CNN announced their top 10 Heroes for their fourth annual tribute. The celebration honors everyday people making a difference in the world. Ludacris along with 12 others (including Muhammad Ali) were selected to choose the finalists. Each hero is awarded $25,000 and viewers vote on who will take home the $100,000 top prize. Ceremony takes place Thanksgiving night at the Shrine Auditorium at 8PM EST.

Lil Boosie’s journey to the clink continues with a stop at the tattoo parlor, performances, and an appearance by B.G. Free Bad Azz! Incarcerated gets released next Tuesday. Previously: Ep. 7

I did a song with my little homie soulja. I mixed it last night this shit is so hard. He gonna fuck the club up with this. Riot music This is what it feels like when worlds collide. Here’s 50’s collaboration with Soulja Boy Tell Em. Quit mean muggin’ and press play. thisi50 Bonus: SB’s solo dolo version from last spring. Nav

[vodpod id=Video.4500707&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisis50.com%2Fvideo%2Fvideo%2FshowPlayerConfig%3Fid%3D784568%253AVideo%253A21887528%26amp%3Bck%3D-%26amp%3Bvideo_smoothing%3Don%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Doff%26amp%3BhideShareLink%3D1%26amp%3BisembedCode%3D1] Lord have mercy. It’s hard to tell if this is Rick Ross, but it sure resembles him. The clip is only 3 minutes long, but it shows the alleged rapper getting to first base with an unknown woman. Tia, is that you?! hhnm via thisis50

On Monday, Carson Daly, kicked off the 10th season of Last Call. Last night he featured Jay Electronica during the show’s “Spotlight” segment. America’s ready for Jay Electronica—and we’re ready for Act II! yaf

Last night, Nicki dialed Funkmaster Flex’s show on Hot 97. She spoke on her VMA performance, visiting Lil Wayne, “Right Through Me“, false show at Montclair State University in New Jersey, and her Complex spread. heads up: hhnm

Apparently, old habits die hard. Earlier today, an Atlanta court sentenced Lyfe Jennings to three and half years in jail. The decision stems from a 2008 domestic dispute where the R&B singer discharged a gun in public and evaded police. Lyfe, a convicted felon, previously served 10 years in prison for arson. Below, is a message he posted to his fans via his Twitter account. Lyfe’s latest album, I Still Believe was released last month. This will be my last […]

The coolest redneck this side of the Mississippi recites a few bars to Rick Ross’ ubiquitous hit. Who do you think you are? Ha! 0-60 Trunk Muzik coming next month.

Fabolous and Maino put their guards up on the remix to Marsha’s spiteful ode. I hope you don’t hold a grudge and cop her album Late Nights & Early Mornings on October 26th. Sidebar: Marsha Talks New Album splash

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