Here’s what you get for eight bucks at your local newsstand. Topics at hand? Ross, 50, and backshots. (Not in that exact order). After the jump, check out some more pages from the shoot. Print that. Thanks: DarkNyte

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3562966&w=425&h=350&fv=] In this interview excerpt from his upcoming Behind The Music special (Oct 8 at 10 EST), Clifford, in greater detail, explains how all the drama in his life lead to one of the stronger albums on his catalogue. Yes, this video is provided by the fine folks at Viacom. I don’t want no problems. Thanks. Spotted: Rap Up

It’s been widely speculated but Mrs. Nash confirmed to People that she is indeed four and half months preggers. Wow with child now. Married in Vegas a month ago. I remember it like it was yesterday when back in the RR launch week last March, B Dot got dude to admit who his shorty was for the first time. Yup, another one of our many accomplishments. We’re too great to hate.

With a new single droppin’ Lunes, Usher has decided he’s no longer a “Monster” and his next album is now called Raymond vs. Raymond. Hmm. I gotta feeling, someone might be airing some family business out there. It’s the same old story. Props: Nav

True Story: The wife and I were outside Penn Station last night and saw Lloyd Banks, Curtis and the crew comin’ out the arena. I was like, “What the fuck is Fif doin’ at MSG?” Today it makes sense. He was a guest of that Latin group he did the wack song with awhile back. Thankfully, he got to present some of his new material in this actual space. Ha. Spotted: Broken Cool Sidebar: If you wanna spend almost 2 […]

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From the set of his DJ Hero commercial, Mr. Carter placed a quick call-in to NY’s WBLS and paid his respects to a true radio pioneer. Back in the days, Shawn was a super listener. Please believe it!

TSG interrogates the Clipse and, at the 2:16 mark, asks if Kanye ever shipped the duo a pair of his signature sneakers. Unfortunately, no dice. Personally, I’d return to sender.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3556820&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%252Fvideo-ak-sf2p%252Fv6812%252F57%252F107%252F156425439064_30521.mp4%26stretching%3Dexactfit%26skin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fdangdang.swf%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fvideos%2F%2Fpicture%2Fpic226.jpg] Yesterday afternoon, Nasir stopped by Bow Wow’s second home and spoke on his letter to the youth. He also ensured that his son Knight won’t succumb to the streets when he gets older. Thanks: Dre

Peep Kanye’s main squeeze posing for her spread in ELLE magazine. Not only did ‘Ye oversee the shoot, but he styled it as well. Closet freak meet control freak. Previously: Amber Rose Get’s Ass’d Out For ELLE Credit: UHTN