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Back in February, Birdman’s wings were clipped when it was revealed that his Broland Oil & Gas LLC was a sham. Prior to the exposé, he told Ozone that he was in the oil business for almost five years. Well today, footage from Oklahoma has captured Birdman’s alleged rig going to work. (3:00 mark) Drill baby, drill.

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So LowKey’s spot posted a rumored tracklist from Kanye’s upcoming, tentatively-titled Good Ass Job. I dismissed it at first because obviously with a Sept 14. release, he’s got plenty of time to change things. Still after speaking to several sources it’s became clear that the titles listed were pretty much acccurate. Then the above image started floatin’ around the Internets which indicates to me that ‘Ye sent video director Hype Williams an early version of his album and now it may have gotten into the wrong hands. Will one of the biggest leaks in music history go down on Bron Bron night? Stay tuned.

Sidebar: Info says Mr. West visited Mr. Carter in the clink today. Long day, ‘Ye?

Fast foward to the 4:34 and 5:00 marks. At those points, Captiol Records exec Craig Davis, says that 50 Cent has brought the Unit to his label. Hmm, and the plot thickens.

“Hate is for suckas. And you know who I’m talking to, you hatin’ ass crab.”

Over the last couple of weeks, Diddy’s been on 50 Cent’s shit list. He called him a blood sucker on the radio and took a shot at him while performing at the House of Blues in Boston. Apparently, Puff isn’t taking it lightly and during BET’s post award show, he fired back. Too bad the bullets ain’t got no name.

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Nearly a year to the day Kanye terrorized Taylor Swift, Mr. West may have some really big plans. Can you say a G.O.O.D. Day in Music? Ha!

Sidebar: Big Sean is “Bullshittin’“

First F. Gary Gray executed Ross’ vision for “Super High” and according to the tweet above, Spike might be up next. Action!

Miss Info got the scoop that Drizzy will do voice-over work in the third and final installment of Gears of War. The rapper will voice playable character, Jace Stratton. The game is due out solely on Xbox consoles April 2011.

“When Epic came to me with the role, I couldn’t pass it up,” said Drake. “They’ve created an amazing character in Jace, and I’m looking forward to my tour in Delta Squad.”

But Drizzy might not be the only MC cracking the mic. Godfree pointed out that Ice-T announced (and retracted) that his chords were going to be used in the game as well.

Man, great minds think alike. After hearing the chorus of Kanye’s new single this past weekend, I immediately thought of the hospital scene from Spike Lee’s Malcolm X. But for some reason, I couldn’t find the clip on YouTube. Coincidentally, it jolted Sean’s memory too and he drew the comparison first. Now, that’s powerful.

Sidebar: 1515 Speaks To YN & Info On “Power”

Out of the 80 songs T.I.’s recorded, all won’t make his album, King Uncaged. In the clip of above, he tells 1515, that a new collaboration with Eminem is in the works. Another touchdown?

“It’s in the making. It just hasn’t been recorded yet. The song has been picked out and it’s been agreed for us to do it. We’re thinking a song that can definitely make its way to the club.”

URB got the scoop that Lauryn Hill is set to close this year’s Rock The Bells concert and perform her debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in its entirety. Hopefully, confirmation comes later today during RTB’s press conference. Last month, Lauryn speculated that she had new music in the can. Can’t hardly wait.

UPDATE: It’s a no go.