Brooklyn Vegan — by Black Bubblegum Busta Rhymes enjoying a CIGARETTE at Knitting Factory (more by Zach Stern) You know what they say... you gotta spend money to make it. With that in mind, I guess it makes alot of sense that Rock... more info

JamBase — ROCK THE BELLS 2009 FESTIVAL SERIES ANNOUNCES DATES AND VENUES OF NORTH AMERICA'S ONLY MAJOR TOURING HIP-HOP FESTIVAL BUSTA RHYMES, THE GZA AND THE KNUX ADDED TO THE ALL-STAR LINEUP Busta Rhymes Guerilla Union, the promoter for the ROCK THE BE... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Rock the Bells has announced details regarding the sixth annual installment of the touring hip-hop festival, including the addition of Busta Rhymes [ tickets ], the GZA and the Knux to the lineup.... continued more info

AllHipHop — Organizers for The Rock The Bells 2009 Festival Series announced today that Busta Rhymes, The GZA and The Knux have been added to the roster of major Hip-Hop artists taking part in this year’s touring concert.   In addition to Busta, GZA and... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Pennsylvania's most talked about rapper chats about those constant Eminem comparisons, working with Busta Rhymes and being in hip hop for the long haul. more info

MTV.com News — 'Genres are really starting to blend and it's becoming confusing,' he says of Asleep in the Bread Aisle. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Tim Kash Asher Roth Photo: MTV News Asher Roth had his pick of the litter while he was putting ... more info

Guardian Music — Are you a thick-neck frat-boy moron? Then this album's for you, says Alexis PetridisGiven the excitement surrounding Eminem's imminent return, it's easy to forget that his rise was not greeted with untrammelled delight by the hip-hop community. Indee... more info

AllHipHop — Superstar Kanye West has just announced a partnership with the NBA to release a playoff themed version of his hit single “Amazing.”   Produced by NBA Entertainment, the video incorporates “Amazing” as the musical backbone ... more info

MTV.com News — 'The wait is finally over,' the Wu-Tang Clan rapper says of long-awaited LP, which is set for the summer.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Matt Elias Raekwon Photo: MTV News The years-long delay on Raekwon the Chef's Only Buil... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — tonight in NYC * DANCE * Busta Rhymes & Kid Cudi @ BB King's * Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ Santos Party House * Jenny Scheinman Trio (w/ Nels Cline @ Blue Note) * Genghis Tron, Tombs, Wetnurse, Black Anvil... more info