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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Chuck Philips Accepts Buyout, Leaves L.A. Times
The controversial journalist who falsely reported on Diddy and Jimmy Rosemond departs from L.A. Times.
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Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 7/13/08
Can Lil Wayne do it again? Who sold more out of Rihanna and G-Unit and where did Killer Mike debut?
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New Orleans Rapper Sporty T Shot To Death
Over 28 shots ended the life of retired New Orleans rapper Sporty T.
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Jay-Z's Next Album To Be Produced By Timbaland?
Jay-Z isn't finished making albums yet. This time around, Timbaland says he will produce the entire project.
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HHDX News Bits (Bill Cosby Vs Terrance Howard & Pepsi DJs)
Pepsi honors DJ culture and Bill Cosby blackballed Terrance Howard early in his career.
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Illa J To Release Album Produced By Brother J Dilla
Dilla's younger brother of 12 years is releasing a project on Delicious Vinyl, with 1995-1998 Jay Dee beats.
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40 Cal Warns Of Cam'ron's Return, Talks Dipset Unity
Cam told 40 "it's about to go down," as Dipset, although "sitting at two tables," plans its return.
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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Welcomes Hip Hop Exhibit
The house that Rock built is holding Grandmaster Flash's Kangol, an unreleased posse cut and more.
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Nas Performs Double Duty On Summer Tours
Nas launches his "The Jones Experience" tour and is added to the "Samsung AT&T Summer Krush."
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Vibe To Host Best Rapper Alive "Tournament"
Vibe Magazine is holding a bracketed tournament-style poll to see who is the best rapper alive.
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Devin The Dude Signs With Razor & Tie
The Dude finds a new home, with a one-album deal after four studio albums with Rap-A-Lot Records.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Jay-Z's Club In Hot Water
Jay-Z's 40/40 nightclub making headlines again because of comments made by the general manager of the club Desiree Gonzalez
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DX-clusive: The Game To Replace Mack 10 In Westside Connection Comeback
Westside Connection sources revealed that the legendary group will return with a shocking lineup switch.
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Lil Dee Addresses Lil Wayne Fight Rumors
Did New Orleans independent artist Lil Dee get into a fist fight with Lil Wayne last week or it all a rumor?
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MC Serch Interviews Former Protege Nas
Nasir links back up with Serch 14 years later for an exclusive interview on the past and present.
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John Legend Talks New Album & Collab With Andre 3000
John Legend discusses his new single with Andre 3000 and his new albums different direction.
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Chopper City Boyz Discuss New Album, Label & Lineup
B.G.'s proteges discuss their new deal with Asylum, a new album and life in New Orleans.
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Young Buck Challenges Tony Yayo To Boxing Match
The G-Unit outcast calls out his former group mate.
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Khrysis Explains Dodging Duty In Iraq
The Away Team producer served with National Guard, and reveals how he avoided serving in the war.
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Ozone Award Nominees Announced
UGK, Birdman, Killer Mike, Lil Wayne and Kanye West join the awards that also honor J Prince.
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