[vodpod id=Video.16033978&w=500&h=300&fv=] For those who aren’t up on the government names, A$AP was born, Rakim Mayers. After telling Angie Mar he was named after the God MC, she surprised him with the man himself. Rakim meet Rakim.

Gucci is releasing his new mixtape, Trap Back this Sunday before The Superbowl. But before the coin toss, here’s his new video to hold ya over.

[vodpod id=Video.16033944&w=540&h=350&fv=playerid%3D61371447001%26amp%3Bvideoid%3D1428053342001%26amp%3Bstillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Fpdlext%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Fus%252Fmusic%252Fmusicvideos%252Fumg%255Fmotown%252Fnickiminaj%252Fnickiminaj%255Fbestnewartistgrammys%255Fvideo%255Fstill%255F480%252Ejpg%26amp%3Bpublisherid%3D1612833736%26amp%3Bcodever%3D1] With The Grammys about two weeks away, Nicki Minaj speaks on her first Grammy appearance and her thoughts on being nominated this year.

Got a minute? As the elevator bell rings, French Montana uses his time wisely by reciting a verse for Boss Lady’s Minute To The Top series. Previously: Obie Trice

In just a little over a month since its release, Da Snowman’s latest album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition has shipped 500,000 copies. Congrats! Don’t forget, album is out now.

Dark Man X returns to NY and will take the stage at S.O.B.’s on Thursday, February 23. And guess what, from Mon-Fri we’re giving away a pair of tickets a day. First person to email us at [email protected] with your full name and #DMX in the subject wins. Doors open at 7:30. Good luck, dog. Purchase tickets here. UPDATE: Done. Props to Jason.

That Dr. Dre sure is a nice guy. While at Rick Ross’ birthday party in Miami this past weekend, the Doc gave Rozay a $100,000 Hublot watch. Maybe next year, he’ll get a beat instead.

Mac reaches into his stash and pulls out one of the tracks he recently recorded with Killa. Can you dig it? We sure can. Big Jerm on the beat.

Jeezy will be on the road again next month. And today, he announced his Hustlerz Ambiton Tour. His journey begins in the DMV on March 3. See when the snow arrives in your area below.

[vodpod id=Video.16033230&w=540&h=350&fv=] In the latest episode of their VH1 reality show, the Kang and his queen teach their children the values of giving back during the holidays. Giving is greater than receiving indeed. Glad it all worked out. Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2 l Ep. 3 l Ep. 4 l Ep. 5 l Ep. 6 l Ep 7