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L.L. Cool J archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

L.L. Cool J News L.L. hosts NAACP Image Awards L.L. rips Def Jam, Jay-Z L.L. working with 50 Cent on new album CBS makes L.L. Cool J even richer L.L. Cool J gets 'stupid' 'Life & Rhymes' of L.L. L.L. hosts 'Rip the Runway' As American as baseball and L.L. Cool J L.L. makes name for himself Latifah loves Cool J L.L. Cool J the entertainer L.L. shoots for perfect Ten L.L. Cool J concert shut down early L.L. Cool J returns to the road Stars come out for Super Bowl Jay-Z pulls the plug on MTV Busta stars in "Halloween 8" Kool Mo Dee gets "The Last Word" Furious Five sues L.L. L.L. Cool J to part ways with Def Jam Hip-hop shut out at Billboard Awards Naughty tops hip-hop's pop Ja Rule debuts at No. 1 L.L. Cool J returns on top Canibus jacked at own party Get a sneak preview of L.L. L.L. wins first movie award L.L. shoots new video Sticky Fingaz prepares solo album Foxy Brown appears at film fest Vote in the Online Hip-hop Awards L.L. is an All-Star L.L.: Good news, bad news Eve launches radio station L.L., Nas focus on movies Def Jam gives away $1 million L.L. starts label L.L.'s rhyme ain't done Reviews L.L. COOL J, Exit 13 L.L. COOL J, Todd Smith, L.L. COOL J, The Greatest of All Time Interviews L.L. COOL J, Sept. 16, 2002 QUEEN LATIFAH & L.L. COOL J, Jan. 12, 2006 Audio "Love U Betta" (Windows Media High) "Love U Betta" (Windows Media Low) "Love U Betta" (Real High) Photos L.L. Cool J promotes Ten L.L. Cool J promotes Ten L.L. Cool J promotes Ten Exhibit from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame L.L. Cool J's jacket Poster from 1987 Def Jam Tour

Discography 1985 L.L. Cool J Radio Listen to samples Buy the album 1987 L.L. Cool J Bigger and Deffer Listen to samples Buy the album 1989 L.L. Cool J Walking with a Panther Listen to samples Buy the album 1990 L.L. Cool J Mama Said Knock You Out Listen to samples Buy the album 1993 L.L. Cool J 14 Shots to the Dome Listen to samples Buy the album 1995 L.L. Cool J Mr. Smith Listen to samples Buy the album 1996 L.L. Cool J All World Listen to samples Buy the album 1997 L.L. Cool J Phenomenon Listen to samples Buy the album 2000 L.L. Cool J The Greatest Of All Time Listen to samples Buy the album 2002 L.L. Cool J Ten Listen to samples Buy the album 2004 L.L. Cool J The DEFinition Listen to samples Buy the album 2006 L.L. Cool J Todd Smith Listen to samples Buy the album 2008 L.L. Cool J Exit 13 Listen to samples Buy the album

Ice Cube archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Ice Cube News Jay-Z Forbes' 'cash king' Snoop, Diddy tour Europe Cube, Snoop tour Canada 50 Cent rips Oprah again Where are they now? The Game: 'The one-man N.W.A'? Lil' Kim to perform at Hip-Hop Honors Snoop Dogg pushes back album Cube returns, gets tapped in Ice Cube upset with Oprah Ice Cube hosts Spike TV's awards show Cube welcomes back 'Kotter' Hip-hop hoops in Houston Cube plans album, tour, movie The D.O.C prepares comeback Cube discusses N.W.A, leaving Priority Ice Cube shifts focus to films Dre: N.W.A reunion is on hold Source Awards canceled Ice Cube leaves "Up In Smoke" DJ Yella joins N.W.A reunion Tour tickets available for a price Ice Cube gets into shape First snakes, now werewolves Jay-Z, Ice Cube headline Colorado show "Up In Smoke" tour finalized Ice Cube as Iceberg Slim? Ice Cube develops series for HBO N.W.A announces summer tour dates N.W.A shoots new video, plans tour Ice Cube drops new album N.W.A performs live "Next Friday" is No. 1 Ice Cube explains Tucker's absence N.W.A reunites on "Next Friday" Ice Cube signs production deal Cube talks N.W.A reunion "Next Friday" begins filming DMX, Ice Cube join Woodstock Reviews ICE CUBE, Raw Footage, Lench Mob ICE CUBE, Laugh Now, Cry Later, Lench Mob ICE CUBE, War & Peace Vol. 2, Priority ICE CUBE, War & Peace Vol. 1, Priority Photos Ice Cube at the GameTap taping Ice Cube at the GameTap taping

Discography 1988 N.W.A Straight Outta Compton Listen to samples Buy the album 1990 Ice Cube Amerikkka's Most Wanted Listen to samples Buy the album 1991 Ice Cube Kill At Will 1991 Ice Cube Death Certificate Listen to samples Buy the album 1992 Ice Cube The Predator Listen to samples Buy the album 1993 Ice Cube Lethal Injection Listen to samples Buy the album 1994 Ice Cube Bootlegs & B-Sides Listen to samples Buy the album 1997 Ice Cube Featuring... Listen to samples Buy the album 1998 Ice Cube War & Peace Vol. 1 Listen to samples Buy the album 2000 Ice Cube War & Peace Vol. 2 Listen to samples Buy the album 2006 Ice Cube Laugh Now, Cry Later Listen to samples Buy the album 2008 Ice Cube Raw Footage Listen to samples Buy the album

Dr. Dre archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Dr. Dre News Jay-Z Forbes' 'cash king' Dre signs film deal with New Line Dr. Dre & ODB's lost ones Where are they now? The Game: 'The one-man N.W.A'? Nas gets Kanye, others for album It's official: Jay-Z is back Snoop Dogg pushes back album Jay-Z album by Thanksgiving? Bumped 'Big Bang' worth it to Busta Busta, Dre ready for 'The Big Bang' Dr. Dre helps Paris Hilton Common wants Kanye, Dre 'Detox' among most anticipated albums Dr. Dre's Detox expected this year Suge, Kurupt confirm reunion The D.O.C prepares comeback Cube discusses N.W.A, leaving Priority Snoop Dogg as Huggy Bear? Dr. Dre settles lawsuits Dr. Dre donates $1 million Daz sues Death Row Records "Murder Was The Case" arrives on DVD Dr. Dre, Snoop join "The Wash" Warren G gets help from old friends Dr. Dre: "We were robbed" Eminem, Dr. Dre win Grammys Grammys focus on Eminem, Dr. Dre It's Tha Liks -- officially Dre supports Eminem, rejects MJ Dr. Dre wins American Music Award Dr. Dre leads Grammy nominations Dr. Dre delays Eve's album Xzibit debuts at No. 14 Snoop Dogg serves up Tha Last Meal Dre: N.W.A reunion is on hold Death Row hit with $4.3 million verdict Outkast certified double-platinum Naughty tops hip-hop's pop Snoop prepares The Last Meal Jay-Z named artist of the year Suge lashes out at everybody Is Rakim next on the waiting list? Xzibit: The next big thing "Direct Effect" premieres Monday Eminem will appear on "Saturday Night Live" Eminem wins 3 MTV awards Source Awards are a hit on UPN Nelly stays at No. 1 Clearing up The Source's mess Source Awards canceled DMX will perform at MTV awards Ice Cube leaves "Up In Smoke" Eminem leads MTV nominations Dr. Dre sues Detroit for $25 million DJ Yella joins N.W.A reunion Police hassle Dr. Dre over video Dr. Dre leads Source nominations Tour tickets available for a price Dr. Dre compiles list of his own Up in Smoke Tour finalized Dr. Dre responds to Lucasfilm lawsuit Blockbuster Awards announce nominations N.W.A announces summer tour dates Dr. Dre sues Napster Dr. Dre is sued by Lucasfilm N.W.A shoots new video, plans tour Dr. Dre, Snoop attack Death Row N.W.A performs live Dre, Snoop file lawsuits Busta, Eminem lead Grammy nominations Dr. Dre goes platinum N.W.A reunites on "Next Friday" Dr. Dre 2001 or $20.01? Dre takes over New York Still Dre, still The Chronic Cube talks N.W.A reunion Heavy D, King Tee dropped Back together again Dr. Dre sues Death Row The doctor is in Dr. Dre rethinks title Reviews DR. DRE, 2001, Aftermath Interviews DR. DRE, August 1995 Photos Dr. Dre at the 1999 Source Awards Dr. Dre at the 1995 Source Awards Dr. Dre at the 1995 Source Awards Dr. Dre at the 1995 Source Awards Dr. Dre at the 1995 Source Awards Dr. Dre at the 1995 Source Awards Dre, Snoop at the 1995 Source Awards

Discography 1987 N.W.A N.W.A and the Posse Listen to samples Buy the album 1988 N.W.A Straight Outta Compton Listen to samples Buy the album 1990 N.W.A 100 Miles and Runnin' 1991 N.W.A Efil4zaggin Listen to samples Buy the album 1992 Dr. Dre The Chronic Listen to samples Buy the album 1996 Dr. Dre The Aftermath Listen to samples Buy the album 1999 Dr. Dre 2001 Listen to samples Buy the album

Public Enemy archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Public Enemy News L.L. rips Def Jam, Jay-Z P.E., X-Clan unite for tour Flav's seventh child due Flav MCs Exotic Erotic Ball Jay-Z not just a Bud man Flavor Flav sets VH1 record Bonecrusher to get 'Fit' on VH1 Chuck D, DMC take part in anti-war concert P.E. gives reins to Paris Chuck D switches up on Elvis Chuck D composes theme for ESPN Chuck D isn't sure war is answer Awesome 2 bring the noise 'Best' list sprinkled with hip-hop Chuck D will speak at conference PE returns with The Black Album Dr. Dre leads Grammy nominations PE, Alkaholiks relaunch sites Rage talking to Chuck D, B-Real? Chuck D launches Rapstation Swapmeet Chuck D verbally attacks Queen of England Chuck D will speak before Congress Chuck D sides with Napster Chuck D keeps his plate full Public Enemy joins protest East meets West at thepalace.com Chuck keeps bringing the noise Giving props tohip-hop PE in the House PE launches U.S. tour Chuck D demands apology ADL attacks PE PE unleashes a poison Reviews PUBLIC ENEMY, Rebirth of a Nation PUBLIC ENEMY, New Whirl Odor PUBLIC ENEMY, There's A Poison Goin' On Interviews CHUCK D, October 1994 Photos Chuck D at The 1999 Source Awards The S1W's clear the way for Public Enemy Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy performs at the Hall of Fame Public Enemy closes the show Exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Public Enemy's collection of hats Public Enemy posters Sketch for P.E.'s platinum ad Public Enemy albums P.E. sketches More P.E. sketches P.E.'s original masters A P.E. jacket from their 1990 tour Terminator X's turntables Poster from 1987 Def Jam tour Flavor Flav's clock

Discography 1987 Public Enemy Yo! Bum Rush the Show Listen to samples Buy the album 1988 Public Enemy It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Listen to samples Buy the album 1990 Public Enemy Fear of a Black Planet Listen to samples Buy the album 1991 Public Enemy Apocalypse '91: The Enemy Strikes Black Listen to samples Buy the album 1992 Public Enemy Greatest Misses Listen to samples Buy the album 1994 Public Enemy Muse Sick -N- Hour Mess Age Listen to samples Buy the album 1996 Chuck D The Autobiography of Mista Chuck Listen to samples Buy the album 1998 Public Enemy He Got Game Listen to samples Buy the album 1999 Public Enemy There's A Poison Goin' On Listen to samples Buy the album 2002 Public Enemy Revolverlution Listen to samples Buy the album 2005 Public Enemy New Whirl Odor Listen to samples Buy the album 2006 Public Enemy & Paris Rebirth of a Nation Listen to samples Buy the album

Outkast archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Outkast News Jay-Z Forbes' 'cash king' Hip-hop's greatest golfers 10 years without 2Pac Lil' Kim to perform at Hip-Hop Honors Andre denies Outkast breakup The end of Outkast? Andre's 'Class of 3000' T.I.: A 'King' in 'ATL' Outkast's album delayed again Mr. Cheeks appears in TV courtroom Outkast, Ludacris welcome mayor Outkast earns 5 Grammy nominations Ludacris, Busta make chart moves Outkast wins 2 BET awards Outkast certified double-platinum Too close to call? Outkast performs in Times Square Jay-Z, Outkast or both? The Skinny on Slimm Calhoun Join Outkast in The Dungeon Cochran will fight Outkast Outkast will perform in New Orleans Outkast album pushed back again Outkast launches Aquemini Records Andre, Badu no longer together Outkast prevails in court Giving props to hip-hop Outkast helps elderly Smokin' Grooves returns Rosa Parks has issues with Outkast Reviews OUTKAST, Idlewild OUTKAST, Speakerboxx/The Love Below OUTKAST, Stankonia OUTKAST, Aquemini OUTKAST, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik Interviews OUTKAST'S ANDRE 3000, August 9, 2005 Photos Slimm Calhoun with Mr. DJ and Outkast Slimm Calhoun and Andre 3000 Slimm Calhoun and Outkast Slimm Calhoun and Outkast Outkast's Big Boi with Slick Rick Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast and Slick Rick Outkast and Goodie Mob Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage" Outkast at "Roots, Rhymes and Rage"

Discography 1994 Outkast Southernplayalisticadillacmusik Listen to samples Buy the album 1996 Outkast ATLiens Listen to samples Buy the album 1998 Outkast Aquemini Listen to samples Buy the album 2000 Outkast Stankonia Listen to samples Buy the album 2001 Outkast Big Boi & Dre Present... Listen to samples Buy the album 2003 Outkast Speakerboxx/ The Love Below Listen to samples Buy the album 2006 Outkast Idlewild Listen to samples Buy the album

Jay-Z archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Jay-Z News Jay-Z Forbes' 'cash king' Jay-Z's mother honored Jay-Z wins at Soul Train Awards Ludacris wins best rap album, song at Grammys Jay-Z gets custom car color from GMC Jay-Z gets Brooklyn Nets arena approved Rocawear added to Diamond Dallas Page suit Bow Wow interview 'fake' Lil' Wayne lashes out at Jay-Z Jay-Z's 'Kingdom Come' debuts at No. 1 L.L. rips Def Jam, Jay-Z Jay-Z target: 850,000 in first week Jay-Z 7-city tour success Jay-Z documentary shown at UN Jay-Z tour: 7 shows, 7 cities, 1 day Foxy Brown dumped again? Jay-Z not just a Bud man Jay-Z 'too vulgar' for China Jay-Z sets date for 'Kingdom Come' It's official: Jay-Z is back Jay-Z surprises Mariah Carey before tour Jay-Z's water for the world Kanye, Common highlight Lollapalooza Jay-Z album by Thanksgiving? Jay-Z boycotts Cristal Jay-Z celebrates 'Reasonable Doubt' anniversary Ice Cube upset with Oprah Diddy among Time's most influential people Damon Dash disses Jay-Z T.I. is 'King' of the charts Vegas rap ban gains steam Hip-hop hoops in Houston Fat Joe not down with Nas-Jay-Z Jay-Z, Nas talk beef on MTV Kanye: Jay-Z will return Kanye West wins 3 Grammys Report: Jay-Z signs Nas to Def Jam Cam'ron disses Jay-Z, Beyonce 'Bad Boys II' on top everywhere Beanie Sigel arrested, off tour Beanie Sigel released from jail 50 Cent wins two BET Awards Jay-Z joins 40/40 club Jay-Z, 50 Cent announce tour dates Jay-Z thinking retirement Nas rips Hot 97, several MCs Dr. Dre, Eminem sign 50 Cent Dr. Dre is among top earners R. Kelly booked on child porn charges Wyclef arrested at school protest Jay-Z, P. Diddy protest school cuts in NY Jay-Z skips Grammys again Jay-Z, R. Kelly battle bootleggers Chicago police investigate R. Kelly Jay-Z gets 2 Soul Train nominations Top 9 albums stay put Nelly will perform at Grammys "Braveheart Party" pulled from Stillmatic Jay-Z, R. Kelly formally announce album "Braveheart Party" pulled from Stillmatic Nas, Run honored at Hip-Hop Youth Summit Outkast earns 5 Grammy nominations Nas sells 343,000 for No. 8 debut Jay-Z: Feud with Nas 'went too far' Jay-Z sentenced to 3 years probation DMX given special award Meth, Red begin 'How High' tour Jay-Z pulls the plug on MTV Jay-Z pleads guilty to assault Ja Rule knocks Jay-Z from top spot Jay-Z debuts at No. 1 again Jay-Z's Blueprint will arrive early Outkast wins 2 BET awards Jay-Z, ODB court dates pushed back Jay-Z trial slated for June Jay-Z arrested for gun possession Dr. Dre wins Album of the Year Grammys focus on Eminem, Dr. Dre Witness: Shyne fired the shots Cristal chooses Jay-Z over movie stars DMX is part of Super Bowl ad hype Jay-Z addresses rumors Dr. Dre leads Grammy nominations Nas responds to Memphis Bleek Jay-Z will perform on "Saturday Night Live" Report: Lil' Kim faces bankruptcy Hip-hop shut out at Billboard Awards Too close to call? Jay-Z named artist of the year Amil no longer part of The Dynasty? Jay-Z, Outkast or both? ABC's "Nightline" analyzes hip-hop "Backstage" hits theaters Nelly stays at No. 1 Jay-Z expands movie plans Go "Backstage" with Jay-Z Simmons takes on Puffy for charity Eminem leads MTV nominations Jay-Z case will go to trial Jay-Z, Nas prepare new albums Jay-Z, Ice Cube headline Colorado show Jay-Z presents videotape to judge Blockbuster Awards announce nominations Jay-Z's case delayed until May What's in a name? Jay-Z on 'Making the Video' Jay-Z builds his "Dynasty" Jay-Z pleads not guilty Jay-Z indicted on assault charges Coming soon to a theater near you More money, more problems No million, but Jay-Z is No. 1 Jay-Z causes uproar in NYC Bring in the new year with hip-hop Jay-Z adds tracks to new album Jay-Z calls for instant replay On top of the Billboard charts Jay-Z charged with felony assault Europe gets Jay-Z early Jay-Z a no-show on "Today" Jay-Z's film delayed Jay-Z gets his props Hard Knock Life tour returns Mariah waits for Jay-Z Jay-Z gives back to NY D&D releases compilation Jay-Z makes holiday plans Time for an encore? Jay-Z boycotts Grammys Reviews JAY-Z, American Gangster JAY-Z, Kingdom Come JAY-Z, The Black Album JAY-Z, The Blueprint 2 JAY-Z, Unplugged JAY-Z, The Blueprint JAY-Z, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia JAY-Z, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter JAY-Z, Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life JAY-Z, In My Lifetime... Vol. 1 JAY-Z, Reasonable Doubt

Discography 1996 Jay-Z Reasonable Doubt Listen to samples Buy the album 1997 Jay-Z In My Lifetime... Vol. 1 Listen to samples Buy the album 1998 Jay-Z Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life Listen to samples Buy the album 1999 Jay-Z Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter Listen to samples Buy the album 2000 Jay-Z The Dynasty Listen to samples Buy the album 2001 Jay-Z The Blueprint Listen to samples Buy the album 2001 Jay-Z Unplugged Listen to samples Buy the album 2002 Jay-Z The Blueprint 2 Listen to samples Buy the album 2003 Jay-Z & R. Kelly The Best of Both Worlds Listen to samples Buy the album 2003 Jay-Z The Black Album Listen to samples Buy the album 2004 Jay-Z & R. Kelly Unfinished Business Listen to samples Buy the album 2006 Jay-Z Kingdom Come Listen to samples Buy the album

Kanye West archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Kanye West News Jay-Z Forbes' 'cash king' 50: I'll quit if outsold by Kanye Common No. 1 for first time Common's 'Finding Forever' gets release date Kanye West orders British takeout -- from New York Ludacris wins best rap album, song at Grammys Kanye sued by Evel Knievel Kanye West upstaged by 'Borat' Kanye West a sore loser Nas gets Kanye for new album Jay-Z sets date for 'Kingdom Come' It's official: Jay-Z is back 10 years without 2Pac Kanye sounds off on Lollapalooza Kanye, Common highlight Lollapalooza Jay-Z album by Thanksgiving? Ice Cube upset with Oprah T.I. is 'King' of the charts See Cee-Lo at Lollapalooza Kanye, Common added to Lollapalooza Kanye adding spice to tour? Common wants Kanye, Dre Kanye starstruck by Prince Kanye: Jay-Z will return Kanye West wins 3 Grammys R. Kelly leads Soul Train nominations Kanye latest to pose as Jesus The 411's Best of 2005 The 411's Best of 2004 Reviews KANYE WEST, Graduation, Roc-A-Fella KANYE WEST, Late Registration, Roc-A-Fella KANYE WEST, The College Dropout, Roc-A-Fella

Discography 2004 Kanye West The College Dropout Listen to samples Buy the album 2005 Kanye West Late Registration Listen to samples Buy the album 2007 Kanye West Graduation Listen to samples Buy the album 2008 Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak Listen to samples Buy the album

Common archive 1994-2008

The following news, reviews and interviews were published in The 411 between 1994 and 2008:

Common News Common No. 1 for first time Common's 'Finding Forever' gets release date Ludacris wins best rap album, song at Grammys Common launches hat line, stars in 'Aces' Common, RZA join T.I. in film Kanye sounds off on Lollapalooza Kanye, Common highlight Lollapalooza A Tribe Called Quest reunion is on See Cee-Lo at Lollapalooza Kanye, Common added to Lollapalooza Common blows away Windy City Common wants Kanye, Dre R. Kelly leads Soul Train nominations Nelly, Eminem share Grammy nomination lead Hip-hop invades television Dr. Dre leads Grammy nominations Common & The Roots plan tour Mos Def, Common in new film DJ Quik will perform at UrbanFest L.A. Common releases web-only video Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo gets hitched Common launches new web site Q-Tip, Common might tour with D'Angelo Common's "Sixth Sense" Hip-hop invades Cuba Jazzy Jeff goes back to the lab The 411 honors Common The 411's Best of 2005 The 411's Best of 2000 The 411's Best of 1995 The 411's Best of 1994 Reviews COMMON, Universal Mind Control COMMON, Finding Forever COMMON, Be COMMON, Like Water for Chocolate Interviews COMMON SENSE, August 1995

Discography 1992 Common Sense Can I Borrow a Dollar? Listen to samples Buy the album 1994 Common Sense Ressurection Listen to samples Buy the album 1997 Common One Day It'll All Make Sense Listen to samples Buy the album 2000 Common Like Water for Chocolate Listen to samples Buy the album 2003 Common Electric Circus Listen to samples Buy the album 2005 Common Be Listen to samples Buy the album 2007 Common Finding Forever Listen to samples Buy the album 2008 Common Universal Mind Control Listen to samples Buy the album