Raekwon Readies Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II

Raekwon preps the release of Only Built for Cuban Linx II and releases new single "House of Flying Daggers."

Ice Cube Links With ESPN For "Straight Outta L.A." Raiders Doc

Hip-Hop star-turned Hollywood-producer Ice Cube has teamed with ESPN to created a documentary about The Los Angeles Raiders titled Straight Outta L.A. The documentary will explore the origins of the Raiders from their time as an Oakland-based team, until 1982, when owner Al Davis won a court decision allowing the team to move to Los Angeles. Additionally, Straight Outta L.A. will ?explore the unlikely marriage between the NFL?s rebel franchise and America?s glamour city [Los Angeles]....(read more)

Jermaine Dupri, DJ Greg Street End Feud

JD and Atlanta deejay Greg Street call a truce after a 3-month long disagreement over the role of deejays.

Really DOE Releases Debut Album, Features Kanye West

The G.O.O.D. Music alum who has worked with Kanye West and Consequence gets his debut, First Impressions, in stores.

DJ AM Autopsy Completed, Sources Confirm Drugs Found Inside Home

The tragic loss of DJ AM has been confirmed a result of prescription drugs.

DJ AM Found Dead in New York

Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM, was found dead in his New York apartment on Friday August 28. As details surface, others share their thoughts on the news.

The-Dream Lands Position As VP Of Island Records

The-Dream has been named Vice President of Island Def Jam Music Group.

Kid Cudi New York Listening Session, Album Details

While 'Ye and Jay did not show, Sylvia Rhone did and compared Cudi to Jimi Hendrix, with an album narrated by Common.

Yukmouth Talks C-Bo, Dru Down, Regime LPs

Oakland veteran Yukmouth is preparing to hit his fans with a deluge of music for the remainder of 2009 and early 2010. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Yukmouth laid out his tentative schedule of new collaboration albums and projects. ?Right now we?re working on the new Thug Lordz, me and C-Bo, [then] The Regime with me, Tech N9ne, the Mob, [and] my solo s**t after,? Yukmouth explained to AllHipHop.com. ?West Coast Don just dropped. My next album is JJ: Based on a...(read more)

Chris Brown Sentenced to Five Years Probation for Rihanna Assault

The assault case against Chris Brown entered a new phase as the R&B singer/actor was sentenced to five years? probation and six months? community labor Tuesday (August 25) for beating his former girlfriend, Rihanna. Rihanna was not present for the hearing as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also ordered Brown to stay 100 yards away from the R&B/pop diva for five years unless they are attending music industry events. In this case, the pair can come within...(read more)

Potluck / HipHopDX Present Dazed & Dirty Tour Diary

Underrated from Potluck checks in with his first text diary, to go along with his exclusive video blogs with D12.

DX News Bits: Roxanne Shante, Diddy

Roxanne trades royalty checks for a Ph.D, and Diddy is overlooked for an advisory position with Twitter.

Crooked I's EP Boasts Snoop Dogg Collaboration

Tha Outlawz, Slaughterhouse and a surprising Snoop Dogg appearance drive Crooked's September 2 digital EP.

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 Final Tracklisting & Production Revealed

Young Jeezy, J. Cole and The Neptunes get it in, while BP3 is the first Jay album without a Just Blaze beat in decade.

Snoop Teams With Tommy the Clown To Launch C.L.O.U.T.

Snoop Dogg has announced a partnership with entertainer Tommy the Clown to created a new organization called C.L.O.U.T. Foundation (Changing Lives One Youth at a Time). The new foundation?s goal is to provide creative and social outlets for at risk teens, in an attempt to steer them away from drugs and gangs. "As a youth I had one teacher who really pushed me to be the best and gave me an outlet to really feel like I could be somebody ? and I became successful partly because of...(read more)

Rick Ross In Kingston To Debut Magazeen

Carol City, Florida rap star Rick Ross recently landed in Kingston, Jamaica, where he will introduce his new Jamaican artist Magazeen to the dancehall community. Magazeen is the only dancehall act signed to Ross? Maybach Music Group (MMG) and his music is a fusion of dancehall, Hip-Hop , R&B and pop music. While they are on the island, the pair will shoot three video for the songs ?Psalms 27,? ?Sevens Eleven? and ?Real Jamaicans.? "I'm here to show Jamaica new Maybach...(read more)

Jay-Z's Bodyguard Charged In Paparazzi Assault

Jay-Z and Beyonce's bodyguard was charged after an altercation with paparazzi in Croatia.

Memphis Bleek Goes Indie With New Album; Label

Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Memphis Bleek is returning to the rap game with a new album, record label and distribution deal. Memphis Bleek will release his fifth studio album titled The Process this November via a distribution deal between his own imprint, Get Low Records and Boston-based label Mass Appeal Entertainment. The Process, which is executive produced by Jay-Z, includes production by Just Blaze and No I.D., while guests that grace the album include Rick Ross, Pharrell...(read more)

Pitbull Given Keys To City Of Miami

Pitbull was honored by the city of Miami yesterday.

The DMC Championship Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The deejay battle turns 25, Rob Swift, QBert and Yoda make appearances to honor the technology and the brand.