ContactMusic — The kids of N W A stars DR Dre Ice Cube and Eazy E are in talks to play their fathers in a new biopic about the gangsta rap group Ice Cube is set to produce the upcoming movie about the Compton California natives rise to fame in the late 1980s his d.... more info

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Stereogum — Not the only Southern rapper striving to regain his former stature, T.I. dropped a mixtape on New Year’s Day, teeming with firepower from the likes of Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Too Short, Dr. Dre and Jeezy as well as production credits from Just Blaze and... more info

411 Mania — From Dr. Dre's Detox and Black Sabbath's reunion album to a Justin Bieber death metal album and new projects from Alice in Chains, Lacuna Coil, Animal Collective and more, the 411 staff ranks the top 5 albums they want to see in 2012! more info

Totally Fuzzy — 2011 started rough for Atlanta rap kingpin T.I. After spending the first nine months of the year in jail, Tip emerged from the slammer triumphantly – only to be sent right back. Finally released in September, T.I. is now amidst a musical resurgenc... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Raekwon is not the only one dropping a mixtape for the new year. Tip has also dropped a mixtape for his fans. This project features 2 Chainz, Dr. Dre, Young Jeezy, B.o.B., Pusha T and more. Mixtape: T.I. – Fuck The City Up 01. T.I. – F*ck Da City... more info

Starpulse — Rapper T.I. will ring in 2012 by releasing his new mixtape collaboration with reclusive hip-hop icon Dr. Dre. The hitmaker, who spent much of 2011 behind bars on a probation violation, is plannin... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper T I will ring in 2012 by releasing his new mixtape collaboration with reclusive hip-hop icon DR Dre The hitmaker who spent much of 2011 behind bars on a probation violation is planning to launch his latest release with a New Years Eve 31Dec11.... more info

ContactMusic — T I says he and Dr Dre have created chemistry together on their latest collaboration The Sleazy 2 0 rapper has teamed up with the legendary producer for his forthcoming mix tape Fk da City Up and he says they worked very well in the studio... more info

Perez Hilton — Famed producer Timbaland has battled many things in his career. But he has also been a smashing sucess in the music business. Working with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Nelly Furtado, and Dr. Dre, he has been a force since the early 9... more info