dead prez's Pulse Of The People Tracklisting

Exclusive: M1 tells DX about the title of the album with DJ Green Lantern that features Chuck D, Bun B, and Styles P.

Lil Wayne, Kanye West Make Time's Influential Person List

Time says Wayne is a "Southern gentleman," as his #12 spot beats out President Obama and Oprah.

Lil Wayne Appears In Court For Gun Possession Case

Lil Wayne appeared in court yesterday (April 23) for a gun possession charge.

Rick Ross Challenges Eminem, Says He Defeated 50 Cent

Rick Ross has lyrically challenged Eminem to a rap battle, a brazen move for the Miami-based artist.Ross feels that he has defeated 50 Cent, a close Eminem affiliate, and now says he?s ready for the Shady Records founder."I think he's a bigger and better artist than what Curly is," Ross told MTV News. "So if I was looking to fulfill that excitement or that rush, that's who I have to address."Rick Ross even left his options open when Eminem, stating if they didn?t battled, he?d like to...(read more)

Rap Stars, Celebs Celebrates Mike Tyson's Movie Return

Last night former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was the talk of the evening as a gaggle of celebrities convened in Manhattan?s downtown AMC theater to celebrate the release of the documentary called ?Tyson.? Celebrities included Nas, Mario, Jimmy ?Henchmen? Rosmond, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele, Ice-T and wife Coco, TV host Sway, media personality Egypt, boxing legend ?Smokin?? Joe Frazier, Christopher Walken and several others. Film director...(read more)

Ol' Dirty Bastard Tribute Album Coming In May

O.D.B.'s cousin Raison Allah preps a RZA and Masta Killa-assisted CD with a DVD coming.

Hip Hop Live: Week Ending 4/24/09

This week, shows by Immortal Technique, Trick Trick and Lupe Fiasco!

NYU Backs Founding of Hip-Hop Education Center

NYU?s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development have confirmed a partnership with the Hip-Hop Association (H2A) to launch the Hip-Hop Education (H2Ed) Center for Research, Evaluation, and Professional Development. The H2Ed Center aims to ignite education reform by uniting national art programs and educational institutions for the purpose of the study and teaching of Hip-Hop culture. Overseeing this endeavor will be a select advisory committee of educators,...(read more)

HipHopDX & SMC Celebrate National Record Store Day

DX and SMC Records give away over 15,000 CDs for National Record Store Day with Killer Mike, UGK, and CNN.

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.

Scott Storch Arrested For Grand Theft Auto In Miami

Producer Scott Storch has been arrested for grand theft auto in Miami for violating the lease terms of a 2004 Bentley.The troubled entertainer posted bail shortly after he was apprehended.Storch was arrested on Friday after authorities maintained he failed to return the Bentley when it was supposed to go back to the owner in 2008. He started leasing the pricey vehicle in February of 2006, according to MTV News.Atlas Leasing Company charges that the producer has caused them to lose...(read more)

Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/12/2009

Jadakiss sells over 130,000 first week units, MIMS doesn't crack the Top 50. Yo Gotti makes the charts, while UGK cracks 100,000.

Little Brother Rumored To Reunite With 9th Wonder

Justus League's Big Dho says the original LB trio hopes to release a Def Jam album in September.

K'naan Sounds Off On Somali Pirates

Rapper/activist K'naan gives readers a history lesson on Somali pirates in a new blog.

Juelz Santana: Cam'ron "Can't Look In The Mirror"

Juelz Santana recently spoke out on the Diplomat situation--with some less than flattering words for Cam'ron.

MC Eiht Talks Prospects Of Album With DJ Premier

Exclusive: The Compton's Most Wanted founder talks Warzone, and how deep his friendship with Premier runs.

Crooked I Talks Slaughterhouse At Rock The Bells

Exclusive: After Rock The Bells, Crooked tells DX he'll be certified as one of the best rappers alive.

Crooked I Talks Slaughterhouse At Rock The Bells

Exclusive: After Rock The Bells, Crooked tells DX he'll be certified as one of the best rappers alive.

DX News Bits: Fat Boys, Urban Network

The Fat Boys fight cancer as the Urban Network sets up a career path for up and unsigned artists.

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.

Cool and Dre Helm New Latifah, Wayne, Timberlake Projects

In-demand Miami production team Cool and Dre are set to have a record-breaking year, courtesy of several key music and film projects. First up is Queen Latifah?s upcoming film Just Wright. The duo has signed on to score and serve as music supervisors for the romantic comedy, which will be released through Fox Searchlight. This summer, Cool and Dre will follow up with the Queen by executive producing her first Hip-Hop album in 10 years. Now titled The Persona,...(read more)

Soulja Boy University of Minnesota Show Protested

"Degrading lyrics" were the cause of almost postponing a SBTell 'Em show Friday, the rapper responded interestingly

Flesh-N-Bone Pleads Not Guilty To Gun Charge

Rapper Flesh-N-Bone appeared in a Santa Clarita courtroom yesterday (April 6), where he pleaded not guilty to gun possession charges. Flesh, born Stanley Howse told the court via his lawyer, that the gun found in his possession belonged to his wife - a Chicago police officer. His car was stopped last Thursday in Canyon County, due to a faulty brake light. When officers later searched his residence in Canyon County, they found his wife's gun, locked inside of a suitcase,...(read more)

Producer Tony D Killed In Car Accident

Poor Righteous Teachers producer Tony D was killed in a car accident on April 4.

Eminem Officially Inducts Run-DMC In Rock Hall of Fame

Pioneering Hip-Hop group Run-DMC was officially inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio tonight (April 4). The duo was honored during a star-studded gala that saw Little Anthony and the Imperials, Wanda Jackson, Metallica, Jeff Beck and Bobby Womack, inducted into the prestigious music Hall of Fame. Thousands of fans attended the event, including numerous celebrities like Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Bill Adler, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones'...(read more)

Breaking News: Dr. Dre Releases Bishop Lamont From Aftermath

Bishop Lamont has been released or dropped from Aftermath Records, the label founded by Dr. Dre.At press time, the reason for the severance was unknown, but the separation occurred Thursday or Friday, according to sources. While there is significant speculation, insiders said that Lamont did not see the move coming.There as been no statement or official response from Lamont, Dr. Dre or Aftermath.Bishop Lamont, real name Phillip Martin, signed to Dre's Aftermath Records in 2005 after...(read more)

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 QD3 Over Documentary; Drama Over Mixtapes In Lawsuits

Lil? Wayne and his Young Money Entertainment imprint, through which Wayne is singed to Cash Money and Universal Records, have filed a multi-level civil suit against QD3 Entertainment and its affiliate Digerati Holdings, LLC in connection with the critically acclaimed 2009 documentary The Carter. In an elaborate and at times flowery suit, filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on March 23, attorneys levied charges including Breach of Contract, Fraud by Intentional Misrepresentation, Constructive...(read more)

DMX To Headline Ambush 2.0 Tour After Prison Release

This summer, embattled multi-platinum star DMX is looking to put his recent non-music troubles behind him by headlining 2009?s Ambush 2.0 Tour. The nationwide event will run from June through August, and then kick off an international leg from September through December 2009. Confirmed opening sets for the tour include Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Rampage, and Rah Digga. In addition, tour promoters are promising special surprise guests at every city on the tour. ...(read more)

Lil Wayne Explains His Direction For Rebirth

Due on June 6th, Weezy F. tells Rolling Stone that he wants to be the best, period.