“Go ‘head and ask about Boo Boo, they’ll tell you I let it bang” Fif has now reached into the double digits with his new music. If you haven’t got the message yet, we don’t know what else to tell you. Sorry bums, no smiley faces after all of his phrases. thisis50

According to Billboard, a source has confirmed that Antonio “L.A.” Reid will leave chairman position and take his talents over to Simon Cowell’s Fox talent series, The X-Factor which begins airing in September. Contestants beware. UPDATE: Barry Weiss new Chairman & CEO of Island Def Jam

After reuniting last week, Flex unleashes a flurry of bombs with the first Mobb Deep recording since P’s release. We love y’all duns back.

[vodpod id=Video.5777526&w=540&h=350&fv] There’s no “I” in team, so recently, Wes Fif and his fellow colleagues began shooting the video for their joint-track. Before final product hits home, MicFlow gives us a look behind the cams. dgb

[vodpod id=Video.5779293&w=540&h=350&fv=] Before Killa heads out to SXSW, he throws us the video for his rendition of one of the hottest records in the Lone Star State. Grap a cup and get you some of that Candy Paint & Texas Plate.

Since this isn’t found on Doggumentary‘s tracklist, the origin of this smooth groove is unknown. This may be something not chosen for the final cut. Album in stores March 29. x

[vodpod id=Video.5778295&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D829916431001%26amp%3BlinkBaseURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.xxlmag.com%252Fvideo%252F2011%252F03%252Fxxls-2011-freshman-class-cypher-part-2-of-3%252F%26amp%3BplayerID%3D735056479001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAj36EHhk%7E%2C2pR1tWM5uVhnbSj–UUJCXbI03wJZIun%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] With DJ Kast One on the 1s and 2s, Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B and CyHi Da Prynce are up next for the second part of XXL Freshman cypher. Silence please. Previously: Part 1

As we continue to mourn the loss of Nate Dogg, the G-Funk crooner’s lawyer, Mark Geragos has just released a statement to TMZ on behalf of himself and Nate’s family: “We appreciate the enormous outpouring of response from all over the world. We greatly appreciate that and thank everyone for their prayers and support. “We know that Nate will be hanging out with his good friends 2Pac and Biggie.” Moments ago, Eminem sent us his statement: “Nate’s voice in music will never be replaced. […]

Aside from this, it’s been a minute since we’ve heard a freebie from Wale. Well today Mr. Folarin jumps back on to the scene with something that’ll leave you totally krossed out. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.5777385&w=540&h=350&fv=] Along with a few of his pals, E-40 keeps his dough—and promo, in order with his latest vid. No time for slackin’. Revenue Retrievin’ Overtime Shift begins March 29th.