Jay-Z confirmed the rumors about his split with Def Jam Records today during a new interview. "I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and LA Reid has been a unique and fulfilling experience and I respect them immensely.... [READ MORE]

Swizz Beatz wants his soon to be ex-wife to shut the hell up. The hit rapper slash producer has requested a gag-order in the his divorce proceedings with the R&B singer, Mashonda. Since splitting up last year, rumors have... [READ MORE]

50 Cent has racked up a nice resume when it comes to his acting career. With roles in films along side actors like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, 50 Cent is determined to do well in the acting... [READ MORE]

Is the beef between 50 Cent and Rick Ross finally over? Well according to DJ Whoo Kid, 50 Cent's DJ and G-Unit member, it is. Recently Whoo Kid explained why 50 Cent has moved on stating "The Rick Ross... [READ MORE]

Jay-Z wants out of Def Jam. The Jigga man reportedly bought out the remainder of his business contract with Def Jam Records, including his upcoming "Blueprint 3" album obligation. Although it hasn't been confirmed, Jay-Z reportedly paid around $5... [READ MORE]

Waiting for Lil Wayne's new "Rebirth" album? Well you will have to wait a little longer. The new album has been pushed back yet again, this time to around the middle of summer. Although an official statement has yet... [READ MORE]

We it seems the divorce between Nas and Kelis isn't going very well, then again what divorce does? Kelis, who cannot work because she is currently pregnant with the rappers son, is asking that Nas pay for her lawyer... [READ MORE]

The man who is suspected of killing Akon's Konvict Music artist Dolla, says he acted in self-defense according to his lawyer. Dolla (known to the government as Roderick Burton II) and the suspect (Aubrey Berry) first fought at an... [READ MORE]

SEE? We told you! As we reported yesterday, HitsDailyDouble was reporting that Eminem's new "Relapse" album would sell between 500 and 550 thousand copies in it's debut week, well the website has ALEADY changed their mind. Today the site... [READ MORE]

Cam'ron is the top selling rapper this week as his new "Crime Pays" album debuts at number 3 on the charts with just over 42 thousand copies while Rick Ross and his "Deeper Than Rap" album drops only one... [READ MORE]

Asher Roth recently talked to MTV about what he thinks about Eminem's new "Relapse" album, describing his respect for the legendary rapper's ability to unveil his personal life in music. [watch here] Roth first talked about the dark side... [READ MORE]

Kanye West recently talked about the mass paparazzi and what he says is the lack of photography skills when they shoot music artists like Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Beyonce. Hitting up his blog, the grammy-award winning producer slash rapper... [READ MORE]

With the recent "beef" between Method Man and Joe Budden, rappers like Redman and Busta Rhymes voiced their opinions on the situation. [listen here] "I think it was a great disrespect and he might want to get slapped in his... [READ MORE]

Just days ago, Jim Jones plead not guilty to multiple assault charges but now alleged footage of the "assault" has hit the internet. [watch here] Jones was charged with punching Damion Johns (17 years-old) on the lip during a... [READ MORE]

As we all know, yesterday besides Busta Rhyme's new album, new LPs from big names like Eminem, Method Man and Redman all hit stores on the same day. Busta recently talked about his "Back On My B.S." album hitting... [READ MORE]

As we previously reported, there were rumors going around that T.I.'s year and a day prison sentence could be reduced to only 2 months, now the details of exactly what is going on have been released. Charysee Alexander the... [READ MORE]

As everyone knows by now, Eminem held a secret "Relapse" release event yesterday (May 19th) in his home town of Detroit. Eminem peformed multiple songs from his new album including "3 AM," "Hello," "Insane," "Beautiful," "Crack A Bottle," "We Made... [READ MORE]

As everyone knows by now, Eminem held a secret "Relapse" release event yesterday (May 19th) in his home town of Detroit, During the entire day he gave out tickets (via his Tiwtter account) at random locations all over the... [READ MORE]

Eminem recently appeared on "In Session with Zane Lowe" a television show in the UK. Lowe interviewed Eminem during the show asking him questions about each song he performed including "3 AM," "We Made You" and "Beautiful." [watch here] ... [READ MORE]

How many copies of "Relapse" do you think Eminem will sell in the first week? Do you think he will beat Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" numbers (just over a million)? These are the main topics going around websites... [READ MORE]

The G-Unit / Rick Ross beef isn't done apparently. Tony Yayo recently taunted Ricky by calling out Ja Rule and Lil Wayne, who Yayo says are his supporters. [watch here] In a new interview Tony Yayo talked about Ross... [READ MORE]

The promotion for Eminem's new "Relapse" album has been overwhelming, and it's not a fluke. "In the past, when we've tried to do things in a new way for Eminem, it was just more of OK, cookie-cutter types of ideas,"... [READ MORE]

Many albums come out today including Eminem's "Relapse" and Method Man & Redman's "Blackout 2," but Busta Rhymes, who's "B.O.M.B." album (Back On My Bullsh*t) also hit's stores today, isn't too worried about it. [watch here] Busta recently talked... [READ MORE]

Rumors have been going around that Twista and porn star "Pinky" have had a sexual relationship, but the Chicago says that it's simply "100 percent false and untrue." Rumors started with a post on Media Take Out, the blog... [READ MORE]

Redman recently weighed in on the whole Method Man / Joe Budden issue. Recently Redman told Ed Lover (while visiting his Power 105 radio station) "I just laughed at it at first. I’m a Jersey dude and he a... [READ MORE]