[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3928606&w=425&h=350&fv=] On May 8th, Jay-Z will join Betty White as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. No word as to what Jigga will perform, but the taping marks the first time the 88-year-old actress has hosted the sketch comedy program. Above is one of Hov’s memorable skits from 10 years ago. MTV

T.I. discussed his new album King Uncaged with Rolling Stone and said the project will be as significant as 2pac’s double masterpiece. In terms of content, don’t expect T.I.P. to brag about packing heat. “Some songs talk about my time in prison — how I was affected by that, the way I’ve grown from that, things I see now that I may have not seen then. Sometimes I talk about love, some songs I talk about life, some songs I talk […]

[vodpod id=Video.3435249&w=425&h=350&fv=] Inside Dame’s DD172 art gallery, the Roc-A-Fella founder drops a jewel on commanding respect and the importance of artists (specifically Curren$y) having interstate relations. Life Files

If Eric B’s running for president, don’t expect Nicki Minaj to be his first lady. Apparently, Nicki snubbed Eric after he asked for a photo for his daughter. Can’t clap for this. HSK

Game let loose his “400 Bars” yesterday and during the 20 minute freestyle, some speculated that shots were fired in Jay Rock’s direction. In turn, Rock issued a caveat to Chuck Taylor and Ice Cube. Karen Civil

[vodpod id=Video.3435390&w=425&h=350&fv=] Q and the Konvict rehash the Brothers Johnson’s classic opus. Wonder what else Quincy’s got in store for his remix album, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Pretty anxious to hear that “Secret Garden” remake. OS

MSNBC reports that Jay-Z and his 40/40 club business partner, Juan Perez have filed a lawsuit against Boston Red Sox firstbaseman, David Ortiz for operating a Dominican Republic nightclub called Forty/Forty. According to court documents, Jigga is seeking $5 million in damages. Should’ve been a Yankee. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.3436636&w=425&h=350&fv=] Plies put on his speaking voice last night during his Hip Hop Shop interview with Toure. He discussed his new album Goon Affiliated, pulling up his trousers and the motivation behind covering a fan’s college tuition. Yardie

[vodpod id=Video.3436643&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D505483%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A505483] Jim Jonsin’s production resume reads like a music Who’s Who. Now with Eminem on this list, the producer tells 1515 that Shady was open to ideas while recording his new album, Recovery. Jim also speaks on working with Wiz Khalifa and T.I.

To hear Nas tell it, “this one right here is real Jamaican.” Shouldn’t come as a surprise either since it’s produced by Bob’s son, Damian. UGC

Here’s a new one from Terius featuring the guy with the terrible album title. Is this a Love King leftover or off Fuck A Mixtape? I don’t know. Oh well. Point out the bounce! AHH UPDATE: The track’s called “F.I.L.A.” and is indeed off, Love King. HHNM

This past Tuesday, Lupe brought his Stepping Lasers tour to the 9:30 Club in D.C. And once again, Lu performed his new cut, “Scream”. Holla! LupE.N.D. via TreeHouse

VIBE had a long converstaion with Mr. Nash and spoke on his upcoming concept EP The Chronicles of Nicki, married life, and new album, Love King. He also says one of the tracks off the album could possibly be his best to date. You’ve mentioned that your best song ever is “Fancy.” Do you think you topped it on this album? Yeah, it’s a record called “Take Care Of Me,” and it’s talking about ‘If I fight for you, fight for […]

A close source to Diddy confirmed with Billboard that the rap mogul has taken on duties as a manager to Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross. Last weekend, it was reported that Nicki fired her former manager and Waka Flocka’s mom, Debbie Antney.

During the filming of Rick Ross’ “All I Want Is You” video in Colombia last year, Triple C member Gunplay snorts an 8ball with the policia nearby. In the words of Mr. Rick James…

Four days in a row and Po is on his third beat jack. This time, he gets gully over Drake’s single. It’s not that he can’t stop, it’s that he won’t stop. NR UPDATE: Dirty edit added.

Scotty recently made a stop at Miami University in Ohio and performed an acapella of “Groovin” for a second time. He says the song will be featured on his next LP, Cudder & The Revolution of Evolution and explained the motivation behind it. “I didn’t want to make a typical club song, I wanted to make a song for the people high at a club who just want to groove. This is song is real smooth, real cool..its kinda for the […]

Yesterday, it was announced Drama and TIP will reunite for the rapper’s first project since his jail release, Fuck A Mixtape. Today, Drama tells XXL to expect lots of surprise guests including Lil Wayne. “He was doing his pushups and his situps, [and] now we about to have the streets in a frenzy. I’ll just put it to you like this, Bankhead Zone One is gonna love this.” Earlier: T.I. Announces Album Title

Jesus, Kimberly. What have you done to yourself—and your rhymes? DJ Ill Will got the go ahead on this new track produced by Detail. Too bad its far from purrfect. X

Devi Dev rolled with DJ Quik to the city of love and documented the experience. Despite the language barrier, Quik was given the blue red carpet treatment from the locals.