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Finally released, Saigon’s Greatest Story Never Told hit #1 today. Now let’s keep it there. Ha!

Bonus: “Turtle” Says Buy The Album!

YN’s ol’ lady and Billboard editor Danyel Smith continues her talk with Atlantic Records’ star pupils. This time the group discuss when and how they became game changers.

In rememberance of the 12th year of his passing, Big L was paid tribute today by Hot 97′s Mister Cee. Like The Finisher said, you kids better do your research if you don’t know how dope dude was. Harlem in the house. Put your L’s up!

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Previously: Guru Tribute

The-Dream announced last week that he was releasing his fourth album this summer. On the red carpet of Roc Nation’s pre-Grammy party, he tells MTV the title of the project will be, The Love IV. And on this go-around, he’s calling in the cavalry to assist in the effort.

“This album is gonna have more features, which is unique for me, ’cause I usually don’t carry a lot of features. I’m calling it out now. I’m cashing in my chips. I’m gonna try to get everybody, Wayne, [Kanye], Jay, Drake, Mary, anybody that I’ve worked with or [loaned] a hand to, I’m trying to get on my album.

The full line-up for the Bonnaroo 2011 Music & Arts festival has just been announced and headlining the annual event are two of Hip Hop’s biggest acts: Eminem and Lil Wayne. It all goes down June 9-12 in Manchester, Tennessee, but tickets go on sale at noon on February 19. Other acts included: Big Boi, J.Cole, and Wiz Khalifa. Peep the full line-up and cop tickets here.

While on the red carpet at the Grammys this past Sunday, Skylar Grey spoke with Sway about checking in with Dr. Dre on “I Need A Doctor”.

“I was just flattered that they would involve me on such a project. Dr. Dre has been working on [Detox] for 10 years and now I’m on a single off of it. It’s just a creative experience being in the studio with different people.I’m not from the hip-hop world but I think that’s what works for the sound that we got. The combination of the alternative chorus mixed with the hip-hop verses.”

It’s unclear if this will make F.A.M.E., but Breezy stands in his B-Boy stance in his latest video. This is that Mechanical Dummy hoodie rap.

Waka Flocka held court last Friday at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. After performing “Hard In The Paint” (in the crowd no less) he brought out Wale to recite his verse from, “No Hands”. Look ma, this still bumps.

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While on tour with Trey Songz for his Love Faces Tour, Young Goldie decided to debut a brand new song called “Angel” in Washington D.C. According to Nav, his new single called “Cupid” will be dropping soon as well as a video for it.

Willie returns with the second installment of his Fly mixtape series. Buckle up ’cause you’re one click away for take off. Tracklist and download after the jump. (more…)