Last month, T.I. visited Woodland Middle School in Henry County, GA . Unfortunately, not everyone was happy he was there. According to WSBTV, several parents are upset that the rapper was featured as a guest speaker. One of the parents wrote an email letter to the principal, Dr. Terry Oatts stating: “In the future, if T.I. or any other convicted felon needs to perform community service, ask for parental permission to allow our children to be exposed to these questionable […]

In case you forgot (or didn’t know), today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. And to celebrate, Biz Markie flipped the classic to commemorate the holiday. Let’s save the planet, damn it! Woooha

Travis adds a few kicks and snares to the remix to Game’s “Shake”. In a recent interview with Rap-Up, Chuck says that he shot the video for the song in Dr. Dre’s crib without his consent. Better be prepared for a shakedown. Vibe

YN was in attendance last night for Kelis’ gig at Santos Party House in NYC. He didn’t film anything, but someone else did. In the first clip, she performs “4th of July” followed by “Millionaire” and “Milkshake”. YK2

Maino left his mark at Club Silo in Reading, PA last week. In the footage above, he performs track four off his debut, If Tomorrow Comes… 57thave

Talib and Blacksmith Music put together this mixtape featuring new tunes from Jean Grae, Wale, Asher Roth and others. Download it here. Titles down bottom.

The L.A. Times reports that DJ AM’s cameo in Iron Man 2 will remain in the film. The DJ passed away last summer from an accidental drug overdose. According to director Jon Favreau: “We tried to make it respectful, and for people who know him, they’ll get a kick out of it and for people who don’t, it will sort of slide by without much notice,” Favreau said. In the scene, AM spins 2Pac’s “California Love” at the request of […]

My how the mighty have fallen. Kimberly becomes the latest to tack a verse onto Waka Flocka’s hit. Might be a good time to rethink strategy, Kimmy.

[vodpod id=Video.3473721&w=425&h=350&fv=] Luda and his Disturbing Tha Peace familia are set to cover the next issue of The Source. And two days ago, they took their photographs for the magazine. Above is a behind the scene look from the shoot. HHNM

Yesterday on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show, Ross confirmed that Diddy was now indeed his manager. Last week, Billboard got the heads up that he and Nicki Minaj were entrusting Puff with their careers. 305