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BET Issues Statement Regarding Young Money Performance

Friday, July 3, 2009 | Comments: 43
After a questionable Young Money performance at the BET Awards, BET shares their thoughts on the performance.

Former Foxy Lawyer Leads NY Senate Democrats

Friday, July 3, 2009 | Comments: 1
A former Foxy Brown lawyer is now the leader of New York Senate Democrats.

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» Rhymefest Talks About The Real Man In The Mirror - 07.02.09
» Michael Jackson’s Passing Inspires Mase’s Return To Music - 07.02.09
» R. Kelly Denies Involvement With Young Girl - 07.02.09
» DJ Big Mike Raided By The RIAA? - 07.02.09
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J. Cole: In A Major Way

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 | Comments: 16
Jay-Z's first label artist admires Canibus and OutKast, but has that Roc star ego, with a blank slate to prove?

Underground Report (Sick Jacken & M-Team)

Sunday, June 28, 2009 | Comments: 16
The Psycho Realm/Soul Assassins veteran talks about bi-lingual raps, while Jason Hamza Perez explains the meaning of New Muslim Cool.

Producer's Corner: DJ Spinna

Friday, June 26, 2009 | Comments: 11
The Eminem and J-Live producer talks about his early days, the death of mixtapes, and why Jay Electronica reminds him of '91 Nas.

Maino: Miracle Baby

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | Comments: 22
Maino touches on his friendship with T.I., why respect is so essential, and if mainstream success outdoes hood love.

Lifestyle Features

Get Your Mind Right: Act Like A Rapper
Thursday, July 2, 2009 | Comments: 11
Professor Sims looks at the acceptance of rappers in Hollywood, from humble beginnings, and why the silver screen may be the final frontier for those "all about the benjamins."
The Thrill Lives On: An Unpopular Perspective on The King of Pop
Friday, June 26, 2009 | Comments: 53
Professor Brian Sims looks at Jackson's relationship with Black America and Hip Hop, in this HipHopDX exclusive memorial.
Get Your Mind Right: The Dirty Version
Sunday, May 17, 2009 | Comments: 26
An in-depth look at what's gained and what's lost in Hip Hop's love or bleeps, edits and curse-words.
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Release dates

Royce Da 5'9" - The Revival EP
Label: n/a 		July 7, 2009
Alchemist - Chemical Warfare
Label: ALC 		July 7, 2009
Chali 2na - Fish Outta Water
Label: Decon 		July 7, 2009
J Dilla - Dillanthology 2: Dilla's Remixes For Various Artists
Label: K7 		July 7, 2009
Lushlife - Cassette City
Label: Rapster/BBE 		July 7, 2009
Cage - Depart From Me
Label: Definitive Jux 		July 7, 2009
D-Block Presents... - Prepare For Glory
Label: Babygrande 		July 7, 2009
Maxwell - BLACKsummer's Night
Label: Columbia 		July 7, 2009