Chopping it up with Rolling Out, 50 says he regrets recording “Pearly Gates” with Mobb Deep on their album, Blood Money. Although the disc carried a Parental Advisory sticker, P’s verse was censored for his blasphemous lyrics. Thank you, Jesus. X

DJ Envy premiered this today during the “New At 2” on Hot 97. I scrambled for a radio rip, but only caught the tail end. Luckily, eskay & Co. came through with the CDQ.

In part four of Jermaine’s A Star Is Born series, he touches on this relationship with Roc Nation and his inspiration. He even admits to rhyming like Percy Miller when he first started rapping. Ughh! Karen Civil Previously: Part 3 l Part 2 l   Part 1

Well, there goes my anonymity again. In the December 2009 issue of Essence magazine, yours truly participated in a roundtable discussion about women and sex. That’s right geeks, it’s deeper than rap. Read the rest after the jump. Shouts to Demetria.

Today marks the 40th birthday of Sesame Street. Stop frontin’, you know you watched. For two scores, the program has featured acts from Michael Jackson to Chris Brown. Here’s a clip of LL kickin’ it with Elmo last year. Props: RS

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3888898&w=425&h=350&fv=] Sorry, had to let that loose. This morning on Good Day NY, Melanie Fiona’s sexy ass serenaded our TV screens. She performed her first single, “Give It To Me Right” off her new album The Bridge. In stores today.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3887937&w=425&h=350&fv=] Can’t believe it’s 2009 and Ja’s still trying to make this record work. This reminds me, I heard Irv Gotti officially retired from the music biz. Can someone hit the kid and let me know the deal? Anyways, back to the music. I’m a sucker for a Beatles sample, but I think Jeffrey got beat by a brother from BK. WSHH

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3887919&w=425&h=350&fv=] Omarion gets an assist from La Flare on his latest clip. Make like O and bust a move. OS  

Across the pond, The Mecca Don and The Soul Brother reunited and performed “T.R.O.Y.” Lucky, wankers! PDS

In a sit-down yesterday with AP, Ri-Ri details the emotional process it took to finish her new album. Incidentally, I’m gonna hear Rated R this afternoon. Let’s see what I get away with sharing. Spotted: Illionaire