Inspired by our current 44th president and off shore drilling comes the latest leak off Talib and Hi Tek’s Revolutions Per Minute, which drops May 18th. Drill baby, drill. Pitchfork

Gucci spent his first evening as a free man last night with a welcome home dinner in Atlanta. Breaking bread were his attorney Michael Holmes and a few industry friends. Afterward, Gooch retreated to the studio. A few pics from the event after the jump. Exclusive Access

Uncle Luke and Tony Draper aren’t the only ones with issues with VH1. Scarface says that he will be absent from this year’s ceremony. Face Mob has attended the event for the past two years. UPDATE: Face explains himself to Ozone. I don’t wanna be classified as just “Dirty South.” I’m Hip Hop, man. I’m not going because I feel slighted. Even though it was a nice gesture, I feel like it’s just a pacifier. They’re like, “Let’s give these […]

BR’s back like he never left. Here, he lets it all out on this new cut from his upcoming mixtape, Game Tested & Streets Approved. Mr. X

[vodpod id=Video.3603929&w=425&h=350&fv=] If this doesn’t wake you up, nothing will. Here is the movie Puff’s been hyping for the past month. Co-starring T.I. and Rick Ross. The Last Train To Paris finally departs June 29th. All aboard. OS

Last night, Bobby Ray delivered two performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Along with Bruno Mars, “Nothin’ On You” up top, and down bottom, he returns with “Lovlier Than You”.

Styles and Jada let the trumpets blow while on this paper chase. Pinero’s The Ghost Dub Dime, drops next week. YK2

If you got over 150 grand to your name then you can probably purchase a limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore watch signed by Jay-Z. The proceeds will  benefit the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. For more details on the timepiece, place your bids here. Auction ends Monday, May 17th at 12:20 pm EST. More pics after the jump.

The-Dream set one helluva boobie trap. Apparently, yesterday’s leak was part of a FBI sting to track down some music pirates. The singer turned to his Twitter account to address the culprits and anyone else wanting to release unauthorized material. You’ve been warned.

[vodpod id=Video.3596763&w=425&h=350&fv=] Alica’s got jungle fever as racial tension arises in her new video. Ironically though, AK’s half white. No tragic mulattos here. OS