The Tremaine leak was authorized. This one ain’t. Sorry ‘Maine. NR Earlier: Trey Songz VIBE Cover (April/May 2010)

Fully cocked and loaded comes Rae’s latest with Troubleman adding vocals to the hook. Only a few rounds let off as this one is pretty short. But hey, it’s okay to play it back now. Radio Planet

Back again are the Russell clones for their third installment of Global Grind’s weekly series. Yup, they’re everywhere, you ain’t never there. Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2

[vodpod id=Video.3346851&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D498659%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A498659] 9:30 EST at the Fillmore in NYC. It’s goin’ down—Pete Rock’s basement!

Not sure when this went down but Dante appeared on the popular children’s show. Is this supposed to be funny or entertaining? Hey, I can’t believe this is the third Yo Gabba Gabba!-related post in RR history. Oh well. YN love the kids. Ruby Hornet Previously: Fab | Snoop

I know you can feel the magic, baby! It’s coming… TS Previously: Jay-Z & Dr.Dre Track On The Way

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”massive”] Nicki’s underwhelming tune now has a visual. Yay. She premiered it with Rocsi and Terrence this afternoon on 106 & Park. Directed by Hype Williams.

With the ink dry on his Interscope Records contract, Yelawolf spoke to Rap Radar on signing to the label and his lessons learned.

Tapemasters Inc. and DJ Booth combined forces for the release of Sugar Tongue Slim’s new street album, Demand More 2. Download it here. Song listing down bottom.

Told cha so. On newsstands April 20th. XXL

[vodpod id=Video.3345639&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last Saturday, Alicia Keys partied with the beautiful people at Dolce nightclub in Miami, FL. The event was thrown by the 400 Club and included guests Nas, Big Tigger, and  Serena Williams. Oh, where the party at!

With E-40’s new albums Revenue Retrievin Day Shift/ Night Shift in stores, he appeared on local Bay Area program Chronicle Live. Along with host Greg Papa, 40 spoke on the CDs, sports, and those bum ass Golden State Warriors. 57th Ave

Donnis appeared on Tony Touch’s show last night on Shade 45 and premiered this song from his mixtape, Fashionably Late. It’s going down tonight at the Freshman 10 concert too.

One of these days Kweli, Cole, Electronica and Mos will perform this together. But until that happens, here’s how it looked last night at S.O.B.’s. Can’t fault them for flubbing Jay’s lyrics. After all, they are Jay‘s lyrics. Great show, nonetheless. J.Cole Debuts New Song & Verses | J.Cole x Young Chris Are “Still The Hottest”

[vodpod id=Video.3345250&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D498956%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A498956] Joey Crack called up the 1515 Boys and discussed his new record deal with E1 (Koch). He then segues into “Kilo” from his new album The Darkside which features Cam’ron and the Clipse. Think he knows Ghostface already used that sample?

[vodpod id=Video.3344375&w=425&h=350&fv=] O let’s just release this thing already. Here’s the trailer for what’s to come from Waka, Puff and Rick Ross. OS Previously: On The Set

Whether it’s the booth or the diamond, the hits keep coming for Dr. Dre. According to ESPN.com writer Amy K. Nelson, Dre will make his way to Fenway Park this Sunday and particpate in batting practice with the Boston Red Sox. The Sox take on the, ahem, World Champion New York Yankees.

[vodpod id=Video.3344130&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D74653842001%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dfalse%26amp%3BplayerID%3D10032373001%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3B] Boombox recently spent a day in the fast life with Jim Jones as he rolled through Harlem promoting his latest mixtape, The Ghost Of Rich Porter. Buckle up.

Early this morning, Drake gave an update on his blog regarding his debut set, Thank Me Later. He says that he’s putting the finishing touches on the work’s final track.

[vodpod id=Video.3342588&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dartist%253D2045922%2526vid%253D498654%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A498654] Janelle and Big Boi walk the tight rope of life in her new music video. Groovy stuff. The ArchAndroid drops May 18th.