The Roots and John Legend shot a video off their collaborative album, Wake Up! earlier today and shared some flicks via Twitter. The video is for track number four featuring Common and the lovely Melanie Fiona. Mo’ flicks underneath. hhnm

Rick Ross thinks he’s Big Meech. It’s probably because he says he met him…twice. Today on the Coco, Foolish and Mr. Chase Morning Show in Detroit, Ricky recalls meeting the BMF leader and speaks on his organization’s impact on South Beach.

Yesterday marked six months since the tragic earthquake struck Haiti. Wyclef guest blogged at CNN today and gave an update on his homeland.

Hands down, this is probably the best post from any website this year. Yeah, I said it. Complex and Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds compiled a list of the 75 greatest records from the famed Tunnel night club. The New York hot spot closed its doors in 2001. Included with each entry are anecdotes from Cipha who opened up for Funkmaster Flex. Some of them are new to me. Read ’em below and peep the list here. Can someone make this […]

And the band replayed on.

Trey Songz’s new album Passion, Pain & Pleasure will be available on September 14th. Good Day, eh? To usher it in the right way, here’s his first single featuring Nicki Minaj…and her weird-ass voices. Bottoms up—hopefully you can stomach it. hhnm

M.I.A. was on DJ Skee‘s show on KIIS FM and talked about her collaboration with Nicki Minaj. She says Nick “runs rap” and applauds her diligence. That’s girl power for ya.

We’re one week away and here’s Teflon Don‘s most controversial tune. Y’all need to be here in 7 days.

?uestlove’s got a story to tell. The Roots drummer gives a recount to Plato Putas of his experience with Lauryn Hill’s hot sauce. Apparently the L-Boogie rolls with her own herbs and spices. Speaking of hot sauce, the New York Post says Jay-Z’s lawyers have been given the OK to question the Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz, about the name of his “Big Papi” condiment. Jigga’s 2000 song “Hey Papi” was used on the Klumps soundtrack. Could’ve sworn Hov settled […]

Only 113 days remain until Lil Wayne‘s released from Rikers Island. But until then, he gives an update on his status and touches on his new material. Hello world… I’m good. Counting the days and still smiling. Most of those smiles come from hearing my kids’ voices over the phone. The others come from reading fan mail. Let me just say that I have the best fans in the world! The devotion, dedication, support, love, and most of all, prayers […]