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Guerilla Union's summer tour, Rock the Bells, is kind of like rap's answer to Warped Tour ... but with a better lineup! Who's playing?

The hip-hop princess raps her way into the crowd's heart in this new live video for "Paper Planes." Check out the clip ...

The hip-hop maestro, a.k.a. "Brizzy," just dropped his new album, IV Edition, and will be on the Warped Tour this summer.

The dynamic hip-hop duo has given us a reversal of fortune by giving us The Odd Couple as a free download…in reverse that is. Find out how to get it …

Indie hip hop sensation Spank Rock wrapped up his set at SXSW by inviting everyone on the stage. Buzznet was there to film the party for you! Check it out alongside all our other SXSW videos.

Antoine "Mikey Rocks" Reed and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll are, apparently, way cooler than all of us. If you didn't make it down to SXSW, catch them at Coachella this spring.

The Doggfather shifts gears into new-school hip-hop and smooth party jams with songs like "Sensual Eruption" and the phoentically flavored "Neva Have to Worry" on his ninth album, Ego Trippin'. "Ain't Nothin' to it but to do it." - Snoop Dogg

Hip-hop is straight up competitive -- booming with new artists hitting the scene each week. How many of them remain there? How many fade away after one hit? Take a look at these rising stars and decide who you think will have the longest running career.

Rapper Jay-Z has announced his resignation as president of Def Jam Recordings. A new president has yet to be announced but if another Def Jam artist were to fill the position -- who do you think would do the best job?

We admit it: we're totally in love with hip hop newcomer, Heavy Vee. Big, bold, and beautiful, she seems to be having the time of her life in the new video for her single, "I Don't Need A Hook." And we think she's also helping to break stereotypes in hip hop culture. Check the video out for yourself!

Rapper/singer Akon had one of his videos grace the channel for the first time. MTV promises to curtail provocative images in order to be more culturally sensitive to the area's conservative ideals. How do you feel about a Middle Eastern MTV channel? Will it be a success?

What's an MTV awards show without a shoving match? According to MTV Canada, rapper Spank Rock was careful to refute that he and Jared Leto were ready to bitch slap like bastards at the Woodie awards. However, Spank was quick to add that if shove came to slug, he would beat the 30 Seconds to Mars poster boy flat in less than a New York half minute. Who would win, Spank or Jared?

Chris Brown Set To Headline Winter Tour With Bow Wow


Teen R&B sensation, Chris Brown, announced plans for an upcoming winter tour with co-headliner Bow Wow.

The tour will support the singer's sophomore album, Exclusive, which hits stores Tuesday (November 6), and his second major film release, "This Christmas," with Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King is in theaters November 21st.

In addition to Bow Wow, the 22-date tour boasts a superstar line-up of opening acts that include Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boys, and Lil Mama.

Tour dates are as follows:

12/06 - Cincinnati, OH @ …Read More

Our very own Nonnon has teemed up with Lapsed and various MCs and created The Death of Convenience, a hip-hop record teeming with experimentation and beats that will knock you on your ass. Come support underground music and support Buzznet musicians!

MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar contestant Countess Vaughn made an early exit from the show due to illness but was happy to support both Kendra and Shar Jackson. Countess reveals the song that is currently stuck in her head, discusses future plans and delivers a message to her fans at home.

MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar winner Shar Jackson reveals her favorite rapper, thoughts on making a rap album and her shocking rap past. Find out more in DJ Rossstar's interview with Shar.

Playboy Playmate and The Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson, hangs with DJ Rossstar backstage at the MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar finale and names her favorite and least favorite performances from the show. Kendra ends the interview with an on-the-spot Buzznet rap!

Hurricane Chris, Polo Grounds Music/J Records' most recent hip-hop phenomenon, has been selected to perform his hit single "A Bay Bay" from his upcoming debut album 51/50 Ratchet, on the 2nd Annual BET Hip Hop Award.

Storming his way into the hip-hop scene with his hit "A Bay Bay," Hurricane Chris received four BET Hip-Hop Awards including Track of the Year, Ringtone of the Year, Rookie Artist of the Year and the Alltel People's Choice (Viewer's Choice). "A Bay Bay" most certainly wins the award for the most …Read More