AllHipHop — Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne has hired a former FBI geneticist in his attempt to avoid being prosecuted in New York on a gun charge.   The rapper has enlisted Bruce Budowle to challenge DNA results linking Lil Wayne to a .40 Caliber handgun found on his ... more info

AllHipHop — Armed with a renewed focus and an all-star list of collaborator, West Coast rap star/actor Mack 10 plans to wrap up the summer in grand fashion with his forthcoming album Soft White.   The release is the follow-up to the Inglewood, Ca. nativeâ€â... more info

MTV.com News — MC also weighs in on black community's feelings about late singer.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: MTV News Michael Jackson was a worldwide phenomenon, and like so many others, up-and-coming MC Drake, who signed with Lil Wayne's Young Money la... more info

Time Out, London — Louisiana hip hop star - and inventor of the term 'bling bling' (true!) - tours ahead of upcoming rock album (we know...) 'Rebirth' more info

AllHipHop — Veteran rapper/actor Busta Rhymes is going beyond the borders of the United States to give fans a lively dose of hip-hop with his upcoming tour of Canada.   The outing, which kicks off July 16 at the Ottawa Blues Fest in Ottawa, ON, will be in supp... more info

AllHipHop — BET has expressed remorse over a performance by Lil Wayne, Drake and Young Money Records that involved underage girls during songs "Best I Ever Had" and "Every Girl." The songs, which have overt sexual references, were performed during the Sunday BE... more info

Perez Hilton — Sorry, Europe. There will be no thrill, chills, or grills coming your way from Lil' Wayne. He's a lil' ill! The rapper and his reps released a statement Thursday announcing he would be unable to perform at the next seven scheduled European tour date... more info

AllHipHop — New Orleans Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne has postponed his upcoming European tour on doctors orders. Lil Wayne was slated to kick off the tour today (July 2) in Paris France. The rapper, who is famous for his rigorous tour schedule, was scheduled to play t... more info

411 Mania — Rapper is sick... more info

Crazed Hits — Drake, who we first featured back in March, has officially signed to Young Money Entertainment, a record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. He is the 56th featured Crazed Hits artist to get picked up by a label within the last 18 months. more info