Although Lil Boosie’s facing murder and drug charges, that isn’t stopping Trill Entertainment from releasing his next album aptly titled, Incarcerated. DJ Drama caught an early listen and had this to say: “Lil Boosie is one of the most important Southern and street artists of this generation, period,” Mr. Thanksgiving applauded. “Boosie always gives you the ghetto in a real and authentic way. The music on Incarcerated lives up to that standard. I hope and pray for Lil Boosie to […]

[vodpod id=Video.4294462&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvideos.videopress.com%2FUrdb9bj9%2Frootslegendlive_std.mp4%26amp%3Bstretching%3Dexactfit%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fdangdang.swf%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fi36.tinypic.com%2Fmbmuro.jpg%26amp%3Blink%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fvideo-john-legend-the-roots-performs-miss-universe-pageant-2010%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dsharing-1] Black, white, yellow, brown, we got love for all shades of beauty. John Legend and The Roots performed at the 59th edition of the Miss Universe pageant at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Vegas earlier today. Enjoy the music, but most of all the women. umd

Back like they never left? Reggie and Murda rep for the east with their duet off DJ Kay Slay’s The God Is Back. You can head over to MuzikFiendz to download the mixtape in full. Bonus: Dj Kay Slay Ft.. N.O.R.E. x Papoose “You Ain’t Fresh” Sidebar: Lloyd Banks “Gorilla Muzik” CDQ

Yes that’s Brian from Day 26. Anywho, Trae’s mixtape, Can’t Ban Tha Truth drops less than a month from now, but here’s another leak. Truth be told, this gets a salute. kit Previously: “Cop A Drop”

[vodpod id=Video.4293620&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D554667%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A554667] Kanye may have delivered the “Power (Remix)” later than expected, but Swizzy explains the delay and the pressure that came along with it. Stay tuned, another one is on the way. “He definitely, definitely was focused. ‘Cause when he made that announcement, we didn’t have what we had. But you know when something feels right and it’s time to let something to go.’Ye was trying to put it out the best way possible, to give it to the people. […]

[vodpod id=Video.4292222&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D593302710001%26playerID%3D72897176001%26playerKey%3DAQ%252E%252E%2CAAAAENYlL7E%252E%2CrP2O25YqLaVsF4O05Wjz6V8RguhVJhcj%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] While discussing the creative process of her debut Pinky Friday, Nicki says she initially wanted to hold off until next year to release the album. She also touches Lil Wayne’s impending release in November and explains her alter egos. Crazy lady. hm

Clap along with the latest leak off Ne-Yo’s upcoming album, Libra Scale. This one isn’t bad at all. Album drops October 5th. Video even sooner. x

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[vodpod id=Video.4289318&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yelawolf breaks the sound barrier with this freestyle for True Stories Radio. Listen carefully. Below is his interview.

As part of Live Nation Australia’s inaugural launch, the concert promoters have added Jay-Z as a special guest to U2’s 360 tour this November. The show will kick off on the 25th at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland and end December 18th at the Subiaco Oval in Western Australia. Beautiful day! billboard