AllHipHop — Rapper DMX is the subject of a new $1 million dollar lawsuit for backing out of a celebrity boxing match scheduled to take place in December in Birmingham, Alabama.   DMX was originally scheduled to fight boxer/actor Eric Martinez during an event t... more info

Guardian Music — This south London MC is hardly lacking in authenticity, but his accounts of life on the street need to be more polishedHometown: Peckham.The lineup: Nathan Thompson (vocals).The background: It was sad to hear about the death of Derek B, and even thou... more info

AllHipHop — Rap star Coolio has officially replaced DMX in an upcoming celebrity boxing match taking place in Alabama on December 12.   DMX was originally slated to face off against Albuquerque, New Mexico-based fighter Eric Martinez for three rounds, but pu... more info

411 Mania — This week, Dame Dash talks about the Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z feud, 50 Cent's annual security budget, DMX's replacement in the Martinez fight and Katt Williams posts the best mugshot of the year! more info

411 Mania — Does Rihanna still deserve sympathy? Is Steven Tyler of Aerosmith easily replaceable as his bandmates make it out? Should the Lil Wayne rock album ever come out? Does DMX still deserve respect after dropping out of the MMA fight? 411’s Ben C... more info

AllHipHop — DMX’s troubles with the IRS recently hit the Internet, revealing the rapper owes over $1.5 million dollars in back taxes.   The Detroit News reports that the state of New York filed a lien against DMX and his wife Tashera on January 2, and a... more info

VH1 News — DMX has pulled out of the mixed martial arts match he was scheduled to fight in December, but rapper Coolio is rumored to be his replacement. more info

Starpulse — Rapper-turned-reality TV star Coolio has stepped up to the challenge for a celebrity martial arts fight after DMX pulled out of the event last week.[...] Read more! more info

411 Mania — Coolio doesn't care as much about possibly doing the job... more info

MTV.com News — Rapper's camp confirms he won't appear in December Alabama Pride match.By Kyle Anderson DMX Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Back in September, constantly embattled rapper DMX announced that he was planning on putting his mic skills aside and... more info