VH1 News — The 2010 Rock the Bells four-city tour lineup will include Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, Whiz Khalifa, the Clipse, Slick Rick, Street Sweeper Social Club and "special guest" Lauryn Hill. more info

Guardian Music — If Scandinavian synth-pop is your thing, you'll love this supergroup featuring members of A-ha, Mew and, er, ColdplayHometown: Planet Earth.The lineup: Jonas Bjerre (lead vocals, guitar), Magne Furuholmen (guitar, keyboards), Guy Berryman (bass), Mar... more info

Allmusic Blog —   Represent!         Eric B & Rakim – “Don’t Sweat the Technique” Click here to view the embedded video.   EPMD – “Crossover” Click here to view the embedded video.   Craig Mack – “Flava In Ya Ear” Click here to view the em... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rakim said it best: “It ain’t where you’re from, but where you’re at.” Accordingly, the late Guru may have been Boston-bred, but he’ll eternally embody the spirit of Brooklyn. Despite spending his formative yea... more info

411 Mania — Eminem announces new album plan, Guru passes away and leaves a questionable letter in his wake, no Run-D.M.C. reunion just yet, Kid Cudi changes his album title, Rakim reveals his favorite rapper and much more! more info

MTV.com News — L.E.P/ Bogus Boys Say New Tape 'Represents The Streets Of Chicago'By Shaheem Reid L.E.P/ Bogus Boys Photo: Bogus Boys This Week's Main Pick Street Kings: L.E.P/ Bogus Boys Holding It Down For: Chicago Mixtape: Don't Feed Da Killaz, ... more info

MTV.com News — Ralph McDaniels and J.Period blend Biggie's songs with new beats and visuals on the mixtape DVD, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Notorious B.I.G. Photo: Getty Images Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape DVD: "March 9: Video Remix C... more info

MTV.com News — Fifteen years after Eazy's death, MTV correspondent gives us some insight into his friend's genius. Eazy-E Photo: Ruthless Records The appearance was rebellious, the music was revolutionary, the history is legendary. Eazy-E changed not just... more info

Culture Bully — The phenomenal freestyle that closed the doors on Yo! MTV Raps feat. Rakim, KRS-One, Erick Sermon, Redman, Method Man & more! more info

Spinner.com — Fashawn, the underground hip-hop artist who hails from Fresno, CA, has been rapping since the age of 12. He made a name for himself through mixtapes long before his debut album, 'Boy Meets World,' was released last year. Channeling a difficult childh... more info