To help combat the current famine in East Africa, Lupe phoned into the Islamic Relief USA Radio-A-Thon this afternoon, to raise some awareness. If you can, donate to the cause here. More than 13 million people across East Africa are facing the worst drought in 60 years.

[vodpod id=Video.15331874&w=540&h=350&fv=] While on the red carpet last night at the BMI Urban Awards, Drake commented on Lil Wayne’s diss toward Jay-Z on “It’s Good”. Just like Jadakiss, Drizzy says he’s keeping his hands clean. “I just got a beat and did a verse over it,” Drake told MTV News from the red carpet for the BMI Urban Awards in L.A. on Friday before he accepted the award for Songwriter of the Year. “Whatever any other individual has to say, […]

Awhile back, ESPN tagged Jermaine, and now Travis Barker, to create a new version of the Baseball Tonight theme song for the 2011 Major League Baseball season. Check out both of their versions and vote here. ESPN enlisted the help of notable musicians to provide their distinctive interpretations of the “Baseball Tonight” theme song during the 2011 season. We’ve already featured these versions of the song on air and in the ESPN Music section, but now we want you to […]

[vodpod id=Video.15176323&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Bad Boy writer Aasim has something to tell you in the form of “The Message”. His new project, The Money Pit 3 is available on September 5th.

For the latest episode of MTV’s When I Was 17, Big Sean recalls his car being stolen, Tyler reflects on releasing his first album, and Kreayshawn discusses her kitty. mwp

Producer Boi-1da made appearance at the Battle Of The Beat Makers Lottery last night in Toronto. After cracking the mic, he played two instrumentals from his arsenal. The second track sounds awfully familiar. The actual competition goes down tonight at The Opera House in T-Dot. walder

Drizzy wasn’t the only big winner during last night’s BMI Urban Awards. During the ceremony, the Doc presented Snoop with the BMI Urban Icon award. After the jump, Nas, Game, and Wiz Khalifa pay tribute to the Doggfather. ru

Last night, the BMI Urban Awards were held in Hollywood. Above, Aubrey accepts one of the many awards he won including Songwriter Of The Year award, which he dedicated to his mother and uncle. Take that Sylvia Rhone.

Although an earthquake struck the East Coast earlier this week, Mya and Katrina keep things shaking with their new collabo. Off the R&B songbird’s upcoming album,

With his new mixtape just five days away, Killa Kyleon releases his latest video. If you aren’t tied up by September 1, be sure to look out for Candy Plates & Texas Plates 2.