DMX returns the favor and enters the dark side with Machine Gun Kelly. This probably would’ve been better if X resurrected his Damien alias. Lace Up in stores next Tuesday. rap-up

Creed frontman Scott Stapp was on VH1’s Morning Buzz Live two days ago to promote his memoir Sinner’s Creed. He says after a foiled suicide attempt in Miami, T.I. came to his rescue and helped him get medical attention. Sidebar: Two years ago The Negotiator Tip talked a man off a ledge in Atlanta.

While out in the Far East, Termanology and Statik Selektah indulge in what the Tokyo nightlife has to offer. Directed by Jonah Schwartz and off 2012.

Here’s some wild news. Recently, MGK’s single “Wild Boy” reached over 500,000 in sales. During last weekend’s Hip-Hop Awards, Puff honored his artist with his first gold plaque.

In celebration of DJ Drama’s Quality Street Music, he brought out a handful of the CD’s features last night at Webster Hall including Fabolous, Meek Mill, Young Chris, Freeway, Vado and more. If you missed it, his site shares a recap. Shot by Nigel D.

Ne-Yo’s mug is split with the infrared on the jacket of his 5th studio album. After the jump, he unveils the 17 titles for the November 6th release. hhnm

Kendrick’s collabo with Lady Gaga wasn’t listed on the tracklist. After K-Dot briefly touched on the reasoning, Gaga explained on her site it was due to creative differences with management, but she hopes to release it eventually. I apologize to the fans that this situation with Partynauseous is confusing. To it clear it up I must explain this. When I collaborate with an artist i work solely with them, not with their camps or management. Its purely organic and creative. I love Kendrick dearly […]

MGK hosted a listening session yesterday at NYC’s Slate for his upcoming album, Lace Up. Those present got a live performance of a few tracks and plenty of Ciroc. Page 31 sums up the night above.

Breezy is now living the single life. After announcing his new status, he releases a viral opening up on yesterday’s break up and his reunion with Rihanna. You think you know him, but you have no idea.

Not easing up on the instrumentals comes Joell Ortiz as he snags 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne’s collaboration for his latest. No beat is safe. ifwt