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[News] B.o.B's "Strange Clouds" Goes Platinum

2012-02-09 23:09:00

The title track from B.o.B's upcoming album has hit the one million mark.

[News] Big K.R.I.T. Pushes Back "4Eva N A Day" Mixtape

2012-02-09 22:04:00

UPDATE: The Meridian, Mississippi native delays his new mixtape.

[News] Snoop Dogg Nominates Wiz Khalifa For High Times's "Stoner Of The Year"

2012-02-09 20:43:00

The Doggfather passes the torch on the left hand side to Wiz Khalifa for Stoner of the Year.

[News] DX New Bits: McKenzie Eddy, DJ Roddy Rod, Ka

2012-02-09 20:00:00

McKenzie Eddy will hit the stage with some BluRoc friends, and Roddy Rod and Ka prepare new albums.

[Singles] J The S f. Slaine - "Snake & The Fat Man"

2012-02-09 20:00:00

J The S links up with La Coka's Slaine on "Snake & The Fat Man." This can be found on this week's "Jake The Snake Conspiracy" mixtape.

[Singles] Doc Hollywood & Ras Kass - "Heidi Klum"

2012-02-09 19:15:00

Another selection off Ras and Doc Hollywood's forthcoming "Spit No Evil" project. Worth it just for the cover art alone...

[News] No I.D. Reveals Kanye West Made "Otis" On The Spot

2012-02-09 19:03:00

No I.D. explains that "Otis" came about after he put 'Ye on the spot and told him to make a beat.

[Singles] M-Phazes f. Burke, Torae, Side Effect & DJ Waxwork - "Another Classic [Prod. M-Phazes]"

2012-02-09 18:30:00

The final leak off M-Phazes "Phazed Out" remix project which drops in full next week.

[Singles] Throwback Thursday Bonus: Big Pun f. Prodigy & Inspectah Deck - "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy) [Prod. RZA]"

2012-02-09 17:45:00

February 7th also marked the anniversary of the passing of the legendary Big Pun. Here's the BX / QB / Shaolin collab "Tres Leches." R.I.P. Big Pun...

[Videos] Phonte - "The Good Fight"

2012-02-09 17:30:00

9th Wonder on the beat and Tigallo with what was arguably 2011's best verse. Get up on "Charity Starts At Home" if haven't done so already.

[News] Swollen Members React To "Dagger Mouth" Juno Award Nomination

2012-02-09 17:05:00

The Battle Axe bad boys are up against Drake, Classified and Kardinal in April. They react to the nod.

[Singles] Donnis f. Juicy J - "Bout That Life"

2012-02-09 17:00:00

The full version of Donnis' Juicy J-assisted cut "Bout That Life" finally surfaces.

[Videos] Too Short f. Wallpaper - "Double Header"

2012-02-09 16:39:00

$hort didn't want people to think he was copying "Ni**as In Paris," so we get another video from "No Trespassing" super early. One is fun, but two is better.

[Singles] Grynch f. Brother Ali & Shaprece - "So Far [Prod. Jake One]"

2012-02-09 16:15:00

For the first single off his upcoming "Perspective" album, Grynch gets a guest verse from Brother Ali and a beat from Jake One.

[Videos] Riff Raff f. Action Bronson - "Bird On A Wire"

2012-02-09 15:52:00

How did Action Bronson end up on a track with the guy that was on "From G's To Gents?"

[News] T3 Issues Statement Clarifying HipHopDX's Slum Village Story

2012-02-09 15:47:00

Exclusive: The veteran emcee and founding Slum Village member believes he was misrepresented in yesterday's exclusive story. He clears the air.

[News] Diggy Simmons "Unexpected Arrival" Cover Art Revealed

2012-02-09 15:42:00

The young rapper preps his debut for a March 20th release.

[Singles] Q45 F. Joe Budden - "Living My Dreams [Prod. JButtah]"

2012-02-09 15:30:00

Joey graces Q45's latest with a guest 16.

[News] Maureen Yancey Talks J Dilla Estate, Says She Still Hasn't Shed A Tear Over The Loss Of Her Son

2012-02-09 15:02:00

Maureen Yancey a.k.a "Ma Dukes" sits down with Complex Magazine to talk J Dilla estate, legacy, and more.

[Videos] Erick Sermon - "Music [Sway In The Morning Performance]"

2012-02-09 15:00:00

Did you know E-Double had to come up off of $200K for that Marvin Gaye sample? Money well spent.

[Singles] Chubbie Babie f. Gucci Mane & Juelz Santana - "Shake Dat Ass"

2012-02-09 14:45:00

While we wait for new solo material from Juelz he shows up alongside Gucci with a featured verse on Chubbie Babie's "Shake Dat Ass."

[Videos] Ras Kass & Doc Hollywood - "Heidi Klum"

2012-02-09 14:03:00

The Goldyn Chyld is a fool for this one. Grab this freebie from Ras Kass & Doc Hollywood's "Spit No Evil" project.

[Singles] Don Trip - "Like Me [Prod. Drumma Boy]"

2012-02-09 14:00:00

Don Trip has problems too...

[Singles] Paul Wall f. Killa Kyleon - "Bread On The Menu"

2012-02-09 13:15:00

For this week's (belated) #PaulWallWednesday Paul and Kyleon have "Bread On The Menu."

[Videos] DJ Holiday f. Gucci Mane, Shawty Lo & Alley Boy - "Right Now"

2012-02-09 13:01:00

Holiday rounds up the A-Town troops for "Holiday Season 4." But it just doesn't feel the same if he's not screaming that drop at the top of the track.

[News] Sean "Diddy" Combs To Executive Produce "Undefeated" Remake

2012-02-09 12:48:00

Puff is once again dabbling in filmmaking with his latest venture in Hollywood.

[News] CyHi The Prynce Recalls Witnessing Kanye West Record "All Of The Lights"

2012-02-09 12:42:00

The G.O.O.D. Music rapper says that it was like watching an orchestra work on a song.

[Singles] Throwback Thursday: Busta Rhymes - "Genesis [Prod. J Dilla]"

2012-02-09 12:30:00

The title track off Busta's 2001 album produced by the late J Dilla who would have celebrated his 38th birthday this week. R.I.P. Dilla.

[Singles] Meek Mill f. Rick Ross - "Errrday [Prod. Cardiak]"

2012-02-09 12:30:00

Looks like one of the highlights off the upcoming "Stash House 12" mixtape will be the Meek Mill and Rozay cut "Errrday." Surprise, now tag free!

[News] Diddy Releases Video Announcement Of Signing Los To Bad Boy Records

2012-02-09 12:20:00

UPDATE: Bad Boy Records has added a number of new Rap faces, all at worth on major label debut albums. The Maryland emcee who made "Shooter" is the latest.

[Videos] Throwback Thursday Video: Slum Village - "Climax (Girl Shit)"

2012-02-09 12:00:00

R.I.P. J Dilla, Baatin and, lest we forget, Gary Coleman too.

[Singles] Vado f. Nipsey Hu$$le - "What You Need"

2012-02-09 11:45:00

The first bit of music we're hearing from Vado and Nipsey's recent studio sessions. Nice O'Jay's sample...

[News] Suge Knight Arrested & Released For Traffic Violation, Marijuana Possession

2012-02-09 11:32:00

The former Death Row honcho was pulled over for a routine traffic stop.

[News] Machine Gun Kelly Brings Out Diddy & Kid Ink In Los Angeles, California

2012-02-09 11:18:00

MGK also had Drew Carey and Layzie Bone hit the stage.

[Videos] Jay-Z & Kanye West - "Ni**as In Paris"

2012-02-09 11:10:00

The number two single in the country gets a video. If you hear it 10 times in a row now, it's strictly voluntary.

[News] Estelle "All Of Me" Tracklist Revealed, Features Rick Ross, Janelle Monae & More

2012-02-09 11:10:00

UPDATE #2: After several delays, the British songstress will release her third album, which features the single "Thank You."

[Singles] Prodigy f. Cory Gunz - "Great Spitters"

2012-02-09 11:00:00

"H.N.I.C. 3" is less than two weeks away. Here's another new joint featuring Cory Gunz.

[Videos] K'Naan - "Coming To America [Lyric Video]"

2012-02-09 10:59:00

Exclusive: K'Naan uses Prince Akeem's theme music to dead some dumb but commonly held assumptions about Africa. From his new EP "More Beautiful Than Silence."

[Singles] Uncle Murda - "Stay Schemin' Rmx"

2012-02-09 10:15:00

Uncle Murda looks to murder the Rozay instrumental with the help of a Flex bombing campaign.

[News] Asher Roth Announces "Final Four" Tour Dates

2012-02-09 09:50:00

The Def Jam rapper plans on performing at a handful of college basketball games.

[News] Andre 3000 Teams With James Murphy & Gorillaz For Converse-Sponsored Track "DoYaThing"

2012-02-09 09:32:00

Three Stacks reemerges to contribute to a collaborate track that cuts across genre lines.

[Singles] Redman f. Ready Roc - "Sourdeezal (No Church In The Wild Freestyle)"

2012-02-09 09:30:00

"I was a baby boy like Tyrese, hittin' the L before 'Rock The Bells' release." Redman and Ready Roc drop their own hazy take on Jay and Kanye's single.

[Editorials] Ain't No Love: The Demise Of Radio Friendly Hip Hop Ballads

2012-02-09 09:00:00

DX's Editor At Large, Omar Burgess, takes issue with the cottage industry of watered-down Hip Hop love ballads and the motivation behind making them.

[News] Jadakiss Comments On Feud Between Nicki Minaj And Former Manager Fendi

2012-02-09 08:51:00

Jada says he was asked if Nicki Minaj would be a good name for the YMCMB emcee and says how he feels about the feud between Fendi and Minaj.

[Videos] Maino - "Criminal"

2012-02-09 08:50:00

Track 14 from "I Am Who I Am" in which Maino reflects on his younger days of doing dirt. Unlike most rappers, this is most likely true.

[News] Jay-Z & Kanye West, Mac Miller Lead mtvU Woodie Awards Nominations

2012-02-09 08:49:00

Additional nominees include J. Cole, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky and more.

[News] Pill Says MMG Opportunity With Rick Ross "Saved" Him, Predicts Death Of Original-Material Mixtapes

2012-02-09 08:48:00

Exclusive: Gangsta Pill discusses his split from Rick Ross, explains why Warner Brothers' "head was stuck so far up they ass," and reveals that The Epidemic will be his final mixtape.

[Singles] Earl Sweatshirt - "Home"

2012-02-09 08:25:00

It looks like Earl Sweatshirt is finally back as this new track surfaces via his recently launched website.

[News] Nate Dogg's Estate Sued For More Than $290,000 Over Unpaid Medical Bills

2012-02-09 08:24:00

CareMeridian is coming after Nate Dogg's camp over fees for medical care.

[Videos] Asher Roth - "Dope Shit"

2012-02-09 08:15:00

Sometimes the title explains it all...like this cut from Asher Roth's "Pabst & Jazz."