In an interview with MTV’s Rapfix, Vado speaks on the origins of the term “Slime” and the Diplomats reunion. He also explains the transition of the upcoming mixtape, Slime Flu going retail on October 12 and mentions another version with Drama will be released. How did Slime Flu go from a mixtape to an album? The anticipation, most definitely, [and] the buzz. And Cam felt that we give ya’ll a trilogy of Boss of All Bosses, which is what built my anticipation. […]

OMG! Once again, Usher takes the cover of VIBE magazine. Before the October/November lands at newsstands, check out an excerpt from Mr. Raymond’s cover story below. On Raymond V Raymond being a career rebound “I don’t think it was a rebound at all. Some people in my organization felt like it was a rebound, but for me it was business as usual. Were there hard times in the process? Absolutely. I think it was the first time that doubt was ever amongst […]

The Hennessy Artistry tour made a stop at Bert’s Warehouse Theatre in Detroit, MI on Saturday night and backed by the baddest band in the land, Marsha performs her current single. nav Sidebar: Pictures

Backstage at Constitution Hall on the D.C. leg of Drake’s “Light Dreams & Nightmares” tour, he and manager Cortez Bryant received a pair of platinum plaques for Thank Me Later. This past summer, Drizzy scored his first plaque for his sales in Canada. atf

Don’t blow your cover too fast. Comedian Affion Crockett is back with another spoof and this time he channels Rozay’s “B.M.F.” He sounds more like Shyne, but it’s a good laugh nonetheless. Oh yeah, Affion also has a show coming to FOX in February. Congrats! Previously: Jay-Z & LeBron | Drake

Until the release of Mood Muzik 4, Joey kicks off his weekly series, Mood Muzik Monday with the full version of this. This is shaping up to be a turn 4 the better. UPDATE: Mastered version os

During Funkmaster Flex’s Car & Bike show in Providence RI yesterday, Hot 106’s Deanna Cruz spoke with Cam, Jimmy, and Juelz, on their photograph with the Doc as well as their BET Hip Hop Award performance on Saturday. The Dips take the stage after the jump.

Now hear this. Following in the footsteps of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Jay-Z,  Ludacris is set to launch his own line of headphones. This past weekend, he introduced his Soul at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. Luda also help designed a sound system that will be able to play CDs, iPods, iPads, and HD radio. Exclusive Access was there and snapped pictures from the event.

For Joe Budden fans, this is definitely a turn 4 the worst. Unfortunately, the retail version of Mood Muzik 4 has been pushed back to November 9th. Mood gone bad.

After passing 56k followers on Twitter, neighborhood Nipsey runs away with Kanye’s instrumental and does his one two thing. A toast to this one.