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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Bun B to Push Voter Participation in Houston
Bun B, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Cory Mo & Trae ensure Houston is not be left out of the political process.
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Monday, November 03, 2008

Barack Obama Talks About Hope, Service And Pants
What does Barack Obama think about sagging and tattoos? He tells Sway, refreshing his views before election.
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Details Emerge In Shakir Stweart Suicide
Police officials confirm Shakir Stewart's suicide, while family and friends remember "amazing man."
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Juelz Santana Talks Skullgang Takeover And More
Juelz Santana explains the direction of Skull Gang, and old rumors of assaulting a Def Jam employee.
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Flying Lotus Loses Mother, Cancels Tour
The DXnext alum canceled dates throughout Europe after his mother passed away late last month.
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Bleu Davinci Denies Cooperation; Explains Sentencing
Exclusive: The BMF Entertainment rapper explains his sentence, admits mistakes, and how rap helped reduce time.
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Pharrell, DJ Premier, DJ Quik Remix Maroon 5
Pharrell, DJ Premier and DJ Quik are just a few of the artists tapped for a Maroon 5 remix album.
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Sunday, November 02, 2008

Lupe Fiasco says LupEND Will Be A Three-Disc Release
Lupe Fiasco told some hometown fans that his next disc will be three CDs: "Everywhere," "Nowhere" and "Down Here."
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Prodigy: Jay-Z "Sides With Evil"
In a new letter to URB, Prodigy goes hard at Jay-Z, but does the argument have merit? Read on.
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Saturday, November 01, 2008

Def Jam Executive VP Shakir Stewart Reported Dead
Various sources report recently appointed Def Jam Executive VP Shakir Stewart allegedly committed suicide.
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Playaz Circle Campaign To Reinstate Felony Voters
Two former felons, the ATL duo says they're helping others do the same, admit they shouldn't even be a group.
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Hughley Panned by Critics, Compared to Flava Flav
A growing list of critics aren't happy with DL Hughley's new show on CNN, find out why.
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Rick Ross Talks Exclusion from T.I. Track
Ross reveals he's not mad at T.I. for not making the cut on "Swagger Like Us," compares track to Hip Hop classic.
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Friday, October 31, 2008

Soulja Boy Shouts Out Slave Masters
With a new album on the way, Soulja Boy hits BET's Black Carpet and thanks slave masters.
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P. Frank Williams Pens Monster Kody Episode Of American Gangster
Journalist, writer and producer P. Frank Williams brings the heralded author of Monster to BET's American Gangster.
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50 Cent Explains New Visuals In Before I Self Destruct
50 Cent says he drew on I Am Legend, California Love and Menace II Society for his new album and film.
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Bruce Williams Responds To Dr. Dre Lawsuit
Exclusive: Dr. Dre’s former right-hand man tells DX why he thinks his onetime boss is demanding $100K from him.
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Roy Jones, Jr. Records Song/Video For Joe Calzaghe Fight
Exclusive: In preparation for next Saturday's showdown, Jones creates song and video, tells DX why.
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HipHopDX's 30 Reviews In 30 Days
Trying to keep up with all the November releases, stay tuned to DX for 30 albums reviewed in 30 days
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Birdman Talks Movie, Album Plans
Birdman discusses plans to release a movie starring himself and Lil Wayne and an album in June.
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