[vodpod id=Video.5093956&w=425&h=350&fv=] There’s no doubt about it: Nicki is a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie world. And last night, she celebrated her 26th birthday at Tao in Las Vegas with her Young Money familia, Cassie, Amber Rose and more. Vegas Bill comes through with footage of the festivities. rap-up

With the Doc’s cosign and their first encounter days ago, Kendrick puts the evidence on camera that it’s coming. Directed by APlusFilmz. Don’t blink though, Dre has his own visual coming later today.

Over Jalil Beats’ production, Philly’s most wanted and Dade County’s finest take charge with their new joint effort. Boss up and  listen up. mr. x

It’s so lonely at the top. Just ask Eminem. iTunes and Amazon recently released their top-selling albums of the year and Eminem’s Recovery takes the number one spot on iTunes and comes in at five on Amazon. Em also makes numerous appearances in the top 20 list of singles. Rolling Stone has the full list after the jump.

Mikkey recently was on WBMZ’s Chicago’s BoardMemberz Radio and blessed the airwaves with some free bars over the Kanye instrumental. Dark Room drops December 21. andrew

How about some hardcore? More specifically, something new from the Mash Out Posse. Beat made happen by Boola’s skill set. uhtn Last Week: Nas “Snitch Alibi”

This morning, Trey Songz serenaded the ladies on The View by performing “Can’t Be Friends”. Prince also stopped by to promote his MSG concerts. Below, Tremaine spoke on meeting him backstage. “It was amazing. They didn’t tell me who I was meeting, […] and I was kinda shocked a little bit.” rap-up

With the direction of Derek Pike, Sheek goes ape shit in his latest video. Donnie G: Don Gorilla in stores December 14.

Weeks after unveiling his first Reebok design, Swizzy introduced his “Grape Juice” line. In the latest issue of XXL, he gives more insight on the deal and says that he’s working with sneaker company to use art inspired by Jean-Michel Basquait for the kicks. Previously: Swizz Beatz Talks Partnership With Reebok

Bundle up gangstas. Before Freddie plans to drop his LP, Baby Faced Killer next year, he plans to drop another mixtape in February. While there is no official date, its tentatively titled A Cold Day In Hell. Yesterday morning, he tweeted this warning shot: Call it whateva u wanna call it, its 13 tracks str8 gangsta shit, maybe a few insults but no apologies. Related: Freddie Gibbs vs Peter Parker