The story goes a lil’ something like this. The cover art for Last Train To Paris is actually a photograph taken in 2008 by Australian blogger, Jarrod “Jrod” Kimber at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. When Interscope reached out to purchase the photo, Jrod was oblivious that it was going to be used for Diddy’s album. “Obviously I am not a professional snapper or anything. This was taken on a holiday while waiting for my wife (who can be seen under the G) […]

Eminem visited the Louvre today in Paris. He will appear live on French TV show “Le Gran Journal” tonight on Canal+. Round up the posse Marshall comin’ round the way. Previously: Diddy Meets Mona Lisa

[vodpod id=Video.3755093&w=425&h=350&fv=] Jermaine sports some new threads and recites his single “Who Dat” for Complex‘s fashion feature. Dress to impress.

At the 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Dr. Dre will be presented with the ASCAP Founding Fathers Award. The ceremony takes place June 25th at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is presented to influential songwriters and composers. According to ASCAP president/chairman Paul Williams: “Dre is one of the most important voices in modern music. He created a unique, recognizable sound that dominated rap music in the early ’90s…and continues to inspire artists and producers […]

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Bun B’s taking over S.O.B.’s tonight and he’s bringing along some amigos. Trust, you’re not going to want to miss this. You know the procedure: First one to email me at [email protected] wins a pair of tickets. Include your government and phone number too. NY tri-state area residents only. UPDATE: Damn, that was fast. Contest Over. Congrats to Daemon.

Here’s the other half of The Source‘s Summer issue. Clearly, Luda’s got his eyes on the prize.

[vodpod id=Video.3753131&w=425&h=350&fv=] On Monday, Gorilla Zoe performed his new single “Get Off Me” for the first time at Primal Atlanta. Sounds good. Infectious even.

Ricky stopped by The FADER‘s office and recollected on some of his favorite albums. Suprisingly, he cites Mary J. Blige’s What’s The 411? Curtis Mayfield’s Superfly and Jodeci as must haves. R&B thugs all need hugs.

Sometime last night, Drake’s debut, Thank Me Later finally erupted onto the net. But out of good faith, we won’t post the remaining tracks. Support hip-hop June 15th, cheapskates. Anyway, as part of Walmart’s Sound Check series, Drizzy spoke on the album and revealed that “Unforgettable” was his favorite track. tss