David Banner is a jack of all trades. For Gatorade’s new ad campaign, he wrote, produced, and arranged the song “Evolve” performed by Kermit Quinn. Cut the check! Banner’s currently working on the joint album Death Of A Pop Star with 9th Wonder. Release date, TBD. UGC

Kudos to Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx for snagging Todd Angkasuwan to direct their latest visual. The track can be found on their album The eXXecution and to be honest, the video is better than the song itself. MG

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Violence And Drug Only was on DJ Self’s VIP Saturday Show and delivered a freestyle over “Popular Demand” and “Hottest In The Hood”. Spidey senses are detecting a Blackberry in the second clip.

Either someone’s lying or Diddy had one too many Coco Puffs. Although Rick Ross confirmed that Puff was his manager, the mogul dismissed the talk on his Ustream account that he was overseeing the Teflon Don’s career. Is there anything left to believe in? Lowkey

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[vodpod id=Video.3561208&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D514323%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514323] On location of Big Boi’s new video, “Shutterbug” the rapper spoke to MTV on the concept of the visual’s treatment and the importance of capturing the moments. Remember, pictures last longer. “It’s basically a cut that’s all about capturing the moment, whether it be your kid’s first steps or you got a Polaroid and you with your lady somewhere. “It’s about capturing the moment and getting them good times. When you look at certain photos, it takes you back […]

Karen got wind of some more flicks of Jim Jones schooling the youth during his music business 101 course. Hats off to Capo for sharing his knowledge of the game. What have you done lately? More flicks after the jump. Previously: Jim Jones Teaching Photos

Gizzle dished out a sample of this back in March. But earlier today, he released the whole kit and caboodle on his Twitter page.