Last July, Jay-Z revealed that he was releasing a book based on his lyrics entitled, Decoded. Now Rolling Stone reports that the project will be available on November 16th. The book’s a collaboration with writer Dream Hampton and will also serve as a memoir. Read all about it.

The Boss Hogg was feeling generous yesterday and let loose some unreleased tunes via his Twitter account. Here’s one of them featuring the other Slim for you ladies. Splash has the rest and YK2 has more from earlier today.

Have best friends become strangers? Waka Flocka tells VIBE that after Gucci Mane severed ties from his mother’s management company this past Spring, their relationship has suffered. In fact, he says they’re no longer on speaking terms. Do you know why Gucci and Nicki decided to part ways with your mom? I can say when you start getting hot, there are a lot of people that get in your ear. I call that the devil. It’ll turn you against the […]

[vodpod id=Video.4171351&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D424654097001%26playerID%3D82588784001%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] With the kids heading back to school next month, Rick Ross held his third annual Be Out Day event two days ago at the North Miami Athletic Stadium. Along with Trina, Waka Flocka, Ace Hood, and the Triple C’s, they handed out school supplies, free food and haircuts. Pour a lil’ Rozay for that. yk2

John Legend soothed things last night out at Asser Levy Park in Coney Island. Wake your ass up top with Evolver‘s track, “Good Morning”. More from Johnny’s set after the jump. footage: henry giraldo

Last night, Wyclef officially announced his plans to take the seat for the highest office in Haiti. Though many are in full support, others like actor Sean Penn questioned Clef’s motivation. In turn, the Presidential hopeful had this to say: “I just want Sean Penn to fully understand I am a Haitian, born in Haiti and I’ve been coming to my country ever since (I was) a child. He might just want to pick up the phone and meet, so he fully understands the […]

During Funk Flex’s birthday party at Webster Hall last night, Fat Joe brought out French Montana. During his performance of “Hard In The Paint”, he was pelted with ice from the mezzanine. Apparently, Jim Jones and his crew were the alleged culprits. C’mon guys, chill out! pds via Mazi-O

In another interview from the making of How To Rap, the legendary Juice Crew MC explains how a fellow member’s loss was his gain. Shit, this is one of the greatest joints of all-time. I dare you to disagree kids. Previously: Pharoahe On “Simon Says”

Video vixen Cubana Lust co-stars in La Flare’s latest visual off that Burrprint 2. Don’t be paranoid young hustlers, The Appeal will be here this September. Or maybe a lil later. Ha. wshh

[vodpod id=Video.4175517&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D548627%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A548627] Swizzie joins Luda, Drake, and Pharrell as the latest hip-hop artist to be profiled in MTV’s When I Was 17 series. Here’s an early look at the upcoming ep where Kaseem speaks on DJing clubs despite being underaged. YBF has some flicks of the young’n from back in the days.