Pitchfork — Nearly a year after its original release date, the collaborative LP between Nas and Damian Marley, Distant Relatives, is due May 18 via Universal Republic. The record features guest shots from K'naan, Stephen Marley, and some guy named Lil Wayne. We ... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Nas is planning to return to the classroom in the near future - because he regrets leaving high school before obtaining his diploma. The "I Can" hitmaker, real name Nasir Jones, appeared at... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper NAS is planning to return to the classroom in the near future - because he regrets leaving high school before obtaining his diploma.The I Can hitmaker, real name... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Jay Electronica has been something of a mystery to the world of hip-hop in recent years. Best known for game changing music like The Pledge which sampled Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind Jay's output had been, until recently, been infrequent. La... more info

MTV.com News — 'Everybody thinks because you're black and you're from the 'hood, you wanna be Jay-Z,' Lu tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by James Montgomery Lupe Fiasco Photo: Atlantic Celebrity Favorites Please respect... more info

MTV.com News — Duo played second-ever live show Wednesday night.By Kelly Marino Travis Barker and DJ A-Trak perform in Los Angeles on Wednesday Photo: MTV News/ Kelly Marino LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday night, Travis Barker and DJ A-Trak played their sec... more info

MTV.com News — Rapper's partner DJ Premier tweets, 'Keep sending him love,' after rapper reportedly suffered heart attack.By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez Gang Starr's Guru Photo: Gregg Delman Gang Starr MC Guru underwent suc... more info

MTV.com News — MC suffered heart attack over the weekend.By Jayson Rodriguez Guru Photo: Virgin Gang Starr MC Guru suffered a cardiac episode over the weekend and is currently in a coma, according to multiple reports. Details were unavailable at press ti... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Nas is facing an inflated bill from U.S. tax officials - the money he allegedly owes has spiraled from $2.6 million to more than $3.4 million. The hip-hop star was hit with the initial bill ... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper NAS is facing an inflated bill from U.S. tax officials - the money he allegedly owes has spiralled from $2.6 million (1.6 million) to more than $3.4 million... more info