Dr Dre to cover XXL Dec/Jan 2011

Detox is coming. Where have I heard that before? Well, Detox or not the interview with Dre should make for a revealing read. Plus, Kanye gets his 3rd XXL - purchase My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Nov. 22nd and see if you agree!

Akon gone Gaga

I just came across this clip of Akon talking about Gaga, and how she would pretty much pay for his retirement if he wanted to.


via AssociatedPress

Akon also touches on the subject of how elements of dance music are beginning to filter into Hip Hop; mentioning that Dr Dre has been working on a dance record. There has also been word recently, that 50 Cent wants to try his bullet-riddled-hand at at the genre. Along with Weezy releasing the rock-infused 'Rebirth' it would seem that as the world becomes more open to Hip Hop; Hip Hop becomes more open to the world. Lets not take it too far though guys, don't forget the hip-hop-heads!