With Stargate behind the boards, Ne-Yo goes uptempo for the first single off his upcoming LP, Libra Scale. Should be a good balance. uhtn

Snoop recently kicked it with Slick Rick and mentions to DJ Whoo Kid that his song, “Lodi Dodi” was the first hip-hop cover song. Hmm, might need to check the record books. heads up: hhnm

Earlier tonight, T.I. stopped by Funk Flex’s show on Hot 97. For those still speculating on his early release, TIP breaks down his sentence. He’s also scheduled to drop off another single tomorrow at noon.

[vodpod id=Video.3696226&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.soundhustle.com%2Fconfig.php%3Fvid_id%3D2235] Looks like them drum lessons paid off huh? Ri Ri sure proves that she can rock out with the best of them in her latest video. Trav we see you. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.3696168&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D519893%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A519893] Yayo’s gone Hollywood and landed himself a role in the upcoming S.W.A.T. 2 film. He says he has no problem playing a villan and that they’ve used real S.W.A.T. in the making of the flick. Say hello to the bad guy. “I’m just a bad guy. I’m from the streets, and I do what bad guys do. I play Carlos. I’m definitely a bad guy. I don’t have a problem playing a bad guy, ’cause everybody looks at me as […]

“Fuckin’ welfare check bitches/ Hell yeah I deck bitches, Chris Brown” Let me tell you, you won’t hear this on your FM dial, but dope nonetheless. New Sean Rambo. Hey! nation

[vodpod id=Video.3696099&w=425&h=350&fv=] For 15 years, Southwest Atlanta’s Venetian Hills Elementary School was without a playground. That is until the Ludacris Foundation teamed up with United Health Care and built a play area for the children. At the playground. You know?

Producer Scott Storch speaks to DJ Skee on relocating to L.A. to work with Dr. Dre on Detox. And if you’re still in denial, Scotty mentions the album is three tracks away from completion. Meanwhile, the Doc and Jimmy Iovine appeared on Skyrock radio earlier today in France. No audio yet, but Nav breaks down highlights of the interview. 1. ‘Under Pressure’s release was delayed because Eminem decided to drop his new one ‘Not Afraid’ first, which was not the original plan. […]

Hope you still have your Kush & Orange Juice handy as track number eight gets its close up. WSHH Previously: New Video: Wiz Khalifa “The Statement”

Nas did it first, and now Mos comes through and explains his New York state of mind. kingz