Move over Al Qaeda. Petey Pablo was arrested this morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina for attempting to sneak a 9 mm through airport security. According to reports, Petey was en route to the VMA’s in Los Angeles when the burner was discovered in his carry-on bag. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a stolen firearm. He was later released after posting $50,000 bond. He’s due […]

It ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none. And on this track off DJ Haze’s latest mixtape, Snoop Dogg and Ray J echo the sentiment. Be on the look out for Ray’s Don’t Smash The Homies DVD coming soon. UPDATE: Over two months later, E-40 joins the homies for the first single off Revenue Retrievin’: Overtime Shift and Graveyard Shift hhnm

Yesterday, Nick Cannon released the first track off his upcoming mixtape, Great Adventures Of Slick Nick. He utilizes Cali Swag District’s instrumental and takes a swipe at Eminem on the second verse. Doubt Em’s going to respond. “I really don’t want to talk about her anymore only just because it’s kind of like the last thing I said about her was on ‘Cold Wind Blows.’ I made the comment. I don’t want to keep beating a dead horse. I’m not […]

For Out‘s fourth annual tastemakers issue, Nicki Minaj was chosen to appear on the front. Cool cover, no homo. Mini visual after jump. jj

Two nights ago, $hort Dog blew into the Windy City at The Shrine. Gowherehiphop was in the house too and caught performances of “Blow The Whistle”, “Freaky Tales” and special guest Twista. Interview after jump.

Yeah fam, it’s a Kush Gang ting. Here’s two new freebies courtesy of Memphis Bleek. The first is over Lil Wayne‘s mean guitar rift and the second’s inspired by Eminem. The Roc’s glock’s in the building! “We The Crew” “No Love”

Fashion Week in NYC is one big party and yesterday, Breezy joined N.E.R.D. and busted a few moves during their performance of “Party People” on West Broadway. hhnm Previously: N.E.R.D. At Fashion’s Night Out In NY

Last night, BMI recognized Lil Wayne, will.i.am, and Polow Da Don at the Urban Music Awards at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Above B.o.B. performs his chart topper “Nothin On You”. After the jump, he recites, “Airplanes”, as well as performances from Rozay, Usher and will.i.am. rap-up

Oh you fancy huh? Practice makes perfect and here are some flicks from Drizzy and Swizzy’s VMA rehearsal. Ceremony airs this Sunday. More photos after the jump. hhnm Sidebar: Usher Rehearsal

Flocka hit up Rocsi and Terrence’s place yesterday to premiere his latest video. Check around the 4 minute mark to get Mr. Flame’s thoughts on voting. Oh Lord. We gotta teach the babies. yardie