MSN Music — Eminem signs on to pay tribute to Def Jam Records at VH1's Hip Hop Honors; Mary J., DMX also more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mredondo said...The NEW MAS is back!!I've fully customized my Blogger Template to reflect the blog - so check out the new look and the new music:• Jimi Hendrix - The Royal Albert Hall Rehearsals• Depeche Mode - Touring The Angel Wantaugh,... more info

Allmusic Blog — When Aaliyah’s plane crashed into a Bahamanian swamp eight years ago this Tuesday, the world of music lost one of it’s biggest hit makers and most promising artists. It also lost, in the words of DMX (no softy) “an angel on earth”. With the s... more info

411 Mania — This week, 411Music Critics Mitch Michaels and Michaels Knowles square off on current issues. Will the new Meatloaf be worth it? Does Lady GaGa wear a strap on? Did Chris Brown get the deal of the century? Is Paula Abdul better off away from American... more info

411 Mania — DMX is actually out of jail and rapping again! more info

TMZ — Filed under: DMX, Exclusives This is the best thing DMX has done in years, because last night in front of Madeo, the oft-incarcerated rapper completely slammed the entire state of Arizona, insulted the sheriff who controls his fate and broke out so... more info

MTV.com News — We look back over Jay's storied career before he completes his Blueprint trilogy in September.By Jayson Rodriguez Jay-Z Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images The storied career of perhaps the greatest rapper of all time kicked into yet another... more info

AllHipHop — Popular New York DJ/personality Funkmaster Flex is up for The National Broadcaster Association’s prestigious Marconi Award. Flex is one of only two other New York personalities up for an award at this year’s ceremony, which takes place ... more info

AllHipHop — Vivendi Entertainment has announced a September 15 release date for the highly anticipated documentary titled Big Pun: The Legacy. The documentary tells the life story of the Grammy nominated rapper, who died from a heart attack due on February 7, 20... more info

411 Mania — He's enjoying his freedom! more info