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02.09.10
Rap Release Dates: Busta Rhymes, Tech N9ne, Game
Busta Rhymes gets a tentative date, Strange Music plots out '10, as Kurupt, Sade, Jaheim and Gil Scott-Heron release today.
08:06 AM | comments: 7
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Update Fans About Uni5
In a chat on their site, the Thugs say that video will surface next week, the album has no features, but is produced by DJ U-Neek.
08:02 AM | comments: 1
Drake Prepares First Headlining Tour
The Canadian rapper/singer will begin his tour in early April, with k-os and Francis & The Lights opening for him.
07:02 AM | comments: 5
Drake, Lebron James To Throw All-Star Weekend Event
The Young Money artist and the Cavaliers' guard will team up to host a party event during the NBA's All-Star Weekend.
07:02 AM | comments: 4
02.08.10
?uestlove Participates In Vh1 Soul Train Documentary
The Roots' drummer reflects on the importance of Don Cornelius' show to Soul, Rap and his upbringing.
03:12 PM | comments: 2
Artists Likely To Receive Sales Boost Thanks To Grammy’s
The Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, and more to see jump in sales thanks to Grammy exposure.
03:02 PM | comments: 4
Melky Jean, Black Da-Da, Redd Eyez & Billy Blue Shoot Haiti Tribute Video
Hip Hop Weekly & Requiem Clothing bring Wyclef's sister and three others to Miami to record and shoot "Mamman Pa Crie," produced by Benzino.
03:02 PM | comments: 2
Fashawn's Boy Meets World Released On Double Vinyl
Three bonus tracks are added to Fashawn & Exile's '09 classic, as High Water Music presses the impressive debut on 2LP.
02:02 PM | comments: 4
General Steele Holds Town Meeting On Civic Issues
In conjunction with Amerikkka's Nightmare, Part 2, the Smif n' Wessun veteran hosts "Change Starts From Within."
12:02 PM | comments: 4
Monday Mixtape Release Dates: Lupe Fiasco, Joell Ortiz, Chris Brown
With Gorilla Zoe dropping 28 February mixtapes, DX keeps you updated of forthcoming tapes from many including Termanology, X.O. and D12, with several audio streams.
10:19 AM | comments: 16
02.07.10
Witnesses Explain Tuesday's Freddie Foxxx Altercation At S.O.B.'s
Exclusive: Two eye-witnesses spoke to DX on the fight at Statik Selektah's album release party. Freddie Foxxx confirms reports, which include self-defense and attempted stabbing.
11:02 PM | comments: 27
Mike Posner Reacts To Reports Of Concert "Pandamonium"
Exclusive: J Records artist Mike Posner speaks about last night's Lexington, Kentucky show incident, expresses concern for fans, and looks forward to Warped Tour.
09:02 PM | comments: 9
Game Officially Returns To Aftermath Records
After working with Dr. Dre in recent months, Game says he's back with the A, and takes photographs of him donning the Aftermath chains once more.
01:02 PM | comments: 123
Shyne Denied Entrance To The United Kingdom
The former Bad Boy star's paperwork prevented him and his crew from recording in the UK, but Shyne will be heard on DJ Khaled's LP.
01:02 PM | comments: 11
02.06.10
Kanye West Allegedly Throws Tantrum On Plane
UPDATE: Kanye West blogs his side of the story, and shows an altruistic side. He also says he's tirelessly recording.
12:19 AM | comments: 148
DX News Bits: Raekwon, Alchemist On Relapse 2
The Staten Island emcee lands a performance gig at the Pitchfork Music Festival, while Alchemist offers new information on the status of Relapse 2.
12:02 AM | comments: 37
02.05.10
Freeway Compares Def Jam Vs. Rhymesayers, Proudest Career Verse
Exclusive: DX and Philly Freezer got up in the studio to talk about going indie, the closing of Baseline Studios, and if Donovan McNabb belongs on the '10 Eagles.
02:24 PM | comments: 24
Lil Wayne Prepares For Prison, Talks Tha Carter IV
Weezy F. tells Rolling Stone magazine that his cell will have an iPod, and that he says, "I'm looking forward to it."
02:02 PM | comments: 147
Soulja Boy Sentenced To 12 Months Probation
Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy sentenced to 12 months probation after fleeing from police late last year.
12:02 PM | comments: 25
Inspectah Deck Announces "Manifesto" For March 9 Release
The Rebel INS gives just over a month of warning for his long-awaited return with assistance from Raekwon, M.O.P. & Cormega.
10:02 AM | comments: 22
Sadat X Explains Artistic Direction Of “Wild Cowboys II”
Exclusive: The distinctive-voiced third of Brand Nubian reveals details of the sequel to his solo debut, and updates post-prison standing.
10:02 AM | comments: 19
B.o.B And Playboy Tre Talk Writing With T.I.
Exclusive: Tre recounts the Decatur Duo's work on "Paper Trail," and B.o.B tells what's in store on his and Tip's upcoming albums.
12:02 AM | comments: 12
Eve Implicated In Money Laundering Case
The First Lady of the Ruff Ryders faces serious legal issues.
12:02 AM | comments: 24
02.04.10
Jay-Z Sues Investment Company For $3.7 Million
The Hip Hop businessman claims that an investment company has attempted to "bleed funds" from a deal involving a Manattan hotel loan.
09:02 PM | comments: 17
DX News Bits: Reflection Eternal, Army of the Pharaohs, and Hip Hop's Hall of Fame
Reflection Eternal and AOTP get release dates while the Hip Hop Hall of Fame makes Easy Mo Bee its music producer for the June 2010 opening.
01:38 PM | comments: 4
DX News Bits: Nas & Damian Marley, Dilla Tribute, General Steele
The "Distant Relatives" will be performing their new record this Friday, the Bronx Museum hosts a Dilla tribute night, and General Steele's latest album's track list is revealed.
09:19 AM | comments: 5
First-ever Moscow Date On Blu, Exile & Fashawn's European Agenda Tour
Three bright stars from the west coast take the road-less traveled, bringing Boy Meets World & Below The Heavens abroad.
01:02 AM | comments: 15
CBS Explains Censoring of "Forever"/"Drop the World" Grammy Performance
CBS says the performance by Lil Wayne, Drake, and Eminem "didn't meet our broadcast standards."
12:02 AM | comments: 31
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