It looks like Nicki’s a Barbie girl living in a Barbie world. With Hype Williams in the driver’s seat, here are some snaps taken yesterday on the set of her debut single. Two more after the jump.

“Get that money yea I learned to hustle/ And now I’m tryna find which label to muscle” Buck buck, lick a shot one time for Reggie as he lets off a round from the chamber. Yo, this shit is harder than a muthafucka. Previously: New Music: Redman “Lookin’ Fly”

Hate it or love it, but the RIAA has announced that Lil Wayne’s Rebirth is certified gold. Despite its premature release, the album still hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Rap Albums chart and landed at No. 4 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart. No need to abort now. Hip Hop Press

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.929076&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D493264%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A493264] While in L.A. this past weekend shooting his first video off Thank Me Later, Drizzy tells 1515 that despite the mixed reviews from his previous videos, this will introduce us to “Drake The Artist”. “The story is actually interesting. The song is so aggressive, and it’s sort of a love story in the video. It has a lot to do with the album [Thank Me Later]. The album is about finding love, feeling ‘Have I sold my soul’ as […]

I knew Robert still had some good music in him and with his newest cut he proves it. YK2

For now, fulfill your appetite with the first leak off Asher Roth & DJ Wreckineyez’s upcoming mixtape, Seared Foie Gras w/ Quince & Cranberry. Make room for the entree March 23rd. Full menu after the jump. 2DB

Looks like Nas has finally smartened up. Yesterday at the Boys and Girls Club’s 43rd annual National Keystone Conference in Pittsburgh, Esco spoke on the importance of education and revealed that his goal was to receive his high school diploma. The rapper dropped out of school in the eighth grade. A mind is terrible thing to waste. HHNM via Post Gazette

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.929001&w=425&h=350&fv=] Feel like getting high? Oh you’re at work. Well Devin’s new video should hold you over for now. That’s what I be on. Suite #420 coming, 4:20:10. OS

Here’s another tune off Consequence’s Movies On Demand, which drops later today. Produced by Statik Selektah and Consequence. Mr. X

With Mike Bigga’s installment for this week’s Sports Sunday, he dedicates the flow to the rat with the bat, Jose Canseco. Hey, that rhymed. Maurice Garland Last Week: New Music: Killer Mike “Didn’t I Tell Ya”