DMX was recently denied an opportunity to participate in Dr. Drew’s reality show, Celebrity Rehab. X is currently serving  six months at an Arizona jail on a probation violation. A rep from Maricopa County Superior Court says that the rapper is doing well and that his substance abuse program ends in July. Oh well, staying clean is more important than shine on TV. TMZ

RZA recently has signed a deal with Universal Pictures and will make his directorial debut with film, The Man With The Iron Fists. Described as a “stylized martial arts film… with a spaghetti Western mindset and hip hop influence,” the film beings production in September in Hong Kong. He will also be responsible for producing the soundtrack. Bong! Shadow & Act

Common does it for the people. Last night he kicked another freestyle at a 1st Fridays event in Atlanta. Afterward he segues into some familiar tunes. Exclusive Access

Once again, Mr. Folarin returned to late night television and performed your girl’s favorite track. As for you ugly chicks, you know where the exit is. Yardie

I love momma too. With Mother’s Day just two days away, Jay Rock pens a tribute to his ma dukes with a funky sample from The Intruders. Sure beats a Hallmark card. Mr. X

Looking at this cover probably brings back some memories to a few. You can easily ID, Dre, Eazy, Cube, and Ren on their 1987 debut LP, N.W.A and the Posse. But what about the eight other guys? Well if you ever wondered what each of the 12 individuals are up to these days LA Weekly did some serious research which you can read in its entirety here. That’s reporting, folks! Heads Up: HHO

Here is CNN’s latest from their Camouflage Season mixtape with Green Lantern. The War Report 2 in stores July 13th. Watch for them head shots. 57th Ave

50 Cent isn’t the only one out the Unit landing movie roles. AHH reports that Tony Yayo will make his acting debut as “Carlos” in the upcoming Bennie Boom movie, SWAT: Fire Fight. No release date as of yet, but production started last month in Detroit. Yayo spoke with XXL on his role: “[This] is a real big, big look. It’s a big movie. It’s gonna be crazy. I can’t tell you everything, but I can tell you I’m definitely […]

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Cam said the UN was top priority and he didn’t lie. With Heat in Here, Vol. 1 dropping May 25th, here’s the first leak off the project. At least, the cover’s fire. Miss Info