Damn you Birdman, look what you done started. Young Money affiliate Lloyd appeared on 106 & Park yesterday and revealed his new tattoo—on the back of his head. Says Young Goldie: “I’m a contrast, i’m a walking contrast. I go from hard to soft. I go from the guns to roses, which is in my tatt, and I like to go from the streets to the sheets. I make street savvy R&B music but I also like to slow it […]

A few hours ago, Ashanti released this new pic of her and Mr. Carter in the studio via her Twitter account. No word if they were working on some new music, but she does have a new album coming soon. We’re sure it will be bananas. Ha!

Ayo Shock, let these iTuners know. As of yesterday, five of ‘Pac albums (3 being his first 3 solo LPs) are now available for digital download purchases at iTunes . Get them now, you are appreciated. 2pacalypse Now | Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z | Thug Life: Volume 1 | Me Against the World | R U Still Down? (Remember Me) slumz via 2pac

[vodpod id=Video.12442006&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Young Sav & Steve-O continue their conversation with Al Lindstrom, as they speak on their company, Rik Cordero, and branching out into film.

It’s been a good week for both Bey and Big Sean. After seven days, Beyoncé’s 4 tops the Billboard charts after moving 310,669 copies. Meanwhile, Big Sean’s Finally Famous takes the bronze medal with 87,331 units scanned. Congrats!

  In the wake of a photo leak allegedly of his new-born daughter, Bow Wow turned to his site with an open letter on becoming a father. You think you know Shad, but you have no idea.

[vodpod id=Video.12438596&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Last night at S.O.B.’s in NYC, Dom Kennedy and opening act Casey Veggies took the stage to perform a gang of underground favorites. Blow was in the crowd and captured the duo performing their collabo, “CDC “. Sidebar: Mel D. Cole Got Pictures. Update: More Dom footage x Casey set

[vodpod id=Video.12435883&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Prior to Jeezy’s session with Jim Jonsin at a New York studio, the Grammy award-winning producer composes a beat for the trapstar on the spot. Maybe we’ll hear this on TM103—whenever that happens to drop. vibe

Jay Rock keeps it G and bottles up his everyday struggles with his latest clip, directed by Jerome D. Remember to Follow Me Home on July 26.

[vodpod id=Video.12431752&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Odd Future’s sub-group MellowHype consisting of Hodgy Beats and Left Brain are preparing to re-release their project, BlackenedWhite on July 12th. For now, here’s a quick promo clip for the album.