[vodpod id=Groupvideo.5268032&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before taking the stage at the Paid Dues music festival, Cube kicks it backstage with Baller Status to weigh in on the controversy that’s been surrounding around him lately. “I don’t care. Either you down, or you ain’t. I am the West. I don’t see anybody else who can make that claim, but a few people that’s been around before me. That’s just how I feel. I’m happy. I’m not mad at nothing.” Ok, O’Shea.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.932970&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here is the trailer for SB’s July 28th release, Dre. What happened to The DeAndre Way? Um, all he needs is one mic? Really?! We’ll see.

Looks like we’re going to have have to wait a little bit longer to thank Drake. His debut album, Thank Me Later has been pushed back from May 25th to June 15th. Hey, it’s only three weeks later. Get over it. Sidebar: Aubrey will perform his new “Fireworks” song on tour.

Praise the Lord, she got it right this time. After butchering the anthem last week, Keri redeemed herself last night as she sung the National Anthem again at the Red Sox and Yankees season opener game.

Don’t be a mad hater. Get it? Mad. Hat—ah? Forget it. Yesterday, Skateboard P’s friends threw him a surprise birthday party with an Alice In Wonderland-themed cake. The producer turns 37 today. Check out more pictures of his cake after the jump. BBC

For DJ Suss One’s Feature Presentation comes new material from Maino. Track produced by J. Buttah.

During Common’s performance at the UCI in Irvine, CA last Thursday, Lupe made a unexpected surprise appearance and introduced the rapper. Com also reveals when he will drop his next album. Unbelievable. Lup.E.N.D

Rap-Up caught up with Swizzy at the Pepsi Refresh Project where the one man band man talks about producing for Busta, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Eve, and Jay-Z. He then speaks on the sound for his new album. HHNM

Earlier this afternoon, Dr. Dre stepped into the batting cage at Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox’s season opener. The Doc and Jimmy Iovine were promoting Beats By Dre headphones and the Interscope boss hog reveals the title of the rumored track by Dre and Hov. No April Fool’s here. Heads up: NR via YAF Previously: Dr. Dre & Jay-Z In The Lab

Last night at the Paid Dues concert, Cube premiered his first single, “I Rep That West” off his new album, I Am The West. Nice track. Yay, yeah! Down below, he addresses anyone who wants to diss the O.G. before segueing into the classic,”Check Yo Self”. 57th Ave Related: Mack 10 Explains Fall Out With Ice Cube