[vodpod id=Video.4243976&w=425&h=350&fv=launch%3D38722876%26amp%3Bwidth%3D420%26amp%3Bheight%3D245] T.I. woke up early this morning for his appearance on Today with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. He plugged his new movie Takers and his secret show tonight. We’ll be giving away tickets for that later on, so don’t change that URL.

[vodpod id=Video.4243566&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D552150%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A552150] A few weeks ago, Gangsta Gibbs hit fans with a one-two punch of Str8 Killa No Filla mixtape and Str8 Killa EP. With his debut LP on the way, the babyface killa speaks to 1515 on some of his notable tracks. “Best Friend,” Str8 Killa No Filla. “It’s a joint, little true story,” Fred explained. “It’s about me dealing with a female and dealing with her friend as well at the same time. All the stories are told […]

With Tunechi’s release from Rikers three months away, Dwayne gives an update on his final days and responds to his recent fan mail. It’s almost that time. Read up after the jump. heads up: kc Previously: Lil Wayne’s Take On LeBron’s Decision

Attention NYC and tri-state are residents Diddy and a whole cast of characters will be on Governor’s Island this Sunday. First one to send your full name to [email protected] here’s what you’ll get: VIP Tickets include VIP section, courtyard with private bathrooms & bar, and entrance into the after-party at Highline Ballroom. UPDATE: Contest over. Congrats to Donna. See ya at the show. Tickets are still on sale here.

A new album and a Goodie Mob reunion aren’t the only things the Cee-Lo has in the works. The Lady Killer and FUSE just wrapped the first installment of Lay It Down. With Cee-Lo as host, the show will feature interviews and performances from today’s music stars. “It’s more than me wanting to do this, it’s someone wanted me to do it, which was very flattering and a compliment in the fact that I was asked to be a part […]

Sporting a BBC nylon motorcycle jacket, Pharrell strikes a pose with Marc Jacobs in the September issue of Vogue. You fancy, huh? tlf

Hey Derrty, Nelly’s sixth solo album, 5.0 is set to drop November 16th. The title is inspired by his affinity for the Ford Mustang 5.0. So far, he’s released two singles, “Tippin’ In Da Club” and “Just a Dream“. Whatever happened to “Dilemma” 2.0 or the collabo with Taraji P. Henson? Guess we’ll have to wait and see. mtv

[vodpod id=Video.4234791&w=425&h=350&fv=wmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fcms.springboard.gorillanation.com%2Fxml_feeds_advanced%2Findex%2F258%2F3%2F185025%2F%26amp%3Bwidth%3D420%26amp%3Bheight%3D340%26amp%3Bpid%3Dbosp003%26amp%3Ballowscriptaccess%3Dalways%26amp%3Busefullscreen%3Dtrue] Hey ladies, need a back rub? On Friday night, Trigga’s tour made it’s way to the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Rather than pulling a fan on stage, Trey brings up Ciara for a massage. Ci Ci looks like she wants a ride. bossip

As part of Billboard’s mash up series, Arizona-based rock band The Maine covered Outkast’s chart topper. Wake up and smell the roses, this is dope.

Public Enemy brought the noise on the Summerstage at Central Park yesterday. Kool Herc opened up the free concert with Coke La Rock and the Cold Crush Brothers on the bill. Believe the hype! More footage below.