“I just like being a kid. I enjoy it. I don’t want to grow up.” The New York Times recently caught up with the Neptune producer at Miami’s Art Basel showcase. He spoke on his pairs of Spongebob socks, art, and the concept behind his Tank Chair. Kids these days.

After a two-day long hearing, the AP reports that a Los Angeles judge has ordered Nas to pay Kelis a $51,101 a month in child and spousal support. Since July, Nas was forking over nearly $40,000 a month. On the flip side, Esco no longer has to cover the costs of their former L.A. home.

TIME magazine named Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 the #7 album of the year. In fact, it’s also the only rap album listed. Congrats! Here’s what they had to say: The sequel to Raekwon’s much loved 1995 solo debut picks up as if no time has passed. He’s still rhyming about cocaine deals, hustlers and urban menace — which makes for an elevated degree of difficulty, since a song about the production of crack (“Pyrex Vision”) should be […]

Starting December 14th, Snoop will kick off a week-long, commercial-free channel on Sirius/XM. Hosted by Tha Doggfather, the program will include interviews and Snoop’s 20 favorite hip-hop songs of all time. The hype is real, nephew.

Drizzy tells Rap-Up that he recently sent Jay-Z the song “Light Up” from his debut Thank Me Later. With any luck, Jigga will return it with a mean 16…or two. So Far: No Release Date For Drake | Drake Reveals Thank Me Later Opening Track | Drake On Thank Me Later Features YK2

S-N-Double O-P appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien last night. He discussed recent activities and business ventures. Afterward, he and the American Dream performed the lead single off Malice N Wonderland. We see you Kurupt!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4161477&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D463788%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A463788] Fab confirms to MTV that his new mixtape dropping Christmas Day is called, There Is No Competition Part 2: The Funeral Service. He also reveals his follow-up album will be the sequel to Loso’s Way entitled, Loso’s Way 2. “I’m looking to come next summer,” Fab said of the album’s release date. “I like summer releases. It’s good timing. People are out, a lot of people need good music to ride to. I’m looking towards June or July […]

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You don’t have to be a Zoe to appreciate this track. Here’s the remix to Black Dada’s Haitian anthem, featuring Ross, Birdman, and Red Eyezz. Sak Pase! WSSH

You don’t have to be a Zoe to appreciate this track. Here’s the remix to Black Dada’s Haitian anthem, featuring Ross, Birdman, and Red Eyezz. Sak Pase! WSSH

With 2009 coming to a close, Donnis spreads love to this year’s freshman class. No social promotions here, everyone’s spot is well earned. Hard work pays off.

Rebirth won’t see the light of day for two months. But for now, check out a few stills of Weezy rocking out with Mayday on the set of his next video. Party, party after the jump. Props: Derick G.

All of a sudden, Jayceon Taylor is everywhere. He popped up at Snoop’s big Malice shindig last night, and got his freestyle on in homage to his Left Coast big homie. Sounds like he’s really goin’ off the head. Not bad, tattoo boy.

For a self-proclaimed illiterate, this is rather ironic. According to AP, R.Kelly is planning on writing his autobiography. With the assistance of David Ritz and distributed through Tavis Smiley’s SmileyBooks, Kellz promises to “tell it like it is”.  Due out in 2011, the book, like his new album, is currently untitled. Heads Up: Gyant

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4157929&w=425&h=350&fv=] Lupe rocks out in the official video from the Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack. To date, the film has already grossed over $500 million worldwide. With that said, excellent job Lu! OS

It wasn’t all good a week ago when Freekey Zekey delivered his spin on the Dip Set split. Obviously offended by accusations that he stole money, Da Capo hops on the track to provide his take on things. Oh boy. The Diplomat saga continues. Where my Killa tape at? Props: SOHH x WSHH

Good luck clearing this one, Chuck.

Last night, VEVO premiered 50 Cent’s new video, “Do You Think About Me”. VEVO is Universal Records’ supported alternative to YouTube. Problem is, no one could get the damn thing to work. On Howard Stern‘s show this morning, 50 cleared up the mass confusion.

On Monday, Entertainment Weekly crowned Kanye’s The College Dropout as the top album of the decade. Apparently, our post gave Ye a sense of nostalgia. Above, is his response to the accolade. Heads Up: Stephon Johnson