Looks like Wayne could dodge jail time once he is released from Rikers Island. The Yuma Sun reports that the rapper copped a plea via video feed yesterday morning with the Yuma County Superior Court prosecutors for his drug and weapon charges. Back in January of 2008, Weezy and his entourage were detained at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint where D.E.A. agents confiscated cocaine, ecstasy and a handgun from his tour bus. Free Weezy! lwhq Sidebar: Kanye & Suge Knight Face Off In Lawsuit

Ludacris recently teamed up with Trojan condoms for their safe sex campaign. And last night at Ventanas in Atlanta, Trina presented him with an award for his work with the Magnum Live Large Project. That’s big. Pause. kidunot

As promised, here is Gooch’s latest mixtape hosted by DJ Drama. Get into the zone and download here. Tracklist after the jump. uhtn

Come Monday, Diddy is taking over the Internets and will finally launch Diddy Blog. The motivation, inspiration and love begins June 21st at 7am.

Straight off his victorious win Thursday night, Ron Ron keeps his promise and delivers his single. Below he performs it live over the “Beamer, Benz Or Bentley” instrumental during his appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood. Don’t front, this sounds like a winner. Queensbridge!

[vodpod id=Video.3864233&w=425&h=350&fv=] With the assistance from Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket and an orchestra, The Roots performed their single live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night. How I Got Over drops next Tuesday.

Sure would have loved to been in the presence of this show. Hosted by Nick Javas, here is some dope footage of Preemo, Just and Alchemist doing what they do best at the Elysée Montmartre in Paris back on May 14th. Classic tunes for days. clock work music

Koopa’s version was featured on his Mixtape Messiah 7, but what just surfaced is a totally different version with the same hook. Off Z-Ro’s Heroin, which drops June 21st. King Kong ain’t got shit on this one. nav

As it was previously reported, Jim Jonsin revealed this was initially meant for Lupe. Well here’s how it would’ve sounded. This sounds like a demo, but it ain’t got nothin on Bobby Ray’s version. yk2

Ignore the outfit. Ms. Hill puts on a show. L-Boogie gives us a taste of what we can expect for Rock The Bells with a performance during last weekend’s Harmony Festival 2010 in Santa Rosa, CA. Up top, she does an alternate/rock version of “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and down below she recites her verse off “Fu-Gee-La”. Ooh la la la.

This just made my day. Here goes track number eight off the upcoming Roots album. How I Got Over drops next Tuesday. yk2

Boosie was transferred to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison this morning after getting charged with first degree murder. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, he told the media, “I’m innocent. I’m completely innocent.” We hope so. wafb

A few days ago, Complex compiled the Making Of Drake’s Thank Me Later. And now, DJ Semtex gets to speak to the man himself. Part 1: Drake Speaks On “Fireworks” Part 2: Drake Speaks On “Resistance” Part 3: Drake Speaks On “Over” Part 4: Drake Speaks On “Show Me A Good Time” At this point, the conversation shifts to Drake’s verse on “Forever” Back to Thank Me Later. Drizzy speaks on “Fancy”. Drake Speaks On “Light Up” Lastly, Drake says […]

K.R.I.T. has to be the last rapper to spit over Jay Elect’s instrumental. But unlike many of the others that came before him, he does the beat some justice. Exhibit it for yourself.

During Diddy’s European press run last week, he told Tim Westwood that he planned on renaming his crew, the Supreme Team. Well, as of today, the outfit are going by a new moniker. Take it away Puff… Anyone wanna be Christian Laettner?

Marsha premiered a lil’ of this during her gig at S.O.B.’s a few weeks ago. Here’s how it sounds the way she intended. Late Nights, Early Mornings coming soon. hhnm via bossip

Guccimania continues with the latest leak off his new mixtape Mr. Zone 6. Of course, any track La Flare does is far from normal. Rememburrr, it drops tomorrow. Previously: “Georgia’s Most Wanted”

Eminem and Red Bull’s EmSee battle competition kicks off next Monday (June 21) at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Showtime’s at 9 P.M. and is hosted by Shade 45’s Angela Yee. There will also be a special performance by Slaughterhouse. Afterward, the series heads West to the Bay Area. Peep the dates below. San Francisco: July 16 Philadelphia: July 20 Orlando: July 29 Atlanta: August 3 Greensboro: August 5 Houston: August 12 The winner of each location will […]

Last month, Nas and Kelis finally called it quits after seven years of holy matrimony. Earlier this week, the singer spoke with Perez Hilton and said that she and Nas are on friendly terms—sometimes. Tell it to the judge, sister.

How cool is this? Yesterday at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, MO, Kweli and Tek’s sons perform their pops’ classic track “The Blast”. And just for old time’s sake, let’s take ’em back.