Light-skinned Jermaine tells ABC News that he’s in the zone like the homie 2-3. “LeBron does everything. He can shoot, he can pass, he can handle the ball, he gets rebounds … That’s how I feel, whether its lyrics, or flow or beats. I just feel like I’m a renaissance man, like I’m revolutionizing the game. There’s been people who’ve rapped and produced—like Kanye—but I don’t feel like on the rapping side there’s ever been a producer who can rap […]

The Thorntons cover 1/3 of the next issue of Complex. Speaking with journo Damien Scott, the brothers touched on their musical palettes and how their Play Cloths line came out of necessity. After the jump, check out a behind the scenes look from the shoot.

My Italian is a bit rusty, but apparently Dr. Dre has teamed up with Hewlett-Packard to create a limited edition laptop. No word on availability or price point, but be prepared to pay like you weigh. Sidebar: Lady Gaga’s all ears.

According to TVNZ, Hov says Coldplay’s Chris Martin has inspired him to consider takin’ up Yoga. “Chris hasn’t tried to get me to do yoga yet but I am close to doing it. I’m envious of what he can do on stage. Watching him is amazing, he can really move. I want to be able to move like that, get my leg behind my ear, things like that.” Russell Rush approves this message. Previously: Jay-Z On The Price Of Fame

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3462231&w=425&h=350&fv=] Scottie tells QDeezy that he used to work at Wendy’s just so he could afford Diddy’s signature threads. Let’s hope Craig Mack isn’t doin’ the same.

Here’s a new visual from the Boss of all Bosses. Not only is he a thug around the way, but he’s also got the tweets on lock. Follow him here: SlimThugga WSHH

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[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3461756&w=425&h=350&fv=affiliateSiteId%3D113363%26amp%3BwidgetId%3D209139%26amp%3Bwidth%3D422%26amp%3Bheight%3D401%26amp%3BkaShare%3D1%26amp%3Brevision%3D25%26amp%3BautoPlay%3D0%26amp%3BmediaType_mediaID%3Dvideo_790981%26amp%3BplayOnLoad%3D0] Here’s a raw and uncut preview of Algernod’s “Becky” visual. Fellatio never this good…unless, Karrine was involved of course.

Here’s something you hear everyday: an Auto-Tuneless T-Pain. Apparently, this an appetizer until the release of his next album, Revolver. Anyone up for a lil’ Russian roulette? X

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3459707&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday, Wasalu made the trek to Governors Island and performed in front of several hundred New Yorkers. If you missed out, grab a front row seat after the jump. Props: Lupe x PDS