While YN patiently waits for the arrival of his Lil’ Kim Black Friday mixtape (in the mail, at that), Nicki roars like a dungeon dragon on the cover of BlackBook‘s March Pop issue. Make some noise. ifwt

During the groundbreaking ceremonies for a new gym at the Boys & Girls Club in L.A. this past weekend, Hov and Bron Bron spoke with Hollyscoop on the importance of and their influence on the youth. nr

If you haven’t purchased Sai’s Greatest Story Never Told yet, I feel sorry for your mother. But it’s never too late. If you head down to FYE and cop it there, this is one of the five bonus tracks you will receive.

[vodpod id=Video.5626570&w=540&h=350&fv=] Shallah made his way to the Nation’s Capital last night and held an album listening session at the DTLR Listening Lounge. Missed it? Well DJ Fusion comes through with over 40 minutes of footage. Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang in stores March 8th.

[vodpod id=Video.5625664&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D624633%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A624633] Nearly two months after the release of Reek’s The Gift mixtape, he gives MTV a breakdown of a few notable tracks. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, what are you waiting for? “Keep Goin’ Reek”: “I like it this way, it makes you stick out,” Reek said about his Big Apple sound. “It makes you stand out. When everyone is just coming around with bounce music and when you come with real soulful sounding [production], spitting some real lyrics and taking it […]

Mac Miller had his best day ever today and wanted to celebrate his XXL cover, by leaking his Khrysis-produced track. We say this sounds good. Best Day Ever happens March 11.

Here’s footage captured during Pusha T and Bangladesh’s studio session four months ago. If you remember, the producer spoke on the session and what beats Pusha wanted for the project. Fear Of God coming soon. maurice garland

During All-Star weekend, Adidas and Snoop teamed up for their adiHOOP 3-on-3 VIP b-ball tournament in Santa Monica. Participants included Chris Brown, Game, YG and DMC. When it was all said and done, Snoop’s team came up victorious off a winning shot. Yes!

Looks like the Bieb is stuck in the moment there. Anywho, here’s a cut featuring Tyga that did not make his Never Say Never (The Remixes). We know Jimmy is going to dig this. He’s got Bieber fever. uhtn

[vodpod id=Video.5618798&w=540&h=350&fv] Here’s the first installment of Dee Vazquez’s Blog Rappers vs. Street Rappers debate. Skyzoo, MTV’s J-Rod and Uncle Murda discuss balancing the existence of both worlds and how Lil B made his mark virally. Big K.R.I.T. phones in and comments on his come up through the Internet. itsthebino