Do Or Die rapper Belo Zero has pleaded guilty to a second degree murder charge in relation to an incident in 2002. The hip-hop star - real name Darnell Smith - is accused of gunning down Raynard 'B-Dog' Pinkston during a gang-related fight in November 2002.

For the first time ever, MTV2, together with Asylum records, will release a My Block: Chicago – The Soundtrack on October 10 and feature 15 tracks by some of the hottest and most respected artists from the Windy City including Common, Lupe Fiasco, Twista, Kanye West, and much, much more. MTV2's "My Block: Chicago – The Soundtrack" showcases essential tracks from Chicago's celebrated hip-hop history as well as exciting, fresh new sounds from the streets of Chi-town.

Independent rap juggernaut Tech N9ne returns November 7 with his first studio album in four years. Everready is the highly anticipated release from Kansas City's rap ruler, who has sold more than 500,000 units independently. The album features guest appearances from gold-selling artists E-40 and Brotha Lynch Hung, as well as production from Rick Rock (Jay-Z, E-40, Fabolous, The Federation) and The Legendary Traxster

Standout member Belo of Do or Die is putting the finishing touches on his dynamic, debut album "The Truth," due to arrive in stores October 17 on The Legion Records label. Belo has the streets anxiously awaiting his solo album. He is the first member from Do or Die to release a solo effort.

With ten years in the game and five albums to their credit, veteran Chicago rappers AK, Belo and Nard have done more than lived up to their namesake Do or Die. As one of the first hardcore reality rap group to emerge from the Windy City’s thriving rap scene Do or Die helped to define Chicago street rap as we know it.