Although Pharrell recently launch his own liqueur, he was commissioned for Smirnoff’s new “Start Pure” ad campaign. The viral also features N.E.R.D.’s “Truth Or Dare”. hhnm via neptunes.org

If you’re still waiting on that new Kid Cudi mixtape, fuggedaboutit. Cudder took to his tumblr yesterday to announce he’s leaving, A Man Named Scott alone to

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Before hitting the stage in Worcester, MA, Maino tells

After placing the project on chill, Banks now says that he will be releasing the second installment of his Cold Corner series. No release date yet, but expect it soon. hhnm

During last night’s Rock The Bells in San Bernardino, CA, Common joined Esco on stage for a live performance of their collaboration. Sounds just as good live. Head over to Miss Info‘s spot for more footage of the show. Previously: Nas Brings Out Ron Artest

Last night during the kick-off of the Rock The Bells 2011, Nasir brought out his fellow QB resident Ron Artest at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA while performing his Illmatic track, “Memory Lane”. Say Queensbridge.

Red Cafe keeps it real and is still releasing visuals for his mixtape, Above The Clouds. Well here’s his latest clip for the project’s second track. wshh

Don’t know who or what a Dev is, but Curtis Jackson decides to light up the dance floor by adding a few bars for her official remix. dhh