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UPDATE #2: Joe Budden pushes back his album by a few weeks.

Joe Budden has announced the release date for his upcoming album No Love Lost.

Taking to Twitter, Joey re-confirmed that his mixtape A Loose Quarter will arrive on November 23rd and added that No Love Lost will release on January 22, 2013.

The New Jersey rapper last released his independent album Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst to retail in Nov...

Video vixens are taking Tyga to court.

Tyga's in hot water over the explicit version of his "Make It Nasty" music video.

TMZ reports that Alissa Rae Ross, Azia Davis, and Elizabeth Velasquez have filed lawsuits claiming that their nipples were exposed without their permission.

The lawsuit claims that when they auditioned for their roles in the video, the casting ad specifically stated, "There will be NO nudity involved in the video, and all the girls will b...

Kanye West performs while wearing a number of masks during some of his greatest hits.

Looking like something straight out of a Lady Gaga video, Kanye West took the stage on Friday (December 28) wearing a number of masks.

While at the Revel Hotel, Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, 'Ye took the stage to perform hits like "All Falls Down," "Heartless," "Runaway," and "Power," while donning at least two different masks during his performance - one of ...

A$AP Rocky opines on his debut album's leak, as well as his crew's individual shine.

While it's no secret that A$AP Rocky's debut album Long.Live.A$AP has leaked, the young emcee is taking a positive approach to the matter.

"I've been waiting for people to hear this music for so damn long," admitted Rocky in an interview with Hot 97's Miss Info. "Of course I've gotta be a businessman, but before anythi...

Shyne addresses the infamous shooting that sent him to jail.

Shyne has made multiple headlines with a slew of beefs this year. Now, the rapper is addressing the 1999 nightclub shooting that sent him to prison for nearly a decade.

"People like to be revisionists; they want to go back and change what it was," explained Shyne in an interview with booska-p.com. "The bottom line is a situation happened, a ...

Exclusive: Alchemist reveals how the passing of one of his favorite emcees coincided with a really important release in 2012.

In HipHopDX's daily series to close out 2012, we are asking top artists about the year that has been. After speaking with Thurz and Tech N9ne, we had a reflection from producer/emcee Alchemist. In addition to his latest solo album, Russian Roulette and a Gangrene follow-up (Vodka ...

Kanye West takes a moment during a recent show to address the Recording Academy.

As is yearly custom, Kanye West went on a rant about the Grammy Awards during his recent show in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Making sure he got in a few words about the Grammys before the end of the year, 'Ye discussed award losses and lack of nominations both old and new. “I love Maroon 5, but when I lost for 'Best New Artist' to Maroon 5… Or when Watch the Throne and Dark Fa...

The Beastie Boys' MCA is featured in a touching tribute.

In a time of year when those who have passed are remembered, The New York Times Magazine has chosen to feature the Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch, who passed from complications from carotid-gland cancer on May 4, 2012.

Grantland writer Alex Pappademas penned the piece, writing about how Yauch was perhaps that catalyst that turned the Beastie Boys ...

Tony Yayo fires shots in his former G-Unit member's direction.

Game previously came to Kendrick Lamar's defense after Shyne referred to his album good kid, m.A.A.d city as "trash." Now, he's sticking up for himself after his former G-Unit member Tony Yayo similarly slandered Jesus Piece.

Last night, Yayo took to Twitter to declare that "Jesus piece [is] trash rap." Never one to hold his tongue, Chuck Ta...

With "YOLO" featured on various hats, t-shirts, and other apparel, Drake says it's time to "cut the cheque."

The phrase “YOLO” may have been a runner-up in the “Trend We’d Like To See Die” category in the 2012 HipHopDX Year End Awards, but despite that, Canadian artist Drake is still hoping to cash in on the popular phrase he created.

Serving as an acronym for “you only live once,” “YOLO...

Jay Electronica also said that Rick Ross "LL cool jayd" 50 Cent.

Jay Electronica has gradually faded from Twitter over the past year, but last night decided to fire his account back up for a rant powered by Jack Daniels.

Setting off the rant, the Roc Nation rapper decided to run down who he is and isn't ...