Pitchfork — Apparently, having your own tired-looking reality show on MTV does not keep your record's release from being delayed, at least if you're 50 Cent. Now, instead of coming out on December 9 as planned, 50's perhaps presciently titled fourth album, Befor... more info

Pitchfork — Apparently, having your own tired-looking reality show on MTV does not keep your record's release from being delayed, at least if you're 50 Cent. Now, instead of coming out on December 9 as planned, 50's perhaps presciently titled four... more info

MTV.com News — The chemistry between the three is tangible as they rehearse for the last 'TRL.'By Shaheem Reid Ludacris performs at his rehearsal for "Total Finale Live" Photo: Brian Appio Ludacris, Nelly and Snoop Dogg must have strong love for "TRL": ... more info

MTV.com News — Album is now due at 'the beginning of '09,' label says.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Yasmine Richard 50 Cent Photo: Jonathan Fickies/Getty Images The fourth-quarter's hip-hop big bang has gotten less fiery. Last week Jay-Z... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Lloyd Banks brings Halloween to November; is Corey Gunz the next member of G-Unit?By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes and Yasmine Richard G-Unit Photo: Lloyd Campbell Artist: Lloyd Banks Representing: The... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Here are five Rodium swap meet mix tapes mixed by Dr. Dre. This is the last offering of Rodium Swap Meet Mix Tapes that I have to share. Any others out there with titles not featured leave a comment and... more info

MTV.com News — But Fif says on the clip's L.A. set that he's 'not actually fighting zombies.'By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Yasmine Richard 50 Cent Photo: MTV News 50 Cent always told us he would rise above his peers in rap. In his new vid... more info

AngryApe — It's claimed the writer owes him $100k more info

ContactMusic — Rap mogul DR. DRE is suing his former pal and author BRUCE WILLIAMS over an unpaid loan. The hip-hop icon, real name Andre Young, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Celebrity Justice The author of the book "Rollin' with Dre" is also allegedly rolling in Dre's money, and the good Doctor wants it back. Stat. In a lawsuit dripping in betrayal, filed today ... , Dr. Dre claims he loaned Bruce William... more info