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[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."

[Singles] Joell Ortiz f. Iffy The Bad Man & Jim Jones - "I Want It All Rmx"

2012-02-09 08:00:00

A verse from Jim Jones is added to Joell Ortiz and Iffy The Bad Man's "I Want It All."

[Videos] Felony Fame - "Six Six Six [Freestyle]"

2012-02-09 07:00:00

Felony Fame of Music Notes & Dollar Signs speaks on the trouble money brings and his family's ups and downs while completing his "Dirty Laundry" project.

[News] Big Boy Recalls Being A Bodyguard For The Pharcyde

2012-02-08 22:49:00

Radio personality Big Boy remembers one incident back from his bodyguarding days.

[News] Lil B And David Banner Squash Beef Over "Swag"

2012-02-08 21:11:00

The Based God and Banner squash their feud over the song "Swag."

[Videos] Yelawolf - "Marijuana"

2012-02-08 21:09:00

4/20 came early for Catfish Billy. Mixed critical reception aside, it's good to see Shady still working Yelawolf's project.

[News] Earl Sweatshirt Officially Returns Home From Samoa, Releases New Song

2012-02-08 20:52:00

The Wolf Gang's lost member is finally back from school in Samoa, and he's looking for Twitter followers.

[Singles] J-Haze f. Skillz - "Dream"

2012-02-08 20:00:00

The Steel City's J-Haze drops the first leak off his forthcoming "My Land" mixtape. This one features a guest verse from Skillz.

[Singles] Neako - "LVLFKM"

2012-02-08 19:15:00

"If they don't understand you say..." Taylor Gang's Neako has his "LVLZEBRA" project out now.

[News] Big Sean Talks J Dilla's Influence On Detroit Music

2012-02-08 18:46:00

Big Sean talks about J Dilla's influence on his career and Detroit's music scene.

[Singles] I-20 - "The Meaning [Prod. DJ Pain 1]"

2012-02-08 18:30:00

I-20's "Celebrity Rehab" drops in just under a week. Here's another leak.

[Singles] Willie The Kid f. LA The Darkman - "Black Knight [Prod. J Dilla]"

2012-02-08 17:45:00

To celebrate the birthday of the late J Dilla, Willie The Kid has released a "Dilla Forever" mix which includes this short "House of Flying Daggers" freestyle.

[Singles] J The S f. B.O.B. - "Another Round Rmx [Prod. J. Cardim]"

2012-02-08 17:00:00

. Cardim's remix of the J The S / B.O.B. "Another Round" single lands on this week's "The Jake The Snake Conspiracy" mixtape.

[News] Kanye West To Present New Womenswear Collection At Paris Fashion Week

2012-02-08 16:16:00

Yeezy will follow last year's debut with another line of his fashion shingle.

[Singles] PF Cuttin f. Action Bronson - "Bronsonmania [Prod. PF Cuttin]"

2012-02-08 16:15:00

You knew it was coming eventually. "Bronsonmania" is the new PF Cuttin single featuring verses from Bronsonlino. Dirty version now available on iTunes.

[News] Kendrick Lamar Affiliate Alori Joh Dead At 25

2012-02-08 16:01:00

The TDE affiliate, who has been on several of the label's albums, passed away.

[Singles] Stalley - "BCGMMG [Prod. Block Beattaz]"

2012-02-08 15:30:00

The fourth installment in Stalley's "Songs By Me..." series. Production once again handled by the Black Beattaz.

[News] Chali 2na Plans "Against The Current" 5-Part EP, Announces Tour Dates

2012-02-08 15:25:00

"2na fish with the stick shift" gets in gear on the road for February and March, with an experimental project in tow.

[News] Raekwon, La The Darkman Announce Canadian Tour Dates

2012-02-08 15:08:00

The Wu-Tang Clan emcee and affiliate head to Canada this month.

[Videos] Rick Ross - "Yella Diamonds"

2012-02-08 15:00:00

After yesterday's trailer, XXL and Dre Films come through with the full version of Rozay's latest.

[Singles] Propain f. Bun B & Chamillionaire - "Say I Won't Rmx"

2012-02-08 14:45:00

Up-and-coming Houston emcee Propain recently released "Dangerous Minds" mixtape. Here's the first official single featuring two H-Town vets.

[Videos] Saigon - "Down This Road"

2012-02-08 14:38:00

Saigon is more than making up for the long wait for "Greatest Story Never Told" by seemingly dropping another video every week. We ain't mad.

[News] Tech N9ne Announces "Hostile Takeover Tour 2012" Dates

2012-02-08 14:22:00

UPDATE: The Strange Music chief will hit the road with MGK, Krizz Kaliko, Mayday, Prozak and Stevie Stone.

[Singles] Action Bronson, Rockie Fresh & Macie Stewart - "Dear Heather"

2012-02-08 14:00:00

The first of two Action Bronson collabs for your Wednesday. This B-Side was from Ruby Hornet's "Closed Sessions" series and will not be showing up on the album.

[News] J. Cole Speaks On Grammy Nomination, Says He Had Once Lost Hope In Being Nominated

2012-02-08 13:26:00

J. Cole shares his thoughts on being nominated for a Grammy, reveals that at one point he didn't see himself being nominated.

[News] M.I.A. Reportedly Will Be Responsible For Any Super Bowl Finger Fines

2012-02-08 13:18:00

UPDATE: If the FCC decides there is a price to pay for explicit lyrics and gestures, M.I.A. will reportedly have to foot it, inside sources are saying.

[Singles] The Union f. Talib Kweli & Syl Johnson - "Time Leak"

2012-02-08 13:15:00

One more off the latest album from French production team The Union.

[News] Ice-T Reacts To Getting His Documentary Placed At The Sundance Film Festival

2012-02-08 13:06:00

Not only did Ice-T's directorial debut "Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap" make the Sundance Film Festival, it will also see a theatrical release.

[Singles] Curren$y - "#CruiseLife"

2012-02-08 12:30:00

A final selection off Spitta's "Here" EP.

[Videos] Action Bronson, Rockie Fresh, Macie Stewart & Thelonious Martin - Closed Sessions B-Side: "Dear Heather"

2012-02-08 12:18:00

We don't usually do behind the scenes footage (so stop asking), but this Ruby Hornet closed session is dope. Hopefully there's more on "Closed Sessions vol. 2."

[News] Cappadonna, Block McCloud & King Magnetic Announce Tour Dates

2012-02-08 12:02:00

The Black Cloud Tour begins in March for lovers of hardcore Hip Hop from the East Coast.

[Singles] Planet Asia f. Doo Wop - "Leather Goose Music"

2012-02-08 11:45:00

The Planet Asia / Doo Wop mixtape is done. Here's the appetizer...

[Videos] Too Short - "What The Fuck [Streetsweeper Radio Performance]"

2012-02-08 11:36:00

Short Dog visits The Drama King to perform one of the tracks from his upcoming "No Trespassing" album.

[News] Peanut Butter Wolf Hopes To Release A Sequel To J Dilla's "Donuts"

2012-02-08 11:27:00

The Stones Throw founder says that he needs Ma Dukes' approval to drop the follow-up LP.

[Singles] Twista - "Purple Swag Freestyle"

2012-02-08 11:00:00

Wale dropped a "Purple Swag" freestyle yesterday and not to be outdone here is Twista's today.

[News] Chris Webby Announces 40-Date National Tour

2012-02-08 10:38:00

The New England rapper will embark on his first national tour.

[News] Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Paris" Video To Debut This Week

2012-02-08 10:22:00

The Throne will unveil its video for the Hit-Boy-produced banger.

[Singles] Jae Millz f. Corte Ellis - "Seems Like You Ready"

2012-02-08 10:15:00

A new NSFW work track from Jae Millz that will be appearing on his new "The Virgo 4: How Nasty Can He Get" project.

[Videos] Clan Destined f. Stacy Epps - "Scream"

2012-02-08 10:02:00

This vid from the "Self Titled" album by Clan Destined is the realest thing submitted all week. If you feel the same way, check out at their bandcamp page.

[Singles] Bei Mejor f. Waka Flocka - "Lights Down Low"

2012-02-08 09:30:00

The new single from Bei Mejor featuring none other than Benjamin Lebron Flocka James.

[Videos] 50 Cent f. Governor - "Wait Until Tonight [Jimmy Kimmel Performance]"

2012-02-08 09:15:00

Say what you will about Curtis, but not too many people are performing mixtape cuts on network television.

[News] Schoolboy Q & A$AP Rocky "Definitely Talking" About Releasing A Collaborative Project

2012-02-08 08:55:00

Schoolboy Q discusses the possibility of releasing a joint project with A$AP Rocky and says the timing has to be right.

[News] Slum Village Announce Reunion And New LP, "Fantastic Volume 3"

2012-02-08 08:51:00

Exclusive: Just in time for Dilla Day, T3, Young RJ and Illa J announce the return of the Villa and announce a third installment of their "Fantastic" series.