Ricky sure knows how to pick a good beat. First single off Teflon Don in stores June 29th. Produced by DJ Clark Kent & The Remedy. UHTN UPDATE: Parental Advisory Version Nation

The audio is less than superb, but over in San Francisco this past weekend, N.E.R.D performed “Hot & Fun” which is set to appear on their upcoming album, Nothing. Down bottom, “Party People.” [vodpod id=Video.3415031&w=425&h=350&fv=] YK2 via ATB

Oh Lord. DJ Noodles

Fake gangstas move over. The artist formerly known as Killer Mike gets back to lyrical assaulting with his latest track. Maurice Garland

The romantic comedy Date Night starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell was king of the box office this past weekend after raking in $27 million. If you were one of the many who saw it, you might’ve peeped will.i.am’s cameo in the flick. If not, check it out above. Funny stuff. Woooha

Four years ago yesterday, Proof was killed in his hometown of Detroit. To commemorate his passing, Paul reflected on Proof’s relationship with Dilla and let loose this rare gem. Nah

Jeezy and Plies shot scenes for Da Snowman’s new video, “Lose My Mind” over the weekend in Miami. Another photo of Al underneath the jump. HHNM

Ay yo! Melanie’s latest track off The Bridge has a video for our viewing pleasure. As always, the pleasure is all hers.  

Travis gives us a first look at Rihanna’s upcoming video that was shot last night. Ready to rock? UPDATE:

Jeezy lets them trumpets blow on this new track from his upcoming set, TM 103. The song’s produced by Quincey Tones and judging how the beat cloys the lyrics lyrics, this obviously isn’t mastered. These snippets are gon’ be the death of me. Karen Civil Bonus: Ughh, mo’ snippets: “My Camaro” “Mama Told Me”, “Jealous” (again), “TBD”