[vodpod id=Groupvideo.5268032&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before taking the stage at the Paid Dues music festival, Cube kicks it backstage with Baller Status to weigh in on the controversy that’s been surrounding around him lately. “I don’t care. Either you down, or you ain’t. I am the West. I don’t see anybody else who can make that claim, but a few people that’s been around before me. That’s just how I feel. I’m happy. I’m not mad at nothing.” Ok, O’Shea.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.932970&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here is the trailer for SB’s July 28th release, Dre. What happened to The DeAndre Way? Um, all he needs is one mic? Really?! We’ll see.

[vodpod id=Video.3374628&w=425&h=350&fv=autoplay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bbrand%3Dembed%26amp%3Bcid%3D3362576] From Electric Lady Studios in NYC, Antwan is presenting his brand new tunes. Damn, it feels good to be on Def Jam. Sidebar: BOBO let MP3 go.

Looks like we’re going to have have to wait a little bit longer to thank Drake. His debut album, Thank Me Later has been pushed back from May 25th to June 15th. Hey, it’s only three weeks later. Get over it. Sidebar: Aubrey will perform his new “Fireworks” song on tour.

Praise the Lord, she got it right this time. After butchering the anthem last week, Keri redeemed herself last night as she sung the National Anthem again at the Red Sox and Yankees season opener game.

Jacob’s already home. Well, sorta. On March 25th, the Jeweler was released from a federal penitentiary and sent to a halfway house. In 2008 Jacob was sentenced to 30 months behind bars for laundering millions for Detroit gang, BMF. A U.S. District Court Judge shortened his sentence by seven months for his charitable work. As part of his release, he’s permitted to work at his New York  jewelry shop, but until September, is required to return to the halfway house […]

DJ Enuff premiered this during the Rush Hour on Hot 97. The Heavy Hitter called the track “Hip-Hop Blues”, but apparently it’s originally from Gil’s latest album, I’m New Here.

Nardwuar trekked from Vancouver to Austin during South By Southwest music festival two weeks ago and caught up with Killer Mike and Mistah F.A.B. So many questions, so little time. NR

Don’t be a mad hater. Get it? Mad. Hat—ah? Forget it. Yesterday, Skateboard P’s friends threw him a surprise birthday party with an Alice In Wonderland-themed cake. The producer turns 37 today. Check out more pictures of his cake after the jump. BBC

For DJ Suss One’s Feature Presentation comes new material from Maino. Track produced by J. Buttah.