Eminem’s new single, “Not Afraid”, will become the 16th song to ever debut at the top the Billboard Hot 100.  According to the Nielsen SoundScan, the song pulled in 380,000 digital downloads in just one week. Sit tight folks, the video’s coming sooner than you think. Be afraid.

Game tells Yahoo that he’s waving the white flag when it comes to throwing jabs at Jay-Z and his ol’ lady. “Maybe I stepped over the line because I listen to Beyoncé’s music.  My girl listens to Beyoncé’s music. All girls do. So, when I did that, I got rained on by like, it was like a chick army at my next show. Plus, I didn’t really mean that much harm, man. It’s just rap, man. As far as Jay, […]

[vodpod id=Video.3596840&w=425&h=350&fv=id%3D5181348] Last week, Nas narrated an ESPN documentary based on the amputee Liberian soccer team. In a round table discussion, he speaks on his involvement with the project. It’s bigger than hip-hop. Woooha

During Birdman‘s recent interview with MTV2, he confirmed that Cory Gunz was the latest Cash Money Millionaire. Now, the label’s number draft pick speaks on his new situation. “Shout out to Wayne,” he added. “Shout out to the whole Young Money family. Shout out to Mack Maine. Everybody. It’s definitely official. Young Money/ Cash Money. Shout out to Wayne for giving me a shot. He kept it real. All I’mma say, that this is it. This is what it is. […]

Obviously this isn’t completed, but THI got a hold of Bow Wow’s first single off his Cash Money release. Which, by the way is supposed to be a double disc. Don’t worry Bow Weezy, it’s better to be pissed off than pissed on.

Morning folks. Diddy gave us the heads up about this and now, Nicki adds her verse to the remix for Dirty Money’s single. Not bad. Not bad at all. OS

Gucci Mane was released from the Fulton County jail in Atlanta this morning after serving six months on a probation violation. Exclusive Access was on hand and caught the first moments of the rapper leaving the facility. It’s gon’ be a hot sumburrr!

Mavado chopped it up with 1515 earlier and spoke on his relationship with Drake and how he signed on to appear in video for “Find Your Love”. “Me and Drake were friends for quite some time now. He ended up coming to Jamaica together with me while I was finishing my album. And he said, ‘Yo, I want to do this in Jamaica.’ The video with me and Drake, it’s a bit different, but trust me, it’s very perfect. I’m […]

Pharrell and the Neptunes are taking hot and fun to another whole new level. Here are some stills from their recently shot video. Picking up some chicks? Hey, I wanna ride too. More under the cut. BBC

Just in time for summer, Glasses and Mack come with it for the first single off their collaborative effort, Money Muzik. Disc lands July 13th.

Tsk, Tsk. The Village Voice reports that Lil Wayne was caught with “unauthorized earphones and charger” in his cell on Rikers Island. Guards later found the Mp3 player it was connected to in another inmates’ unit. It’s unclear how Weezy managed to obtain the items, but they were obviously smuggled in by personnel. Although, I doubt anyone’s boofing an iPod. Previously: Prison Guard Fired For Spying On Lil Wayne

Alicia Keys lifts Blondie’s classic for the soundtrack to Sex And The City 2. Close, but no cigar. Make your ol’ lady happy and catch the film in theaters May 27th. X

[vodpod id=Video.3593313&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%3D1637089%26amp%3Bvid%3D515418%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A515418] For a while now, there have been talks regarding Cory Gunz signing to Cash Money Records. Well, CEO Birdman finally put rumors to rest and confirmed that the young Gunna is down with CMB. Looks like Freeway’s finally got some company. Sermon

In conjunction with Styles P’s forthcoming novel Invincible, The Ghost is set to drop the book’s official soundtrack. Here is the title track featuring Tyler Woods. [Insert golfing joke here]. OS

Erik and Parrish were in Beantown last week at Harpers Ferry and did their one-two thang. At the 2:42 mark, E spits an acapella. Seems as if the duo’s finally back in business. X

[vodpod id=Video.3592564&w=425&h=350&fv=] From Chicago to New York, The Bogus Boys paint the town red with Jimmy in their new video. Don’t Feed Tha Killaz Vol. 3 coming soon. FSD

Looks like Ricky has recommissioned photographer Jonathan Mannion for his new album, Teflon Don. The tandem are currently shooting in Miami. Last year, Mannion shot Rick’s artwork for Rick’s Deeper Than Rap. Bonus: Behind The Scenes of  “Super High”. [vodpod id=Video.3592632&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D84705901001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D55275612001%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue]

Envy’s two for two. Here’s a new clip from The-Dream and Diddy. Can’t see why this wouldn’t make the final cut of Love King. UPDATE: Compact Disc Quality via Splash

New material from Drake courtesy of Power 105.1’s DJ Envy. More than likey, this will appear on Thank Me Later—or maybe not. Clap, clap anyway. Karla says the song is from 2007. UPDATE: CDQ via Splash

[vodpod id=Video.3591634&w=425&h=350&fv=] N.E.R.D. and Asher Roth were booked to perform this past weekend at the release concert for Microsoft’s The Kin mobile phone. After a lil’ crowd surfing from Mr. Roth, the group performs their latest single, “Hot N’ Fun”. The Source