DMX is set to have more than a bruised ego after pulling out of a celebrity martial arts fight - his wallet could take a beating after the promoter filed a $1 million lawsuit against the rapper.

Rapper-turned-reality TV star Coolio has stepped up to the challenge for a celebrity martial arts fight after DMX pulled out of the event last week.

Rapper DMX's new career as a martial arts fighter has already floundered - he's pulled out of his upcoming bout with actor Eric Martinez, according to reports.

Bad boy rapper DMX is refusing to train in preparation for his debut as a mixed martial arts fighter, insisting it "wouldn't be fair" to his opponent.

DMX has reached out to fans after he failed to perform at a concert on Saturday, insisting promoters kept him off-stage because they couldn't pay the fee they promised him.

NEW YORK (AP) - Eminem was never a part of Def Jam Records, but the rapper is going to be part of the celebration when the legendary label is honored by VH1.

While a majority of television reality shows tend to focus on mating conquests, VH1 "Gotti's Way 2" deviates into whole other direction.

Hip Hop music is the most popular music genre in the world. Rappers like Lil Wayne, Eminem, and Jay-Z have gained worldwide recognition and success because of their rap lyrics and songs.

PHOENIX (AP) - Rapper DMX will not have to serve any more jail time in Arizona despite his guilty plea for throwing a food tray at a jail officer.

Rapper DMX is turning to religion again in a bid to put his criminal past behind him - he has plans to become a Christian TV preacher.