Just 8 days before he turns the big 2-5 and releases his sophomore LP, Drake will be featured as the musical guest on SNL on October 15. This will mark Aubrey’s first appearance and will join Nicki Minaj as the only two Young Money artists who have appeared on the NBC late night show this year. Take Care on October 24. mtv

Still in L.A., Cudder supported Chip Tha Ripper during his show at Hollywood’s Key Club last night. If you weren’t present for all the action, there’s more footage after the jump. 57

Only the strong survives. And by any means, Gibbs and Freezer struggle to carry on in their new video. Freddie Gibbs’ Cold Day In Hell coming soon. os

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shot: Canon Eos 60d Jermaine held court last night at the Roseland Ballroom for his A Dollar And A Dream concert. That’s right, tickets only cost a buck. If you missed the show, Dark Nyte provides a recap of the evening. It’ll be a Cole World tomorrow. Dress warm. Sidebar: J.Cole Complex Cover Story

Jimmy’s got himself a gun. The NY Post reports that additional gun charges were filed on Friday against Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond for possession of a Mac-11 sub-machine gun and a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Under federal law, he could face 30 years. Back in June, Jimmy plead not guilty in Brooklyn court shortly after he was apprehended by feds while on the run for cocaine conspiracy charges. Rosemond is currently at a NY detention center awaiting trial.

Do you know what today is? Well it isn’t the release of Los’ upcoming project, The Crown Ain’t Safe, however the B-More MC pens his bars over Tony Toni Tone’s track. Today is a special day. sermon

Last night, it was Queens who kicked off the Red Bull Academy’s New York: Five Out Of Five Tour, which is a five-stop concert paying homage to the 5 boroughs. Above, Info shares QB’s Prodigy and Hav taking it back with “Give Up The Goods (Just Step)”, while Southside Jamaica’s own Banks pays homage below.

It ain’t where you from, it’s where you at. And on Saturday night, $hort Dawg performed at the Center Stage in the A. Above the Oakland MC interrupted his set to pay homage to his adopted home. Performance below courtesy of EA.

After the aftermath of alleged fisticuffs, Brandy’s bro and Kid Ink puts their drinks up high for their new video. In other Ray J-related news, he also laid a track down with Victor Ortiz, “Baddest Girl“. wshh