MTV.com News — Sets by Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Rakim and KRS-One also make for an epic tour kickoff.By Shaheem Reid Lauryn Hill performs at the 2010 Rock the Bells hip-hop festival in San Bernardino, CA Aug. 21 Photo: James Lacsina SAN BERNARD... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's one of the first steps in regaining everything I lost,' rapper said prior to serving his sentence on a reckless driving charge.By Shaheem Reid DMX Photo: MTV News The Dog says he is now obedient and will follow the will of God. Yester... more info

MTV.com News — Recently released from an Arizona jail, the troubled rapper began serving a 90-day sentence for a 2002 reckless driving case in Los Angeles, attorney says.By Shaheem Reid DMX (file) Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage DMX turned himself in at th... more info

MTV.com News — 'You're getting a free Game album to get you ready for this R.E.D. Album,' producers Cool & Dre tell Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Game Photo: Moses Robinson/ WireImage The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive The Game says he's about to put... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Busta Rhymes has openly talked about how much he admires Nicki Minaj. The rapper said that he is amazed at her ability to keep her image diverse. CHECK OUT SOME OF NICKI'S AMAZING OUTFITS IN MTV'S... more info

MTV.com News — 'She's already doing everything that it takes to get to the next level,' the animated MC says of the Young Money Barbie.By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Shaheem Reid Busta Rhymes Photo: MTV News With a bunch of memorable features already... more info

MTV.com News — 'I called Puff like, 'I'mma do this,' ' he tells Mixtape Daily of getting Diddy involved.By Shaheem Reid Jay Electronica Photo: MTV News The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Jay Electronica said there's no need for speculation: He is a pa... more info

VH1 News — Busta Rhymes says he may change the name of his upcoming album from The Chemo to something else, based on reaction from "the ears that I trust." more info

MTV.com News — 'The album is pretty much at the 85, 90 percent mark,' rapper says of upcoming LP.By Shaheem Reid Busta Rhymes Photo: MTV News Busta Rhymes is sure about the music. He's just not sure about the album title. The New York veteran has the heat... more info

ContactMusic — MYSTIKAL has recruited fellow rappers LIL WAYNE, PHARRELL WILLIAMS and BUSTA RHYMES to collaborate on his new album - to ensure his hip-hop comeback is a hit.The star,... more info