Ricky hops on Jeezy’s Trap Or Die 2 record, which you can find off  Ross’ Memorial Day release, Albert Anastasia EP hosted by DJ Smallz. Expect tags on this one for now. UHTN

[vodpod id=Video.3557861&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514084] After revealing plans of reviving Roc-A-Fella Records, Dame tells MTV he would set all beefs aside with co-founder Jay-Z and bring him back on board to the label. “If Jay wanna come through and do something, he can come holla at me,” Dash said. “I ain’t got no beefs with Jay.” “Just off the strength that it’s Roc-A-Fella, I could never tell Jay he can’t be a part of something he helped create,” the Harlem born CEO said. […]

Here’s a first look on the set of Em’s new video for “Not Afraid”. Yep, Marshall’s down for that daytime action.

Ladies and gentleman, we have a release date: May 25th will see the release of Pill’s mixtape 1140:The Oversdose. Until then, here’s a freestyle over T.I.’s latest single. He goes in! EV

With Ice Cube’s I Am The West dropping July 13th, the Don Mega speaks with Rap Radar on reuniting with Dr. Dre for the project and Detox. He then goes on to discuss the “magic” they were creating in the picture above.

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

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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