Allmusic Blog — By the time Madlib got around to releasing Beat Konducta, Vol. 5-6, the stack of tributes to the late J Dilla was piled fairly high. Everyone from Busta Rhymes to turntablist J-Rocc — a collaborator here — had already said their piece through son... more info

The Newsroom — Los Angeles police say Chris Brown has turned himself in to authorities investigating an alleged felony battery involving the singer. Jordin Sparks, Busta Rhymes and Estelle respond to the incident. (Feb. 9) more info

MTV.com News — The clip features everyone from Ron Howard to T-Pain, Foxx says.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting Sway Calloway Jamie Foxx and Sway at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party on Saturday Photo: MTV News Ron Howard is not exactly the guy you... more info

VH1 News — Diddy says "hip-hop is in a recession"; Busta Rhymes talks Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II; OJ Da Juiceman teams with Gucci Mane for his new tape, in Mixtape Monday. more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Busta Rhymes talks Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II; OJ Da Juiceman teams with Gucci Mane for tape.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Diddy Photo: MTV News Artist: OJ Da Juiceman Representing: ATL Mixt... more info

Nialler9 — Q-Tip proved last week there are some tangible benefits to following musicians on Twitter as he debuted this ‘Renaissance Rap’ remix tune through it. In the tradition of ‘Scenario’ it features a multitude of rap stars delivering their own rhy... more info

ContactMusic — BUSTA RHYMES has cleared up rumours surrounding his departure from Interscope Records, explaining he parted ways with the label after a "mutual agreement" with chairman ... more info

MTV.com News — 'A lot of people who had issues with it, they just misunderstood,' Bus says of controversial song.By Shaheem Reid Busta Rhymes Photo: MTV News Busta Rhymes doesn't just carry his BlackBerry with him for business e-mails; he looks at it fro... more info

VH1 News — Busta Rhymes explained to MTV News why "Arab Money" isn't racist. "A lot of people who had issues with it, they just misunderstood," the MC said of the controversial song. more info

MTV.com News — 'A lot of people who had issues with it, they just misunderstood,' Bus says of controversial song.By Shaheem Reid Busta Rhymes Photo: MTV News Busta Rhymes doesn't just carry his BlackBerry with him for business e-mails; he looks at it fro... more info