MSNBC reports that Jay-Z and his 40/40 club business partner, Juan Perez have filed a lawsuit against Boston Red Sox firstbaseman, David Ortiz for operating a Dominican Republic nightclub called Forty/Forty. According to court documents, Jigga is seeking $5 million in damages. Should’ve been a Yankee. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.3436636&w=425&h=350&fv=] Plies put on his speaking voice last night during his Hip Hop Shop interview with Toure. He discussed his new album Goon Affiliated, pulling up his trousers and the motivation behind covering a fan’s college tuition. Yardie

[vodpod id=Video.3436643&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D505483%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A505483] Jim Jonsin’s production resume reads like a music Who’s Who. Now with Eminem on this list, the producer tells 1515 that Shady was open to ideas while recording his new album, Recovery. Jim also speaks on working with Wiz Khalifa and T.I.

To hear Nas tell it, “this one right here is real Jamaican.” Shouldn’t come as a surprise either since it’s produced by Bob’s son, Damian. UGC

Here’s a new one from Terius featuring the guy with the terrible album title. Is this a Love King leftover or off Fuck A Mixtape? I don’t know. Oh well. Point out the bounce! AHH UPDATE: The track’s called “F.I.L.A.” and is indeed off, Love King. HHNM

This past Tuesday, Lupe brought his Stepping Lasers tour to the 9:30 Club in D.C. And once again, Lu performed his new cut, “Scream”. Holla! LupE.N.D. via TreeHouse

VIBE had a long converstaion with Mr. Nash and spoke on his upcoming concept EP The Chronicles of Nicki, married life, and new album, Love King. He also says one of the tracks off the album could possibly be his best to date. You’ve mentioned that your best song ever is “Fancy.” Do you think you topped it on this album? Yeah, it’s a record called “Take Care Of Me,” and it’s talking about ‘If I fight for you, fight for […]

A close source to Diddy confirmed with Billboard that the rap mogul has taken on duties as a manager to Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross. Last weekend, it was reported that Nicki fired her former manager and Waka Flocka’s mom, Debbie Antney.

During the filming of Rick Ross’ “All I Want Is You” video in Colombia last year, Triple C member Gunplay snorts an 8ball with the policia nearby. In the words of Mr. Rick James…

Four days in a row and Po is on his third beat jack. This time, he gets gully over Drake’s single. It’s not that he can’t stop, it’s that he won’t stop. NR UPDATE: Dirty edit added.