Mos Def Preps The Ecstatic Release
The date for Mos Def’s highly anticipated album fast approaches, marking it his fourth project in ten years.
Next Day Air Met With Critical Praise From Roger Ebert
Hip Hop video director Benny Boom's Mos Def-starring feature gets more praise than <em>Star Trek</em> from tough critic.
Alfamega Exposed For Alleged Informant Past
T.I.'s Grand Hustle recording artist faces “snitch” speculation when documents surface showing that he had a history as a federal informant.
DMX Ordered To Pay $240,000 In '04 Road Rage Incident
After the victim requested 12 million, DMX pays a quarter of a mill for impersonating FBI agent at JFK Airport in 2004.
Subway Art Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The book many consider the bible of Hip Hop’s graffiti movement releases again as a special edition.
Jadakiss' Sales Success Attributed To Traditional Marketing
<em>Advertising Age </em>compared Jadakiss' campaign to Flo Rida's, and said that radio singles don't affect overall sales.
De La Soul Prepares Album With Nike, Drops Tomorrow
After a lengthy hiatus, the three brothers from L.I. team with Nike for <em>Are You In? </em>releasing tomorrow.
DX News Bits: (Eminem, Reflection Eternal)
Eminem says Dre rescued him from the MPC on Relapse, Reflection Eternal confirms summer album.
Russell Simmons Responds To Rush Card Criticism
Boyce Watkins and others called The Rush Card "pimping," and Russ responds.
Ja Rule Discusses Appearance On "Mafia Music" Remix
The Murder Inc. rapper says he's not rehashing beef, and that his label is changing distribution.
DX News Bits: C-Murder, Danger Mouse
C-Murder does an anti-violence PSA, while Danger Mouse gets Iggy Pop and others on next LP.
The Hot Boys Get Closer To Reunion Album
Juvenile signs a Cash Money contract, Mannie Fresh demands quality, as B.G. and Turk decide.
Kanye West Collabs With The Killers and Jared Leto
‘Ye puts in spontaneous studio time with Killers frontman Brandon Flowers for new Jeezy track.
Xzibit Executive Produces Awol One's Owl Hours
X to the Z goes back to his underground roots, putting in production work for west coast indie rapper Awol One.
Dr. Jan Adams Loses Medical License
The Medical Board of California revokes the license of the man arguably responsible for Kanye West's mother's death.
Jay-Z Cuts Deal With Parlux Fragrances
The business minded rapper signs a deal that could up his net worth, may bring Kanye West and Rihanna along.
Soulja Boy University of Minnesota Show Protested
"Degrading lyrics" were the cause of almost postponing a SBTell 'Em show Friday, the rapper responded interestingly
Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent Double Down At The Palms
The three-headed monster spent three weeks at Las Vegas' Palms, making a video, classics and a lot of noise.
DMX To Headline Ambush 2.0 Tour After Release
When X comes home on April 30, the onetime star has headlining work waiting for him.
Lil Wayne Sues QDIII Over Documentary Portrayal
After <em>The Carter </em>premiered at Sundance, Wayne's camp calls the authorized documentary a "scandalous portrayal."
Tennessee Rapper Brikks Murdered in Home Robbery
Chatanooga rapper murdered Saturday night, peers cite jealousy as motive.