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“All that’s definitely false. I mean… rehab for what? Being awesome?”

At the MTV Ulalume Festival in Columbia MD this past Friday, Cudder sat down with MTV to talk about being Kanye’s replacement on Lady Gaga’s upcoming tour. He deads all the whispers of Kanye checking into rehab or being located in India. According to Mr. Mescudi, Mr. West is doing just fine.

“We talk every once in a while. Like I said, he’s like a brother to me, I worry just as much as the next person, but when I say Kanye is cool, believe me, Kanye is OK. He’s a strong dude, I mean, we’ve seen him grow from College Dropout to now… the things he’s dealt with, the things he’s been through. He’s a strong dude.”

But still: Where are you Yeezy?

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I loathe music video trailers. Teasers were made for peep shows and gentleman’s clubs. If that’s your cup of tea, check out a snippet of Chris Brown’s new video, “I Can Transform Ya.” The full version debuts mañana.

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In the first installment of “Tales Of The Industry”, Firestarr describes the night Shyne let off a few rounds in 1999 at Club New York. He says he and Black Rob were the first ones out the club. Whoa!

Here’s the latest visual from the Carol City Cartel, Jeezy, and J Dub. This particular line-up features your usual suspects including Bun B., Nipsey Hussle, Rich Boy and more. Custom Cars & Cycles in stores tomorrow. Ride out.

This holiday season will be full of jolliness and one eyed willieness. Fa-la-la-la.

Here are flicks of Jay-Z stepping behind the turntables and playing DJ Hero. Career change, no? More pictures after the jump.

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Drake scribbles some rhymes for DeAndre on this new cut off SB’s aptly titled mixtape. Paranormal Activity, indeed.

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“I kind of wanted to give a feel like you heard it in a club. I didn’t necessarily want to go in a certain order, ’cause everybody in the world plays certain Michael Jackson songs. And I wanted to play songs that not everyone plays, play some obscure album cuts. And if you listen to it, I have some a capella and versions of songs that not everyone had heard. So, I kind of wanted to mix it up and keep people off guard. Just give them an example of all that Michael was like.”

Rehashing his album title, Jazzy Jeff teams up with Undrcrwn for this mixtape dedicated to The King. Download here. Tracklist after the jump.

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In an interview with UndeniableTV, Nicki speaks on her motivation and gives advice—lots and lots of advice to upcoming female artists. Afterward, she’s pulls some chicas from the crowd to join her on stage. Girls just want to have fun.

Batter Up!