VH1 News — "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" exec producers Fab Five Freddy and Nelson George defended their "Dirty South" selections from criticism. more info

MTV.com News — Some have criticized the 2010 honorees for who was included or omitted.By Jayson Rodriguez Nelson George and Fab 5 Freddy Photo: MTV News The executive producers of "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" have responded to various Southern rap pioneers who ha... more info

VH1 News — This year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" puts a spotlight on "Dirty South" pioneers. Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, 2 Live Crew and more will be honored at the show, airing June 7. more info

VH1 Blog — The 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors news keeps rolling in, with the above-mentioned artists jumping on board for performances during the show. VH1 talent Chad Ochocinco, Chilli and Terrell Owens are among those added to the presenters lineup. Get the full sc... more info

MTV.com News — Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, 2 Live Crew and more will be honored at the show, airing June 7.By Jayson Rodriguez Timbaland Photo: MTV News Rick Ross, Gucci Mane and recently ousted "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Chad Ochocinco will be am... more info

Panda Toes — The fedora-wearing music extraordinaire has come through yet again with a freebie for his fans. This time, it's the second installment of his epic Dirty South Dance compilation. Featuring acapellas from the Top 40ist of Top 40 hip-hop (doesn't Soulja... more info

XLR8R — As world-famous, globe-trotting DJs go, you have to admit that A-Trak is among the least hateable. Earlier today, the Fool's Gold boss cached a little more goodwill by releasing his new Dirty South Dance 2 mixtape as a free download. He first un... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — The follow-up to expert DJ A-Trak's 2007 mix Dirty South Dance-- which combined Southern rhymes with dance-friendly beats-- is reasonably called Dirty South Dance 2 and you can download it at A-Trak's site right now. It boasts artwork by Shepard Fair... more info

Pitchfork — The follow-up to expert DJ A-Trak's 2007 mix Dirty South Dance-- which combined Southern rhymes with dance-friendly beats-- is reasonably called Dirty South Dance 2 and you can download it at A-Trak's site right now. It boasts artwork by Shepard Fair... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — First stop this Sun 16th May Students Union, SHEFFIELD then BRISTOL, WEST BROMWICH, SUNDERLAND, PORTSMOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, FORDHAMFEST, SOUTHAMPTON, LONDON, EDINBURGH and many more dates to come.Sun 16th May - Students Union - SheffieldSat 22nd May - Tu... more info