The Wire?s Jermaine Crawford Works With 50 Cent

Exclusive: Jermaine Crawford reveals details of his new project with Fiddy and other post-Wire plans.

Nas Explains Canada No-Show

Never one to disappoint his loyal fans, Queensbridge legend Nas has broken his silence about his no-show at a highly anticipated concert in Torbay, Newfoundland, located near the provincial capital St. John's. This past Thursday (May 28), several fans were arrested after a mini-riot erupted due to Nas not making it to the venue after months of build-up. According to Nas, the problems began as soon as he stepped off the plane. "I had this show booked for sometime now...(read more)

Akon Speaks Out Against Gun Violence

After the murder of protege Dolla, Akon talks to high school students about the ills of gun violence.

DX News Bits: 88-Keys, U-N-I, Devin The Dude

U-N-I releases free single with Green Label Sound, 88-Keys and Devin hit the ATL with show.

C-Murder Pleads No Contest In Attempted Murder Case

C-Murder pleaded no contest to two counts of attempted second-degree murder Wednesday (May 27).

2009 Texas Urban Music Summit Honors Rap-A-Lot Records

Rap-A-Lot Records, the Texas-based record label, will receive high honors at this year?s Texas Urban Music Summit (Texas U.M.S.). The summit, which is set to take place at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel on June 5-7 in Dallas, is an expansion of the Core DJs Retreat. The three day event will comprise of tons of activities including an exclusive publishing panel presented by ASCAP, a DJ and industry expert panels and label listening suites. Other activities include a swim party...(read more)

Mike Tyson?s Daughter Dies Tragically

Mike Tyson?s 4-year-old daughter has died after sustaining critical injuries from a treadmill cord wrapped around her neck as she played on Monday.Exodus Tyson was playing around a treadmill in the family home in Phoenix at the time of the tragic accident. Her 7-year-old brother found Exodus alive, but with the cord around her neck. At the time, her mother was cleaning in a separate part of the house. The brother immediately alerted the mother who alerted emergency services.Exodus was...(read more)

Charles Hamilton, Girlfriend Apologize for Violent Battle

Charles Hamilton and girlfriend Briana Latrise have issued a joint public apology for last week?s emcee battle that resulted in Latrise punching the Harlem rapper in the face. In a viral clip released last week, Charles Hamilton was shown taunting a visibly agitated Latrise about having to pick him up from the airport. Briana Latrise then challenged her boyfriend to a battle, launching several bars that seemed to allude to her volatile relationship with Hamilton. The...(read more)

Scott Storch Ordered To Pay $750K Over Business Dispute

Producer Scott Storch was ordered to pay $750,000 to a Miami Beach native due to business troubles.

Floyd Mayweather Gets Sued Over Freck Billionaire

Floyd Mayweather is the target of lawsuit from a company that claims the boxer stole their artist.Just for You Entertainment, a Long Island-based company, alleges that the Mayweather-owned Philthy Rich Records signed Freck Billionaire even though the rapper was signed to them in 2005.Just for You claims the company spent $155,000 in recording studio time, travel expenses and other costs when Billionaire was an artist on their label. Rich Records now must contend with a $600,000...(read more)

Max B?s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies at Murder Trial

Gina Conway, ex-girlfriend of rapper Max B, has begun her testimony for the prosecution in the Harlemite?s murder trial. Conway testified in Hackensack, New Jersey Superior Court that Max, real name Charly Wingate, masterminded the September 2006 murder of David Taylor in a botched robbery. According to Conway, the real target was Taylor?s friend, Allan Plowden, who she had begun seeing shortly after splitting with Max. She explained to jurors that Plowden drove a $120,000...(read more)

T.I.'s Appeal Denied

U.S. District Judge Charles A. Pannell Jr. has ruled that T.I. must report to federal authorities in Arkansas on Tuesday (May 25) to begin his one year prison sentence as scheduled. Judge Pannell handed down his decision Friday afternoon (May 22), just one day after attorney?s for the rapper requested a two-week delay. In March, T.I., born Clifford Harris, was sentenced to serve 366 days in prison for illegal firearms possession and being a convicted felon with a firearm. ...(read more)

T.I. Appeals Prison Location

The Atanta rapper wants to serve time closer to home and family, appeals "history of violence."

Jay-Z Parts Ways With Def Jam

After more than a decade of providing a consistent string of hit albums and songs, Jay-Z is leaving Def Jam Records. The rap mogul confirmed the amicable split Thursday (May 21). Jay-Z?s departure from Def Jam puts an end to rumors regarding the buy out of his contract with the iconic label, for a reported $5 million dollars. During his stint at the Def Jam, Jay-Z transitioned from top-selling artist to music executive. Jay-Z albums released under the Def Jam umbrella...(read more)

Nas Wants No Spousal Support For Kelis

Nas has filed a response for Kelis's request for divorce and has asked the court to deny the singer any sort of spousal support.The claim was filed in Los Angeles court on Wednesday. Kelis filed for divorce last month, claiming irreconcilable differences. Kelis is pregnant with the couple's first child. She is due in July.Both parents seek joint custody of the unborn child.Nas and Kelis were married in 2003, but didn't go public until 2005, according to People magazine. ...(read more)

T.I. Will Serve Majority Of Prison Sentence

Despite several reports to the contrary, rapper T.I. is still on track to spend approximately one year in prison when he enters the Forrest City Federal Correctional Complex?s low security facility next week. Following a report by the Associated Press on Sunday (May 17), news spread across the internet and throughout the entertainment industry that the Atlanta entertainer would only serve two months of the 366-day sentence handed down in March in connection with his October 2007 arrest....(read more)

Slip-N-Slide Bets Sounds On In-House Producers

With an esteemed cadre of rap heavyweights, Slip-N-Slide Records is looking to increase its presence in the music industry by highlighting its in-house production team. Comprised of CP Hollywood, DJ Ave Mcree, Vakseen and Hollywood J, the group shares a love of designing beats while working with Slip-N-Slide artists such as Trina, Rick Ross and Plies. Individually, S-N-S production team members garnered the label?s attention through their own achievements. In addition...(read more)

Rapper Murda Mook Signs With Ruff Ryders

Harlem, New York rapper Murda Mook has inked a recording deal with Ruff Ryders Entertainment, the label famous for introducing a number of superstar rappers. Mook announced the signing in a viral video circulating on the internet. In the video Mook talks about the rap game today, claiming that many artists don?t have the ?swag, lyrics and music? as he does. The rapper also said, ?I?m taking it back to where it?s supposed to be. As far as the Double R movement, n***a...(read more)

Drumma Boy Talks 17 Chart Tracks, Upcoming Projects

Exclusive: The southern producer has 17 tracks/7 albums on Top 35 Urban charts, working coming with The Game, Rich Boy, Nelly.

Hustle & Flow Director Craig Brewer Talks $5 Cover

Exclusive: The southern director talks about his Memphis music scene captured on MTV's $5 Cover.

Soulja Boy Wants Jay-Z, Wayne, Kanye For ?Classic Album?

Soulja Boy Tell?em has not yet made the list of classic Hip-Hop albums, but the young rapper is striving for greatness on his third album, The DeAndre Way.The oft-criticized Soulja Boy said he is reaching out to the likes of Kanye, Lil Wayne, and Jay-Z to craft a classic album that will silence his detractors.?Right now I am in the studio recording my third album, and mark my words this album will be a classic. It will be the best album I put out so far,? he told MTV News.Since hitting...(read more)

AHH Stray News: Eminem Inks Deal With Universal Publishing

Eminem has signed a new, worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today (May 12). Eminem?s re-signing with UMPG covers his upcoming sixth studio album Relapse, which is due in stores May 19. "We are excited about the future of our continued relationship with UMPG, and we look forward to many more years of chart-topping success together," Eminem?s manager, Paul Rosenberg said. The deal also includes the upcoming sequel to Relapse, titled Relapse 2. Eminem?s latest single...(read more)

Louis Vuitton Accuses Rick Ross Of Wearing Knock-Offs

LV's attorney wrote XXL claiming The Boss wore counterfeit sunglasses on the May cover photographs.

Poison Pen's Next Album Reintroduces Silkk The Shocker

The No Limit soulja returns on August album from Brooklyn-based Immortal Technique affiliate.

Talib Kweli And DJ Eque Marry

Talib Kweli marries his girlfriend of at least two years.

Snoop Dogg Cleared Of Assault; Soopa Fly Must Pay

Despite being cleared of assaulting a fan at a 2005 concert, the man who sued rapper Snoop Dogg will still receive compensation for injuries suffered from the incident. Snoop Dogg?s Doggystyle Records, rapper Soopafly and other unnamed parties will pay Richard Monroe Jr. nearly $449,000 in damages, a jury found on Friday (May 8) after determining that Monroe suffered major injuries from the assault. Soopafly (born Priest Brooks) was among those involved in the incident. ...(read more)

Nick Cannon Responds to Eminem

A track from Eminem's recently leaked "Relapse" that takes shots at Mariah Carey touches a nerve with Nick Cannon

Rev. Run's Son JoJo Arrested For Weed

The son of legendary rapper Joseph "Run" Simmons of Run DMC was arrested for possession of marijuana on Friday night, according to published reports.Joseph "JoJo" Simmons Jr. allegedly bought weed and was seen rolling the illegal substance in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, according to gossip news site tmz.com.Sources within the police department told the site that the 19-year-old was inside a car when he was apprehended. The sources also charge that he tried to escape by reversing...(read more)

Rick Ross On Eminem: 'I'm Not Impressed With The Music'

While claiming to be ?past? his on-going feud with 50 Cent, Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross continues to be vocal in the press about his disdain for his rival and those affiliated to him. In a recent interview with Canadian television network Much Music, Ross takes more jabs at the G-Unit/Shady camp. According to MuchMusic.com, Ross revealed that despite his recent challenge to Eminem, he remains a fan of Shady Records? flagship artist. However, he isn?t very impressed...(read more)

T.I. Releases Statement Regarding Alfamega

T.I. addresses the Alfamega situation via a recorded statement.

Rick Ross, 50 Cent Beef Helps Previous Album Sales

Billboard magazine says Universal Music Group is real winner in conflict, as beef helped sales of older albums.

Black Thought Criticizes Will Smith, Other Philly Emcees

The Roots' frontman had some choice words for Will Smith and other artists from Philadelphia.

Lil Kim Shocked By Dancing With The Stars Elimination

Lil Kim was voted off of the popular dance show Dancing With The Stars yesterday evening (May 5), just before reaching the semifinals with partner Derek Hough. Despite receiving high scores from the judges, Kim came into this weeks show with the second lowest score of 52 out of 60 points. Before being eliminated Lil Kim and Hough did the Waltz as well as the Salsa during their performances. It came as a surprise to the judges and audience a like that Kim was eliminated,...(read more)

Eminem Planning Violent Game For iPhone

Rapper Eminem has revealed a gaming application that could find its way into the iTunes application store. The rapper announced the game on his Twitter page and posted a link to the game, which is also titled Relapse. Eminem has had a tense relationship with iTunes. The two have battled in court twice, the first time over a commercial that featured Eminem's track "Lose Yourself," the second over downloading royalties. In 2005, Eminem?s Eight Mile Style publishing...(read more)

Nelly Launches Apple Bottom Fragrance

Hip-Hop star Nelly is diversifying his business portfolio with a new fragrance and body care line through his brand, Apple Bottoms. Nelly has teamed with Romane Fragrances to distribute the scent, which is also named Apple Bottoms by Nelly. The rapper has also launched a line of body care products centered around the Apple Bottom brand, which launched in 2003 and currently includes eyewear, women?s denim, jewelry and handbags. The Apple Bottom?s by Nelly fragrance is...(read more)

Man Who Totaled Pimp C's Bentley Gets 70 Years

The man responsible for a 2006 car wreck involving late Texas rapper Pimp C has been sentenced to a 70-year prison sentence. The Beaumont Enterprise reports that Shawn Donnell Jones was sentenced last week for his role in the incident. According to the Jefferson County District Attorney's office, Jones fired a round from an SKS assault rifle at two men who left the scene of a music video being filmed on the west side of Port Arthur. After the round shattered the car?s...(read more)

FREE LIVE STREAM: Drake's Atlanta Performance

XIUniversity brings you a live stream of Drake's sold out Saturday night show, viewable right here on HipHopDX.

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.

Star Trak Records Releases Two Albums In One Month

After introducing Chester French, Pharrell and Chad unveil new Pitbull on the Fast & Furious 4 Soundtrack.

Kelis Files For Divorce From Nas

The marriage between Queensbridge, NY rapper Nas and R&B songbird Kelis is officially over. Vibe magazine reports that divorce papers were filed around 3:45 p.m. today (April 30) by attorney Laura Wasser on behalf of Kelis. The songstress cited verbal abuse and infidelity as the reasons behind the filing. The split concludes the romantic saga between Nas and Kelis that began when the pair first met in 2002 at an TV Video Music Awards afterparty thrown by rap mogul...(read more)