The LA Leakers managed to get their hands on a new recording from the Goodie Mob. No word if this will live on that long-awaited reunion album, but hopefully they come with a better set.

Over the weekend, Hov hosted a launch party for D’USSÉ cognac at LIV nightclub in Miami. Couldn’t get pass the velvet rope? Here’s a recap courtesy of Headliner Market Group.

Surprise, surprise. After much speculation, Billboard has confirmed that Atlanta rapper Trinidad James has signed to the house that Russell and Rick built. Says president, Joie Manda: “We’re excited to welcome a young talent like Trinidad James to the Def Jam family,” Joie Manda says. “Def Jam prides itself as both a cornerstone of hip-hop’s rich tradition, and as a vital, forward-thinking label dedicated to breaking and nurturing emerging artists. Trinidad James represents the cutting-edge of what’s happening in the […]

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Rapper Big Pooh experiences the familiar issue of female friends in his new video. We all know how that goes. Off Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 2 which can be purchased here. hhnm

With Wale’s Folarin mixtape expected to arrive the day before Christmas, he and French Montana return to the basics on their new collabo. Sidebar: Wale Partners With Skullcandy

Better late than never. But three years ago, The Cool Kids took to the suburbs and had their victory party with a bunch of white folks. Off their project, Gone Fishing. fsd

T.I.P. is heavy on the promo. In the first of the five part series, we go behind the scenes of his recent listening sessions, performance at Opera and more. Trouble Man December 18.

Today, Mr. Raymond showed the ladies on Ellen why he’s up for the Grammy’s Best R&B Performance with Looking 4 Myself‘s hit single.

Three times is a charm. So for Paypa, he slides over the third installment of his Henny On The Rocks series. On this go ’round French Montana, Crooked I and Troy Ave join him.