Four years ago yesterday, Proof was killed in his hometown of Detroit. To commemorate his passing, Paul reflected on Proof’s relationship with Dilla and let loose this rare gem. Nah

Ay yo! Melanie’s latest track off The Bridge has a video for our viewing pleasure. As always, the pleasure is all hers.  

Travis gives us a first look at Rihanna’s upcoming video that was shot last night. Ready to rock? UPDATE:

Lupe performed at the Fillmore in NYC again last night. On Saturday, he blessed the crowd with a nine minute freestyle, and yesterday, he presented three new songs including an unknown track, “Scream” and a joint titled, “State Run Radio.” LupE.N.D.

“I said fuck Bush/ So we voted for Obama” At the NASA Ames Center in Mountain View, Cali, Common headlined Yuri’s Night, a tribute to the first man to orbit the Earth. Nice freestyle, Lonnie. No lollipop. YK2

On May 4th, Scarface drops his first street album through his Facemob Music Label. After the jump, you’ll find the full tracklist. But for now get in tune with three of the tracks below. Respect, Face. HHNM

Snoop hops on the remix to Kurupt and Problem’s smoker’s anthem. Blaze one up. It’s track #13 off Kurupt’s Streetlights, which drops 4/20. Fiyah! Meka Previously: New Music: Kurupt “Massacre Central”

[vodpod id=Video.3411080&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D877374417000278000%2526tile%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dmusicnewsdiggytalksatlanticrecordsdeal033010%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dvideohub%2526reportDartZone%253Dvideo%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dmusic_news%2526reportPropSeason%253D_2010%2526reportPropPageName%253Dmusic_news__diggy_talks_atlantic_records_deal__033010] Atlantic’s recent signee talks to BET on how his deal came about. The Rev’s middle son also mentions that five other labels were interested in the young star. Nice.

Breezy took to the stage for BET’s Spring Bling taping down in Florida yesterday. But no one seems too thrilled for the mechanical dummy here. YK2 Via Toya

[vodpod id=Video.3408284&w=425&h=350&fv=] Nicki kicked off her BET Spring Bling 2010 weekend with a few hits at club Cinema two nights ago. Stunna was in attendance and takes the stage too. Them Barbie fans are no joke. Halo Media Ent. Sidebar: Nicki Fires Her Manager