Oh, oh, oh. Last night, Nicki returned to the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. After her interview, she turned it up with a live performance of “Pound The Alarm”. Music video coming soon. Yo, we need more bread.

Don’t get it twisted. Bobby Ray got bars too. And he showcases them for this week’s 106 & Park‘s freestyle series. Hallelujah boy! Previously: Swizz Beatz

[tweet https://twitter.com/youngbuck/status/223812239663177728] Tax issues ain’t the only problem Young Buck is facing. According to MSNBC, the rapper was handed down a three year sentence on federal weapons charges. The judge ordered him to serve his two counts of 18 months.

Kendrick gets inebriated with the latest leak off his debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city. T-Minus’ production here is intoxicating. Album arrives October 22nd.

Clinton Sparks is back for the third time with the latest edition of My Awesome Mixtape. On this go-round, the project features mash-ups and new verses from Ludacris, Rick Ross, and Fabolous. You can stream or download it after the jump.

The Mafia returns to our audio player this afternoon as Maino, Push! and Lucky Don run a few laps around our guilty pleasure record.

Your pride’s blurring your vision. See, I’m where I’m supposed to be. Ty Kidd Previously: Blow The High

How you feeling, girl? How’s the gutter doing? Ty Kidd Previously: It’s Love

Wax has his hands full with Rosana in his new video. The sexual innuendos and mariachi band really bring this clip to life. If you like what you hear, download it on iTunes.

Chicago upstart Rockie Fresh, let the cat out the bag yesterday and announced his signing with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Hours later, Rockie talked to MTV about the deal. Sidebar: Rolling Stone Interview