The D.O.C. is featured in “The Sex & Music Issue” of the April issue of Playboy. The gangsta rapper sat with the print to reflect on overcoming the car crash which disrupted his vocal chords, ghostwritting and working with N.W.A. Read his feature when you pick up the copy in its flesh tomorrow.

Riding off the success of “Pop That”, DJ Khaled recently signed producer Lee Beats to his We The Best imprint. While in the studio, the tandem spoke on the deal and upcoming projects. justthefacts

Long hair and don’t care is pretty Nicki with her second cover of ELLE magazine. The April issue hits newsstands Monday, but peep the exerpt below. On her plans for world domination: “My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I’m thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use […]

Trunk Muzik Returns today at 9 pm EST and he’s celebrating the tape’s release tonight at Club De Ville in Austin, TX. If you’re still in town for SXSW, we got two more pair of tickets. First two emails at [email protected] with the subject #TrunkMuzikReturns wins a pair. Good luck. UPDATE: Contest over. Congrats Miguel and Hassan

Even down in Austin for SXSW, Terius caters to his fans at home. Today, IDJ decides to treat us with his latest audio off his forthcoming, IV Play. LP drops May 7. Sidebar: “Parental Advisory” Mix by DJ Mick Boogie

It’s ’86 all over again. And for latest remix from the Chef, Shallah revists his Lost Jewlry EP groove with Anthony Cruz. Grab a Cuban and ante up.

After sharing the hottest songs of the year so far, Elliott turns the tables for the most dreadful tunes of the first quarter. Remember, it’s The Truth.

Aw shit, now it’s really over. After serving two months, Keef is set to be released from the Illinois Youth Center today and welcomes himself home in his new video off his upcoming Bang Pt. 2 tape.

Tahiry charged up her phone device and called up a few radio shows this morning. She touches on Consequence and Joe’s altercation, assaulting Cons, and relationship with Joey. After the jump, Ms. Jose carried the topic over to Hot 97.

Over various beats by DJ Doo Wop, the Sosa that we really love sends his gratitude on his latest recording. Doe Or Die II is still on the way.