Webbie appeared as a judge yesterday on 106 & Park‘s Freestyle Fridays. Afterward, host Terrence J announced that Webster was banned from the show. Better hold on tight, Rocsi.

Whoa. According to TMZ, Rick Ross lost consciousness on a flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Memphis after a reported seizure. The plane subsequently made an emergency landing. A doctor on the plane treated Ross. More details to come. UPDATE: Thank God. Don’t panic. UPDATE 2: Ross reaches out to YN.

Well, that was fast. After releasing two acclaimed videos, Harlem rapper, ASAP Rocky has signed to Polo Grounds/RCA Records. Here’s what he said of the deal: “I feel great about the new deal; I believe it was destined and with a label like Polo Grounds & RCA behind me I don’t see anything stopping us,” stated A$AP Rocky. “I wanted go with the right partner that can help get a bigger platform to get me and my A$AP crew’s music […]

Common’s video girl returns to the cover of KING. Issue hits newsstands November 1st. Peep the rest of the fan favorites here.

Lupe performed his hit “The Show Goes On” yesterday on Ellen Degeneres’ day time spot. For all you soccer moms out there, LASERS is in stores now. luepend

Instead of posing for the camera, Wale opts for an illustration of himself for the cover his sophomore set, Ambition. Album drops 11.1.11. UPDATE: Official tracklist via hhnm. Production via The Source. 1. Don’t Hold Your Applause (Produced By Tone P) 2. Double M Genius  (Produced By Mark Henry For Terror Squad Productions) 3. Miami Nights (Produced By Mark Henry For Terror Squad Productions) 4. Legendary (Produced By Toomp For Zone Boy Productions) 5. Lotus Flower Bomb (feat. Miguel) (Produced By […]

Merv Griffin’s rolling over in his grave. thanks: breedon | Dipset_4Eva

[vodpod id=Video.15547568&w=540&h=350&fv=] Some things are better watched. Here’s the video component to Shady Records 2.0’s cypher at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Still amazing.

Big Boi dodged a bullet today after appearing in a Miami court on drug charges. Last August he was charged with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. As part of the plea, Big Boi avoids jail, but must undergo three months of drug testing, community service and $2,000 in donations to charities. ap

Shady Records 2.0 undisputedly had the best cypher at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here’s the uncensored version of their rap session. Hi Rihanna.