Trouble, Trouble’s back in the saddle gearing up to release his new mixtape, 431 Days. The number signifies the amount of days he’s been out of the can. Tape will be out March 27th but for now, feast your eyes on the cover here. Sidebar: Maurice Garland Interviews Alley Boy

DJ Young Guru’s back from his birthday celebration this past weekend and had to get some things off his chest. Firing up his web cam, Guru responded to the alumniroundup article on The Throne’s “Niggas In Paris” vs. Mos Def’s “Niggas In Poorest”. As always, Mr. Keaton makes excellent points.

Wiz and the Taylor Gang held a listening session at Jungle City Studios for his upcoming mixtape, Taylor Allerdice. With the music blaring and liquor flowing, it was hard to give a fair review, but his record with Cam’ron sounded promising. Sidebar: Rostrum Records Signs Singer Vali.

[vodpod id=Video.16150526&w=540&h=350&fv=] The Rosenthals were in Orlando over the weekend for The NBA All-Star Game. And during their travels, they caught up with Fabolous and Wale for a series of crazy-ass questions.

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Heads up! With the NBA All-Star Weekend underway in Orlando, J.Cole participated in the celebrity game tonight. While on a fast break, he caught an alley hoop from comedian Kevin Hart. After the jump, he blocks Common’s easy lay-up. Remember this? yardie

Hit records often have life of their own. And for Chamillionaire, his signature tune “Ridin Dirty”, is now being used to sell Volkswagen Tiguans. Get it how ya live. No hatin‘ here.

With the Nike Galaxy Foamposites dropping today, former NBA star Penny Hardaway called The Breakfast Club this morning on Power 105.1 to speak on his signature kicks. All across the country, the shoe has sent sneaker heads into a frenzy. While some have camped out outside stores, one ass-hat even offered to sell his car. Remember people: They’re just a pair of sneakers.

Jay-Z was pollyin’ with the PDs this afternoon on New York’s Z100 and introduced his artist Rita Ora’s new single, “Party And Bullshit” to the airwaves. B.I.G. title. UPDATE: Party with the CDQ UPDATE 2: Footage, no bullshit

Birdman gets his mean mug on for the next issue of RESPECT. Issue drops March 6th. Be’ lee dat.