[vodpod id=Video.3270664&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D494755%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A494755] Welp, cat’s out the bag. Nicki explains to 1515 why she passed on XXL‘s Freshmen 10 cover. In the process, she revealed that she and Drake shot for the magazine’s May 2010 issue.

[vodpod id=Video.3270576&w=425&h=350&fv=e%3D4bffc0037b3a3a49328d685cccfc7c21cc002973d57a44951a38fddf065f5c696a66be9b89ee2d2f0947d4e15d253124c7d296b9a2a5d695fdd446d15f64f11765e48f3f69f68736f1c3dd0205967dbf383ccf85d3b0fcebe03d34a7%26amp%3Bwidth%3D400%26amp%3Bheight%3D368%26amp%3Bpid%3Dcr003%26amp%3Bautostart%3Dfalse%26amp%3Ballowscriptaccess%3Dalways%26amp%3Busefullscreen%3Dtrue%26amp%3Besnapshot%3D4bffc0037b3a3a493b90685cccfc7c21cc002973d57a44951a38fddf065f5c696a66be9b89ee2d2f094ccde2702233248cc2bbb9b0b6d895f2d84c9b1869fa1f32b8d76936b6c068b683c70a018a78a93f3d95da84%26amp%3Btrueurl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.craveonline.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmusic%2Farticle%2Fexclusive-ny-z-documentary-clip-jay-z-on-songwriting-98597embed_code_lightbox%2Findex%2F67%2Fsingle%2F133597%2Fcr013%2F10%2F400%2F368%2F0%2Ffalse%2Fsource%2Fhttp%3A%252G%252Gwww.craveonline.com%252Gentertainment%252Gmusic%252Garticle%252Gexclusive-ny-z-documentary-clip-jay-z-on-songwriting-98597] You love to hear the story again and again. In this preview from Jay-Z’s NY-Z documentary, Hov speaks on his songwriting process. Watch the movie in full March 22nd. CraveOnline

Kay Slay premiered this last night during the Drama Hour on Hot 97. Now it’s Miss Info’s turn to feed the streets. Cam flips Foxy Brown’s (Not the rapper) classic for this new joint from his upcoming mixtape, Boss of All Bosses 2.5

The streets got a new face and we got new material from Capone and Noreaga. It’s a win, win. The War Report 2 coming soon. X

Allow him to reintroduce himself. The artist formerly known as Young Jeezy is simply going by: Jeezy. Rap-Up notice the change on the artwork for his single, “Lose My Mind”. And on Def Jam’s website, the rapper’s billed under the moniker as well. So much for being forever young.

Agreed. Gorilla Zoe lets his mind wander to Matt Friedman’s (of the ILLFONICS) production in his latest video. Dream on.

Chris and Free got no time for losers on this new cut. Sounds like them Philly bol’s are back it. TeamChambers

X says this is from Jimmy’s Ghost of Rich Porter mixtape. However, the disc’s tracklist suggests otherwise. While we figure out its origins, take a listen to the soundtrack of Capo’s life.

Hmmph, learn something new everyday. Two quarters of the Slaughter traveled to America’s smallest state and executed their talents inside the Jerky’s Bar. Ha, Jerky’s. iiight

Robin and Estelle go on a rocky ride with his latest clip off Sex Therapy. Buckle up. Sidebar: Rob celebrated his birthday last night.

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Diddy called Tim Westwood yesterday and confirmed that his album, Last Train To Paris is leaving the station June 22nd. Grab ya ticket. Heads Up: 57th Ave

This slipped under the radar yesterday. Two months ago, Ricky raved about his collaboration with John Legend. Well, here’s the end product of their reunion. Splash

Maino’s got a chip on his shoulder and a dope track on his hands. This is off his upcoming album, The Day After Tomorrow. Miss Info Before: Maino Atlantic Records Mixer

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.930017&w=425&h=350&fv=image%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.radioplanet.tv%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2010%252F03%252FJuelzSantanaInterview_audio.jpg%26stretching%3Dfill%26controlbar%3Dover%26skin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.radioplanet.tv%252Fwp-content%252Fmediaplayer-viral%252Fmodieus%252Fmodieus.swf%26link%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.radioplanet.tv%26file%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.radioplanet.tv%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2010%252F03%252FJuelz310Interview.m4a%26volume%3D100%26plugins%3Dviral-1] Juelz tells DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45, that he’s in no rush to release his album Born To Lose Built To Win. Bummer. He then weighs in on Weezy’s incarceration and their long overdue collaborative effort. Hey, I still can’t feel my face. Radio Planet TV

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.930003&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.three21media.com%2Fvideos%2Fuploads%2FQpKSL4XeJkdfYDldRRXg.flv%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.three21media.com%2Fvideos%2Fuploads%2Fthumbs%2FQpKSL4XeJkdfYDldRRXg.jpg%26config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.three21media.com%2Fvideos%2Fconfig.xml%26link%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.three21media.com%2Fvideos%2Fplay.php%3Fvid%3D443] Next week, our dreams are finally fulfilled. Here is the trailer for Wu-Massacre’s first visual. Directed by Rik Cordero. Channel Three/21

[vodpod id=Video.3264579&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D72652051001%26amp%3BplayerId%3D1126070790%26amp%3BviewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26amp%3BservicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26amp%3BcdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dfalse%26amp%3B] Earlier this morning, Nas and Damian Marley hit the stage at Emo’s for the South by Southwest music festival. The distant relatives perform “Nas Is Like”, “Strong Will Continue”, and “Made You Look.” Rap Up via Billboard

Pac Division find themselves hogtied in their new video from last year’s mixtape, Church League Champion. Shut up and watch. UGC

[vodpod id=Video.3264199&w=425&h=350&fv=] Da Prynce filmed himself reciting “Popular Demand” two months ago. But now, he has an official vid for it, as well as “Y’all Better Not Let Me Blow”. Both tracks can be found on his mixtape The Prynce of Jacks. OS

Jimmy played a snippet of this last week during his listening session. Here Capo takes a stab at Drizzy’s “Over.” The Ghost Of Rich Porter drops next Tuesday. Don’t be scurred.