Kelly Clarkson went from “Texas to thug” last Friday at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit. And during her set, she paid homage to the hometown hero Eminem, with a cover of “Lose Yourself”. Apparently, she lost her breath along the way.

Nicki shook her money maker again this morning on the Today show. Nice outfit. Here’s a clip of her performing, “Pound The Alarm”.

Where the fuck the paint? Not sure, but here’s new material from Gunplay’s 106 & Snort mixtape. With all the leaks floating around, now would be a good time to deliver the entire product.

On the eve of his release day, 2 Chainz returned to 106 to discuss the album, fashion, Playaz Circle and even got some surprise visits from Dolla Boy, The-Dream and Scarface. Based On A T.R.U. Story in stores now.

What looks like just one big orgy, is actually the accompanying visual to Rocky’s new release. Off his A$AP Mob’s Lords Never Worry dropping August 28. All purple everything, of course.

She’s coming. Ms. Banks glams up on the colorful cover of the September/October issue of SPIN magazine. Peep the rest of her spread here. hhnm

Capone keeps the new music grind going strong with a fist in the air over Juvenile’s “Power”. Wouldn’t be surprised if he has a new project coming soon. Stay tuned. 57thave

Nipsey Hussle continues to stay on his leak shit and tonight he drops a new rhyme over TLC’s classic track.

Fresh off the boat is French and Rozay. Today, they began filming the upcoming video off Rich Forever. Why now? Well French mentioned awhile back, it will also serve as his next single.

Check ’em out, ladies. With Trey’s Chapter V dropping August 21, he, Diddy and Meek Mill gets things popping for ya on its newest release. It’s DJ Clue with the premiere. splash Bonus: “I Don’t Like (Remix)”