Early this morning, a massive 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile. The magnitude of the quake poses the threat of tsunami waves throughout the Pacific. As a precautionary measure, an evacuation warning has been issued in Hawaii. Currently, Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music family are in the 50th state recording his new album. Below, A&R Plain Pat gives a first-hand account of the trouble in paradise. YN Update: Thankfully, it was a false alarm. But Pat hit me on DM and […]

On Thursday, Cudi returned to L.A. and performed “Symphonies (Remix)” with Dan Black. Then at the 2:05 mark, a fan hops onto the stage and plants a wet one on the side of Cudi’s face. This time around, the rapper kept his composure and continued the song without incident. Omen via DNC

[vodpod id=Video.3134440&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D487787] In a game dominated by males, Luda tells MTV that he hopes Battle Of The Sexes helps more female MCs be heard. Initially, the album was a joint collaboration with Luda and former DTP artist, Shawnna. But once she split, Luda still kept the concept. Ah well, guess you gotta learn to live with regrets. Right, Dram?

Recording in Jamaica and guess who’s single is getting finalized? Yup, the wait is almost over. OVO

They sure don’t look that entertained. Last night after their show at Le Zénith, Fif and his G-Unit compadres headed over to the VIP Room for the after-party partying. Ooh la oui oui! YBF

Uncle Bun recently ditched Warner Bros for greener pastures at Universal. The Undergound King’s next album Trill O.G. doesn’t have a solid release date, but he hopes to drop it this Spring. Drake, Jamie Foxx, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, DJ Premier, and the Neptunes are all on board. He also has something else up his sleeve. “I got a song that’s just kinda crazy,” he said. “All I can tell you is that it’s a legendary song; literally it’s three […]

Prince returned to his hometown of Minneapolis and gave local radio station, 89.3 The Current, the green light to premiere his new song. It’s a radio rip, but you get the gist of it. Nav

Bonjour. 50 & co. made their world tour stop in Paris last night and performed Before I Self Destruct’s final track. Note, the footage isn’t the best, but it’ll suffice for now. Previously: 50 Cent Berlin TV Interview Update: Better footage and flicks from show at YouKnowWhere.

Raheem DeVaughn’s The Love & War MasterPeace drops next Tuesday and you already know he was going to get the homie Wale on a joint track. The end result? See the title. Omen

[vodpod id=Video.3120845&w=425&h=350&fv=] Back in the lab with Cool & Dre in Miami, Joey continues to cook up material for his next LP. We see you Scoop Deville. Here Joey says he just received a track with Kells and teases us with another track. Of the few seconds of what was played, it already sounds sick. Get your ropes and razor blades ready. RTNY Previously: Part 1