Todd recently visited Hot 97’s morning crew. In their discussion, $hort discussed his upbringing in Oakland, music career and everything else in between. Dig in, biiitch.

Ja Rule was released from the Mid-State Correctional Facility in New York this morning after completing a majority of his two year bid on weapons charges. Instead of going home though, he was remanded to another facitily to complete the rest of his sentence on tax evasion charges. According to the AP, he should be free in less than six months. UPDATE. According to N.O.R.E, Loki’s home! Will have to remain on home confinement until July 28th.

Kanye attended the Met Gala’s after-party last night in New York and performed a few new tracks including the rumored new single, “I Am A God”. DJ A-Trak and a few others provided Vine clips throughout the evening. “I Am A God” is supposedly set to debut May 18 during Ye’s SNL performance. Vogue’s planning to release HD footage of last night’s performance on Friday.

It appears that not all is well between Treach and Vinnie. Last night, Treach logged onto his Twitter account and handed his partner a pink slip. Vinnie from NAUGHTY BY NATURE is Officially FIRED!! Anything he does besides shows til Sept is Frugazy!! Fuck him & the Ground he Walks!! Anybody that fucks with that Bitch ass Nigga Don’t Fuck with Me!! Afterwards, Vin Rock responded, sorta, via Instagram. No word on what caused rift, but hopefully the issue is […]

Last November, Rihanna traveled to 7 countries in 7 days for 7 shows and documented her adventures from the private jet to the stage. Here’s FOX’s hour special before the DVD drops mañana. Related: YN Talks 777 Tour With Hot 97

T.I. helps Major hold his own when King and his boys bully him. Meanwhile, Shekinah hopes that a booth at the Bronner Bros. International hair show will help her move on up in the industry. mwp Previously: Ep.4

[tweet https://twitter.com/thegame/status/331519924562452480] Following last year’s Jesus Piece, Game is ready to get back to new music. Today, he revealed he is finalizing his next street tape, Operation Kill Everything. slumz

Ace Hood turns his Bugatti into a minivan with the remix of his gold seller. Wake up and cop Trials & Tribulations on July 16. x

While Clef was in the Windy City a few weeks back, he booked a studio session with go-to producer Young Chop. Here’s film of them making the standout cut “Hope & Pray” off April Showers. Download here.

John Legend puts on his Sunday’s best for a lavish evening in his new video featuring Rick Ross. The audio can be found on his upcoming Love In The Future due later this year.