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Just pick a four-digit number; next stop "bigged-up" by Zane Lowe. Photograph: Illustration: keltiecochrane.com One of the most "hotly anticipated" tracks of last year was Lost, the collaboration between indie giants Coldplay and rap megastar Jay Z. Another "hotly anticipated" album of this year was Straight No Chaser, the collaboration between ...

As half of the Akron blues-rock duo the Black Keys, guitarist Dan Auerbach tends to receive plenty of the same music-critic adjectives: rough , gritty , soulful .

Taped mostly at the Atlanta Civic Center three weeks ago, the BET Hip Hop Awards was more about concert performances than awards.

We couldn't help but poke a little fun at the name of the host organization at the Ludacris Foundation dinner Saturday so we asked rap artist Chris "Ludacris" Bridges , why the Ludacris Foundation? Why not the Ridiculous Foundation, or the Absurd Foundation? "That's not my name!" he laughed.

Ludacris is more known for his rap songs than his community service. But he is using is non-profit organization to benefit under-served communities and calling on other celebrities and hip-hop heads to give back.

Ludacris is more known for his rap songs than his community service. But he is using is non-profit organization to benefit under-served communities and calling on other celebrities and hip-hop heads to give back.

Grammy award-winning rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges said he is "not concerned" that his controversial lyrics might have a negative effect on the young people he is trying to help with his non-profit organization.

Conjure makes its network premiere on NBC's The Jay Leno Show BURBANK, Calif., Oct.

Weezy and Weezer link up for a rap-rock hybrid from Weezer's Raditude . Gnarly, dude.

Atlanta rapper Ludacris is formally backing Senator Kasim Reed and the race to determine the city's new Mayor.

Caption: Ludacris VH1 presents 2009 Hip Hop Honors at Brooklyn Academy of Music - Arrivals New York City, USA .... Rapper LUDACRIS' lawyers are suing the star for reportedly failing to pay his legal bills.

Conjure salutes Award winners and nominees ATLANTA, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The BET Hip-Hop Awards ended on a high note when Conjure, the innovative new spirit from Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, sponsored a post-award-show party hosted by Ludacris and fellow music impresario, Diddy.

Late night music: the mostly rerun edition, Vol. III October 19, 2009 at 8:56 am by Leilani Polk A weekly bulletin about whoa s playing on late night TV; set your TIVOs or DVRs if youa ve got an early bedtime.

Often times musicians and recording artists make the leap onto the big screen. In most cases these endeavors end up in complete disaster .

If you come from a place where seeing someone that looks a little like Jon Lovitz is considered a celebrity spotting, then Los Angeles is supposed to be an exciting change of pace.

The 37th Chamber 10.10.09: The Art Of The Album Posted by Patrick Robinson on 10.10.2009 From Jay-Z and Wu-Tang to Ludacris & Royce Da 59, This week, we're not discussing album cover art, but rather a long rant about how albums aren't measuring up anymore and a couple of reasons why... Welcome, welcome, as you read this I should, in theory, be in ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Multi-platinum-selling artist and actor Ludacris will make a call for individuals to take an active role in community philanthropy at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 23, 2009.

Saturday, October 10, 2009 Ice Cube Honored As This Year's "I AM HIP-HOP" Icon Award Recipient * Hosted By Comedian and Actor Mike Epps * NEW YORK, Oct.

A musical duo gives fundraising a new twist for Flood 2009 victims. Two-Atlanta based rappers, Ludacris and T.I. are lending support to raise money for recent flood victims.

Just ask Cambridge duo Certified G'z. Chief C and Young Don deliver nimble wordplay and tales to appeal to thugs and ladies alike.