Quik held a listening session for his new album The Book Of David last week at Wavaflow Studios in the City of Angels. Yep, DJ Quik’s in the muthafuckin’ house…again. Previously: DJ Quik x Suga Free “Nobody”

Battle rap champ, Iron Solomon sent over his first single featuring DMC. If you like what you hear, you cop it on iTunes or Amazon. Last but not least, above is the invitation for the song’s release party.

Like a scene out of Candyland, Nicki Minaj covers the summer issue of VIBE. Issue hits June 15th.

Excuse the crappy rip, but this is noteworthy nonetheless. This afternoon on Journal Canal +, Eminem performed “Not Afraid” For the first time. Oui! Previously: Eminem Meets Mona Lisa

Eminem visited the Louvre today in Paris. He will appear live on French TV show “Le Gran Journal” tonight on Canal+. Round up the posse Marshall comin’ round the way. Previously: Diddy Meets Mona Lisa

[vodpod id=Video.3755093&w=425&h=350&fv=] Jermaine sports some new threads and recites his single “Who Dat” for Complex‘s fashion feature. Dress to impress.

At the 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Dr. Dre will be presented with the ASCAP Founding Fathers Award. The ceremony takes place June 25th at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is presented to influential songwriters and composers. According to ASCAP president/chairman Paul Williams: “Dre is one of the most important voices in modern music. He created a unique, recognizable sound that dominated rap music in the early ’90s…and continues to inspire artists and producers […]

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Bun B’s taking over S.O.B.’s tonight and he’s bringing along some amigos. Trust, you’re not going to want to miss this. You know the procedure: First one to email me at [email protected] wins a pair of tickets. Include your government and phone number too. NY tri-state area residents only. UPDATE: Damn, that was fast. Contest Over. Congrats to Daemon.

Here’s the other half of The Source‘s Summer issue. Clearly, Luda’s got his eyes on the prize.