At the 4:08 mark of the Clipse’s performance, the duo announce that they plan on dropping solo discs. Hopefully whenever that day comes, fans actually buy the album instead of talking about it on the ‘net. 57th Ave

[vodpod id=Video.3553440&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D512285%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A512285] Oy vey. Olivia tells MTV that she thought Drake’s reaction to her record, “Control” was corny. In April, the singer recorded a song featuring his vocals. In turn, Drizzy told Allhiphop: “I support artist collaborations and sampling music that inspires you but I don’t support taking unauthorized recordings and marketing them as features. I’ve never worked with Olivia and I apologize to any fan who was duped into thinking that ‘Control’ was a collaboration of mine.” Here’s my […]

Clearly, Dr. Dre’s not under pressure to release any new material. So the Rosenthal bros weigh in on his long awaited album, Detox. The saga continues.

For the most part, J.Cole’s been tight lipped as to the details of his debut album. But during his appearance yesterday on The All Out Show on Shade 45 he says that he’s eyeing an August release. He also says that he begins shooting his video “Who Dat” next week. Previously: J.Cole On Trimming His Album

Whoever said Oprah didn’t like hip-hop? These were taken on Monday at the Met Costume Institute Gala after party in NYC. N.E.R.D were invited to perform by Vogue Editor In Chief, Anna Wintour. Guests included Diddy, Katy Perry, Usher and, of course, Ms. Winfrey. More pictures after the jump. Rap Up via BBC

We’ve heard a shit load of remixes and freestyles already, but according to The Life Files, it appears that the G-Unit general is going to hop on the official remix. To be released faster than you can say, vroom vroom.

Out with Dro and in with TIP for the remix. Oh and just in case you ain’t know, Ten Toes Down in stores today. Hey, DJ bring this one back too. UHTN Previously: New Music: 8Ball & MJG Ft. T.I. “What They Do”

If you want Jermaine Dupri to produce your record, you better call him and not the other way around. In a conversation with VIBE, the producer explains why he hasn’t worked with Usher on his latest album and reuniting with Mariah Carey So so disrespectful. There was some talk that you were going to executive produce Usher’s latest album Raymond v. Raymond. Why didn’t it happen? Well, I didn’t really want to be executive producer of Usher’s projects after Confession. Me as […]

With Young Jizzle’s  Trap Or Die 2 dropping earlier today, Da Snowman returns with his latest motion picture for the mixtape’s opening track. Here’s your featured presentation. WSHH Previously: Young Jeezy Explains Trap Or Die 2

[vodpod id=Video.3549876&w=425&h=350&fv=] Drizzy sat with the most trusted name in news and discussed his maturation as an artist and being inducted into the bra and panty tossing club. Members only, of course. Previously: Drake Thank Me Later Album Cover