Believe it or not, Soulja Boy’s not completely off his rocker. Although he didn’t pen Willow Smith’s breakout hit, that honor goes to Jukebox, he does get interpolation credit for the opening line “Hop out the bed turn my swag on”. That’s right, a bad hair day only meant a SB payday. heads up: illseed

Here we go again. Gucci Mane is expected to return to his seasonable residence, the Fulton County Jail, on a probation violation later this month. The cause stems from a reckless driving arrest last November. Apparently his charges have been reinstated. He’s due back in Fulton County Superior Court on January 24th. ahh via hhe UPDATE: Gucci sent to rehab before next court date.

It seems as if the music business has gotten the best of Jazmine Sullivan. Earlier, the singer announced via her Twitter account that she was going to spend more than 10 seconds away from singing. Shortly after, the tweets were gone. Fortunately, Straight From The A took a screenshot of them. Here’s what she said below. I’m making an official announcement that I am taking a break from music. I’m trying to figure out who I am…w/out a mike, paper, […]

[vodpod id=Video.5246795&w=425&h=350&fv=] Rocko and Gucci show some respect for each other in this new clip directed by Gabriel Hart. This and 15 other tracks can be found on last year’s Rocko Dinero mixtape.  

You probably wouldn’t know it, but Ghostface Killah has a new album out called, Apollo Kids. No, it’s true. And while on a promo run, he mentions at the :56 second mark that he’s working on the sequel to his sophomore classic, Supreme Clientele. Time to spit the real once again.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”debate-1″] It’s only 48 hours into the New Year, but yours truly along with DJ Superstar, Kraze (All Access), Big Kap and others debate on who will be the hottest MC of 2011. Aside from Lil Wayne, this list definitely could use some tweaking. Wiz at number 10? Come on son.

It’s a few days late, but Skillz finally comes through with his annual lyrical recap. The song is also available to download via iTunes. Let’s see what 2011 has in store. hhnm

Should old acquaintance be forgot? Nope. After a long-standing beef, Phonte and 9th Wonder have put their drama to the side and buried the hatchet for the New Year. Here’s what ‘Te had to say of their reconciliation via his Twitter account. Took 4 years, 2 plates of food and 6 hrs. of convo, but we squashed it. I appreciate the love for me and @9thwondermusic, but us mending our rift had nothing to do with music and everything to […]

Drake served as one of the musical performers last night at Dick Clark’s Rocking Eve celebration in California. Up top, he recites “Show Me A Good Time.” Then, in the second clip, he debuts a new verse while performing “Fancy”. atf Sidebar: Drake’s New Year’s Resolution

Ahhh, the winner’s circle—something we here at the Double R can relate to. Anyway, back to business. Curren$y kicks off 2011 with the second installment from his 2008 mixtape. That’s a win-win. Tracklist and download after the jump. tmg