First, the new VIBE first teased us and now Puff has confirmed to Billboard (MC on her grind) he’s joinin’ the machine a.k.a. Mr. Iovine’s Interscope Records. “Now that the term of the Warner deal has ended, I have elected to accept an opportunity to move my recording career and future label venture to another company,” Diddy said in a statement. Do I see Will.i.am remixes in Last Train To Paris‘ future? Ha! Still, this leaves me with more questions […]

Without the enigmatic Blue Rasberry, Beans and The Chef cook up a visual for their track off OB4CL2. Vibe with it, y’all. WSHH

Birdman and his flock, splash in cash in his latest video off Priceless. Irony, personified. Props: NR via Blaqshep Update: Vimeo is buggin’. YouTube replacement courtesy of The Maguire.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3497040&w=425&h=350&fv=] Once again, The Teacha contradicts himself. While on the red carpet at Hip Hop Honors, Kris pays homage to Def Jam, but says the label contributed to the culture’s demise. “Def Jam is the dopest label in hip-hop, in the culture of hip-hop,” he said. “There really would be no hip-hop as we know it today if it wasn’t for Def Jam. But you don’t get that respect without also being the label that single-handedly destroyed hip-hop. Every […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3496851&w=425&h=350&fv=] This week, Ghost expounds on diffusing conflict between your main squeeze and your side piece. If Starks’ tactics don’t work, consult Louis Vuitton. He’s a great communicator too. TheLifeFiles Sidebar: GFK > RZA in royalties lawsuit

“Hard to keep it humble when everybody’s beneath you.” Ignoring that “Porn Star” bore was no accident. This Swizz selection is more up our alley. Is it off J.O.S.E. 2 or just to hawk some kicks? Probably both. What’s a Rob Cash? Nevermind. Link Back, Link Back: 2 Dope Boyz Update: Apparently, there was a listening session last night. I wasn’t invited. It’s not right, and it’s not OK.

Warren G’s on a roll. Not only is he featured on next month’s XXL cover, but he recently spoke with fashion staple, Vanity Fair. It’s always great when traditional outlets feature hip-hop stars. But what’s disheartening is when they’re met with disrespect. Here’s an example: …In this financial climate, does it make more sense to invest in Citigroup or the Crips? Oh, hell no! Invest in the Crips? That’s crazy, man! So you think the Bloods are a better investment? […]

If you don’t feel this, call the doctor. There’s a hole in your soul. Ha!

The lil’ nigga on the right is a snitch. Clap for him. No Ricky Martin. Props: Amajanese

Wrapping things up, Big Snoop Dogg hits the gridiron at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Basketball is my favorite sport, but I’m riding with Big Blue—and so should you. This Week: Kurupt Meets Snoop’s Oldest Fan |Snoop Dogg & Belly On The Set Of “Hot Girl” | Snoop Dogg’s Victory Lap | Backstage With Snoop Dogg & The Snoopadelics