Ice Cube Set To Play Cop In New Movie
The former N.W.A. member plays a tough police officer in the new action-comedy, <em>Ride Along</em>.
iTunes Raises Hit Single Prices To $1.29
Effective next month, iTunes will charge consumers extra for the hottest tracks in its new “variable-pricing” strategy.
The Game Challenges Bow Wow To Rematch
The Game says Bow Wow welched '08's bet, and asks for a double or nothing video game rematch.
Mumia Abu-Jamal Says Racism Led to Conviction
After three decades on death row, the ex-black panther calls out the criminal justice system.
DX News Bits: Method Man, N.E.R.D.
"The Method Man jeep" was repossessed by state officials for back taxes. N.E.R.D. tour halted in Malaysia, group returns to U.S.
Common, Wyclef, Ne-Yo Appear on
PBS revives the classic ‘70s children’s show with special skits from Hip Hop and R&B’s very own.
Kid Cudi Ponders Retirement Before Debut
A kid named Cudi calls it quits in his blog before he even releases his first LP, saying that there is too much “drama” in the music industry
Bert Padell Talks Notorious B.I.G., Up and Coming Artists
The famed business manager who represented B.I.G., Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane, and many others, reveals how artists can become successful.
DX News Bits: Kev Brown, Biggie Smalls Tribute Night
Producer Kev Brown sells beats for $200, and Hip Hop Karaoke NYC puts on Biggie karaoke night.
Black Thought, MF DOOM, and M.O.P. assist on album featuring instrumentals from Dilla’s last days.
Coolio Busted At LAX With Crack Cocaine
The 45 year-old rapper could face serious jail time after LAX security found him in possession of narcotics.
Talib Kweli Raises Money For Chicago Schools
With only half of students graduating from high school, Talib lends his voice to uplift Chicago’s inner-city youth.
DMC to Host Reality Rap Competition
Titled “Kings of Rap,” the show won’t allow contestants who “glorify violence, degrade women, or include the use of profanity.”
Kidz In The Hall Re-release Album, Promote Rebook Classics
Jay Electronica joins the Kidz on a new track of the duo’s re-release of<em> The In Crowd</em>.
Snoop Dogg Aligns With Nation Of Islam
Snoop says he’s been an “advocate for peace” in the movement ever since he first started making music.
New Clipse Single Mixes Critical, Commercial Success
Featuring Kanye West and produced by DJ Khalil, “Kinda Like A Big Deal,” earns The Clipse a co-sign from Entertainment Weekly.
DMX Assaults Arizona Correction Officer
Already serving a 90-day jail sentence, X could face 8 more years in prison for throwing a tray of food at a CO.
50 Cent Releases Blood on the Sand, Challenges Fans
With his second video game hitting shelves today, Fif is giving gamers the opportunity to battle him on Xbox LIVE.
M.I.A., Queen Latifah, Beyonce, Will Smith At Oscars
M.I.A. nominated, Queen Latifah, Beyonce and John Legend performed, and Will Smith presented.
Hip Hop Doctor Battles Heart Disease With Music
With heart disease being the number one killer of Blacks, one Louisiana doctor is using Hip Hop to help fight back.
Nelly Pitches Vegas-Styled Variety Show
The Midwest rapper is in talks with producers to star in