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DMX Released From Prison Today, Returns to Studio

After extending his stay one week due to a drug infraction, DMX has finally been released from prison today. ...Read More »

Lil Wayne Releases 'Sorry 4 the Wait' Mixtape, Taps Lil B

Since Lil Wayne's long awaited album 'Tha Carter IV' has been pushed back from its original May release date to August 29, to hold fans over, Weezy dropped his aptly-titled 'Sorry 4 the Wait' mixtape last night (July 12). ...Read More »

Gucci Mane Releases New Mixtape From Prison, Again

Though numerous reports -- and tweets from his own Twitter account -- placed incarcerated rapper Gucci Mane at an Atlanta strip club for his "Welcome Home Party," the troubled MC is still imprisoned. ...Read More »

Yung Joc Inspired by Chris Brown to Make Comeback

You may not remember, but Atlanta rapper Yung Joc has taken part in some of the most notable and ignominious moments in recent hip-hop history. ...Read More »

Sean Kingston Tweets First Photo Since Jet Ski Accident

Twitpic Just three weeks after a near-fatal jet ski accident left him in critical condition, ...Read More »

Nas Returns to Form With 'Nasty' Track -- Listen

Making a surprise reappearance with a sweltering hot, Queensbridge in the '90s, summer flow, Nas returns to form with 'Nasty,' the street single from his forthcoming 10th LP, 'Life is Good.' ...Read More »

Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh Reunite on Stage at Bonnaroo

Lil Wayne headlined Bonnaroo music festival Friday night (June 10), and treated fans to a surprise viewing of a once-in-a-lifetime moment in hip-hop history, reuniting on stage with estranged Cash Money producer Mannie Fresh during his performance of the Mannie Fresh-produced 'Go D.J.' ...Read More »

Michael Jackson Tops Dance Chart Two Years After Death

As time approaches the two year anniversary of Michael Jackson's untimely death, the iconic pop star remains at the top of the charts. ...Read More »

Tupac Joins Forces With Elvis, Bruce Lee in New Comic Book

Fallen hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur has finally been immortalized in comic book form. ...Read More »

Cool Kids to Drop 'When Fish Ride Bicycles' Debut in July

Finally. After numerous delays, a beef with their former label and a period of me that has seen their hype come and go, and come and go again, Chicago hip-hop duo the Cool Kids will finally release their debut album, 'When Fish Ride Bicycles,' on July 12. ...Read More »

Kelly Rowland's 'Motivation' Scores No. 1 Chart Position

Getty Images Kelly Rowland is riding stardom solo these days, but it's working in her favor. ...Read More »

Swollen Members MC Mad Child to Enter KOTD Rap Battle

After taking a break from the battle circuit for years, rapper Madchild of veteran Canadian underground act Swollen Members has announced that he will be competing in one of the world's biggest MC battles this Summer. ...Read More »

Jae Millz Says Debut Album Influenced by Seizures

Young Money rapper Jae Millz recently discussed the new title of his long-awaited debut, 'Nothing Is Promised,' with BBC Radio 1 radio personality Tim Westwood last week, revealing that the change stems from a near-death experience he had last year. ...Read More »