The NY Daily News reports that Amelia Negron was relieved of her duties as a prison guard on Rikers Island for allegedly sneaking into an unauthorized unit where Lil’ Wayne’s being held. “I don’t even like rap. I like rock and alternative music and didn’t know much about him when they said I tried to see him. None of it’s true. The door to the area was unlocked, and so I went in to say hello, and that officer said, […]

This is the song Drake shot a video for in Jamaica. It’s produced by Kanye West and second single off his debut Thank Me Later, which by the way, is finished. Post midnight leaks are bad for business. Sidebar: Drake says “Find Your Love” is a huge risk. UPDATE: CDQ

Cam was on Hip Hop Nation’s Invasion Radio this past Monday with Green Lantern and DJ Drama and  dodged questions regarding a Diplomat reunion album. Sorry, but at the end of the day B, I don’t think this is ever going to happen. Previously: Jim Jones & Cam’Ron On Good Terms UPDATE: According to our political connects everything is still love, love yo. Dipset forever!

If you were planning to have hot fun with N.E.R.D. on June 15th, you’re going to have to wait a lil’ longer. Rap-Up reports that the group’s fourth album will now be released on July 6th. Three weeks? Oh, that’s nothin’. Earlier: N.E.R.D. “Rock Star” (FNYC)

The ink’s dry. Duck Down Records founder Dru Ha announced today that Pharoahe Monch has officially joined their roster. The label recently celebrated their 15th year anniversary. Monch’s new album W.A.R. is scheduled to drop this summer.

Em phoned into his radio station this morning and spoke with Angela Yee about his new single “Not Afraid” and new album, Recovery. June 22nd, y’all. Part 1: Em speaks on becoming artist of the decade, trashed songs, and reveals that Havoc’s production is featured on Recovery too. Part 2: Debuts “Not Afraid” Part 3: Speaks on B.o.B’s “Airplanes 2“, Detroit Lions, and no skits on Recovery.

Last night, Pharrell and company hit up the Fillmore auditorium in NYC. Above they rock out with one of their debut’s favorites. Don’t worry fuckin’ posers. More footage should make its way around these parts. Jay Elect was there too.

Tomorrow, the remake of A Nightmare On Elm Street hits theaters. Cudder caught the premiere of the flick and took to his blog to give us his review. According to Scotty, the movie is worth seeing. Watch out, Ebert.

Not only is 8Ball & MJG’s forthcoming album being released on Grand Hustle, but the label’s bossman also hops on the 10th track. Ten Toes Down drops May 8th. HHNM Yesterday: New Music: 8Ball & MJG Ft. Slim Thug “Life Goes On”

The former lovebirds reunite for the first time on this new song off Trina’s Amazin. Three’s a crowd, Ross. KC