Nicki is sure living the life and earlier today, she hit up Ellen and performed her latest single, “Moment 4 Life”. We’re sure Ellen enjoyed staring at Nikki just as much as we did. Sidebar: Nicki Covers V Magazine

DJ Skee lets loose the first single off Game’s upcoming mixtape Purp & Patron and long-awaited The R.E.D. Album. Has the king returned?

Joell is taking his show on the road with Wiz Khalifa later this week. Below is a rundown of where he’ll be performing during his Midwest swing. Thu-Jan-13        INDIANAPOLIS, IN         THE EGYPTIAN ROOM Fri-Jan-14          INDIANAPOLIS, IN         THE EGYPTIAN ROOM Sat-Jan-15         DETROIT, MI                 ROYAL OAK (2 shows in one night)) Sun-Jan-16        KALAMAZOO, MI            STATE THEATER Tue-Jan-18        CINCINNATI, OH           BOGARTS Wed-Jan-19       CLEVELAND, OH            HOUSE OF BLUES Thu-Jan-20        CLEVELAND, OH            HOUSE OF BLUES (2nd show) Fri-Jan-21          MILWAUKEE, WI            EAGLES BALLROOM Sat-Jan-22         PEORIA, IL […]

The Roots member, Dice Raw is recovering from a car accident last Wednesday in North Philadelphia and the car has been given to Just Car Checks Ltd for checks and damages. Raw was en route to Shade 45 when his Jaguar XK convertible was hit by a motorist who ran a red light. Dice gives the details on what happened. “It happened so fast – I was turning and this silly bitch decided she couldn’t wait two seconds and swerved […]

For this week’s installment of Monster Mondays, Swizzy takes a ride with Rick Ross. Hopefully, Rozay steers in this direction for God Forgives, I Don’t. Previously: Alicia Keys x Eve “Speechless”

Axel and Slash aren’t here, but Styles P brings along Torch and Sauce Money on this new track produced by Drawzilla.

The Insider’s Lara Spencer had the chance to go one-on-one with Common at this weekend’s CES 2011 in Vegas to discuss his views on technology. Of course, what’s an interview with Lonnie without a freestyle? One on one after the jump. woooha Sidebar: T-Pain Unveils I Am T-Pain Headphones At CES 2011

Florence wasn’t the only surprise Aubrey had up his sleeve on Friday night. During his set, Drizzy premiered another new set of bars over an acoustic version of “Fancy”. karla

Don’t get it twisted. Although Jermaine is currently overseas warming up the crowd for Drizzy, Fayettenam’s finest can hold his own. Earlier this evening, J.Cole performed his first London solo gig at the KOKO. Clap for him. hhcUK

Off the success of “Black & Yellow”, Stargate links up with Wiz again for a brand new joint. No word where this is going to end up, but this one doesn’t sound bad at all. Lighters up y’all. 2db