Chingy Announces Release Date of
Associated artist: Chingy
Source: Billboard

"St. Louis rapper Chingy has set Sept. 12 as the release date for his third album, "Hoodstar." The Slot-A-Lot/Capitol set boasts production by Jermaine Dupri, Pauly Paul, Timbaland, Trak Starz and Kwame." FULL STORY

posted July 5, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Hip-hop Beef: Jamie Foxx vs. Kanye West
Associated artist: Kanye West
Source: HipHopDX

"Beef seems to be never ending in the world of Hip-Hop. The latest two entertainers said to be feuding are one time friends Jamie Foxx and Kanye West." FULL STORY

posted June 30, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Beanie Sigel In the Lab with Dre & Videl for New LP
Associated artist: Dr. Dre
Source: Billboard

"Rapper Beanie Sigel is in the studio with songwriting/production duo Dre & Vidal, working on a new album he is hoping to have ready for release early next year." FULL STORY

posted June 29, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Warrent Issued for US Rapper
Associated artist: DMX
Source: NME

"A warrant for the arrest of US rapper DMX has been issued." FULL STORY

posted June 29, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM DMX Does Jail...Again
Associated artist: DMX
Source: E! Online

The DMX man finally cometh to court on Thursday--and was quickly senteth to jail. FULL STORY

posted June 29, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Kanye and Mary Amongst Winners At BET Awards
Associated artist: Kanye West
Source: AllHipHop

"Rapper/producer Kanye West and singers Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown emerged as the big winners Tuesday (June 27) with two awards each at this year's BET Awards." FULL STORY

posted June 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Suprise Appearances at BET Awards
Associated artist: Eminem
Source: HipHopDX

"Janet Jackson made a surprise visit to present an award, almost even more surprised when the strap of her dress slid down her shoulder. No, no boob this time. Eminem popped up (literally), to close out Busta Rhymes’ star studded performance of Touch It." FULL STORY

posted June 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Jay-Z & DMX End Business Ties
Associated artist: DMX
Source: Launch

"Jay-Z and DMX are reported to have ended their business relationship, after the rapper left Def Jam." FULL STORY

posted June 26, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM DMX Shooting Movie In Louisiana
Associated artist: DMX
Source: AllHipHop

"DMX is filming a new movie in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, titled "Death Toll." The straight-to-DVD film centers around gang violence in New Orleans during the early '90s. According to reports, Baton Rouge was picked because many potential shooting locations in New Orleans were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina." FULL STORY

posted June 23, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM DMX Guns for Trouble
Associated artist: DMX
Source: E! Online

"DMX continues to make more noise for his rap sheet than his rap beats." FULL STORY

posted June 23, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM