Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane is out on bail today after a traffic stop resulted in his arrest early Wednesday morning (Jul 23) just south of Atlanta.

The Atlantic Records recording artist, born Radric Davis, was taken into custody by Henry County Police officers following a routine traffic stop. While details of the arrest were not available at press time, a subsequent search of Gucci's vehicle yielded a small amount of marijuana. The rapper was also found to be under the influence of drugs...

Embattled American rapper DMX plead not guilty in court today to theft and identity theft charges, stemming from an event where he allegedly gave a medical facility a phony name.

Prosecutors maintain DMX supplied the name “Troy Jones” to the medical staff to avoid incurring the cost of treatment. The bill was reportedly $7, 500. The rapper complained about chest pains and traveled to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

After he left the court, DMX rapped for reporters saying: “If you ever fall back down, get back up.” According to the Associated Press, the rapper was plugging his next album...

In his first interview in months, Dr. Dre says his years-in-the-works album "Detox" should be out before the end of the year.

"I'm just now -- over the last couple of months -- starting to feel that it's going to be right and it's something I can be proud of, and everybody is going to love it," the rapper/producer told USA Today. "In a perfect world, I'm shooting for a November or December release."

Dre is particular enthused by the drum work on the new album, most of which is derived from live instrumentation. "We have an entirely new thing going with the drums that's incredible, and we're still developing that," he said. Guest appearances are on tap from Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Nas, among others.

Check out this new audio from artists whom are all dropping solo albums in a near future. Read full story to get new music from Riz, Nina Sky, Greg Street, Green Latern, Vordul Mega, Common Market, Fakts One, Wiz Khalifa and Crooked I. Some of the guest appearing artists are Trey Songz, Soulja Boy, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Fabolous, Akon, Vast Aire and others...

While his only response thus far is a freestyle sent to MTV News saying he's "laughing at [the] blogs," Rick Ross is apparently standing by his denial that he previously worked as a prison guard — in the wake of documents posted on the TheSmokingGun.com that purportedly expose the MC's past employment as an officer for the Florida Department of Corrections.

The Smoking Gun's report claims that in 1995, at the age of 19, Ross (born William Leonard Roberts) started a career as a prison guard, earning a salary of $22,913.54. He reportedly held the position for 18 months. The rapper's Social Security number is the same as the one listed for the jail guard on documents giving to the site by D.O.C. spokesperson Jo Ellyn Rackleff. A photo of what looks likes a younger Ross in full uniform was also posted on the Web site and is said to have been taken at his graduation from the D.O.C. academy...

New audio from Glasses Malone, Lil Wayne, Birdman, N.O.R.E, Bloodraw, Mannie Fresh, Mr Smilez, Trae, K.C, Aysh, P.M, Ace Hood, Trey Songz and more! Read full story or check out the audio section to download!!!

Despite constant denials from rapper Rick Ross, details have emerged proving the entertainer worked as a corrections officer in the mid-90s.

According to TheSmokingGun.com, Department of Corrections records have been released showing the rapper (born William Leonard Roberts) worked as a prison guard for 18 months beginning in December 1995. Provided by DoC spokesperson Jo Ellyn Rackleff, Ross’ personal information including his Social Security number was verified and proved his employment.

Further details show he graduated from the DoC training academy where he was later assigned to the South Florida Reception Center in Dade County before leaving in June 1997. The facility is allegedly one of the three statewide locations which intakes new prisoners. He reportedly was earning a salary of $25,794.34 upon his departure.

Police say Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy is out of jail in Decatur, Ga., after being arrested following a fight with his sister's boyfriend.

The 24-year-old rapper, whose name is Darryl Richardson, was released on $1,500 bond from the DeKalb County jail yesterday (July 20)...

One of the most renowned and continually relevant hip-hop emcees of all time, GZA returns with his long awaited fifth solo album, "ProTools." An original member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, GZA has established himself as a perennial force in hip-hop over his 13+ year solo career. Recently, GZA's contributions have driven the phenomenal success of the 2008 Wu-Tang Clan reunion album "8 Diagrams" as well as two of independent hip-hop's recent flagship releases: Think Differently Music: "Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture" and the DJ Muggs/GZA collaboration "Grandmasters."

a single curse word), GZA gives it to us "burnt & crispy..."