AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Common has officially confirmed his is a single man and no longer dating Serena, as previously reported. The rapper confirmed the news Chicago’s Fox News, during an interview at the 3rd Annual “Stay in School Event... more info

Pitchfork — Genre-mashing R&B songstress Janelle Monáe's BNM'd new record, The Archandroid, is jam-packed with crazy sounds but the initial single, "Tightrope", is still an immediate standout. Apparently, Janelle agrees, as she's put together a sparer, hip-hop ... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Genre-mashing R&B songstress Janelle Monáe's BNM'd new record, The Archandroid, is jam-packed with crazy sounds but the initial single, "Tightrope", is still an immediate standout. Apparently, Janelle agrees, as she's put together a sparer, hip-ho... more info

MTV.com News — Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug also join UGK legend onstage.By Shaheem Reid and Rahman Dukes Bun B Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Bun B is one of the few MCs who's had a successful career both as a solo artist and as a group member (he... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 05-28 Washington, DC - Constitution Hall *% 05-30 Baltimore, MD - The Pier *% 06-02 Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre *%06-03 Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre *% 06-04 Detroit, MI - Chene Park Theatre*% 06-06 Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre * 06-07 New York, N... more info

Pitchfork — Comedian David Cross's IMDb resume is sort of staggering. There's irreverent, beloved TV comedy ("Mr. Show With Bob and David", "Arrested Development"), modern indie classics (Waiting for Guffman, Ghost World), and a fair amount of big-budget schlock... more info

VH1 News — B.o.B said the All City Chess Club side project is "fun and creative." The supergroup also includes Lupe Fiasco, Asher Roth, J. Cole, Charles Hamilton, the Cool Kids, Diggy Simmons, Wale and Blu. more info

MTV.com News — Supergroup also includes Lupe Fiasco, Asher Roth, J. Cole, Charles Hamilton, the Cool Kids, Diggy Simmons, Wale and Blu.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Steven Roberts B.o.B Photo: MTV News Last month, Lupe Fiasco introduced a new sup... more info

KEXP Seattle — Greetings, KEXP People. Michele Myers here. Every week on my Saturday radio show I choose a favorite artist to feature.  This week it’s Lupe Fiasco, a hip-hop artist whose sound is very diverse. The most interesting thing about Lupe Fiasco is that... more info

Pitchfork — -- On June 8, Partisan will release The Black Dirt Sessions, the new album from roots-rock upstarts Deer Tick. Right-click here to download new jam "20 Miles".-- Long-dormant Scottish band the Wake are back together, and the influential indie poppers... more info