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Patrick Allocco, a Morris Township music promoter, says he's expecting to be told as early as Monday whether he'll be allowed to leave Angola after being detained there almost two months over a canceled concert.

Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Eminem, Nas and Kanye West are coming to a theater near you.

From Eminem and Mariah Carey's bittersweet triste to Darlene's immortal gangsterism, and the Kelis and Nas shakedown, HipHopDX looks back at some high-profile Rap relationships.

Hailing from the DMV, more specifically Maryland, 22-year-old rapper Logic has been steadily cranking out music over the past couple of years that, at times, makes you feel like you're back in '96. The funny thing about it, though, is that's precisely his goal.

The voice that opens K'naan's new EP isn't the rapper's own rangy flow but a reedy, super-polished Nelly Furtado .

"I didn't think I was going to make it through that one," he said, sounding emotional.

In an interview with Mikey T The Movie Star, MGK explains trading bars with DMX and how X s music helped him through some personal problems.

Decked out: Jay-Z performs at Carnegie Hall on Monday to benefit the United Way and the Shawn Carter Foundation.

February is Black History Month, a time to remember all of the pioneers who led the way for black people everywhere.

When you think about MCs from Queens,NY one of the first names that comes to mind is Nasir Jones .A His style and lyrics were cultivated in the famous Queens Bridge Housing projects and for years he as served as a proud ambassador of the Q-Boro. Nas even returned to his old stomping grounds to record is latest video, "Nasty." However, Nas wasn't ... (more)

God's Son and The Legendary Roots crew connect for a live performance as Late Night With Jimmy Fallon heads to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl.

Jersey City rapper Young Flizo, 19, poses outside his home in the city where he hopes to kickstart a hip-hop revolution to target Jersey City talent.

Last night, Jimmy Fallon's Late Night show, in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl, played host to rap legend Nas, who performed his blistering comeback single " Nasty " with the Roots backing him up.

Over 70 people are dead and many injured after clashes broke out after a soccer game in Egypt's Port Said.

Detroit based emcee Elzhi entered the hearts of hip-hop heads around the world as one-third of the hip-hop trio Slum Village.

As of this moment, there is no doubt about who is the crowned king. Ask the Source or XXL; no one will contest that Jay-Z currently stands tallest among the skyscrapers in NYC, dictating his will on the future of hip-hop. In the skyscraper panorama, Jay is the Chrysler Building.

Common Explains His Feud With Drake Posted by Joseph Lee on 01.26.2012 He'd prefer to keep it contained to rap songs... Common was at Sundance promoting his role in the family drama LUV when he was asked about his feud with Drake.

Rihanna has raised a lot of eyebrows this week with her latest body modification: a tattoo that reads "Thug Life" , in honor of late hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur.

In addition to performances by rappers Drake, Common, Nas, Lil Jon and Chuck D, the festival includes documentary and narrative films about hip-hop culture.

In addition to performances by rappers Drake, Common, Nas, Lil Jon and Chuck D, the festival includes documentary and narrative films about hip-hop culture.