Apparently the One Man Band Man’s working on a new album and is searching the four corners of the globe to assist in the effort. He also says a portion of the LP’s proceeds will fund art programs. Save the music, y’all. Heads Up: HHNM

On New Year’s Eve, the Thorntons performed at Hef’s bachelor pad. Karen says footage should surface any day now. She also reveals that they’re shooting a video to the opening track of Til The Casket Drops this week in V.A. Ughhk!

This is it, y’all. Peep the top where the Roc Boys come together for the first show’s closer. And later, Nigeria’s finest shows he’s still far from camera shy on “Chillin’”. Thanks for the hospitality, kind sir.

Nipsey takes us through his old stomping grounds in South Central, California. Home is where the heart is.

You knew I had to capture the headliner backstage. Put that lotion down! Let’s take it to the stage with Mr. Folarin. Ain’t no party like a Wale party. After the jump, he gets ham for the flip cam on his next official single, “Pretty Girls”.

Here’s a treat for the Internets. Cole kicks his verse from Reflection Eternal’s heralded “Just Begun”. Dare I say this kid is starting to develop quite a reputation for murdering folks on their tracks? Well at the very least he truly holds his own. On the other side, his verse from “A Star Is Born”.

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I spent the first night of 2010 in DC as a special invited guest of the homie Wale for his two sold out shows at the 9:30 club. His fellow Roc Nation co-D J.Cole did his one two thing at the early show and I caught up with him right before he touched the stage. After the jump, Jermaine’s opening number, “Dollar and A Dream”.

A kilt-sporting Cudi and John Legend celebrated their New Years at the W hotel in Miami. Together, they rock out to Cudder’s verse from David Guetta’s “Memories”. DNC

It’s official! Rihanna has figured out how to start writing a book and if she has her way, it’s going to be a hot summer with the release of her new book, Rihanna: The Last Girl on Earth. With the assistance of Simon Henwood, the title is set to drop this June. No details as to what will be discussed, but you can already pre-order it here.   Rihanna-Daily x Rizzoli Bookstore