DMX, Eve Join "Rock the Bells" Roster

Veteran hip hop stars and former Ruff Ryders DMX, Jadakiss and Eve have been announced as joining the lineup for the 2012 Rock the Bells festival. Rappers Pusha T and Future have also been added to the lineup.

2 Chainz, J. Cole, Common, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P are all among the artists featured.

The shows will be at San Bernardino, California's NOS Events Center (August 18-19), Mountain View, California's Shoreline Amphitheatre (August 25-26) and Holmdel, New Jersey's PNC Arts Center (September 1-2).

Jadakiss Wants More Holograms?

The aftermath of the 2Pac hologram performance at Coachella a few weeks ago has left all of hip hop talking about holograms. While many have criticized the idea of dead rappers taking the stage, rapper Jadakiss seems to love the notion. In fact, Kiss says that there are other deceased hip hop figures that should be brought back to the stage via technology.

"It cost a lot, so I think Diddy with his connection to Interscope and Jimmy, I still think he got the resources to do a Big joint whenever he goes out to do a big tour; that'll be cool," Jadakiss said. "I think it was good for the 'Pac lovers and for these young cats that ain't really get the chance to see him or understand him. But I think if they gonna do it, we should try to do Big L, Pun -- let's do all of the fallen soldiers of hip-hop and let the people get a chance to see 'em at one of these big venues."

Bangladesh Discusses Debut Album

Bangladesh has produced some of the biggest urban hits of the past few years, and the superproducer is looking forward to releasing his as-of-yet-untitled debut album. Bang says that fans won't have to wait much longer for his project.

"I'ma definitely release it this year," revealed the producer. "I've been working on it for a couple months now."

"I got Rick Ross on there. I got Busta Rhymes on there. Pusha-T, Jadakiss, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Game," he added. "I definitely wanna get Andre 3000 on it. I wanna get Justin Bieber on it. I did some joints on there, so it's definitely possible."

Jadakiss On Nicki Minaj vs. Fendi:

Nicki Minaj has been feuding with her former manager Fendi for quite awhile. The two have been sparring off-and-on in interviews ever since they severed business ties, Jadakiss, who is friends with Fendi, shared his take on the bickering and sounded like he's on Big Fendi's side in this one.

"There's always three sides to the story," Jada says on the latest "Come Up" DVD. "Fend's, Nicki's and the truth. So, that's probably 'The Come Up 25 DVD.'"

"Everybody needs that machine," he explained. "Nobody can do it on they own. You need somebody behind you, pushing you. Fend was doing that for her from the beginning. He called me with her on the 3-way and asked me was the name 'Nicki Minaj' a good name for her. I told her, 'Yeah.' I guess they agreed on it and then that became her name." "That's something that he needs to work on. Fend is a good dude. All the artists that he works with are great artists. He just gotta find a marriage to work that out. It's a dirty world, a dirty game. You ain't on top when you should be. They'll double cross you quick," Kiss added.

Young Jeezy - OJ ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss (Official Video)

Young Jeezy – OJ Ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss (Video Snippet)

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Jadakiss Disses Def Jam?

Jadakiss voiced his support for hip hop mogul Irv Gotti and Gotti's bid to step into the president's chair at Def Jam. Kiss also had some criticism for Def Jam and other major labels that he feels don't fully understand their artists.

Jadakiss says Irv's outspokenness about the problems at the label are right on the money.

"He said a lot of stuff that doesn't get said. He was able to [vent] without hating on the record labels or channeling any hate," Kiss said in an interivew. "Everything he said -- me being on the inside looking out and him being on the inside looking out but now on the outside looking in -- I think he nailed every point. I think everything he said was excellent, and almost everything was true. ... Def Jam and every other label, it ain't that they're bad record labels; it's just sometimes they don't understand the artists that they have -- It's hard for somebody ... when you not coming where I'm from every day. ... You live a whole totally different life than me, but you telling me this ain't the record. That ain't really what's up, and that sometimes happens. It doesn't always happen, but sometimes that's what happens, and that be the conflict of interest."

Jadakiss On "Ether" Vs. "Takeover"

Jadakiss decided to give his take on a decade-old hip hop beef. The rapper revealed that he, like a lot of hip hop fans, has always preferred Nas' Jay-Z diss "Ether," to Jay's "Takeover," the song that many believe launched the Nas vs. Jay-Z beef of 2001.

"I didn't really like the "Takeover" beat," Kiss says. "But the words--you know what the words are! It's like the Declaration of Independence on the battle tip. What he's saying is crazy. I like the laaaaayyyyymmmmme part. It was heavy, but Nas' "Ether" sits on the mantle when it comes to battle songs. From the production, to the way he formatted it, to what he was saying--he touched everything. It was an A-Plus grade."

Jadakiss Has No Beef With Jay-Z

Rapper Jadakiss wants no parts of the simmering feud between Lil Wayne and Jay-Z. Although Kiss appears on Weezy's "It's Good" track--the same song where Lil Wayne fires verbal shots at Jay; Jadakiss is staying neutral.

"Yall hating ass c**ksuckers better chill..they only sent me a track wit NO verses and I recorded that verse 3 months ago! #leavemeoutofit," Jada tweeted. "When I DISS n***as or have a problem Wit ANY RAPPER I SAY THere NAMES without hesitation and YALL know this already!"

The song was leaked yesterday (August 24) and is said to be a track from Wayne's upcoming album, Tha Carter IV.

"Tha Carter IV" Track Listing Revealed

Lil Wayne is releasing more details about his highly-anticipated Tha Carter IV album. The project's track list has finally hit the web, and features several notables, including Rick Ross, John Legend and Jadakiss.

Underground star Tech N9ne also appears on the album.

The track list is as follows:

1. Intro
2. Blunt Blowin
3. MegaMan
4. 6 Foot 7 Foot (Feat. Cory Gunz)
5. Nightmares Of The Bottom
6. She Will (Feat. Drake)
7. How To Hate (Feat. T-Pain)
8. Interlude (Feat. Tech N9ne)
9. John (Feat. Rick Ross)
10. Abortion
11. So Special (Feat. John Legend)
12. How To Love
13. President Carter
14. Its Good (Feat. Drake & Jadakiss)
15. Outro (Feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne & Busta Rhymes) 

Jadakiss Performing In South Africa

Jadakiss is going to South Africa to headline a concert for disadvantaged children. The rapper's performance is in support of the Prince Lindani Foundation, which is raising money for the small country of Swaziland.

Jada will be performing at the Mavuso Trade Centre to help relaunch the foundation and help them continue with their efforts.

DJ Tira, Jozi, Teargas, T-bo Touch, Lando Dlamini, Zaza, Velemseni, and other South African artists will also be performing. The show will also air live on Channel O.

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