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Sad Dre Day Andre Young Jr., the 20-year-old son of producer and hip hop kingmaker Dr. Dre, was found dead in his LA home last weekend. The news has just come out, and no cause of death has been determined yet.

Music Industry Considerations, 2008 Dr. Dre's loooooong-awaited new album Detox is allegedly dropping in the next 60 days, to coincide with the launch of a co-branded Dr. Dre cognac. The Loch Ness Monster is also scheduled to appear as soon as its own co-branded cognac launches. [Idolator]

rap wars

Does Suge Knight Have a Reality Show or Not?

A trailer for Unfinished Business, which seems to be a reality TV show starring Death Row founder Suge Knight, is online today. It looks kind of good, with plenty of fighting, F-Bombs being dropped all over the place, and one youngster talking tough and following it up by running off in a panic. But where is this thing going to air? And when? I've watched it a few times and those little details just don't seem to exist. Trailer after the jump. More »

eminem

Lack Of Dr. Dre Beats Dooms Eminem Book In Advance

Mom-hating rapper Eminem is planning to publish his memoirs at the ripe old age of 36. Question: Is it really necessary to buy his memoirs when every single one of his albums is an extended exercise in tortured self-examination? We already know all about his family problems, his relationship problems, and his problems with friends getting killed. He made that autobiographical movie too, ya know. Is there a lot more value to add for the rapidly aging Slim Shady fan base? More »