Like it or not, Montana makes himself welcome and brings the Chef and Ne-Yo along. Diddy’s shit talk included. Off French Montana’s debut Excuse My French dropping May 21. Pre-order yours today. flex

In the second episode of J.Cole’s BornSinner.com series, guest K-Dot shares his upbringing, praises Cole, and shares advice from the likes of Jason Estrada, Erykah Badu and more. Born Sinner arrives June 25. Previously: Ep. 1: Kay Cole

For all the teeny boppers, Nicki puts on her tutu and strikes a pose on the June/July issue of Teen Vogue. Peep a portion of her cover interview below and her spread after the jump. On social media: “I used to read the bad things people said about me.  Then I asked myself, ‘Why am I reading that when I have millions of people saying great things?’ You cannot give negativity power. I tell teens, if you’re having a problem, […]

From the bottom all the way to the top, Ace Hood keeps his hustle going with Lil Wayne on the second single off Trials & Tribulations. Album drops July 16. Produced by Lee On The Beats. xzone

Last night, Meek helped DJ Drama celebrate his birthday at ATL’s Velvet Room and premiered a new cut, “It’s Levels To This Shit”. No word on where this will end up, but Dreamchasers 3 is coming soon.

Scoop’s releasing a series of mixes, Scoopaloops Vol. 1 with the Famous Stars and Straps. Today, he puts his spin over Daryl and John’s classic “One On One”. Yo B, any word on this? 2dbz

Before Gangland 2 arrives, Chevy Woods literally takes the backseat for his new video. You heard the ol’ lady, T-G-O-D, you bitches!

At Molly’s funeral service, Kendrick washes away his sins in a pool full of liquor in his new video featuring Pastor Mike Epps. good kid, m.A.A.d city is available here. Amen. UPDATE: Extended version with a preview of a new ScHoolboy Q track.

Jeremih lets loose this new collaboration with Game. Even with Chuck mimicking Kendrick’s flow, this one deserves a playback.

It’s been a fun ride, but after three years at Def Jam, Sha Money XL is heading to Epic Records as Executive Vice President of Urban A&R. During his tenure at Def Jam, he spearheaded artists like 2 Chainz and Big K.R.I.T. In a statement, Sha says: “As I embark on this new Epic journey. I have a great vision for what the new record industry should be like, the music, the experience and lifestyle.”  billboard