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Here’s footage of MJ and movie director, Brett Ratner rocking out to R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix).” Look’s they’re having some fun-fun. Ha!

Give Credit: Please Dont Stare

According to Forbes, Jigga Man’s got plenty money.

The Brooklyn-born rapper pulled in an estimated $35 million over the past 12 months, topping our annual list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings. It’s far from the $82 million he made last year, but more than enough to reclaim the crown from 2008’s monarch, 50 Cent. The Queens native drops to fourth place with $20 million, down from $150 million a year ago.

Heads Up: Woooha

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In a perfect world, I’d rock a Champion hoodie all year round. But since reality bites, here’s N.O.R.E.’s ad for the company.

Bang Bang: 57thAve

The folks at Rocawear just sent over a collection of Mattel Barbie dolls inspired by Rocawear’s upcoming 10th-year anniversary. Although we don’t have complete details about the partnership between Mattel and Rocawear, we do have some cool photos of both male and female Barbie’s. As you can see, the dolls are freshly dipped in Rocawear apparel.

Props: Prefix via Jimmy Jazz

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Def Jam exec Lenny S explains the concept behind The Wizard of Poetry to the 1515 Boys. I don’t know. I still love me a sped-up soul sample. We’ll see.

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“What’s that mean? Clear samples?”

Excuse Barbara’s naivety, but this morning, James Todd appeared on The View and talked about working with Michael Jackson and his new TV show NCIS: Los Angeles.

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Was sounding pretty good to me. Might wanna reassess on some “Ignorant Shit” shit.

Heads Up: Dre

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Here’s a lil’ reggae flavor for you on your Thurs. morn. I’m still swingin’ wit da Heavsta. And you?