It took 13 years, but last month, 2Pac’s Greatest Hits earned a diamond certification. Pac now joins MC Hammer, Notorious B.I.G., OutKast, and Eminem as the only rappers to crack the 10 million mark domestically. 21 gun salute! heads up: fsd

Gucci was sprung from the clink yesterday in Atlanta after serving three months on a probation violation. A few days ago, he called DJ Drama and promised never to returned to jail. Heard that one before. Last night La Flare celebrated his new found freedom at Club Onyx in the A. Download his new mixtape here. UPDATE: Not so fast. False alarm. Gucci is still in the bing. UPDATE 2: Gucci back?! I’m back bitch gucci back bitch did u […]

A lyric video of Travis Barker’s “Let’s Go” hit the net a few months ago, but today in L.A. he shot the official version with Busta Rhymes, Yelawolf, Twista, and Lil Jon. Have you gave The Drummer Some ?

Common’s ghetto dreams become a reality now that he’s shooting a video for his new single with Nas. Directed by Brian “B.Kyle” Atkins.

While us mere mortals wait for Kanye and Jay-Z’s Watch The Throne, Hot 97’s Angie Martinez got to hear the final product last night. Without giving up too much information, she gave a mini review on her show this afternoon. As we all know by now, Frank Ocean is one of the few guest appearances and by her account, he’s “quite impressive”. You’ll be the judge this summer. We hope.

Swizz Beatz was one of the many performers on board the USS Intrepid last night for DJ Cassidy’s 30th birthday bash (Peep 8 minute mark). If your invite got lost in the mail, here’s footage from the lens of JohnSimonDaily. Sidebar: Kirill Was Here Photos

[vodpod id=Video.12518538&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, it was Ice Cube’s turn to have his career chronicled on Behind The Music. In case you missed it, here’s the full episode courtesy of Video Hits One.

He means “quit”, but you get the point. Apparently, Waka’s had it up to here with the music industry and after December 31, 2011 wants to throw in the towel. Haters rejoice.

The Tribe appeared this afternoon on Angie Martinez’s Hot 97 Countdown. Their documentary hits theaters Friday. Part 1: Due to the magic of radio, the audio messes up. But the group speaks on the film overall. Part 2: Phife calls in and Tip talks “Watch The Throne”. Part 3: Closing remarks. Tip urges everyone to see the film.

Damn you Birdman, look what you done started. Young Money affiliate Lloyd appeared on 106 & Park yesterday and revealed his new tattoo—on the back of his head. Says Young Goldie: “I’m a contrast, i’m a walking contrast. I go from hard to soft. I go from the guns to roses, which is in my tatt, and I like to go from the streets to the sheets. I make street savvy R&B music but I also like to slow it […]