompting Fox producers to cut his segment.
Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" Video Causes Controversy
Dallas police say Badu's public display of nudity could have cost her a $4,000 fine, and a year stint in jail.
DX News Bits: Rhymesayers Soundset Fest, XXL Freshmen Live Show
Rhymesayers announce a huge lineup for their annual indie-music festival, while XXL's Freshmen appear with Cam'ron and The U.N. for their own live show.
DX News Bits: Ludacris, Russell Simmons, Buju Banton, DJ Young Legend
Luda and Russell Simmons launch separate campaigns to aid their communities, still-jailed Buju Banton asks county prison for vegetarian food, and Orlando artist Young Legend releases his debut EP.
Ice Cube Explains Why He Refuses To Work With New Rappers
Cube says he's stopped working with the new generation of Los Angeles emcees because they've become "uncontrollable monsters."
50 Cent To Remove Tattoos, Lose Weight For Movie Role
Fif plans to shed the ink plus 50 pounds for his latest flick "Things Fall Apart."
DX News Bits: Eve, Akon v. Sri Lanka
Eve signs with Creative Artists Agency for representation, and Akon is denied a visa to perform in Sri Lanka for "defaming Buddhism in his music videos."
DX News Bits: Game, Lil Twist, Big Beat Records
Game wants to get rid of his "gangsta rapper" image, Texan newcomer Lil Twist signs to Young Money, and Big Beat Records relaunches with new artists.
