Big Sean and Chiddy Bang keep it real for a new video on a Chicago rooftop in support of Finally Famous Vol. 3. Easy Sean, you’re a lil’ too close to the edge. illroots

During Nicki’s gig in Trinidad this past Saturday, she spoke with local newspaper, Newsday. In her interview, she said that she dislikes her rap moniker and wanted to change it for her debut, Pink Friday. Hey, if it ain’t broke… “I was always called Nicki at home so I was known as Nicki Maraj but my first producer did not like Maraj and thought Minaj sounded better. I still hate the name and I was going to go back to […]

For the second time, T.I. returned to Forest City Federal Correctional Complex in Arkansas. Officials told TMZ the rapper checked in “sometime this afternoon.” Apparently, his information has yet to be processed. In related news, Lil Wayne will walk out of Rikers Island a free man, this Thursday. Whose turn is it next?

A few nights ago in Houston, Drake brought J.Prince’s son Jas, on stage and presented him with a Lamborghini for his 23rd birthday. Jas was the liaison that introduced Drizzy to Lil Wayne. Hopefully, it came with a full tank of gas.

Technically this isn’t new. In fact, it’s been on YouTube for about two weeks. But the video site you love to hate dug it up and brought it to the forefront. Obviously, this was shot sometime during Roc-A-Fella’s glory days. Remember the time.

Earlier this year, Pete Rock said he wanted to work with Jay-Z. And last week, he got his wish by providing the soul sample for Kanye’s latest G.O.O.D. Friday track. Pete retreated to his Twitter account and thanked Jigga for getting out his dream. I would like to thank everyone of u on twitter for the support on “The Joy” it really makes me feel good about hip hop,u guys give me inspiration ,real talk!! God Bless Yall! Shout to […]

Nicki continued her Pink Friday Tour this past Saturday at Hasely Crawford Stadium in her Caribbean homeland. She performed a couple radio favorites including “Right Thru Me”. More clips after the jump. ru

Wiz Khalifa’s Waken Baken tour swang through the House Of Blues last night in Houston. During his performance of “Black And Yellow”, he was joined by Chris Brown and company. Alright, Taylors! devidev

Please Hammer don’t hurt diss ’em. As promised, Stanley denounces the Roc and Jay-Z in his latest video. This is only going to end bad. Better run, run, and tell that, homeboy.

David Banner, David Banner (you got to say it twice) appeared on Last Call With Carson Daly two nights ago. He spoke on music, working with 9th Wonder, and his Congressional hearing three years ago.