AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Rakaa of Dilated Peoples has announced plans to release his debut solo album Crown of Thorns this July. Rakaa was featured on four albums as a member of Dilated Peoples. For his first solo album, he will touch upon political issues, ... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Super producers/DJ's Just Blaze and The Alchemist will battle each other this May during an exclusive event taking place in London. The two DJ's will showcase their skills on the turntables during a friendly competition during The Do... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Cypress Hill has assembled an all-star cast for RISE UP, their first album in six years. The group’s upcoming album features Cheech & Chong, Mike Shinoda, The Alchemist, Pitbull, Young DE, Evidence and Daron Malakian. Cypress... more info

AllHipHop — Fans of Yonkers, New York based Hip-Hop trio The Lox will be treated to a new release from group member Styles P.   Styles P. aka “The Ghost,” has teamed with “The Evil Genius: DJ Green Lantern to create a “sinister,” ... more info

My Old Kentucky — The Builders And The Butchers, who we've been fans of for more than a minute, recently announced a U.S. tour with Illinois tagging along as support. They'll be stopping through Indianapolis for an MOKB Presents show at The Vollrath while they're out... more info

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MTV.com News — 'Rolling with Em is the best,' says DJ/producer, who also nabbed Slim Shady for his upcoming compilation album.By Shaheem Reid Alchemist Photo: Koch Records Alchemist has reached the top. He's backing Eminem as Slim Shady's DJ during the D... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: The Alchemist nabs Em for title track on Chemical Warfare II, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by James Montgomery Green Day Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites Green Day, indeed — the group from the... more info

VH1 News — Green Day admire hip-hop records — especially Eminem's. Plus: The Alchemist nabs Em for the title track on Chemical Warfare II, in Mixtape Daily. more info

MTV.com News — 'It's flattering,' Joe Jonas tells Seventeen of Taylor Swift's 'Forever and Always' being penned about him.By Jocelyn Vena Jonas Brothers Photo: Gregg DeGuire/ WireImage Joe Jonas may have moved on from Taylor Swift with starlet Camilla Be... more info